Intel Core i5-8500
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3 - 4.1 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $91.95 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-8500
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3 - 4.1 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$91.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-8500 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Clocks span 3GHz base to 4.1GHz boost. 9MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $91.95 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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