Core i5-7500

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-7500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-7500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,349 Rank: 584
Rank Name Score Visual
580 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 5,362
+0.2%
581 Core i3-9300 5,358
+0.2%
582 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,355
+0.1%
583 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,350
+0%
584 Core i5-7500 5,349
585 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,346
-0.1%
586 Core i5-10400 5,345
-0.1%
587 Core i7-9850HE 5,342
-0.1%
588 Xeon E5-1630 v4 5,340
-0.2%
589 Core i7-7820HK 5,338
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-7500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,921 Rank: 706
Rank Name Score Visual
702 Xeon Gold 5222 4,923
+0%
703 Core i5-9400H 4,922
+0%
704 Core i5-8350U 4,922
+0%
705 Core i7-7700HQ 4,921
+0%
706 Core i5-7500 4,921
707 Core i5-1145G7E 4,919
+-0%
708 Core i3-6157U 4,918
-0.1%
709 Xeon Gold 5122 4,917
-0.1%
710 Core i3-8300T 4,916
-0.1%
711 Core i5-9500 4,915
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-7500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,635 Rank: 464
Rank Name Score Visual
460 Core i7-1068NG7 5,645
+0.2%
461 Core i7-6950X 5,643
+0.1%
462 Xeon W-2170B 5,635
+0%
463 Pentium G4520 5,635
+0%
464 Core i5-7500 5,635
465 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,635
+0%
466 Xeon Gold 6234 5,633
+-0%
467 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,633
+-0%
468 Ryzen 5 2500X 5,633
+-0%
469 Xeon E3-1270 v5 5,631
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-7500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,649 Rank: 831
Rank Name Score Visual
827 Core i7-4800MQ 4,650
+0%
828 Core i7-4710MQ 4,650
+0%
829 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,649
+0%
830 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,649
+0%
831 Core i5-7500 4,649
832 Core i5-4670S 4,649
+0%
833 Core i5-1030NG7 4,649
+0%
834 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,648
+-0%
835 Core i7-4720HQ 4,648
+-0%
836 Core i7-3820QM 4,648
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-7500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,625 Rank: 842
Rank Name Score Visual
838 Core i3-8100 4,626
+0%
839 Core i7-8665U 4,626
+0%
840 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,626
+0%
841 Core i7-6822EQ 4,625
+0%
842 Core i5-7500 4,625
843 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,625
+0%
844 Core i5-6600 4,624
+-0%
845 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,624
+-0%
846 Core i7-4700MQ 4,623
+-0%
847 Core i5-4690K 4,622
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-7500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,721 Rank: 703
Rank Name Score Visual
699 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,724
+0.1%
700 Xeon E3-1231 v3 4,724
+0.1%
701 Xeon E3-1225 v6 4,722
+0%
702 Core i7-7820HQ 4,721
+0%
703 Core i5-7500 4,721
704 Core i3-8100 4,721
+0%
705 Core i5-1035G4 4,720
+-0%
706 Core i7-4771 4,720
+-0%
707 Core i7-4790S 4,719
+-0%
708 Xeon Silver 4112 4,718
-0.1%

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Core i5-7500 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-7500 remains a notable entry in the desktop processor lineup, representing the Kaby Lake architecture that debuted in early 2017. Though no longer a flagship offering, it continues to serve as a reliable mid-range CPU for general productivity and light gaming. Its 14 nm manufacturing process and LGA-1151 socket place it within the broader context of Intel's mainstream desktop processors from that generation, competing with contemporary offerings from AMD and other vendors.

The Core i5-7500 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 3.8 GHz on a single core. It leverages Intel’s Kaby Lake microarchitecture, which introduced improvements in power efficiency and integrated graphics performance compared to its predecessor, Skylake. The processor includes a 6 MiB L3 cache, 1 MiB L2 cache, and 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, distributed as 0.125 MiB for both L1i and L1d. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GiB and a memory bandwidth of up to 35.76 GiB/s.

Integrated into the i5-7500 is the Intel HD Graphics 630, which features 24 execution units and a maximum dynamic frequency of 1.1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and can handle basic multimedia and light gaming tasks, though it is not suited for modern AAA titles. The processor operates at a TDP of 65 W and includes support for Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and a range of virtualization features including VT-x and VT-d.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-7500 achieves an overall score of 5349, ranking #584 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5635 (#462) and a multicore score of 4921 (#705). These results place it below more recent Intel and AMD offerings but still above many mid-range and older CPUs. It outperforms processors like the Core i5-10400 and Xeon E5-2687W v4, while falling short of newer mainstream models such as the Core i7-1068NG7 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2600.

The processor supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, enabling efficient performance in computational and multimedia applications. It also includes Intel’s Secure Key Technology, Intel vPro, and TXT for enhanced security and manageability. Despite lacking support for AVX-512 and having a locked multiplier, the i5-7500 remains a capable option for users who prioritize stability, compatibility, and integrated graphics.

Overall, the Core i5-7500 fits best in systems where cost-effective performance and integrated graphics are priorities. While it is no longer competitive with today’s high-end processors, it remains a solid choice for office work, web browsing, and casual gaming. Its position in the market reflects its role as a transitional model in Intel’s evolution toward more powerful and efficient architectures, bridging the gap between older generations and the current era of high-performance computing.
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Intel Core i5-7500

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-7500
Family: Core
Series: i5-7500
Model Number: i5-7500
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise Point and Union Point
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $202.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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