Core i5-8500T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-8500T

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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 i5-8500T based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,310 Rank: 610
Rank Name Score Visual
606 Core i5-8350U 5,317
+0.1%
607 Core i5-7600T 5,317
+0.1%
608 Core i5-1145G7 5,316
+0.1%
609 Xeon Gold 5122 5,312
+0%
610 Core i5-8500T 5,310
611 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,309
+-0%
612 Pentium Gold G5500 5,307
-0.1%
613 Core i5-7440EQ 5,307
-0.1%
614 Xeon E3-1225 v6 5,305
-0.1%
615 Xeon W-2133 5,304
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-8500T based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,098 Rank: 567
Rank Name Score Visual
563 Xeon E-2174G 5,109
+0.2%
564 Core i7-8709G 5,107
+0.2%
565 Xeon E5-2667 v2 5,103
+0.1%
566 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,099
+0%
567 Core i5-8500T 5,098
568 Core i5-8400 5,097
+-0%
569 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,096
+-0%
570 Core i5-8500 5,092
-0.1%
571 Core i5-1135G7 5,091
-0.1%
572 Xeon Gold 6244 5,086
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-8500T based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,451 Rank: 591
Rank Name Score Visual
587 Xeon E3-1285 v4 5,456
+0.1%
588 Core i3-4360 5,454
+0.1%
589 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 5,454
+0.1%
590 Xeon Gold 6132 5,452
+0%
591 Core i5-8500T 5,451
592 Core i5-7400 5,451
+0%
593 Xeon Gold 5222 5,449
+-0%
594 Core i3-6100 5,449
+-0%
595 Xeon E3-1231 v3 5,449
+-0%
596 FX-8300 5,448
-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 i5-8500T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,712 Rank: 634
Rank Name Score Visual
630 Core i7-4980HQ 4,715
+0.1%
631 Core i7-990X 4,714
+0%
632 Core i5-8259U 4,713
+0%
633 Xeon E-2224G 4,712
+0%
634 Core i5-8500T 4,712
635 Ryzen 5 2500X 4,712
+0%
636 Core i3-10100 4,712
+0%
637 Core i5-10300H 4,712
+0%
638 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,711
+-0%
639 Xeon E-2124G 4,711
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-8500T based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,689 Rank: 703
Rank Name Score Visual
699 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,690
+0%
700 Core i5-8300H 4,689
+0%
701 Xeon E3-1535M V5 4,689
+0%
702 Core i7-7920HQ 4,689
+0%
703 Core i5-8500T 4,689
704 Core i7-4820K 4,689
+0%
705 Core i7-4790S 4,688
+-0%
706 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,688
+-0%
707 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,688
+-0%
708 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,688
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-8500T based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,789 Rank: 593
Rank Name Score Visual
589 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,790
+0%
590 Core i7-4930K 4,790
+0%
591 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,789
+0%
592 Xeon D-1540 4,789
+0%
593 Core i5-8500T 4,789
594 Core i5-8400T 4,788
+-0%
595 Ryzen 5 2600 4,787
+-0%
596 Core i7-10710U 4,787
+-0%
597 Core i7-8809G 4,786
-0.1%
598 Core i7-3970X 4,786
-0.1%

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Core i5-8500T Details

The Intel Core i5-8500T is designed for users seeking a balance of performance and power efficiency in a desktop environment, particularly those who prioritize integrated graphics and low thermal design power. Released in April 2018, this processor belongs to Intel's Coffee Lake S family and is built on a 14 nm process, making it a product of the late 2010s era. While no longer cutting-edge, it remains a viable option for office work, media consumption, and light productivity tasks due to its efficient 35 W TDP and support for modern instruction sets.

This 6-core, 6-thread CPU operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz and can boost up to 3.5 GHz under load, with turbo frequencies scaling based on core count—3.5 GHz for a single core, down to 3.2 GHz when all six cores are active. The processor features 9 MB of L3 cache, 1.5 MB of L2 cache, and 0.375 MB of L1 cache, supporting dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. It uses the LGA-1151 socket and communicates via DMI 3.0 and PCIe 3.0, offering a flexible platform for upgrades within the 300 series chipset ecosystem.

Integrated into the chip is Intel's UHD Graphics 630, equipped with 24 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and can handle basic gaming and video playback, though it is not suited for demanding graphics workloads. The processor supports a wide range of features, including Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Intel VT-x and VT-d for virtualization, and AVX/AVX2 instruction sets for accelerated computation.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-8500T achieves an Overall Score of 5310, placing it at #610 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5451 (#591) and a Multicore Score of 5098 (#567). While it falls behind modern high-end CPUs, it competes well with mid-tier desktop processors from the same era, such as the Core i5-8400 and Xeon E3-1270 v6. Its multicore performance is notably strong relative to its price and power envelope, though single-core performance lags behind current flagship offerings.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-8500T remains a practical choice for budget-conscious users or those maintaining legacy systems. It excels in low-power environments where thermal constraints are a concern, and its integrated graphics eliminate the need for a discrete GPU in basic use cases. While it lacks the performance and modern features of newer architectures, its reliability, efficiency, and compatibility make it a dependable option for entry-level desktops and embedded applications.
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Intel Core i5-8500T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-8500T
Family: Core
Series: i5-8000
Model Number: i5-8500T
Cores: 6
Threads: 6
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $192.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 9 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

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

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
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 EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX
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