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Avg. price: ~£60
PassMark benchmark result: 7719
N. of physical cores: 6
CPU boost clock speed: 3.5 GHz

Intel Core i5 8500T review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.4

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4.2

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6.2

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2.9
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
3.0
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.3
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
3.1
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
2.3
L3 cache
8.0%
2.6
N. of physical cores
2.4
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
2.4
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
2.6
N. of physical cores
20.0%
2.2
CPU threads
15.0%
2.3
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i5-8500T is an 8th-generation 'Coffee Lake' desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 6 threads, designed with a low 35W Thermal Design Power (TDP) for energy-efficient or compact systems. Operating at a base frequency of 2.10 GHz with a max turbo boost of 3.50 GHz, it includes 9 MB of Intel Smart Cache and integrated UHD Graphics 630. Main advantages include its exceptional power efficiency and low heat output, making it ideal for 24/7 home servers, NAS builds, and mini PCs while still providing solid multi-threaded performance for its class. However, it suffers from a lack of Hyper-Threading, lower clock speeds compared to standard non-T variants, and is increasingly considered outdated for modern high-end gaming or intensive content creation.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 8500T

Overall score

4.4

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

8.0

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

3.1

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

4.9

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

5.6

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

6.9

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

7.3

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i5 8500T vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i5 8500T better than the average processor?

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87.5% lower boost power
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (8 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <50 W
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (8 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.8 W vs 64 W
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i5 8500T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 8500T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
2x more memory capacity
Intel Core i5 8500T has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=128 GB
Intel Core i5 8500T has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
65.4% more popular
Intel Core i5 8500T is more popular than the average processor (1.65 vs 1.000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i5 8500T is more popular than the average processor (1.65 vs 1.000).1.65 vs 1
13.5% smaller die size
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower die size than the average processor (154 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <150 mm²
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower die size than the average processor (154 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².154 mm² vs 178 mm²
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i5 8500T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Core i5 8500T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
4.17x cheaper
Intel Core i5 8500T is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).
Intel Core i5 8500T is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).£60 vs £250
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i5 8500T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
13.5% smaller die size
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower die size than the average processor (154 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i5 8500T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
2x more memory capacity
Intel Core i5 8500T has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
87.5% lower boost power
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (8 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Why is Intel Core i5 8500T worse than the average processor?

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No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i5 8500T does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
2 year/s older release date
Intel Core i5 8500T has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
April 2018
18.6% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
57.2% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,191 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
19.7% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,995 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 8500T does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
19% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,192 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
26.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,719 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
1 fewer threads per core
Intel Core i5 8500T has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
2 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i5 8500T has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (6 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
13.7% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (4,136 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
7 lower clock multiplier
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i5 8500T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i5 8500T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i5 8500T has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
40% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
9.2% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (41.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
9.1% lower memory speed
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
18.6% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
57.2% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,191 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,191 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,191 vs 2,783
19.7% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,995 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,995 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,995 vs 2,483
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 8500T does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Core i5 8500T does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
19% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,192 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core i5 8500T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,192 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,192 vs 1,471
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i5 8500T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i5 8500T has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i5 8500T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=1 MB/core
Intel Core i5 8500T has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i5 8500T has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i5 8500T has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i5 8500T?

High energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for 24/7 home servers or NAS builds.
Generates very little heat, allowing for quiet or even passive cooling in small chassis.
Solid 6-core performance for light multitasking, media serving, and 1080p gaming when paired with a decent GPU.
Supports hardware virtualization (VT-x) and IOMMU, which users find excellent for running virtual machines in Proxmox or ESXi.
UHD 630 integrated graphics are praised for efficient 4K video transcoding in media servers like Plex.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 8500T?

Noticeably lower clock speeds (2.1 GHz base) compared to the standard i5-8500, leading to a performance loss of roughly 18-19%.
The locked multiplier prevents any overclocking to regain lost performance.
Can struggle with modern, CPU-intensive games, often causing bottlenecks when paired with high-end graphics cards.
No hyperthreading (6 cores/6 threads), which limits its effectiveness in heavy multi-threaded workloads compared to newer generations.
Idle power draw is nearly identical to the standard non-T version, meaning the 'T' series only saves power under full load.

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The Intel Core i5-8500T, as analyzed in the CPU-Z benchmark, is a power-efficient, 6-core processor designed for compact, low-thermal environments. It achieved a multi-thread score of 2190, balancing modest performance with high energy efficiency, making it suitable for SFF PCs or HTPCs. The processor's primary strengths include its low power consumption, high efficiency, and...Read more

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The Intel Core i5-8500T is a 6-core, 6-thread 8th Gen desktop processor designed for high energy efficiency, featuring a low 35W TDP. Operating at 2.10 GHz with a 3.50 GHz boost, it is designed for compact, low-heat systems. The CPU supports DDR4-2666 memory and integrated UHD Graphics 630 capable of driving 4K displays. Key pros include excellent power efficiency and a 50%...Read more

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