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The Intel Core i5-8500 is a six-core, six-thread desktop CPU for the LGA 1151 socket, part of Intel's 8th-generation Coffee Lake line. It runs at a 65 W TDP, has a locked multiplier with no overclocking, and includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630, so it can drive a display without a discrete card. It suits budget and office builds, media PCs and light gaming on 300-series motherboards. Against the i5-8400 it adds a higher base and turbo clock, while the i5-8600K offers unlocked overclocking for those who want it.
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Owners and reviewers treat the i5-8500 as a solid, no-fuss six-core chip for general use and light gaming. It is often described as a modest step up from the i5-8400 rather than a dramatic one, and it is criticized mainly for its locked multiplier and lack of hyper-threading.
The Intel Core i5-8500 is a desktop processor from the Core i5 series. It has 6 cores and fits Intel Socket 1151 motherboards.
It supports turbo boost and includes an integrated GPU. It has a 65 W TDP and supports AES instructions. Overclocking is not supported.
