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Intel Core i5-8500
AMD Threadripper 2950X
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
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Performance
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Power Efficiency
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Benchmarks
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i5-8500 and AMD Threadripper 2950XGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i5-8500 | Threadripper 2950X |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Colfax |
| Release Date | Mar 2018 | Sep 2018 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 6 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 6 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Turbo Clock | 4.10 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 32 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 12 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | TR4 |
| TDP | 65 | 180 |