Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) vs. Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) and Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) vs. Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen) Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen)
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen)
Type Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen)
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA2066 Socket LGA1151 Socket
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 14 nm
Thermal Design Power 112 W 65 W
Thermal Specification - 100 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 16
Architecture Features Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel Optane Memory Supported Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel vPro Technology, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel TSX-NI, Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel OS Guard, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX), Intel Optane Memory Supported, Intel Boot Guard
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Number of Threads 4 threads 6 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 4 GHz 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 6 MB 9 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - Smart Cache - 6 MB Smart Cache - 9 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen)
Type - Intel UHD Graphics 630
Base Frequency - 350 MHz
Max Dynamic Frequency - 1.1 GHz
Max Supported Memory Size - 64 GB
Max Supported Resolution - 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 4096x2304@60Hz (eDP), 4096x2304@60Hz (DP)
Features - Intel Clear Video Technology, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Triple Display Capable
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) Intel Core i5 8500 (8th Gen)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years
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