Intel Core i5‐8500 – Key Specifications
General Info:
Processor Family: Intel Core i5 (8th Gen ‐ Coffee Lake)
Cores / Threads: 6 cores, 6 threads
Base Clock: 3.00 GHz
Turbo Boost: Up to 4.10 GHz
L3 Cache: 9 MB Smart Cache
TDP: 65 W
Socket & Platform:
Socket: LGA 1151 (300‐series platform) — Requires a 300‐series Intel motherboard (e.g., H310, B360, H370, Z370).
PCIe: PCIe 3.0 x16 lanes for graphics and expansion.
Memory Support:
Memory Type: DDR4 only
Supported Speed: DDR4‐2666 MHz (Dual‐channel)
Max Memory: Up to 64 GB (depending on motherboard).
Important: This CPU does not support DDR3 memory. It must be paired with a motherboard and DDR4 RAM.