Intel Core i5-8500 vs Intel Core i3-8300

The Intel Core i5-8500 is an eighth-generation desktop processor, based on the Coffee Lake S architecture, designed for the mainstream market.

It is manufactured using the 14 nm process and offers six physical cores without Hyper-Threading, making it a solid multitasker. With a 9 MB Level 3 Cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 43 GB/s, it is well-equipped. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 allows for basic display output and light multimedia tasks.

Its single-core performance is good, while its multi-core performance is significantly better than processors with fewer cores due to its six cores. It supports PCIe 3.0 and offers balanced performance for more demanding applications and gaming. The Intel Core i3-8300 is also an eighth-generation desktop processor with Coffee Lake S architecture, aimed at budget-conscious users.

Manufactured using the 14 nm process, it features four physical cores that can process eight threads simultaneously thanks to Hyper-Threading. This significantly improves its multitasking capabilities compared to earlier i3 models. It has a 6 MB Level 3 Cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s.

Like the Intel Core i5-8500, it integrates the Intel UHD Graphics 630 for everyday graphical requirements. In the single-core area, it offers comparable performance to the Intel Core i5-8500, but its multi-core performance is more moderate due to the lower core count.

It also supports PCIe 3.0 and represents a cost-effective option for everyday tasks and light gaming.