Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel Core i5-6500T | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8500Y and the Intel Core i5-6500T and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8500Y 2 core processor released in Q1/2019 with the Intel Core i5-6500T which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i 8000Y (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 (24) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
Amber Lake Y | Architecture | Skylake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-7500T |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8500Y is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-6500T clocks with 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6500T |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.10 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 24 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8500Y, while the Intel Core i5-6500T supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6500T |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
10 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
9.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8500Y has a TDP of 5 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-6500T is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6500T |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8500Y has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-6500T is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6500T |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1515 | Socket | LGA 1151 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
390 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
Intel UHD Graphics 615 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel Core i5-6500T |
Acer Swift 7 Google Pixel Slate HP Spectre Folio 13 Porsche Design Ultra One Sony VAIO A12 |
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