Intel Core i5-8500 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-8500 uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is a six core desktop chip at 65 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- 2018
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 4.1 GHz
Intel Core i5-8500 specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 9 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4, two channels |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (up to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-8500 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Works out of the box |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Works out of the box |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Not supported |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Not supported |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i5-8500 is
The Core i5-8500 covers mainstream towers with six Coffee Lake cores. It launched in February 2018 with a 3.0 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz boost at 65 W. Intel positions it as the balanced six core for offices that need threads without K SKU pricing.
Nine megabytes of Smart Cache support multitasking across six threads. The steady base sustains all core work in shared PCs. Boost to 4.1 GHz lifts single thread bursts in large documents.
UHD Graphics 630 with up to 1.1 GHz output drive office displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4 in two channels suits mainstream towers. Intel 8th Gen i5 collection lists 6 cores with 4.1 GHz boost and 9 MB cache, while Technical City adds the 3.0 GHz base and 65 W envelope used here.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8500 fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. B360 towers pair it with DDR4 for general offices. Early Z370 may need a BIOS update for 8th Gen IDs. Revision 1 never works.
DDR4 in two channels suits six core offices with SSDs. Dual channel operation keeps video calls smooth. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains board generations.
Single socket desktops are standard. Another 300 series i5 on the same board adjusts clocks within the support list.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 in two channels with SSDs gives responsive offices. Start with 16 GB where many tabs stay open. Technical City notes DDR3 plus DDR4 support on some boards, though DDR4 is the expected pairing for 300 series.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes can hold NVMe while integrated graphics drive monitors. Most mainstream towers skip discrete cards. Chipset lanes add the remaining storage.
65 W stock cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide handles office heat. Keep vents clear where towers sit in groups.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Core i5-8400T trims to 35 W at lower clocks for small cases. The Core i5-8600 raises clocks at the same 65 W where listed. Both share 300 series boards.
Pentium Gold parts suit single app terminals with fewer threads.
Past LGA 1151 mainstream six core offices move to LGA 1200. The 8500 covers balanced towers where six cores must last.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-8500 use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets.
How many cores does the 8500 have?
Six cores without Hyper-Threading give six threads. Base is 3.0 GHz with boost to 4.1 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8500 include?
UHD Graphics 630 up to 1.1 GHz.
What memory does the 8500 support?
DDR4 in two channels.
When did the 8500 launch?
February 2018 with Coffee Lake.
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