Intel Core i5-8500T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-8500T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is a low power six core desktop chip at 35 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2018
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 3.5 GHz
Intel Core i5-8500T specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 9 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-8500T 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 i5-8500T is
The Core i5-8500T lifts low power six core clocks within 35 W. It launched in the second quarter of 2018 with a 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.5 GHz boost. Intel positions it above 8400T for small towers that need snappier response.
Nine megabytes of Smart Cache feed office threads. The higher base versus 8400T sustains interaction in shared meeting PCs. Boost to 3.5 GHz helps single thread bursts in large documents.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz cover room displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2666 in two channels suits compact builds.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8500T fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. B360 small towers use it with DDR4 for meeting rooms. Early Z370 may need an update. Revision 1 never works.
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB covers six core meeting use. Dual channel pairs keep video calls smooth. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide lists generations.
Single socket small towers are the target. Another low power 300 series chip on the same board adjusts performance.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB with SSDs suits shared room PCs. Start with 16 GB.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes support NVMe while integrated graphics drive room monitors. Most meeting builds omit discrete cards.
35 W cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide stays silent during calls.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Core i5-8400T trims clocks at the same 35 W for lower cost rooms. The Intel Core i5-8600T raises clocks further at the same 35 W where listed. Both share 300 series boards.
Core i3 parts suit single app terminals with fewer cores.
Past LGA 1151 meeting PCs move to LGA 1200. The 8500T covers low heat rooms where six cores must stay quiet.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-8500T use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the 8500T have?
Six cores without Hyper-Threading give six threads. Base is 2.1 GHz with boost to 3.5 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8500T include?
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the 8500T support?
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB.
When did the 8500T launch?
April 2018.
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