
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.1GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-10500

intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-8700

Intel Core i5-10500
Intel Core i5-10500
$ • Apr 2020
Intel Core i7-8700
$ • Dec 2017
Intel Core i7-8700

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-10500 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 6 | 6 |
Threads | 12 | 12 |
Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 31 X | 32 X |
TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | N/A |
Architecture | Core i5 (Comet Lake) | Core i7 (Coffee Lake) |
Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 1151 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | N/A | 154 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | N/A |
Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10500
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Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10500
Intel Core i7-8700


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10500
Intel Core i7-8700
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-10500
Intel Core i7-8700


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-10500
Intel Core i7-8700


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10500
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.1GHz

Intel Core i7-8700
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.2GHz
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