Intel Core i5-8500B vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-8500B or Intel Core i5-8500B – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-8500B features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8500B, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
8 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8500B Name AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8500B has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8500B is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
6 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8500B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8500B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q4/2017 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8500B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
190 $ Release price 195 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
9.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
21714
21714
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
18529
18529

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
13230
13230
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
9094
9094

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
7555
7555
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
5612
5612

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5670
5670
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
4200
4200

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5387
5387
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
5220
5220

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5351
5351
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
4689
4689

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
4337
4337
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4280
4280

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
2736
2736
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
2287
2287

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1364
1364
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1233
1233

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1305
1305
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
934
934

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1086
1086
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
977
977

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1052
1052
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1040
1040

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
403
403
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
374
374

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
174
174
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
158
158

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
104
104
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
96
96

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
13.9
13.9
Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
10.0
10.0