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Intel i5-8500B vs i7-9700K

The Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz and is around -38% slower in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing. The Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz is around -12% slower in single-thread testing. Also, Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz uses around 38% more power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Laptop, Desktop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison. The values below were tabulated from a combined 10259 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz×Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCBGA1440FCLGA1151-2
CPU ClassLaptopDesktop
Clockspeed3.0 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.1 GHzUp to 4.9 GHz
# of Physical Cores6 (Threads: 6)8 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 9MBL1: 512KB, L2: 2.0MB, L3: 12MB
TDP65W95W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$17.34
OtherIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ1 2019Q4 2018
# of Samples20310056
CPU Value46.40.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)2538(-11.5%)2868(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)8901(-38.3%)14425(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 24th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz
8,901
Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz
14,425
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 24th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz
46.4
Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz
NA
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 24th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz
2,538
Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz
2,868
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-8500B @ 3.00GHz Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz
Max TDP65W95W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.130.19
Running cost per day$0.033$0.048
Power consumption per year (kWh)47.569.3
Running cost per year$11.86$17.34
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.