Intel Core i5-8500B vs Intel Core i7-3615QM

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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 Intel Core i7-3615QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3615QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8500B Name Intel Core i7-3615QM
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
8 Generation 3
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3615QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3615QM is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
6 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 4
6x Cores 4x
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3615QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3615QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
12 Direct X 11.0
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 128
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 16
9.5 Generation 7
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3615QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Ivy Bridge H
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1224
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
190 $ Release price 363 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
9.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
5612
5612
Intel Core i7-3615QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3163
3163

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
5220
5220
Intel Core i7-3615QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2239
2239

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
4689
4689
Intel Core i7-3615QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2798
2798

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1364
1364
Intel Core i7-3615QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
637
637

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8500B
6C 6T @ 3.0 GHz
1052
1052
Intel Core i7-3615QM
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
612
612