Core i5-8500B vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Core i5-8500B
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500B
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8500B | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8500B | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+291%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8500B and Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Core i5-8500B
The Core i5-8500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,900 points. Launch price was $192.
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8500B packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-8500B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8500B versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-8500B (base: 3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-8500B uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8500B scores 8,900 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500's 9,062 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500B vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500.
| Feature | Core i5-8500B | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 8,900 | 9,062+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,364 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8500B uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8500B | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500B) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 1500). The Core i5-8500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8500B targets Mini PC/Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500B rivals Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Core i5-8500B | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mini PC/Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-8500B launched at $192 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 debuted at $189. At current prices ($192 vs $50), the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is $142 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-8500B delivers 46.4 pts/$ vs 181.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 the 118.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-8500B | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192 | $189-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $192 | $50-74% |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.4 | 181.2+291% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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