Core i5-8500T vs Xeon D-1531

Core i5-8500T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2018

Xeon D-1531

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8500T

6 / 6

7,730

+0.8%

7,668

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500T

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

109%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

109%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

108%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

107%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

107%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

106%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

105%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

105%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

105%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

104%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

102%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

101%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

100%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

100%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

100%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

100%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

99%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

99%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

98%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

95%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

95%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

94%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

91%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

91%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

90%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

89%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

89%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

87%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1531

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

55717%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10520%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9346%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7220%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

99%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

85%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

67%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

100%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

100%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

97%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

92%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

90%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

90%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

88%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

83%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

77%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

69%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

64%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8500T (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8500T	Xeon D-1531
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1531 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8500T	Xeon D-1531
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+69%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-8500T Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1531 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8500T and Xeon D-1531

Core i5-8500T

The Core i5-8500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,730 points. Launch price was $192.

Xeon D-1531

The Xeon D-1531 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,668 points. Launch price was $348.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-8500T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Xeon D-1531's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-8500T versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1531 — a 25.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-8500T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-8500T uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1531 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8500T scores 7,730 against the Xeon D-1531's 7,668 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-8500T. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500T vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1531.

Feature	Core i5-8500T	Xeon D-1531
Cores / Threads	6 / 6	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+30%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)+500%	1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	7,730	7,668
Geekbench 6 Single	1,192	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1531 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8500T	Xeon D-1531
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1667
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500T) / not specified (Xeon D-1531). The Core i5-8500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-1531 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500T rivals Ryzen 3 2200G.

Feature	Core i5-8500T	Xeon D-1531
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-8500T launched at $192 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1531 debuted at $2057. At current prices ($149 vs $250), the Core i5-8500T is $101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-8500T delivers 51.9 pts/$ vs 30.7 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1531 — making the Core i5-8500T the 51.4% better value option.