Core i7-8500Y vs Core i5-7267U

Core i7-8500Y

2 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Core i5-7267U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8500Y

2 / 4

3,590

0.0%

3,622

+0.9%

Pentium Dual Core T3400

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. The Core i7-8500Y is positioned at rank 1035 and the Core i5-7267U is on rank 613, so the Core i5-7267U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-8500Y

#1023

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2451%

#1024

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2415%

#1025

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2217%

#1026

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2207%

#1027

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2187%

#1029

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2112%

#1030

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2025%

#1031

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2022%

#1032

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1967%

#1035

Core i7-8500Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

99%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

98%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

97%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7267U

#601

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

810%

#602

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

798%

#603

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

733%

#604

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

729%

#605

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

723%

#607

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

698%

#608

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

669%

#609

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

668%

#610

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

650%

#613

Core i5-7267U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8500Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-7267U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-8500Y	Core i5-7267U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8500Y	Core i5-7267U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-8500Y Benchmark Check

Core i5-7267U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8500Y and Core i5-7267U

Core i7-8500Y

The Core i7-8500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,590 points. Launch price was $393.

Core i5-7267U

The Core i5-7267U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,622 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8500Y and Core i5-7267U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-8500Y versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7267U — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-8500Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-8500Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7267U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8500Y scores 3,590 against the Core i5-7267U's 3,622 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-7267U. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8500Y	Core i5-7267U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+20%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.1 GHz+107%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,590	3,622

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8500Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7267U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8500Y	Core i5-7267U
Socket	FCBGA1515	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-8500Y) / true (Core i5-7267U). The Core i5-7267U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650), while the Core i7-8500Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7267U targets Mobile.