Intel Core i5-8500 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-8500 performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i5-8500 good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i5-8500 performs in a variety of games and in various RAM and CPU configurations.

Drawing on the real-world data that powers our FPS calculator, we're able to show you actual frame rates from a panel of more than 60,000 users. So, rather than simply guessing at what frame rates you can expect to see in-game, we tell you the exact CPU benchmark for the Intel Core i5-8500 and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i5-8500
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS		 Lowest
Recorded
FPS		 Highest
Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB473756
CS2Intel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce RTX 306032 GB151415
ValorantIntel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB127101153
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce RTX 206016 GB129118139
Elden RingIntel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB292336
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB383046
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce RTX 306032 GB867993
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER24 GB261042
RobloxIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce RTX 306032 GB421172
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB262030
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB272130
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB20331
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB201529
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB221031
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB261930
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB484056
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB353238
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB363339
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB463949
MinecraftIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB504156
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB10514
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti16 GB10294110
Dota 2Intel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti16 GB10074124
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB272131
Euro Truck Simulator 2Intel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 63016 GB15219
Dota 2Intel Core i5-8500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti16 GB351059
RobloxIntel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 6308 GB514356
RobloxIntel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 6308 GB454047
RobloxIntel Core i5-8500Intel UHD 6308 GB403541

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