The Intel SR3XE (Core i5-8500) is a 8th generation desktop processor from Intel’s Coffee Lake family, designed for smooth everyday computing, office work, and mid-level multitasking.
It features 6 cores and 6 threads with a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz and a turbo boost frequency of up to 4.1 GHz, delivering strong performance for modern applications and multitasking compared to older quad-core CPUs. Built on a 14nm process, it offers improved efficiency and performance balance.
The processor includes 9MB Intel Smart Cache and supports DDR4 memory up to 2666 MHz, making it suitable for business desktops and home systems. It also comes with Intel UHD Graphics 630, allowing basic graphics tasks, video playback, and display output without requiring a dedicated GPU.
With a 65W TDP and LGA 1151 socket (300-series chipset support), it is commonly used in office PCs, branded desktops, and mid-range systems.
