Core i5-8500BvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Core i5-8500B is a compact, low-power chip for all-in-one systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive workstation processor for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.
Core i5-8500B
Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core performance, leaving the Core i5-8500B far behind.
For budget or value buyers, the Core i5-8500B is the smarter pick if you only need basic everyday computing.
The Core i5-8500B is the right choice for a compact office PC where low power draw and simple tasks matter more than raw speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-8500B better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 5 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-8500B in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i5-8500B?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 1100% faster than the Core i5-8500B overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-8500B or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i5-8500B is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.