INTEL Core i5 9500 9th Generation Processor ( 4.4 GHz / 6 Cores / 6 Threads )

Product Description

Features of the Intel Core i5-9500 9th Generation Processor

The Intel Core i5-9500 is a desktop processor launched in October 2018, part of the 9th generation Intel Core lineup. It uses the Coffee Lake Refresh architecture and fits into the LGA 1151 socket.

• Core & Threads: Featuring 6 cores and 6 threads, the i5-9500 offers solid multitasking and gaming performance.
• Clock Speed & Turbo Boost: The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz, with a turbo boost of up to 4.3 GHz, providing extra performance when needed.
• Cache: The i5-9500 has 9 MB of Intel Smart Cache, ensuring faster access to frequently used data for improved overall performance.
• Memory Support: This processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface. The maximum officially supported memory speed is 2666 MT/s, with potential for higher speeds through overclocking (with compatible memory modules).
• Power Consumption: With a thermal design power (TDP) of 65W, the i5-9500 balances power efficiency and performance for typical desktop use.
• Integrated Graphics: The i5-9500 includes Intel UHD Graphics 630, offering basic integrated graphics performance for non-graphically intensive tasks. For better graphics performance, a dedicated GPU would be necessary.
• Virtualization: The processor supports hardware virtualization, which enhances virtual machine performance. It also supports IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough), allowing virtual machines to directly use host hardware.
• AVX Support: The i5-9500 supports Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX and AVX2) to improve the performance of applications that require heavy calculations, although it does not support AVX-512.
• Cooling & Warranty: The processor comes with an included CPU cooler and is backed by a 3-year warranty.

The Intel Core i5-9500 is a great choice for users seeking solid performance for gaming, productivity, and light content creation tasks, offering reliable performance without the need for overclocking.