Intel i5 8500 leaks on the SiSoftware database

[WYP]

The i5 8400 has already become popular amongst gamers.



Read more about Intel's rumoured i5 8500 CPU.

 

[cj09bruno]

guys be careful as the base clocks of these chips are really low so while with an expensive board they will boost to 4ghz or similar, on a cheaper/oem boards they might not, as intel only guaranties the base clock.

 

[AlienALX]

If they had better boost clocks in the first place this would be unnecessary.

Why does this feel like deja vu? E8400 and E8500 any one? the latter being a complete waste of money.