Intel

Intel Pentium 8500

Expert rating7.2 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1781
Core/Thread Count:: 5C/6T
TDP:: 9W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
CPU Series:: Pentium

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Pentium 8500 Review

Intel Pentium 8500 5-core 6-thread laptop processor, 1.0GHz base / 4.2GHz boost, 15W TDP, BGA 1781 socket

The Intel Pentium 8500 is an entry mobile chip a step above Celeron, aimed at everyday laptops with modest performance needs. It pairs 5 cores and 6 threads with a 1.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.2GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 15W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 5 cores and 6 threads, the Intel Pentium 8500 runs a 1.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.2GHz, backed by 6MB of L3 cache and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics.

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Pentium 8500 uses the BGA 1781 platform in a 15W envelope, positioned as an entry mobile chip a step above Celeron, aimed at everyday laptops with modest performance needs.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Pentium lineup in this catalog, the Intel Pentium 8500 sits at the 5-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Pentium competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.2 / 10

The Intel Pentium 8500 is a modest step up from Celeron for everyday laptop use, without any performance ambitions.

Best for

Everyday laptops
Student laptops
Light productivity

Not for

Gaming laptops
Content creation
Heavy multitasking

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Pentium
Model Number	8500
Codename	Alder Lake
Release Year	2022

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Alder Lake
Socket	FCBGA1781
Socket Status	Current
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	5
Performance Cores	1
Efficiency Cores	4
Total Threads	6
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.4 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	9 W
Max Turbo Power	29 W

Memory

Memory Type	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Memory Channels	2
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	9 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Pentium 8500?

The Intel Pentium 8500 has 5 cores and 6 threads, a 1.0 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 9 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1781.

Will the Intel Pentium 8500 work with my current setup?

The Intel Pentium 8500 lists Socket is FCBGA1781. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.