Procesador Intel Core i5-9500 3 GHz 6 núcleos 9 MB caché LGA 1151

Processor Intel Core i5-9500 3 GHz with 6 cores and 9 MB Smart Cache is a desktop CPU based on the Coffee Lake microarchitecture. The chip operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and can increase clock speed with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 4.4 GHz. It supports the LGA 1151 (Socket H4) platform, dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB and includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 for display output and basic GPU tasks.

Advantages

The Intel Core i5-9500 delivers balanced multi-core performance for typical desktop workloads, hardware support for virtualization (VT-x, VT-d, EPT) and security and manageability features available through Intel vPro eligibility. Power- and thermal-aware technologies such as Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®, idle C-states and Thermal Monitoring Technologies provide improved energy efficiency and thermal protection. Support for modern instruction set extensions (SSE, AVX) and Intel TSX-NI improves performance for parallel and vectorized workloads.

Suitable for

• Everyday desktop computing and office applications
• Light to moderate content creation and photo/video editing
• Multitasking and running several productivity applications simultaneously
• Virtualization for development or testing (hardware-assisted VT-x/VT-d)

Key specifications

• Model: Intel Core i5-9500 (Coffee Lake)
• Base frequency: 3.0 GHz; Turbo Boost up to 4.4 GHz
• Cores / Threads: 6 cores (threads depend on architecture)
• Cache: 9 MB Smart Cache
• Socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
• Memory support: Dual-channel DDR4, up to 128 GB
• Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Key technologies: Intel® Turbo Boost, vPro eligibility, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, TSX-NI, Intel 64, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®, Thermal Monitoring

How to use

Install the processor into a compatible LGA 1151 motherboard following the motherboard and CPU manufacturer instructions for socket handling and thermal interface application. Use a compatible CPU cooler and ensure proper case airflow to benefit from Turbo Boost and maintain thermal limits. Install supported DDR4 memory modules in the correct slots to enable dual-channel operation. Update the BIOS/UEFI to the recommended version for full compatibility and enable virtualization or platform features in firmware settings if required.

Recommendations

For stable operation and longevity, use a quality cooler and a motherboard BIOS version verified for the i5-9500. Enable the processor power-management features in the operating system and firmware to balance performance and energy efficiency. For virtualized workloads, ensure VT-x/VT-d are enabled in BIOS and that guest configurations match available CPU and memory resources.