| Speed | 3.4 GHz with Maximum Turbo Speed of3.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 4 Cores |
| Series | Intel Core i5-3500 Desktop Processor |
| Intel Smart Cache | 6 MB |
| Intel Smart Cache Memory Size | 6 MB |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Turbo Boost | Yes |
| Maximum Thermal Design Power TDP | 77 W |
| Manufacturing Process | 22 nm |
| Bus Core Ratio | 34 |
| Maximum Thermal Design Power [TDP] | 77 W |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s |
| Number of Threads | 4 |
| Bus-Core Ratio | 34 |
| Maximum Turbo Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Memory Type | DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
| Memory Frequency | 1333 MHz |
| Data Rate | DDR3 |
| Maximum Memory Size | 32 GB |
| Maximum Memory Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
| Base Frequency | 650 MHz |
| Other Graphics Card Features | Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.15 GHz, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Insider, Intel Wireless Display, Intel Flexible Display Interface (Intel FDI), Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Number of Displays Supported: 3, Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| Number of PCIE X4 Slots (Generation) | 2 |
| Number of PCIE X8 Slots (Generation) | 3 |
| Number of PCIE X16 Slots (Generation) | 1 |
| PCI Configurations | 1 (x16), 3 (x8), 2 (x4) |
| Virtualization Support | Yes |
| Instruction Set | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |