Intel Core i5-10400T vs Intel Celeron G5900T

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Intel Core i5-10400T or Intel Core i5-10400T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10400T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Celeron G5900T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G5900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10400T Name Intel Celeron G5900T
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Celeron G5000
10 Generation 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10400T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Celeron G5900T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5900T is 3.2 GHz
6x Cores 2x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 2
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron G5900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5900T uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2016
24 Execution units 12
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
None TDP down 25 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron G5900T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
182 $ Release price 50 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm