Intel Core i5-10500T vs Intel Core i5-10600T

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Intel Core i5-10500T or Intel Core i5-10500T – 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 i5-10500T 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 i5-10500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i5-10500T Name Intel Core i5-10600T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10500T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600T is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10500T 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 Core i5-10600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10600T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10500T 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 Core i5-10600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
192 $ Release price 213 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
10670
10670
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
10225
10225

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
5112
5112
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
4790
4790

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4763
4763
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
4496
4496

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
2993
2993
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
2829
2829

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1355
1355
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
1311
1311

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1324
1324
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
1245
1245

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1068
1068
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
1022
1022

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
415
415
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
396
396

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
182
182
Intel Core i5-10500T
6C 12T @ 2.3 GHz
171
171