Intel Core i5-10500T vs Intel Core i7-9700T

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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 i7-9700T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10500T Name Intel Core i7-9700T
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 9000
10 Generation 9
 
 

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 i7-9700T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
6x Cores 8x
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 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 i7-9700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
24 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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

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 i7-9700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 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 Coffee Lake S Refresh
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
192 $ Release price 520 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm