Intel Core i5-10600T vs Intel Core i5-10400T

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Intel Core i5-10600T or Intel Core i5-10600T – 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 i5-10600T 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 i5-10600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10600T Name Intel Core i5-10400T
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
10 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
6x Cores 6x
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 12
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
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 i5-10400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600T 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 i5-10400T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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 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 Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
213 $ Release price 182 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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