Intel Core i5-10600T vs Intel Core i7-10700T

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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 i7-10700T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-10600T Name Intel Core i7-10700T
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 i7-10700T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
6x Cores 8x
12 Threads 16
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 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 i7-10700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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 i7-10700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
213 $ Release price 325 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
12911
12911
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
10670
10670

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
6814
6814
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
5112
5112

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
6270
6270
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4763
4763

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
3896
3896
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
2993
2993

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1845
1845
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1324
1324

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1531
1531
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1355
1355

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
1202
1202
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1068
1068

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
470
470
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
415
415

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700T
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
203
203
Intel Core i5-10600T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
182
182