Intel Core i5-7500T vs Intel Core i7-7500U

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Intel Core i5-7500T or Intel Core i5-7500T – 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 i5-7500T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7500U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7500U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
7 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7500T Name Intel Core i7-7500U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-7500U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7500U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500T uses the Intel HD 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 i7-7500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7500U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 620
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7500T 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7500U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2016
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
235 $ Release price --
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake U
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10420
10420
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
8077
8077

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3724
3724
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3515
3515

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3328
3328
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2274
2274

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2718
2718
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1826
1826

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1178
1178
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1134
1134

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
528
528
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
376
376