Intel Core i5-8600T vs Intel Core i7-8700T

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Intel Core i5-8600T or Intel Core i5-8600T – 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 i5-8600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8700T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 8000
8 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8600T Name Intel Core i7-8700T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8600T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-8700T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700T is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
6 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8600T 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 i7-8700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 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 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8600T 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 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2018
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
295 $ Release price 340 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
9.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
20253
20253
Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
15913
15913

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
5578
5578
Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4470
4470

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4931
4931
Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4520
4520

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4514
4514
Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
3903
3903

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1337
1337
Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
1224
1224

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1068
1068
Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
802
802

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
176
176
Intel Core i5-8600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
156
156