Intel Core i5-9600KF vs Intel Pentium T4200

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Intel Core i5-9600KF or Intel Core i5-9600KF – 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 i5-9600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Pentium T4200 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium T4200, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Pentium T4000/SU4000
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-9600KF Name Intel Pentium T4200
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600KF is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Pentium T4200 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium T4200 is 2.0 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
6x Cores 2x
6 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium T4200 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-800, DDR2-800
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 35 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9600KF 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 Pentium T4200 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
14 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2019 Release date Q1/2009
260 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
9.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1151-2 Socket PGA 478
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Penryn
 
 

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