Intel Core i5-9600T vs Intel Core i5-4200Y

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Intel Core i5-9600T or Intel Core i5-9600T – 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 i5-9600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4200Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4200Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
9 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
Intel Core i5-9600T Name Intel Core i5-4200Y
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-4200Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4200Y is 1.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.9 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 2
6 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.9 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
6x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-9600T 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 i5-4200Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4200Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
9.5 Generation 7.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 20
192 Shaders 160
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.1
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 11.5 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9600T 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 i5-4200Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2013
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Haswell Y
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
9.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1168
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
280 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
17121
17121
Intel Core i5-4200Y
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
2938
2938

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4561
4561
Intel Core i5-4200Y
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
994
994

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
4350
4350
Intel Core i5-4200Y
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
1717
1717

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
1265
1265
Intel Core i5-4200Y
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
574
574

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 2.3 GHz
908
908
Intel Core i5-4200Y
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
204
204