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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-9600T Name Intel Core i5-4200Y
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
9 Generation 4
 
 

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.
6x Cores 2x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.9 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
6 Threads 4
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 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.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
24 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 7.5
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2013
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
9.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Haswell Y
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
280 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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