Intel Core i7-9700T vs Intel Core i5-10400T

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Intel Core i7-9700T or Intel Core i7-9700T – 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 i7-9700T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700T Name Intel Core i5-10400T
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 10000
9 Generation 10
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10400T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 12
No Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700T 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 i5-10400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700T 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2020
520 $ Release price 182 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)