Intel Core i3-10300T vs Intel Core i5-9600K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-10300T and Intel Core i5-9600K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i3-10300T

Intel Core i5-9600K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-10300T

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 7 month(s) later
2 more threads: 8 vs 6
2.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 95 Watt
Around 16% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3458 vs 2984
Around 16% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3458 vs 2984

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	27 May 2020 vs October 2018
Number of threads	8 vs 6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 95 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3458 vs 2984
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3458 vs 2984

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-9600K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
Around 18% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
Around 13% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 28% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2162 vs 1693
Around 28% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2162 vs 1693
Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1574 vs 1454
Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1574 vs 1454
Around 17% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2738 vs 2337
Around 34% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10667 vs 7975

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	6 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.60 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
L3 cache	9 MB (shared) vs 8 MB
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2162 vs 1693
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2162 vs 1693
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1574 vs 1454
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1574 vs 1454
PassMark - Single thread mark	2738 vs 2337
PassMark - CPU mark	10667 vs 7975

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-10300T
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-9600K

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1693

2162

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1693

2162

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1454

1574

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1454

1574

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3458

2984

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3458

2984

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2337

2738

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

7975

10667

Name	Intel Core i3-10300T	Intel Core i5-9600K
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1693	2162
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1693	2162
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1454	1574
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1454	1574
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3458	2984
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3458	2984
PassMark - Single thread mark	2337	2738
PassMark - CPU mark	7975	10667
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		1249
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		5603
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		4240

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i3-10300T	Intel Core i5-9600K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Comet Lake	Coffee Lake
Launch date	27 May 2020	October 2018
Launch price (MSRP)	$143
Place in performance rating	1204	1200
Processor Number	i3-10300T	i5-9600K
Series	10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors	9th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Price now		$279.99
Value for money (0-100)		14.04
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.00 GHz	3.70 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s	8 GT/s DMI3
L3 cache	8 MB	9 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz	4.60 GHz
Number of cores	4	6
Number of threads	8	6
L1 cache		64K (per core)
L2 cache		256K (per core)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	41.6 GB/s	41.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB	128 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Graphics
Device ID	0x9BC8	0x3E98
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz	1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3	3
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2160@30Hz	4096x2304@24Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	25 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency	2.50 GHz
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	LGA 1200	FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt	95 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015B	PCG 2015D (130W)
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® TSX-NI
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)