Intel Core i5-10600T vs Intel Core i9-7900X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-10600T and Intel Core i9-7900X 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: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-10600T
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 10 month(s) later
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
- 4x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 140 Watt
| Launch date | 1 Apr 2020 vs 30 May 2017 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 95°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 140 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-7900X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 6
- 8 more threads: 20 vs 12
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
- Around 15% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2553 vs 2450
- Around 85% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 21032 vs 11384
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 10 vs 6 |
| Number of threads | 20 vs 12 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz vs 4.00 GHz |
| L3 cache | 13.8 MB vs 12 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2553 vs 2450 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 21032 vs 11384 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-10600T
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-7900X
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| Name | Intel Core i5-10600T | Intel Core i9-7900X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2450 | 2553 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 11384 | 21032 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1129 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10300 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6987 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-10600T | Intel Core i9-7900X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Comet Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 1 Apr 2020 | 30 May 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $213 | $1,050 |
| Place in performance rating | 945 | 951 |
| Processor Number | i5-10600T | i9-7900X |
| Series | 10th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $1,383.99 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 4.68 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.40 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 13.8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 10 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 20 |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x9BC8 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096 x 2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096 x 2304@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 25 Watt | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 1.90 GHz | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA2066 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 140 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015B | PCG 2017X |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 44 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| 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 | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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® AVX-512 |
| 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 | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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