Intel Core i7-8670T vs Intel Core i7-8500Y
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8670T and Intel Core i7-8500Y processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 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).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8670T
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 2
- 3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
| Number of cores | 6 vs 2 |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) vs 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) vs 4 MB |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8500Y
- Around 83% higher clock speed: 4.20 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- 7x lower typical power consumption: 5 Watt vs 35 Watt
| Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz vs 2.3 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 5 Watt vs 35 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8670T
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-8500Y
| Name | Intel Core i7-8670T | Intel Core i7-8500Y |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1440 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2478 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1243 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1243 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2191 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2191 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3632 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3632 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-8670T | Intel Core i7-8500Y | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Amber Lake Y |
| Launch date | September 2018 | 30 August 2018 |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | 1267 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Price now | $393 | |
| Processor Number | i7-8500Y | |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 2.69 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 4 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum frequency | 2.3 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 2 |
| Base frequency | 1.50 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR4 | LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 16 GB | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 5 Watt |
| Configurable TDP-down | 3.5 W | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 600 MHz | |
| Configurable TDP-up | 7 W | |
| Configurable TDP-up Frequency | 1.60 GHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 20mm X 16.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1515 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x591C | |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 16 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 615 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 10 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | |