Intel Core i5-8600 vs Intel Core i5-9600T

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Intel Core i5-8600 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-9600T
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-9600T

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-8600 and the Intel Core i5-9600T and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-8600 6 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the Intel Core i5-9600T which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019.
Intel Core i5 (334) Family Intel Core i5 (334)
Intel Core i 8000 (20) CPU group Intel Core i 9000 (34)
8 Generation 9
Coffee Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
Desktop Segment Desktop
Intel Core i5-7600 Predecessor Intel Core i5-8600T
Intel Core i5-9600 Successor Intel Core i5-10600T

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8600 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-9600T clocks with 2.30 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-8600 Characteristic Intel Core i5-9600T
6 Cores 6
6 Threads 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
3.10 GHz Frequency 2.30 GHz
4.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.90 GHz
3.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i5-8600 Characteristic Intel Core i5-9600T
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
9.5 GPU Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
3 Max. displays 3
24 Compute units 24
192 Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
64 GB Max. GPU Memory 64 GB
12 DirectX Version 12

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-8600, while the Intel Core i5-9600T supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-8600 Characteristic Intel Core i5-9600T
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR4-2666
128 GB Max. Memory 128 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
42.7 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
9.00 MB L3 Cache 9.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-8600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-9600T is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-8600 Characteristic Intel Core i5-9600T
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8600 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-9600T is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i5-8600 Characteristic Intel Core i5-9600T
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151-2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2019
230 $ Release price 280 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8600 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T (90%)
Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8600 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T (88%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
Geekbench 6 MT: 5,391 / 230 $
23.44
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
Geekbench 6 MT: 4,561 / 280 $
16.29

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz
1402 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
1265 (90%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz
5391 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 3.20 GHz
4561 (85%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz
1132 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
1036 (92%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz
4977 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 3.20 GHz
3870 (78%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz
442 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz
442 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz
9950 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 3.20 GHz
9403 (95%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz
178 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
159 (89%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz
959 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 3.20 GHz
908 (95%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-8600
6C 6T @ 3.10 GHz
2697 (100%)
Intel Core i5-9600T Intel Core i5-9600T
6C 6T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i5-9600T
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