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Intel Core i5-9500 | Intel Core i5-12500T | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-9500 or Intel Core i5-12500T - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-9500 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-9500 was released in Q2/2019. The Intel Core i5-12500T has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500T was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i5 | Family | Intel Core i5 |
Intel Core i 9000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 |
9 | Generation | 12 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-8500 | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11500T |
Intel Core i5-10500 | Successor | Intel Core i5-13500T |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-9500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9500 is 3.00 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-12500T has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500T is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i5-9500 or Intel Core i5-12500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 11 |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Execution units | 32 |
192 | Shader | 256 |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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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 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-9500 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-12500T supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | 7.50 MB | |
9.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-9500 is 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-12500T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 74 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-9500 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-12500T is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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14 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2+ |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
260 $ | Release price | 202 $ |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9500
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-9500 | Intel Core i5-12500T |
Unknown | Unknown |