i5-9600T vs Ultra 5 235U

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 235U
2025
12 cores / 14 threads, 57 Watt
10.31
+71%
Core i5-9600T
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 35 Watt
6.03

Core Ultra 5 235U outperforms Core i5-9600T by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7701125
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.2416.42
Release date1 January 2025 (less than a year ago)1 April 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Performance-cores2no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Low Power Efficient-cores2no data
Threads146
Base clock speedno data2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L3 cache12 MB9 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithographyIntel 3 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)57 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency2.05 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and Core i5-9600T.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanes2016
PCI support4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 5 235U 10.31
+71%
i5-9600T 6.03

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 5 235U 16518
+70.9%
i5-9600T 9664

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.31 6.03
Recency 1 January 2025 1 April 2019
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 14 6
Power consumption (TDP) 57 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 5 235U has a 71% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 100% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

i5-9600T, on the other hand, has 62.9% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 235U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-9600T in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 235U is a notebook processor while Core i5-9600T is a desktop one.


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