i5-7500T vs i3-9300T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9300T
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.85
+17.4%
Core i5-7500T
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.28

Core i3-9300T outperforms Core i5-7500T by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14651597
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.770.69
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Power efficiency10.418.87
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$143$202

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-9300T has 1026% better value for money than i5-7500T.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier3227
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature82 °C80 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T. 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++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+

Security technologies

Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-9300T 3.85
+17.4%
i5-7500T 3.28

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.

i3-9300T 6108
+17.2%
i5-7500T 5212

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.85 3.28
Integrated graphics card 3.10 3.11
Recency 23 April 2019 3 January 2017

i3-9300T has a 17.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

i5-7500T, on the other hand, has 0.3% faster integrated GPU.

The Core i3-9300T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7500T in performance tests.


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