i7-8559U vs i7-9700T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9700T
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
6.78
+29.6%
Core i7-8559U
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.23

Core i7-9700T outperforms Core i7-8559U by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10331194
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.88no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency18.3217.67
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)5 April 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$323$431

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier2027
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size180.3 mm2123 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U 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)
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAMno data128 MB
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U 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 i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-8559U.

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.

i7-9700T 6.78
+29.6%
i7-8559U 5.23

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.

i7-9700T 10776
+29.8%
i7-8559U 8300

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9700T 1390
+1.1%
i7-8559U 1375

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9700T 5162
+21.3%
i7-8559U 4255

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.78 5.23
Integrated graphics card 3.09 4.49
Recency 23 April 2019 5 April 2018
Physical cores 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 28 Watt

i7-9700T has a 29.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores.

i7-8559U, on the other hand, has 45.3% faster integrated GPU, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8559U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-9700T is a desktop processor while Core i7-8559U is a notebook one.


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