Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i5-7500T

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Intel Core i5-7500 or Intel Core i5-7500 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7500T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 7000
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i5-7500 Name Intel Core i5-7500T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-7500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
220 $ Release price 235 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
12167
12167
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10420
10420

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4055
4055
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3515
3515

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3685
3685
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3328
3328

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3091
3091
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2718
2718

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1260
1260
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1134
1134

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
617
617
Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
528
528