Intel Core i5-9500T vs AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE

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Intel Core i5-9500T or Intel Core i5-9500T – 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 i5-9500T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-9500T Name AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
9 Generation 3
Intel Core i 9000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9500T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
6 Threads 12
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x Zen 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-9500T uses the Intel UHD 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 AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2020
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 448
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 7
9.5 Generation 9
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9500T 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 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
220 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
9.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB