Core i5-9500T

Name: Intel Core i5-9500T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.9 (14 reviews)

6 cores · 6 threads · up to 3.7 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.9 · 14 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.7 GHz

L3 cache

9 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming5

Productivity5

Single-core5

Multi-core25

Power efficiency4

Lab scores

Performance score5

Cores6

Threads6

Boost clock (GHz)3.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p11 fps

1440p9 fps

4K6 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 6
Threads: 6
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.2 GHz
Boost clock: 3.7 GHz
Multiplier: 22
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 1.5 MB
L3 cache: 9 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 35W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $192

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like its low power draw and quiet operation in basic office builds. The usual gripe is it feels sluggish with anything beyond light multitasking.

Pros

Sips power for office builds
Quiet enough for media PCs
Handles daily multitasking fine
Stays cool with tiny coolers

Cons

Just six cores with no hyperthreading
Limited to DDR4-2666 memory speeds
Integrated graphics too weak for gaming

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-9500T

A low-power Coffee Lake six-core CPU that trades speed for cool, quiet operation in compact office PCs.

Get it if you need a low-power office PC that stays cool and quiet for web browsing and document work. Skip it if you want to game, edit video, or run demanding apps that need more cores and speed.