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Intel Core i5-8500T vs Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i5-8500T

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The Intel Core i5-8500T is a desktop processor of the Coffee Lake generation. It offers 6 cores clocked at 2.1 - 3.5 GHz and is manufactured in the again improved 14nm process (14nm++). As a "T" model, te i5-8500T is rated with a low 35 Watt TDP and therefore sometimes even used in laptops.

Thanks to the additional 2 cores, the Coffee Lake 6-core CPUs can offer a performance uplift of up to 50% in multithreaded workloads compared to the Kaby Lake predecessors. 

Intel Core i3-9100F

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The Intel Core i3-9100F is an entry level Quad-Core processor for desktop PCs based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It offers four cores clocked at 3.6 - 4.2 GHz without HyperThreading / SMT support (4 threads only). The CPU is still manufactured in 14nm++ and does not feature an integrated graphics card. 

Compared to the older Core i3-8100, the i3-9100F offers around 10 to 15 percent higher performance. Therefore, the CPU is well suited for simple office tasks but less for high end gaming or demanding applications.

Intel specifies the CPU with a TDP of 65 Watt. For desktops that means that the processor wont need big cooling solutions and can be used in small cases.

Intel Core i5-8600K

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The Intel Core i5-8600K is a high-end desktop processor with six cores based on the Coffee Lake architecture and was announced in September 2017. The processor clocks at between 3.6 and 4.3 GHz and can execute up to six threads simultaneously (no HyperThreading). According to Intel, the CPU is manufactured in an improved 14nm (14nm++) process. The i5-8600K is comparatively easy to overclock thanks to the unlocked multiplier.

Performance

Due to the two additional cores, performance has increased significantly compared to the Core i7-7700K when all cores are in use. Single-core performance has not improved since its Kaby Lake predecessor. As a high-end model, the i5-8600K is suitable for the most demanding applications and games.

Graphics

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is basically identical to the previous generation Intel HD Graphics 630. Only some low demanding games are playable with this graphics card (see GPU page linked above).

Power Consumption

Intel specifies the TDP with 95 watts. Therefore, well-dimensioned cooling systems should easily manage to deal with the created heat. We expect increased efficiency due to the higher performance.

ModelIntel Core i5-8500TIntel Core i3-9100FIntel Core i5-8600K
SeriesIntel Coffee LakeIntel Coffee LakeIntel Coffee Lake
CodenameCoffee Lake-SCoffee Lake-RCoffee Lake-S
Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-S
Intel Core i7-8086K3.7 - 5 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8700K3.7 - 4.7 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-87003.2 - 4.6 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8600K3.6 - 4.3 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-85003 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-84002.8 - 4 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8500T « 2.1 - 3.5 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900KS4 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900K3.6 - 5 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i7-9700K3.6 - 4.9 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-97003 - 4.7 GHz8 / 8 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9600K3.7 - 4.6 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i9-9900T2.1 - 4.4 GHz8 / 16 cores16 MB L3
Intel Core i5-9400F2.9 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i3-9100F « 3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8086K3.7 - 5 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8700K3.7 - 4.7 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i7-87003.2 - 4.6 GHz6 / 12 cores12 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8600K « 3.6 - 4.3 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-85003 - 4.1 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-84002.8 - 4 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8500T2.1 - 3.5 GHz6 / 6 cores9 MB L3
Clock2100 - 3500 MHz3600 - 4200 MHz3600 - 4300 MHz
L1 Cache384 KB256 KB384 KB
L2 Cache1.5 MB1 MB1.5 MB
L3 Cache9 MB6 MB9 MB
Cores / Threads6 / 64 / 46 / 6
TDP35 Watt65 Watt95 Watt
Technology14++ nm14 nm14 nm
SocketFCLGA1151LGA 1151-2FCLGA1151
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vProDual-Channel DDR4-2400 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationDual-Channel DDR3(L)-1600/DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1100 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1150 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com
Die Size126 mm2
max. Temp.100 °C
$122 U.S.

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i3-9100F
29.5 pt (41%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
414 Points (46%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
1175 Points (3%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
843 Points (5%)
634 Points (4%)
min: 988     avg: 990     median: 989.5 (6%)     max: 991 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
145 Points (44%)
171 Points (52%)
181 Points (55%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
8.6 Points (11%)
5.4 Points (7%)
10.8 Points (14%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
1.7 Points (41%)
2 Points (49%)
2.1 Points (51%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
5493 Points (33%)
6509 Points (39%)
6875 Points (42%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
25971 Points (19%)
18118 Points (13%)
32863 Points (24%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
30617 Points (21%)
21908 Points (15%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
7199 Points (9%)
8472 Points (10%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
235.1 s (3%)
345.9 s (4%)
188.8 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
8 s (2%)
11.8 s (2%)
5.7 s (1%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
4331 Points (7%)
4052 Points (6%)
4583 Points (7%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
17150 MIPS (10%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
4682 MIPS (56%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
51.8 fps (18%)
44.4 fps (15%)
min: 61     avg: 63.4     median: 63.4 (22%)     max: 65.7 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
196 fps (45%)
218 fps (50%)
min: 230.3     avg: 232.7     median: 232.7 (54%)     max: 235 fps
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
6.3 fps (11%)
6.1 fps (11%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.4 GB/s (0%)
0.3 GB/s (0%)
0.5 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.6 GB/s (11%)
0.5 GB/s (9%)
0.9 GB/s (15%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
3.4 GB/s (9%)
3 GB/s (8%)
5.4 GB/s (14%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
561 Seconds (4%)
687 Seconds (5%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
0.7 sec (14%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
8062 Points (17%)
9078 Points (19%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
10.7 s (2%)
9.3 s (2%)
min: 8.72     avg: 8.8     median: 8.8 (2%)     max: 8.8 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
24 s (1%)
21 s (1%)
min: 19.67     avg: 19.7     median: 19.7 (1%)     max: 19.8 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
567 s (3%)
495.5 s (2%)
min: 488.9     avg: 496.5     median: 496.5 (2%)     max: 504 s
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
25448 Points (22%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
8816 Points (24%)
8742 Points (24%)
min: 10708     avg: 10833     median: 10833 (29%)     max: 10958 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
59535 Points (48%)
68492 Points (56%)
74934 Points (61%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
59859 Points (49%)
68473 Points (56%)
74763 Points (61%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
61363 Points (52%)
68727 Points (58%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
6928 Points (18%)
6295 Points (16%)
min: 8492     avg: 8523     median: 8522.5 (22%)     max: 8553 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
10393 Points (19%)
8958 Points (16%)
min: 12916     avg: 13019     median: 13018.5 (23%)     max: 13121 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
4801 Points (20%)
4218 Points (18%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
1152 Points (49%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
4074 Points (7%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
1146 Points (5%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
4060 Points (13%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
4626 Points (46%)
5301 Points (53%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
18335 Points (20%)
15937 Points (17%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
18970 Points (34%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
4217 Points (82%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
19770 Points (31%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
4417 Points (66%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
866 ms (1%)
1022 ms (1%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
68.1 ms (1%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
204 Points (43%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
132.7 Watt (23%)
139 Watt (24%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
108.1 Watt (20%)
101.5 Watt (19%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
7.8 Points per Watt (6%)
6.3 Points per Watt (5%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-8500T → 100% n=22

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i3-9100F → 96% n=22

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-8600K → 121% n=22

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* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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