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The Core i7-9700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6500T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $135.54 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i7-9700

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i5-6500T

  • Up to 64% cheaper$75.00 vs $210.54
  • A better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy35 vs 65 Watts

Core i7-9700 vs Core i5-6500T for Gaming

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Core i7-9700 vs Core i5-6500T in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-9700 vs Core i5-6500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700 Logo

Core i7-9700

Apr 23rd, 2019


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1585

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

6427

100%

Intel Core i5-6500T Logo

Core i5-6500T

Jul 2nd, 2015


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1057

67%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

2884

45%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-9700 vs Core i5-6500T in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-9700 Logo

Core i7-9700

Apr 23rd, 2019


Cores

8-core

100%

L3 Cache

12 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.7 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Intel Core i5-6500T Logo

Core i5-6500T

Jul 2nd, 2015


Cores

4-core

50%

L3 Cache

6 MB

50%


Base Frequency

2.5 GHz

83%

Turbo Frequency

3.1 GHz

66%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2133 MHz

80%

Specifications

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Intel Core i7-9700 Logo

Core i7-9700

Specifications

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Intel Core i5-6500T Logo

Core i5-6500T

General
Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateJul 2nd, 2015
$3.33MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Coffee LakeCodenameSkylake
65 WPower Consumption
35 W
Performance
8
Cores4
8
Threads4
3.0 GHz
Base Frequency2.5 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency3.1 GHz
12 MB
L3 Cache6 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530
NoOverclockableNo

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Core i7-9700 and Core i5-6500T vs Other CPUs

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