Core i5-10500T vs Core i7-8700T
Core i5-10500T
Core i7-8700T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10500T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10500T | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10500T | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+143%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10500T and Core i7-8700T
Core i5-10500T
The Core i5-10500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,140 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-8700T
The Core i7-8700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,213 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-10500T and Core i7-8700T share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-10500T versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-8700T — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-8700T is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-10500T scores 10,140 against the Core i7-8700T's 10,213 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-8700T. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10500T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8700T.
| Feature | Core i5-10500T | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,140 | 10,213 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10500T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8700T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-10500T | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-10500T launched at $226 MSRP, while the Core i7-8700T debuted at $303. At current prices ($80 vs $196), the Core i5-10500T is $116 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10500T delivers 126.8 pts/$ vs 52.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-8700T — making the Core i5-10500T the 83.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-10500T | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $226-25% | $303 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-59% | $196 |
| Performance per Dollar | 126.8+143% | 52.1 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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