Core i5-9600T vs Xeon E3-1285 v6

Core i5-9600T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1285 v6

4 Cores8 Thrd79 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9600T

6 / 6

9,601

+1.0%

9,502

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600T

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

106%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

105%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

105%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

64%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

105%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

105%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

105%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

105%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

104%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

103%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

103%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

103%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

102%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

102%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

101%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

101%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

100%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

99%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

99%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

99%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

99%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

99%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

99%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

98%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

98%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

97%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

97%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

97%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

97%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1285 v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6562%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1239%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1101%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

850%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

99%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

99%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

98%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

98%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

98%

#297

EPYC 7453

MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253

97%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

100%

#456

Xeon E3-1268L v5

MSRP: $377|Avg: $93

100%

#460

Xeon E5-1428L V2

MSRP: $494|Avg: $83

99%

#461

Xeon E5-1428L

MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A

99%

#463

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

99%

#469

Xeon X5670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Xeon E7340

MSRP: $213|Avg: $132

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($450) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-9600T	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($118)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-DT (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-9600T ($118), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($332 less, 74% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-9600T	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+285%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($118)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-9600T Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1285 v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9600T and Xeon E3-1285 v6

Core i5-9600T

The Core i5-9600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,601 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1285 v6

The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-DT (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 79 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,502 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-9600T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-9600T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-9600T versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v6 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285 v6 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is built on the Kaby Lake-DT (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-9600T scores 9,601 against the Xeon E3-1285 v6's 9,502 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-9600T. L3 cache: 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-9600T vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v6.

Feature	Core i5-9600T	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.5 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	4.1 GHz+78%
L3 Cache	9 MB Intel® Smart Cache+13%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake-DT (2017)
PassMark	9,601+1%	9,502
Geekbench 6 Single	1,344	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-9600T	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600T) / not specified (Xeon E3-1285 v6). The Core i5-9600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600T rivals Ryzen 5 2400G.