Core i7-8750H vs Core i5-9600T

Core i7-8750H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Core i5-9600T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8750H

6 / 12

9,769

+1.7%

9,601

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. The Core i7-8750H is positioned at rank #304 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 i7-8750H

#292

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

450%

#293

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

444%

#294

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

407%

#295

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

406%

#296

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

402%

#298

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

388%

#299

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

372%

#300

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

372%

#301

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

362%

#304

Core i7-8750H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-8750H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-9600T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-8750H	Core i5-9600T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($118)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8750H	Core i5-9600T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($118)

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 i7-8750H Benchmark Check

Core i5-9600T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8750H and Core i5-9600T

Core i7-8750H

The Core i7-8750H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,769 points. Launch price was $395.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8750H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Core i5-9600T's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8750H versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-9600T — a 5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8750H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-8750H is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-8750H scores 9,769 against the Core i5-9600T's 9,601 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i7-8750H. L3 cache: 9 MB on the Core i7-8750H vs 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-9600T.

Feature	Core i7-8750H	Core i5-9600T
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 6
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+5%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	9 MB	9 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	—
PassMark	9,769+2%	9,601
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,344

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8750H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i5-9600T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-8750H	Core i5-9600T
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8750H) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-8750H) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-9600T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8750H targets Mobile, Core i5-9600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600T rivals Ryzen 5 2400G.

Feature	Core i7-8750H	Core i5-9600T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Mobile	Low Power Desktop