Xeon D-1718T vs Core i5-9600T

Xeon D-1718T

4 Cores8 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

Core i5-9600T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1718T

4 / 8

9,674

+0.8%

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 Xeon D-1718T is positioned at rank #451 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 Xeon D-1718T

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6488%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1225%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1088%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

841%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

98%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

98%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

97%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

97%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

97%

#451

Xeon D-1718T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $302

100%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

99%

#453

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

99%

#454

Xeon E5-2420 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112

99%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

99%

#456

Xeon E3-1268L v5

MSRP: $377|Avg: $93

99%

#460

Xeon E5-1428L V2

MSRP: $494|Avg: $83

98%

#461

Xeon E5-1428L

MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A

98%

#463

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

98%

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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($302) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1718T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1718T	Core i5-9600T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($302)	✅ More affordable ($118)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 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 ($184 less, 61% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1718T	Core i5-9600T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+154%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($302)	✅ More affordable ($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.

Xeon D-1718T Benchmark Check

Core i5-9600T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1718T and Core i5-9600T

Xeon D-1718T

The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.

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 Xeon D-1718T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-9600T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-9600T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-9600T — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1718T scores 9,674 against the Core i5-9600T's 9,601 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon D-1718T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 900 vs 1,344, a 39.6% lead for the Core i5-9600T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T vs 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-9600T.

Feature	Xeon D-1718T	Core i5-9600T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+13%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB+11%	9 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
PassMark	9,674	9,601
Geekbench 6 Single	900	1,344+49%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1718T uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-9600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon D-1718T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Xeon D-1718T) and B360,H370,H310,Q370,Z390,B365 (Core i5-9600T).

Feature	Xeon D-1718T	Core i5-9600T
Socket	FCBGA2227	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon D-1718T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-1718T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600T). The Core i5-9600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-1718T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge, Core i5-9600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600T rivals Ryzen 5 2400G.

Feature	Xeon D-1718T	Core i5-9600T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Server/Edge	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon D-1718T launched at $302 MSRP, while the Core i5-9600T debuted at $213. At current prices ($302 vs $118), the Core i5-9600T is $184 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1718T delivers 32.0 pts/$ vs 81.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-9600T — making the Core i5-9600T the 87% better value option.