i5-7200U vs i7-9700T

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9700T
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
6.78
+218%
Core i5-7200U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.13

Core i7-9700T outperforms Core i5-7200U by a whopping 218% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10321869
Place by popularitynot in top-10056
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.92no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency18.2413.37
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)30 August 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$323$281

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier2025
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size180.3 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1356,FPBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Smart Responseno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 620
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i5-7200U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1612

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-9700T 6.78
+218%
i5-7200U 2.13

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-9700T 10768
+218%
i5-7200U 3381

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9700T 1394
+174%
i5-7200U 508

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9700T 5169
+293%
i5-7200U 1316

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.78 2.13
Integrated graphics card 3.09 2.43
Recency 23 April 2019 30 August 2016
Physical cores 8 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i7-9700T has a 218.3% higher aggregate performance score, 27.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, and 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-7200U, on the other hand, has 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7200U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-9700T is a desktop processor while Core i5-7200U is a notebook one.


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