Intel Core i5-9500T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-9500T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is a faster low power six core desktop chip at 35 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2019
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake Refresh
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-9500T specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake Refresh cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 9 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-9500T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Works out of the box |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Needs a BIOS update Needs a BIOS update before a 9th Gen processor will start. Check the board maker's CPU support list. |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Not supported |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Not supported |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i5-9500T is
The Core i5-9500T lifts low power six core clocks within the same 35 W budget. It launched in the second quarter of 2019 with a 2.2 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost. Intel positions it above the 9400T for small towers that need snappier response.
Nine megabytes of Smart Cache feed office threads. The higher base versus 9400T sustains interaction in shared meeting room PCs. Boost to 3.7 GHz helps single thread bursts in large documents.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz covers dual displays. The process is 14 nm and the multiplier is locked. Note that some lists show April 2018 for this SKU, while Intel ARK lists Q2 2019, and this page uses Q2 2019.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 9500T fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. B360 boards with small tower cooling suit meeting rooms. Z390 accepts it natively, early Z370 may need an update. Revision 1 never works.
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB covers six core meeting use. Dual channel pairs keep video calls smooth. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details chipset generations.
Single socket small towers are the target. Another 300 series chip on the same board adds headroom.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB suits shared room PCs with SSDs. Start with 16 GB where conferencing apps stay resident.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes can hold NVMe while UHD 630 drives room displays. Most meeting builds skip discrete cards. Chipset lanes handle the rest.
35 W low profile cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide stays quiet during calls.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Core i5-9400T trims clocks at the same 35 W for lower cost rooms. The Intel Core i3-9100T drops to four cores for basic signage. Both share 300 series boards.
Pentium parts lack Turbo for bursts in large sheets. They suit kiosks rather than meeting multitasking.
Past LGA 1151 meeting PCs move to LGA 1200. The 9500T covers faster low heat rooms where six cores must stay quiet.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-9500T use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the 9500T have?
Six cores without Hyper-Threading give six threads. Base is 2.2 GHz with boost to 3.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the 9500T include?
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the 9500T support?
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB.
When did the 9500T launch?
Second quarter of 2019 per Intel ARK.
Sources and verification
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