Intel Core i5-8600T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-8600T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is the fastest low power six core desktop chip at 35 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2018
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-8600T specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 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 1.15 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-8600T 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 | Works out of the box |
| 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 i5-8600T is
The Core i5-8600T tops low power six core clocks at 35 W. It launched in the second quarter of 2018 with a 2.3 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz boost. Intel targets small towers that want maximum single thread speed without more heat.
Nine megabytes of Smart Cache support multitasking across six threads. The high base for a 35 W part sustains interaction. Boost to 3.7 GHz matches many 65 W parts for bursts.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz handle premium displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2666 in two channels feeds the cores.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8600T fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. B360 premium small towers pair it with DDR4 for fast quiet offices. Early Z370 may need an update. Revision 1 never accepts it.
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB covers fast low heat use. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details board support.
Single socket premium small towers are the home. Another 300 series low power chip on the same board changes the balance.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB with fast SSDs gives snappy small towers. Start with 16 GB.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes feed NVMe while integrated graphics drive monitors. Most premium small builds skip discrete cards.
35 W premium cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide holds 3.7 GHz bursts quietly.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Core i5-8500T trims clocks at the same 35 W for lower cost. Core i7 low power parts add threads where listed. Both share 300 series boards.
Core i3 parts suit basic terminals with fewer cores.
Past LGA 1151 premium small towers move to LGA 1200. The 8600T covers fastest low heat six core desks.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-8600T use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the 8600T have?
Six cores without Hyper-Threading give six threads. Base is 2.3 GHz with boost to 3.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the 8600T include?
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz.
What memory does the 8600T support?
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 128 GB.
When did the 8600T launch?
April 2018.
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