Intel Core i5-9500TE socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-9500TE uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards. It is a locked 35 W six-core embedded chip for fanless industrial systems on 300 series boards.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2019
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 6
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake Refresh
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 3.6 GHz
Intel Core i5-9500TE specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 6 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.0) |
| Cache | 9 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 2666 MT/s, 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 |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCLGA1151 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-9500TE 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.
Recommended GPU pairing
| Recommended tier | Mid-range 1080p |
|---|---|
| Example GPUs | GeForce GTX 1650, Radeon RX 580 |
| Target resolution | 1080p high settings |
Six physical cores with boost to 3.6 GHz, 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes and DDR4-2666 sit well with mid-range 1080p cards from 2019 in ventilated commercial builds. A faster card still works and the balance shifts with game, settings and resolution.
This is a rough match for a new build at the stated resolution, not a limit. A faster card still works and helps at higher resolutions or in games that load the GPU more than the CPU. A slower card is fine for lighter games and office use. The exact balance shifts with the game, the settings and the resolution, so no percentage is given.
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 i5-9500TE is
The Core i5-9500TE is the 35 W embedded six-core i5 of the 9th Gen family for systems that must run cool for years. Its cores run 2.2 GHz base with Turbo Boost 2.0 reaching 3.6 GHz. Like the other 9th Gen i5 chips it has no Hyper-Threading, so six cores give six threads.
The TE suffix combines low power with embedded availability, which suits fanless cabinets, medical carts and outdoor enclosures. Board makers qualify the chip for wide temperature operation on industrial boards. Cache is 9 MB of shared L3, matching the 65 W embedded version.
Intel UHD Graphics 630 runs from 350 MHz to 1.1 GHz and drives three displays for control panels and signage players. The process is 14 nm and the multiplier is locked. ECC memory is not supported, so builds use standard unbuffered modules.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 9500TE fits the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards only. Industrial makers list it with Q370 and C246 boards that provide serial ports, extended supply and rugged power input. Z390 and B365 boards accept it with the shipping BIOS, while early Z370 class boards may need an update. Revision 1 boards never support it.
For fanless builds the board choice matters as much as the chip, since heat must leave through the chassis rather than a fan. Makers sell board and heatsink as a matched set with a rated temperature range. Consumer mini boards work only in ventilated cases.
Confirm multi-year availability with the board maker for projects with long service, and check the CPU support list for the minimum BIOS. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers the revision split behind these rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 2666 MT/s over two channels with a ceiling of 128 GB. Industrial boards often use SO-DIMM slots to save space, and two matched modules give dual-channel speed for the six cores. ECC is not supported on this chip.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes feed one expansion slot for capture cards, network cards or a mid-range 1080p card where ventilation allows a card at all. Many fanless systems run from integrated graphics alone and keep the slot for I/O cards. Cooling uses the 75 mm LGA 1151 pattern from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide.
At 35 W passive heatsinks and heat-pipe chassis handle the load when rated for the enclosure. Dust filters still matter because clogged vents raise temperatures in sealed builds. Mount the chassis with clear space around the fins so convection carries heat away.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Core i5-9500E raises clocks to 3.0 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost at 65 W for ventilated cabinets with the same six cores. The Intel Core i7-9700E moves to eight cores at 65 W for heavier edge servers. Both fit Q370 and C246 boards after a BIOS check.
Lower down, desktop T chips such as the Core i5-9600T offer similar power without embedded supply terms. They suit one-off builds rather than fleets with service contracts.
Past LGA 1151 a new board is required since LGA 1200 processors do not fit. The 9500TE covers fanless commercial systems where six cores must stay cool for years, and only a change in thermal budget or workload justifies a different chip.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-9500TE use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets, written FCLGA1151 in Intel documents.
What does the TE suffix mean on the 9500TE?
The TE suffix marks a 35 W embedded chip with long-life availability for fanless commercial systems. The 9500E is the 65 W embedded version with higher clocks.
Which graphics card pairs with the 9500TE?
Mid-range 1080p cards such as the GeForce GTX 1650 and Radeon RX 580 fit ventilated builds, while fanless systems usually run from integrated graphics alone.
What memory does the 9500TE support?
Officially up to DDR4-2666 over two channels, with a 128 GB ceiling. ECC memory is not supported on this chip.
Which motherboard suits the 9500TE?
Q370 and C246 industrial boards with a rated passive thermal solution are the expected picks. Consumer boards only suit ventilated cases with active cooling.
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