Intel Core i5-13600T vs Intel Core i7-12700T

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Intel Core i5-13600T or Intel Core i5-13600T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-13600T features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700T features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i5-13600T Name Intel Core i7-12700T
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13600T has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i7-12700T has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 GHz.
6x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.0 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.8 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.4 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
No Overclocking No
14 CPU Cores 12
20 Threads 20
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.7 GHz
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13600T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
256 Shaders 256
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
10 nm Technology 10 nm
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32 Execution units 32
11 Generation 11
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
92 W TDP (PL2) 99 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13600T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Part Number --
24.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
255 $ Release price 339 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
11.5 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-13600T
14C 20T @ 1.8 GHz
27145
27145
Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
21720
21720

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
11303
11303
Intel Core i5-13600T
14C 20T @ 1.8 GHz
10911
10911

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
10974
10974
Intel Core i5-13600T
14C 20T @ 1.8 GHz
10769
10769

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
2389
2389
Intel Core i5-13600T
14C 20T @ 1.8 GHz
2364
2364

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600T
14C 20T @ 1.8 GHz
1800
1800
Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
1582
1582