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

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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.
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-13600T Name Intel Core i7-12700T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

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.
20 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.4 GHz
6x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.7 GHz
14 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.4 GHz
 
 

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
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
256 Shaders 256
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32 Execution units 32
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
12 Direct X 12
11 Generation 11
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
255 $ Release price 339 $
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
11.5 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
24.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
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