Intel Core i7-12700E vs Intel Core i7-12700TE

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Intel Core i7-12700E or Intel Core i7-12700E – 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 i7-12700E 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 i7-12700E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i7-12700E Name Intel Core i7-12700TE
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700E has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 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 i7-12700TE has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 GHz.
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.4 GHz
20 Threads 20
12 CPU Cores 12
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.0 GHz
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700E 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 i7-12700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
256 Shaders 256
11 Generation 11
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
32 Execution units 32
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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 AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
180 W TDP (PL2) 99 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700E 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
25.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
344 $ Release price 344 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
28279
28279
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
21412
21412

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11321
11321
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
11080
11080

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
10689
10689
Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
10170
10170

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2459
2459
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
2354
2354

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1665
1665
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
1552
1552