Intel Core i7-12700T vs Intel Core i5-13500T

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Intel Core i7-12700T or Intel Core i7-12700T – 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 i7-12700T 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.
The Intel Core i5-13500T 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 i5-13500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700T Name Intel Core i5-13500T
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
12 Generation 13
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
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 i5-13500T has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.6 GHz.
4x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
8x Golden Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.2 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.6 GHz
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.2 GHz
12 CPU Cores 14
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
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 i5-13500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32 Execution units 32
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
11 Generation 11
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

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

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
99 W TDP (PL2) 92 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700T 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 i5-13500T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
12.0 MB L2-Cache 11.5 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
25.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
339 $ Release price 232 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)