Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core i7-12700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-13700 or Intel Core i7-13700 – 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 i7-13700 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700 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 i7-12700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
13 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-13700 Name Intel Core i7-12700
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 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 i7-12700 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
24 Threads 20
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.6 GHz
16 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.1 GHz
5.2 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
4.1 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700 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 i7-12700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
256 Shaders 256
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 32
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
11 Generation 11
1.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
219 W TDP (PL2) 180 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13700 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 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
384 $ Release price 339 $
Raptor Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
30.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
24.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
42060
42060
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
24770
24770
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
16633
16633
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
16079
16079
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2675
2675
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2107
2107
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2002
2002
Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712

Intel Core i7-13700 and Intel Core i7-12700 in leaderboards