Intel Core i7-13700T vs Intel Core i7-12700T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-13700T or Intel Core i7-13700T – 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 i7-13700T 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 i7-13700T, 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 i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-13700T Name Intel Core i7-12700T
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700T has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 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 i7-12700T has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.4 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.4 GHz
24 Threads 20
16 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700T 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
32 Execution units 32
11 Generation 11
12 Direct X 12
256 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
-- Max. displays --
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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
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 / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

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

Technical details

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

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
30640
30640
Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
21720
21720

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
15020
15020
Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
11303
11303

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
11611
11611
Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
10974
10974

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
2537
2537
Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
2389
2389

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 1.4 GHz
1916
1916
Intel Core i7-12700T
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
1582
1582