Intel Core i7-13700TE vs Intel Core i5-12600T

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Intel Core i7-13700TE or Intel Core i7-13700TE – 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 i7-13700TE 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 i7-13700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i7-13700TE Name Intel Core i5-12600T
13 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13700TE has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 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 i5-12600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600T is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
24 Threads 12
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.6 GHz
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
16 CPU Cores 6
8x Gracemont Cores B None
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 6x Golden Cove
0.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700TE 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 i5-12600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32 Execution units 32
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
1.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
256 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
11 Generation 11
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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 VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 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.
DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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
None TDP (PL2) 74 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13700TE 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 i5-12600T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Raptor Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 223 $
30.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
24.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB