Intel Core i9-12900F vs Intel Core i9-13900F

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Intel Core i9-12900F or Intel Core i9-12900F – 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 i9-12900F features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i9-13900F features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
12 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-12900F Name Intel Core i9-13900F
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900F has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 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 i9-13900F has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
24 Threads 32
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
16 CPU Cores 24
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
5.1 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B 16x Gracemont
3.8 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-13900F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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.
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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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-5600
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 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.
202 W TDP (PL2) 219 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900F 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 i9-13900F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
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
464 $ Release price 524 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
30.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 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)
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LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
14.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
53780
53780
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
36739
36739

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
32605
32605
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
26455
26455

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
19422
19422
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
15712
15712

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
18527
18527
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
15367
15367

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
12375
12375
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
10097
10097

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2784
2784
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
2637
2637

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2165
2165
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
1988
1988

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2130
2130
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
1968
1968

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
872
872
Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
764
764