Intel Core i9-12900TE vs Intel Core i7-13700TE

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Intel Core i9-12900TE or Intel Core i9-12900TE – 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 i9-12900TE 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 i9-12900TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i9-12900TE Name Intel Core i7-13700TE
12 Generation 13
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900TE 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 i7-13700TE has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.6 GHz
24 Threads 24
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.1 GHz
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.8 GHz
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.8 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
16 CPU Cores 16
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
No Overclocking No
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900TE 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 i7-13700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
10 nm Technology 10 nm
32 Execution units 32
11 Generation 11
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
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256 Shaders 256
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.6 GHz
 
 

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

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.
106 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900TE 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 i7-13700TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
10 nm Technology 10 nm
30.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
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Alder Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
14.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
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