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.
Intel Core i9-12900TE Name Intel Core i7-13700TE
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
12 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

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.
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 16
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.1 GHz
24 Threads 24
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.8 GHz
 
 

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
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.6 GHz
32 Execution units 32
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
11 Generation 11
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
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-5600
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
106 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

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.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
14.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
30.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
494 $ Release price --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Alder Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm