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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 Xeon D-2766NT features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series. To use the Intel Xeon D-2766NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket. |
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Intel Core i9 | Family | Intel Xeon D |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-12900TE | Name | Intel Xeon D-2766NT |
Intel Core i 12000 | Group | Intel Xeon D-2700 |
12 | Generation | 4 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Xeon D-2766NT has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2766NT is 2.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz. |
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None | None | 14x Sunny Cove |
4.8 GHz | A-Core Frequency Turbo | None |
3.6 GHz | B-Core Frequency Turbo | None |
1.1 GHz | A-Core Frequency | None |
1.0 GHz | B-Core Frequency | None |
None | None | 2.0 GHz |
16 | CPU Cores | 14 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
8x Gracemont | Cores B | None |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
8x Golden Cove | Cores A | None |
No | Overclocking | No |
24 | Threads | 28 |
None | None | 3.1 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Xeon D-2766NT does not have integrated graphics. |
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1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Q4/2021 | Release date | -- |
32 | Execution units | -- |
12 | Direct X | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
256 | Shaders | -- |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU name | |
0.3 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
64.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
11 | Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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Decode / Encode | VP8 | -- |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | -- |
Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
Decode | AV1 | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
76.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
2 | Memory channels | 4 |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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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. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 97 W watts. |
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106 W | TDP (PL2) | None |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 97 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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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 Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | BGA 2579 |
14.0 MB | L2-Cache | 20.0 MB |
30.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Ice Lake |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
494 $ | Release price | 1248 $ |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |