i9-14900T vs i7-12700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
19.34
Core i9-14900T
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
25.44
+31.5%

Core i9-14900T outperforms Core i7-12700 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking299198
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.29
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency28.1668.79
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$349$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700 and Core i9-14900T.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12700 19.34
i9-14900T 25.44
+31.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-12700 30724
i9-14900T 40413
+31.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 25.44
Physical cores 12 24
Threads 20 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i9-14900T has a 31.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12700 in performance tests.


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