i5-13420H vs i7-12700T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700T
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
13.43
+16.3%
Core i5-13420H
2023
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
11.55

Core i7-12700T outperforms Core i5-13420H by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking551671
Place by popularitynot in top-10045
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-H
Power efficiency36.3124.29
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed1.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H 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 i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.4 GHz
Execution Units3248

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes208

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.

i7-12700T 13.43
+16.3%
i5-13420H 11.55

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.

i7-12700T 21336
+16.3%
i5-13420H 18351

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.43 11.55
Integrated graphics card 6.15 5.58
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 20 12
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

i7-12700T has a 16.3% higher aggregate performance score, 10.2% faster integrated GPU, 50% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13420H in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700T is a desktop processor while Core i5-13420H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700T and Core i5-13420H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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