i7-13650HX vs i9-12900E
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-13650HX outperforms Core i9-12900E by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 379 | 281 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 89 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Raptor Lake-HX |
| Power efficiency | 24.44 | 33.99 |
| Architecture codename | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) |
| Release date | 4 January 2022 (2 years ago) | 4 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $485 |
Detailed specifications
Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Base clock speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80K (per core) | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 30 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 215 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1700 | FCBGA1964 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 55 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| TSX | + | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| Flex Memory Access | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | + |
| Deep Learning Boost | - | + |
Security technologies
Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 192 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 76.8 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors |
| Quick Sync Video | - | + |
| Graphics max frequency | no data | 1.55 GHz |
| Execution Units | no data | 16 |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 4 |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | no data | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | no data | 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | no data | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | no data | 12.1 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.6 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 17.42 | 20.50 |
| Recency | 4 January 2022 | 4 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 14 |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 55 Watt |
i9-12900E has 14.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads.
i7-13650HX, on the other hand, has a 17.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 18.2% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-13650HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900E in performance tests.
Note that Core i9-12900E is a desktop processor while Core i7-13650HX is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13650HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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