i7-13700H vs i9-12900E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900E
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
17.13
+0.7%
Core i7-13700H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.01

Core i9-12900E outperforms Core i7-13700H by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking376383
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-H
Power efficiency24.9435.77
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$502

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H 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
Socket1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data96 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H.

PCIe version5.05.0
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.

i9-12900E 17.13
+0.7%
i7-13700H 17.01

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.

i9-12900E 27214
+0.7%
i7-13700H 27019

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.13 17.01
Recency 4 January 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 24 20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

i9-12900E has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads.

i7-13700H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-12900E and Core i7-13700H.

Note that Core i9-12900E is a desktop processor while Core i7-13700H is a notebook one.


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