i7-13700HX vs i9-12900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.24
+0.8%
Core i7-13700HX
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.07

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

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking259263
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency36.5536.25
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$485

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900HX and Core i7-13700HX 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.1 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)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900HX and Core i7-13700HX 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900HX and Core i7-13700HX. 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++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

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

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

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

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

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

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

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

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

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 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 i9-12900HX and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

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

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i9-12900HX 21.24
+0.8%
i7-13700HX 21.07

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.

i9-12900HX 33744
+0.8%
i7-13700HX 33468

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i9-12900HX 17668
+3.7%
i7-13700HX 17038

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-12900HX 3566
+7.3%
i7-13700HX 3324

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-12900HX 278
+2%
i7-13700HX 273

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-12900HX 16312
+11%
i7-13700HX 14695

Blender(-)

i9-12900HX 149
i7-13700HX 159
+7%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-12900HX 1907
+2.9%
i7-13700HX 1853

7-Zip Single

i9-12900HX 6336
+2.2%
i7-13700HX 6202

7-Zip

i9-12900HX 86541
+10.3%
i7-13700HX 78488

WebXPRT 3

i9-12900HX 318
+0.5%
i7-13700HX 316

CrossMark Overall

i9-12900HX 2151
+17.4%
i7-13700HX 1831

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-12900HX 275
+1.7%
i7-13700HX 271

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-12900HX 267
i7-13700HX 271
+1.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.24 21.07
Recency 10 May 2022 4 January 2023

i9-12900HX has a 0.8% higher aggregate performance score.

i7-13700HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months.

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


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