i7-13700K vs i9-12900T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900T
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
18.92
Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.19
+54.3%

Core i7-13700K outperforms Core i9-12900T by an impressive 54% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking315150
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data63.99
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency51.1622.10
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900T and Core i7-13700K 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 speed1.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache80K (per core)768 KB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache30 MB (shared)6 MB
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 i9-12900T and Core i7-13700K 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)35 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900T and Core i7-13700K. 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 Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900T and Core i7-13700K 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 i9-12900T and Core i7-13700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s89.604 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 frequency1.55 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

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

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900T and Core i7-13700K 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 i9-12900T and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

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

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.

i9-12900T 18.92
i7-13700K 29.19
+54.3%

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.

i9-12900T 30056
i7-13700K 46366
+54.3%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-12900T 2301
i7-13700K 2862
+24.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-12900T 12141
i7-13700K 17820
+46.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.92 29.19
Recency 4 January 2022 27 September 2022
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i9-12900T has 257.1% lower power consumption.

i7-13700K, on the other hand, has a 54.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 8 months.

The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900T in performance tests.


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