Ultra 7 258V vs i9-12900TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900TE
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
22.07
+75.9%
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55

Core i9-12900TE outperforms Core Ultra 7 258V by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking240619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency59.6869.86
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed1.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
Socket1700Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900TE and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

i9-12900TE 22.07
+75.9%
Ultra 7 258V 12.55

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.

i9-12900TE 35057
+75.8%
Ultra 7 258V 19937

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.07 12.55
Recency 4 January 2022 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

i9-12900TE has a 75.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ultra 7 258V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 258V in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-12900TE is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 258V is a notebook one.


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