i9-13900T vs i9-12900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900K
2021
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
27.10
Core i9-13900T
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
28.87
+6.5%

Core i9-13900T outperforms Core i9-12900K by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking182166
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation37.7244.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency19.7775.21
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900T has 18% better value for money than i9-12900K.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache768 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2"257 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 i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T 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)125 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T. 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++
vPro+no 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 i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T 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 i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/s89.6 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 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T 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 i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T.

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.

i9-12900K 27.10
i9-13900T 28.87
+6.5%

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.

i9-12900K 41473
i9-13900T 44179
+6.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.10 28.87
Recency 27 October 2021 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

i9-13900T has a 6.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-12900K and Core i9-13900T.


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