i9-12900TE vs i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.02
Core i9-12900TE
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
22.49
+2.1%

Core i9-12900TE outperforms Core i7-12700KF by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking243235
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation42.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency16.3659.68
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache384 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache1 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size215.25 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE 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
SocketFCLGA17001700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
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.

i7-12700KF 22.02
i9-12900TE 22.49
+2.1%

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.

i7-12700KF 34329
i9-12900TE 35057
+2.1%

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.

i7-12700KF 2541
+32.1%
i9-12900TE 1923

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.

i7-12700KF 13717
+17.7%
i9-12900TE 11654

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.02 22.49
Recency 27 October 2021 4 January 2022
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

i9-12900TE has a 2.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, 33.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-12700KF and Core i9-12900TE.


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