i7-12700TE vs i9-10900E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900E
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
11.08
Core i7-12700TE
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
11.10
+0.2%

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking765762
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.2013.39
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date30 April 2020 (5 years ago)January 2022 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900E and Core i7-12700TE 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed2.8 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size206 mm2215 mm2
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900E and Core i7-12700TE 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
Socket12001700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900E and Core i7-12700TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i9-10900E and Core i7-12700TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900E and Core i7-12700TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900E and Core i7-12700TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900E and Core i7-12700TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

i9-10900E 11.08
i7-12700TE 11.10
+0.2%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i9-10900E Samples: 10 19469
i7-12700TE Samples: 8 19507
+0.2%

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.

i9-10900E 1575
i7-12700TE 1593
+1.1%

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.

i9-10900E 8162
+11.5%
i7-12700TE 7319

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.08 11.10
Integrated graphics card 2.70 5.37
Physical cores 10 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i7-12700TE has a 0.2% higher aggregate performance score, 98.9% faster integrated GPU, 20% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Intel Core i9-10900E and Intel Core i7-12700TE.

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