i5-13490F vs i9-12900E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900E
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
17.13
Core i5-13490F
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.36
+1.3%

Core i5-13490F outperforms Core i9-12900E by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking376366
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data54.87
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency24.9425.28
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size215 mm2215 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F 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
Socket17001700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i9-12900E 17.13
i5-13490F 17.36
+1.3%

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.

i9-12900E 27214
i5-13490F 27574
+1.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.13 17.36
Recency 4 January 2022 10 February 2023
Physical cores 16 10
Threads 24 16

i9-12900E has 60% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i5-13490F, on the other hand, has a 1.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-12900E and Core i5-13490F.


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