Ultra 7 165U vs i9-12900T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900T
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
18.92
+69.2%
Core Ultra 7 165U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.18

Core i9-12900T outperforms Core Ultra 7 165U by an impressive 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking315700
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency51.1670.54
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$448

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Performance-cores82
Efficient-cores88
Low Power Efficient-coresno data2
Threads2414
Base clock speed1.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U 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 i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz2 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900T and Core Ultra 7 165U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2012
PCI supportno data4.0

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.

i9-12900T 18.92
+69.2%
Ultra 7 165U 11.18

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.

i9-12900T 30056
+69.3%
Ultra 7 165U 17753

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.92 11.18
Recency 4 January 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 24 14
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i9-12900T has a 69.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 71.4% more threads.

Ultra 7 165U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-12900T is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 165U is a notebook one.


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