Intel Core i7-9700 | Intel Core i9-12900HK | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-9700 and the Intel Core i9-12900HK and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-9700 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the Intel Core i9-12900HK which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Core i 9000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000H (23) |
9 | Generation | 12 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Alder Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-8700 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-10700 | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900HK |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-9700 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-12900HK clocks with 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-9700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
8 | Cores | 14 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz) | A-Core | 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 13 |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
24 | Compute units | 96 |
192 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-9700, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-9700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 11.50 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 28 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 55.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-9700 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-12900HK is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-9700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-9700 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-12900HK is at 35.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-9700 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | BGA 1744 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
335 $ | Release price | 635 $ |
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Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-9700 | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
Unknown | Unknown |