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Intel Core i9-12900T | Intel Core i5-13500T | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900T or Intel Core i5-13500T - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-12900T has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900T was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i5-13500T has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-13500T was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 | Family | Intel Core i5 |
Intel Core i 12000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 13000 |
12 | Generation | 13 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Alder Lake S Refresh |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-11900T | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-12500T |
Intel Core i9-13900T | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900T has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12900T is 1.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-13500T has 14 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-13500T is at 1.00 GHz (3.60 GHz). |
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16 | Cores | 14 |
24 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 1.60 GHz (4.60 GHz) 6x Raptor Cove |
1.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 1.20 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
-- | C-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i9-12900T or Intel Core i5-13500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 11 |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Execution units | 32 |
256 | Shader | 256 |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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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 / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-12900T can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-13500T supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 89.6 GB/s. |
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DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 11.50 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-12900T is 35 W, while the Intel Core i5-13500T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
106 W | TDP (PL2) | 92 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900T is manufactured in 10 nm and has 44.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-13500T is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 44.00 MB cache. |
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10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
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 |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
489 $ | Release price | 232 $ |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Intel Core i5-13500T |
Unknown | Unknown |