Intel Core i9-12900T vs Intel Core i7-12700T

Last updated: 2023-04-03

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i9-12900T		Intel Core i7-12700T
CPU comparison Intel Core i9-12900T or Intel Core i7-12700T - 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 i7-12700T has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700T was released in Q1/2022.

Intel Core i9 (80)	Family	Intel Core i7 (299)
Intel Core i 12000 (34)	CPU group	Intel Core i 12000 (34)
12	Generation	12
Alder Lake S	Architecture	Alder Lake S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
Intel Core i9-11900T	Predecessor	Intel Core i7-11700T
Intel Core i9-13900T	Successor	Intel Core i7-13700T

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i9-12900T is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz (4.90 GHz). The Intel Core i7-12700T has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz (4.70 GHz).
Intel Core i9-12900T	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700T
16	Cores	12
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	1.40 GHz (4.70 GHz) 8x Golden Cove
1.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Gracemont	B-Core	1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz) 4x Gracemont

NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i9-12900T	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700T
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
Intel UHD Graphics 770	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
0.30 GHz	GPU frequency	0.30 GHz
1.55 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.50 GHz
11	GPU Generation	11
10 nm	Technology	10 nm
3	Max. displays	3
32	Compute units	32
256	Shader	256
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
64 GB	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
12	DirectX Version	12

Hardware codec support A 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.
Intel UHD Graphics 770	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
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 & PCIe The Intel Core i9-12900T supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700T can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i9-12900T	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700T
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
76.8 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
14.00 MB	L2 Cache	12.00 MB
30.00 MB	L3 Cache	25.00 MB
5.0	PCIe version	5.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
78.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	78.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-12900T has a TDP of 35 W, that of the Intel Core i7-12700T is 35 W.
Intel Core i9-12900T	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700T
35 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	35 W
106 W	TDP (PL2)	99 W
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i9-12900T has a 44.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-12700T cache has a total of 37.00 MB.

Intel Core i9-12900T	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-12700T
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	Q1/2022
489 $	Release price	339 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900T (100%)

Intel Core i7-12700T (90%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900T (100%)

Intel Core i7-12700T (75%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i9-12900T Geekbench 6 MT: 13,240 / 489 $	27.08
	Intel Core i7-12700T Geekbench 6 MT: 11,303 / 339 $	33.34

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz	2499 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	2389 (96%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	13240 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	11303 (85%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz	1878 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	1582 (84%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	15450 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	10974 (71%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i9-12900T Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz	794 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz	768 (97%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	31415 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	21720 (69%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz	1865 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	22804 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz	0 (0%)

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