Intel Core i9-12900TE Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i9-12900TE is a 16 core processor. It can handle 24 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i9-12900TE is based on the 12. generation of the Intel Core i9 series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 1700. The Intel Core i9-12900TE scores 1,861 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 13,738 points.
Intel Core i9-12900TE

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i9-12900TE
Family: Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group: Intel Core i 12000 (34)
Architecture: Alder Lake S
Technology: 10 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 12
Predecessor: --
Successor: Intel Core i9-13900TE

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 16 CPU cores of the Intel Core i9-12900TE clock with 1.10 GHz (4.80 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 16 / 24
Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A-Core: 8x Golden Cove
B-Core: 8x Gracemont
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
A-Core Frequency: 1.10 GHz (4.80 GHz)
B-Core Frequency: 1.00 GHz (3.60 GHz)

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel UHD Graphics 770, the Intel Core i9-12900TE has an build in graphic solution. It has 32 SM processors, which have a total of 256 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: Intel UHD Graphics 770
GPU frequency: 0.30 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.55 GHz
Compute units: 32
Shader: 256
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q4/2021
Max. displays: 3
Generation: 11
Direct X: 12
Technology: 10 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 64 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: Decode / Encode
AV1: Decode
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i9-12900TE supports up to 128 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR5-4800
DDR4-3200
76.8 GB/s
51.2 GB/s
Max. Memory: 128 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: Yes
PCIe: 5.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth: 78.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i9-12900TE has a TDP of 35 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 35 W
TDP (PL2): 106 W
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900TE has a 44.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 10 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 1700
L2-Cache: 14.00 MB
L3-Cache: 30.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Release date: Q1/2022
Release price: 494 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-12900TE have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


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 i7-12700 Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz
2497
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
2491
Intel Core i5-13600 Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
2488
Intel Core i9-12900TE Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 4.80 GHz
2481
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F AMD Ryzen 5 7400F
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz
2473
Intel Core i5-12600K Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz
2472
Intel Core i5-12600KF Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz
2472

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 i7-12700 Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
12448
Intel Core Ultra 7 265T Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
20C 20T @ 1.50 GHz
12430
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz
12420
Intel Core i9-12900TE Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 3.00 GHz
12411
Intel Core i9-13900TE Intel Core i9-13900TE
24C 32T @ 3.50 GHz
12342
Intel Core i9-9980XE Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz
12177
Intel Core i5-12600K Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz
11991

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 i5-14500 Intel Core i5-14500
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
1877
Intel Core i7-12700K Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
1872
Intel Core i7-12700KF Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
1872
Intel Core i9-12900TE Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 4.80 GHz
1861
Intel Core i5-12600K Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz
1854
Intel Core i5-12600KF Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz
1854
Intel Core i5-13600 Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
1850

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.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900 AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz
13874
Intel Xeon Gold 6226R Intel Xeon Gold 6226R
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz
13838
Intel Core i9-10940X Intel Core i9-10940X
14C 28T @ 4.20 GHz
13831
Intel Core i9-12900TE Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 3.00 GHz
13738
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
13620
Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Intel Xeon Gold 5218R
20C 40T @ 2.30 GHz
13548
Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
22C 44T @ 2.80 GHz
13547

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 i7-13700E Intel Core i7-13700E
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.60 GHz
820
Intel Core i5-5575R Intel Core i5-5575R
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 @ 1.05 GHz
806
Intel Core i5-4570R Intel Core i5-4570R
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 @ 1.25 GHz
800
Intel Core i9-12900TE Intel Core i9-12900TE
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz
794
Intel Core i9-12900T Intel Core i9-12900T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz
794
Intel Core i9-12900 Intel Core i9-12900
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz
794
Intel Core i9-12900E Intel Core i9-12900E
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz
794

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 i9-9960X Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz
30355
Intel Core i9-7980XE Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 3.50 GHz
30321
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz
29970
Intel Core i9-12900TE Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 3.00 GHz
29965
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz
29821
Intel Core i9-9990XE Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz
29744
Intel Xeon Gold 6248 Intel Xeon Gold 6248
20C 40T @ 3.00 GHz
29512

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