CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-13700T

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.0%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 60.1% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i7-13700T

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
395th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs140th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs136th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900
4,344
i7-13700T
3,880

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900
44,011
i7-13700T
27,490

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i7-13700T

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
Intel Core i7-13700T
i7-13700T
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700T, 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700T
i7-13700T
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i7-13700T
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i7-13700T
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
N/A
i7-13700T
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
FCLGA1700
i7-13700T
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
35 W
i7-13700T
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700T

The Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i7-13700T compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-13700T takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.