Intel Core i7-12700E vs Intel Core i7-12700TE

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Intel Core i7-12700E or Intel Core i7-12700E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-12700E features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
12 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700E Name Intel Core i7-12700TE
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700E has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 GHz.
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.0 GHz
12 CPU Cores 12
8x Golden Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
20 Threads 20
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
11 Generation 11
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
32 Execution units 32
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
256 Shaders 256
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL2) 99 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
344 $ Release price 344 $
25.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
28279
28279
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
21412
21412

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11321
11321
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
11080
11080

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
10689
10689
Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
10170
10170

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2459
2459
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
2354
2354

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700E
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1665
1665
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 1.4 GHz
1552
1552