Intel Core i7-12700HL vs Intel Celeron G6900T

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Intel Core i7-12700HL or Intel Core i7-12700HL – 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 i7-12700HL features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Celeron G6900T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G6900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700HL Name Intel Celeron G6900T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Celeron G6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700HL has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 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 Celeron G6900T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G6900T is 2.8 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.8 GHz
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700HL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron G6900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G6900T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 710, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
12.1 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 710
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
96 Execution units 16
13 Generation 13
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
60 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
115 W TDP (PL2) None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700HL 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 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron G6900T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
11.5 MB L2-Cache 2.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 50 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB