Intel Core i9-13900F vs Intel Core i7-12700F

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Intel Core i9-13900F or Intel Core i9-13900F – 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 i9-13900F features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900F Name Intel Core i7-12700F
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
13 Generation 12
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900F has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 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 i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
5.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.9 GHz
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.6 GHz
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.1 GHz
16x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.6 GHz
32 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-12700F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 89.6 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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
219 W TDP (PL2) 180 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900F 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 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 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, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Raptor Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
524 $ Release price 314 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
53780
53780
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
32605
32605
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
19422
19422
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
18527
18527
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
10062
10062
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
7405
7405

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2784
2784
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2165
2165
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2130
2130
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712