Core i7-12700 vs Core i9-13905H
Core i7-12700
Core i9-13905H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13905H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12700 | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12700 | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700 and Core i9-13905H
Core i7-12700
The Core i7-12700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 30,055 points. Launch price was $349.
Core i9-13905H
The Core i9-13905H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 29,807 points. Launch price was $697.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12700 packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i9-13905H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-13905H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-12700 versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H — a 9.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-13905H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-12700 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-13905H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700 scores 30,055 against the Core i9-13905H's 29,807 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-12700. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,568 vs 19,384 (10.7% advantage for the Core i7-12700). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,497 vs 2,300, a 8.2% lead for the Core i7-12700 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,448 vs 14,000 (11.7% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13905H.
| Feature | Core i7-12700 | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 20 | 14 / 20+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+4% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,055 | 29,807 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,568+11% | 19,384 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,497+9% | 2,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,448 | 14,000+12% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12700 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-13905H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i7-12700 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-12700) vs 12 (Core i9-13905H) — the Core i7-12700 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i7-12700) and WM790,HM770 (Core i9-13905H).
| Feature | Core i7-12700 | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1792 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+67% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i7-12700) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13905H). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700) and Iris Xe 96EU (Core i9-13905H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12700 targets Gaming, Core i9-13905H targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700 rivals Ryzen 7 5700X; Core i9-13905H rivals Ryzen 9 7940HS.
| Feature | Core i7-12700 | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Iris Xe 96EU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Workstation |
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