Core i7-12700TE vs Core i7-1370P
Core i7-12700TE
Core i7-1370P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1370P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12700TE | Core i7-1370P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($280) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12700TE | Core i7-1370P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($280) |
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 i7-12700TE and Core i7-1370P
Core i7-12700TE
The Core i7-12700TE 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 19,744 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-1370P
The Core i7-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 19,993 points. Launch price was $438.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12700TE packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-1370P offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-1370P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1370P — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1370P (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-12700TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-1370P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700TE scores 19,744 against the Core i7-1370P's 19,993 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-1370P. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1370P.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i7-1370P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 20 | 14 / 20+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.9 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+4% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Raptor Lake-P (2023) |
| PassMark | 19,744 | 19,993+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,095 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1370P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i7-1370P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-12700TE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1370P). The Core i7-1370P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Core i7-12700TE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1370P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-1370P rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i7-1370P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe 96EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-12700TE launched at $378 MSRP, while the Core i7-1370P debuted at $438. At current prices ($350 vs $280), the Core i7-1370P is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-12700TE delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 71.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-1370P — making the Core i7-1370P the 23.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i7-1370P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $378-14% | $438 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $280-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4 | 71.4+27% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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