Core i7-12700TE vs Core i9-10900F
Core i7-12700TE
Core i9-10900F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12700TE | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12700TE | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+17%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
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 i9-10900F
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 i9-10900F
The Core i9-10900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,800 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12700TE packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i9-10900F offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10900F — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900F (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i7-12700TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i9-10900F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700TE scores 19,744 against the Core i9-10900F's 19,800 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-10900F. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900F.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 20+20% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+25% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,744 | 19,800 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,701 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,456 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10900F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-12700TE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900F). Primary use case: Core i9-10900F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i9-10900F rivals Ryzen 7 3800X.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-12700TE launched at $378 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900F debuted at $464. At current prices ($350 vs $300), the Core i9-10900F is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-12700TE delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 66.0 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900F — making the Core i9-10900F the 15.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $378-19% | $464 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $300-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4 | 66.0+17% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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