Core i7-12700TE vs Core i9-11900H

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700TE

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

109%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

109%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

107%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

107%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

107%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

106%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

106%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

106%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

106%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

106%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

104%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

104%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

103%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

103%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

102%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

100%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

99%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

99%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

98%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

98%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

97%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

97%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

97%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

95%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

93%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

93%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

92%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

92%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

92%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900H

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#136

Core i9-11900H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-11900H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-12700TE in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-12700TE	Core i9-11900H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-12700TE	Core i9-11900H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-12700TE Benchmark Check

Core i9-11900H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700TE and Core i9-11900H

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 i9-11900H

The Core i9-11900H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,009 points. Launch price was $546.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700TE packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i9-11900H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12700TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900H — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900H (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-12700TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i9-11900H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700TE scores 19,744 against the Core i9-11900H's 20,009 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i9-11900H. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900H.

Feature	Core i7-12700TE	Core i9-11900H
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.1 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)+4%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	19,744	20,009+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-11900H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.