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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-1370P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe 96EU, while Core i7-12700TE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.6 vs 52.2 PassMark/$ ($438 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).

Core i7-12700TE

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($378 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 52.2 vs 45.6 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1370P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,744 vs 19,993).
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1370P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-1370P

2023

Core i7-12700TE

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe 96EU, while Core i7-12700TE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $60 less on MSRP ($378 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 52.2 vs 45.6 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.6 vs 52.2 PassMark/$ ($438 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1370P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,744 vs 19,993).
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1370P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1370P better than Core i7-12700TE?

Yes. Core i7-1370P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-1370P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.8% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1370P is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-1370P is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-12700TE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-1370P is 15.9% more expensive on MSRP at $438 MSRP versus $378 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-12700TE is also 14.4% better value on MSRP (52.2 vs 45.6 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-1370P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 12/20. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 i7-1370P Benchmark Check

Core i7-12700TE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Core i7-12700TE
1080p
low	268 FPS	169 FPS
medium	258 FPS	153 FPS
high	215 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	141 FPS
medium	197 FPS	121 FPS
high	159 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	77 FPS
medium	136 FPS	71 FPS
high	106 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i7-1370P Open Core i7-12700TE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Core i7-12700TE
1080p
low	354 FPS	319 FPS
medium	300 FPS	273 FPS
high	255 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	307 FPS	273 FPS
medium	271 FPS	241 FPS
high	231 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	168 FPS
medium	163 FPS	150 FPS
high	157 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	123 FPS

Open Core i7-1370P Open Core i7-12700TE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Core i7-12700TE
1080p
low	500 FPS	494 FPS
medium	500 FPS	494 FPS
high	500 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	448 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	494 FPS
medium	500 FPS	494 FPS
high	487 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	387 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	450 FPS
medium	418 FPS	363 FPS
high	378 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	266 FPS

Open Core i7-1370P Open Core i7-12700TE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Core i7-12700TE
1080p
low	500 FPS	494 FPS
medium	500 FPS	494 FPS
high	500 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	500 FPS	494 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	494 FPS
medium	500 FPS	494 FPS
high	500 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	500 FPS	494 FPS
4K
low	500 FPS	494 FPS
medium	469 FPS	474 FPS
high	417 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	371 FPS

Open Core i7-1370P Open Core i7-12700TE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1370P and Core i7-12700TE

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1370P packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-12700TE offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-1370P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1370P versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1370P (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Core i7-1370P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-12700TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1370P scores 19,993 against the Core i7-12700TE's 19,744 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-1370P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1370P vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE.

Feature	Core i7-1370P	Core i7-12700TE
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+17%	12 / 20
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+13%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+36%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+4%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	19,993+1%	19,744
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,200	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,095	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1370P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12700TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1370P	Core i7-12700TE
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1370P) / not specified (Core i7-12700TE). 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 i7-1370P	Core i7-12700TE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe 96EU	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Workstation	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-1370P launched at $438 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700TE debuted at $378. On MSRP ($438 vs $378), the Core i7-12700TE is $60 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-1370P delivers 45.6 pts/$ vs 52.2 pts/$ for the Core i7-12700TE — making the Core i7-12700TE the 13.5% better value option.