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Intel Core i9-12900E vs Intel Core i9-12900TE: Comparison
Core i9-12900E vs Core i9-12900TE p-core boost clock compared
P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core i9-12900E 5.0 GHz against Core i9-12900TE 4.8 GHz. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.3 GHz on the Core i9-12900E versus 1.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900TE. They differ on tdp too, 65 W on the Core i9-12900E versus 35 W on the Core i9-12900TE. Form factor is not the same on both, Desktop on the Core i9-12900E versus Embedded on the Core i9-12900TE. They differ on base power too, 65 W on the Core i9-12900E versus 35 W on the Core i9-12900TE.
Core i9-12900E vs Core i9-12900TE: which one fits your build
The Core i9-12900E is the one to take for embedded systems and long-lifecycle industrial PCs, though it is not built for laptops and fanless designs. Buy the Core i9-12900TE for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core i9-12900E (7.9/10): the Intel Core i9-12900E is an embedded/IoT desktop variant built for long-lifecycle commercial and industrial systems. Our rating of the Core i9-12900TE (7.8/10): the Intel Core i9-12900TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
What Core i9-12900E and Core i9-12900TE have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and l3 cache included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Core i9-12900E and Core i9-12900TE?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Desktop
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Embedded
Codename
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 2022
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 65 W
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Embedded
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Embedded
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- LGA 1700
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- LGA 1700
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 16
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 16
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 8
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 8
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 24
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 24
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 2.3 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 1.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 5.0 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 30 MB
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 30 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 65 W
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 35 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12900E if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 30 MB).
Choose 12900TE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i9-12900E
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-12900E is an embedded/IoT desktop variant built for long-lifecycle commercial and industrial systems.
Intel Core i9-12900TE
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-12900TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.