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Intel Core i9-12900E vs Intel Core i9-13900E: Comparison
Core i9-12900E vs Core i9-13900E: the total cores difference
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i9-12900E 16 against Core i9-13900E 24. On efficiency cores there is little in it, 8 on the Core i9-12900E versus 16 on the Core i9-13900E. On total threads there is little in it, 24 on the Core i9-12900E versus 32 on the Core i9-13900E. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 5.0 GHz on the Core i9-12900E versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-13900E. Add l3 cache to that, 30 MB on the Core i9-12900E versus 36 MB on the Core i9-13900E, and the pattern holds. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 2.3 GHz on the Core i9-12900E versus 1.8 GHz on the Core i9-13900E. Release year is not the same on both, 2022 on the Core i9-12900E versus 2023 on the Core i9-13900E. They differ on microarchitecture too, Alder Lake on the Core i9-12900E versus Raptor Lake on the Core i9-13900E.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i9-12900E for embedded systems and long-lifecycle industrial PCs, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. The Core i9-13900E is the one to take for embedded systems and long-lifecycle industrial PCs, though it is not built 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 i9-13900E (7.9/10): the Intel Core i9-13900E is an embedded/IoT desktop variant built for long-lifecycle commercial and industrial systems.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and form factor are identical here. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the iGPU the same on the Core i9-12900E and Core i9-13900E?
It is. Both are listed at Intel UHD Graphics 770, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Desktop
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 2022
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 65 W
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 65 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Embedded
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- Embedded
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- LGA 1700
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- LGA 1700
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 16
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 24Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 8
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 8
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 16Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 24
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 32Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 2.3 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 5.0 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 30 MB-17%
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 36 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- 65 W
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- 65 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-12900E
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13900E
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12900E if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 13900E if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 30 MB).
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 i9-13900E
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13900E is an embedded/IoT desktop variant built for long-lifecycle commercial and industrial systems.