Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
Intel Core i9-12900T vs Intel Core i9-12900TE: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i9-12900T and Core i9-12900TE?
P-core base clock is the dividing line, Core i9-12900T 1.4 GHz against Core i9-12900TE 1.1 GHz. There is a split on socket as well, FCLGA1700 on the Core i9-12900T versus LGA 1700 on the Core i9-12900TE. Form factor is not the same on both, Desktop on the Core i9-12900T versus Embedded on the Core i9-12900TE. They differ on market segment too, Desktop on the Core i9-12900T versus Embedded on the Core i9-12900TE. Memory type is not the same on both, DDR5 or DDR4 on the Core i9-12900T versus DDR5, DDR4 on the Core i9-12900TE.
Which should you buy, Core i9-12900T or Core i9-12900TE?
The Core i9-12900T suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. Buy the Core i9-12900TE for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not built for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core i9-12900T (7.8/10): the Intel Core i9-12900T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor 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.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock are identical here. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TDP the same on the Core i9-12900T and Core i9-12900TE?
It is. Both are listed at 35 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Embedded
Codename
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 2022
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Embedded
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- FCLGA1700
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- LGA 1700
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 10 nm
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 16
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 16
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 8
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 8
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 24
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 24
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 1.4 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 1.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 4.8 GHz
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 30 MB
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 30 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- 35 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-12900T
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-12900TE
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12900T 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 i9-12900T
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-12900T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor 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.