Core i7-12700H vs Core i9-13900H: specs and benchmark comparison
Multi-thread performance
depends on the taskBenchmark results disagree, so the choice depends on the specific task.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i7-12700H is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core i9-13900H is better3
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 5.8% faster185 samples/min vs 175 samples/min
Official memory speed 400 MT/s more5,200 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s
Max memory capacity 32 GB more96 GB vs 64 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 5.8%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i7-12700H175.1 samples/minCore i9-13900H185.3 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 175B · 1850200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i9-13900H is ahead by 5.8% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i7-12700H
175.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 71 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 71 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 154.02–207.37; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-08-15; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core i9-13900H
185.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 65 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 65 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 157.59–215.16; submissions 2025-07-19 to 2026-03-04; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (8)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 178.5 | 153.7 | A +16.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 200.5 | 207.9 | B +3.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 192.2 | 230.2 | B +19.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 194.8 | 190.1 | A +2.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 187.7 | 215.4 | B +14.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 195.1 | 203.2 | B +4.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 178.3 | 207.1 | B +16.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 194.5 | 196.8 | B +1.2% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (9)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 176.8 | 217.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 229.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 203.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 185.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 210.7 | 210.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 223.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 204.2 | 262 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 218.2 | 196.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 189.1 | 163.6 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i7-12700H | B · Core i9-13900H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 14 (6P + 8E) | 14 (6P + 8E) | equal |
| Threads | 20 | 20 | equal |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz | B: 0.7 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB | equal |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA1744 | equal |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 5,200 MT/s | B: 400 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 64 GB | 96 GB | B: 32 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 5.0, 28 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | equal |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | 45 W | equal |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 115 W | 115 W | equal |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | 35 W | equal |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A14 (6P + 8E)
B14 (6P + 8E)
equalCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A20
B20
equalMax clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.7 GHz
B5.4 GHz
B: 0.7 GHz more
Cache
L3 cache
A24 MB
B24 MB
equal
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BFCBGA1744
equalProcess node
AIntel 7
BIntel 7
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
BDDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B5,200 MT/s
B: 400 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A64 GB
B96 GB
B: 32 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 4.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 5.0, 28 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
BIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
equal
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
B45 W
equalMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A115 W
B115 W
equalMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
B35 W
equalThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i9-13900H fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the FCBGA1744 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i9-13900H have?
Intel Core i7-12700H: 14 cores / 20 threads. Intel Core i9-13900H: 14 cores / 20 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i7-12700H: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible). Intel Core i9-13900H: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible).
Which is faster: Intel Core i7-12700H or Intel Core i9-13900H?
It depends on the task: multi-thread performance: results disagree.
See also
Data sources (2)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i7-12700H, specifications of Intel Core i9-13900Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.