Intel Core i7-12700T vs Intel Core i9-11980HK

Processor comparisons   11-01-2022
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-12700T vs Intel Core i9-11980HK and decide which is better for games or normal use for streaming, video editing, rendering, machine learning, programming. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as UserBenchmark, Gears 5, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Prime95, 7zip, Handbrake, VeraCrypt, RealBench, MATLAB, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, 3DMark, SuperPi, Dolphin Emulator, DaVinci Resolve Studio, AIDA64, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

DOOM: Eternal
Overwatch
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Valheim
Red Dead Redemption 2
Last Man Standing
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Cyberpunk 2077
Borderlands 3
Valorant
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Rainbow Six Siege
Fallout 76
Halo Infinite
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Death Stranding
Watch Dogs Legion
Grand Theft Auto V

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-11980HK or Intel Core i7-12700T.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-12700T

59%

Core i9-11980HK

58%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-12700T is 1% better than Core i9-11980HK. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-12700T

57%

Core i9-11980HK

55%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Shadow of the Tomb Raider, DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Microsoft Flight Simulator, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, NBA 2K20, Forza Horizon 4, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.7	98.4
Valorant	114.4	111.8
Cyberpunk 2077	64.1	62.6
Apex Legends	107.5	105.1
Call of Duty Warzone	85.8	83.9
Overwatch	92.6	90.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	78.9	77.2
DOOM Eternal	57.2	55.9
Warzone	89.2	87.2
Assassin's Creed	96.1	93.9
Valheim	94.9	92.8

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparisons not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-12700T

167%

Core i9-11980HK

82%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-12700T is more energy efficient than the Core i9-11980HK since it has less power consumption: 35W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video rendering or video editing, streaming, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-12700T	Intel Core i9-11980HK
Cinbench 15 Single-core	397	298
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2903	2704
Cinbench 20 Single-core	951	668
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6591	6009
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2226	1735
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	21730	17294

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-12700T	Intel Core i9-11980HK
Single-Core	5212	3989
Multi-Core	30421	29565

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-12700T	Intel Core i9-11980HK
Single-Core	1758	1599
Multi-Core	12404	10219

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i7-12700T	Intel Core i9-11980HK
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	February 21, 2021
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCBGA1787
Core name	Alder Lake	Tiger Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	12	11
Turbo Frequency	4.7 MHz	5 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.3 MHz
Cores	12	8
Threads	20	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	10 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	9800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	35 W	65 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s	51.2 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache	25 MB	24 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-12700T is 2% better than Core i9-11980HK in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-12700T has 4 more core than Core i9-11980HK. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-12700T is better: 31
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-11980HK is better: 3
However, it should be understood that all the data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i7-12700T and Intel Core i9-11980HK before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-12700T - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-12700T specs and review.

Intel Core i9-11980HK - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-11980HK specs and review.