Why not a T series CPU?

[ver01@]

Seems that new games benefit from more cores. The 12100 did a good job but time to change. It's a miniITX build so looking for a CPU that doesn't need much power. Would a T series i7 be the way to go?

 

[ver01@]

Boost speeds are not much different so why would there be a big difference in performance? Looking at some tests and the 13400T if faster compared to 12400 for a similar price.

 

[ver01@]

When at boost does it use more power than the 12400 or 13500?

 

[ver01@]

What's the point of the reported TDP assuming you use the same CPU's 12400 and 13400T on the same motherboard with default settings?

 

[ver01@]

Why would it boost for longer if it exceeds temp specs? Don't think you are right but will see what others think.

 

[ver01@]

If the performance/watt is the same then getting a non-T chip make sense.