Intel Core i3-12300HE vs AMD EPYC 9554P

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Intel Core i3-12300HE or Intel Core i3-12300HE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-12300HE features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12300HE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9554P features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9554P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family AMD EPYC
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD EPYC 9004
Intel Core i3-12300HE Name AMD EPYC 9554P
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12300HE has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD EPYC 9554P has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9554P is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.75 GHz.
12 Threads 128
4x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.75 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.3 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
8 CPU Cores 64
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 64x Zen 4
No Overclocking No
None None 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12300HE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300HE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 9554P does not have integrated graphics.
12 Generation --
384 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
48 Execution units --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) GPU name
Q2/2020 Release date --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
2 Memory channels 12
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 360 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP down 320 W
115 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP up 400 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 360 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12300HE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9554P is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number 100-000000804
BGA 1744 Socket SP5
-- Release price 7104 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
5.0 MB L2-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Alder Lake H Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
10 nm Technology 5 nm
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022