Intel Core i7-12700E vs AMD EPYC 9454P

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Intel Core i7-12700E or Intel Core i7-12700E – 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 i7-12700E features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9454P features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9454P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family AMD EPYC
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
Intel Core i7-12700E Name AMD EPYC 9454P
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700E has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 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 9454P has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9454P is 2.75 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 48
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
20 Threads 96
None None 3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.75 GHz
None None 48x Zen 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 9454P does not have integrated graphics.
11 Generation --
Q4/2021 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
256 Shaders --
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
10 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
2 Memory channels 12
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 290 W watts.
None TDP up 300 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 290 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 240 W
180 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700E 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9454P is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
Alder Lake S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
25.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
10 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 1700 Socket SP5
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000873
344 $ Release price 4598 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
12.0 MB L2-Cache 48.0 MB