Intel Core i7-12700E vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3201

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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 Embedded 3201 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4r2 socket.
Intel Core i7-12700E Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3201
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
Intel Core i7 Family AMD EPYC
 
 

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 Embedded 3201 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 8
4x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
None None 3.1 GHz
12 CPU Cores 8
None None 1.5 GHz
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 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 Embedded 3201 does not have integrated graphics.
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2021 Release date --
11 Generation --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 30 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 30 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
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 Embedded 3201 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
25.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2018
Alder Lake S Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
12.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
344 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
LGA 1700 Socket SP4r2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Part Number --
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux