CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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.
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Intel Core i7 |
Family |
AMD EPYC |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-12700E |
Name |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3201 |
Intel Core i 12000 |
Group |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 |
12 |
Generation |
1 |
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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.
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None |
None |
8x |
4.8 GHz |
A-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
3.6 GHz |
B-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
2.1 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
None |
1.6 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
None |
None |
None |
1.5 GHz |
12 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
normal |
4x Gracemont |
Cores B |
None |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
8x Golden Cove |
Cores A |
None |
No |
Overclocking |
Yes |
20 |
Threads |
8 |
None |
None |
3.1 GHz |
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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.
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1.5 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
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Q4/2021 |
Release date |
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32 |
Execution units |
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12 |
Direct X |
-- |
-- |
Max. displays |
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256 |
Shaders |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU name |
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0.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
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64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
11 |
Generation |
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10 nm |
Technology |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
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Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
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Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
Decode |
AV1 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
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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.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
128.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
0 bytes |
76.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
34.1 GB/s |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2133 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
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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.
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180 W |
TDP (PL2) |
None |
65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
30 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
95 °C |
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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.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q1/2022 |
Release date |
Q1/2018 |
LGA 1700 |
Socket |
SP4r2 |
12.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
4.0 MB |
25.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
16.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Alder Lake S |
Architecture |
Snowy Owl (Zen) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
AMD-V, SVM |
344 $ |
Release price |
-- |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
10 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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