Intel Core i7-12700E vs MediaTek MT6582

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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.
Intel Core i 12000 Group
Desktop / Server Segment --
12 Generation --
Intel Core i7-12700E Name MediaTek MT6582
Intel Core i7 Family
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
20 Threads --
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture --
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores --
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 MediaTek MT6582 does not have integrated graphics.
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
32 Execution units --
256 Shaders --
11 Generation --
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
180 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 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.
Monolithic Chip design --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
LGA 1700 Socket
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Alder Lake S Architecture --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
10 nm Technology --
25.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
344 $ Release price --