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

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

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.
32 Execution units --
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
11 Generation --
256 Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
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.
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
2 Memory channels --
Yes AES-NI 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
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.
LGA 1700 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
Q1/2022 Release date --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Alder Lake S Architecture --
25.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
10 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
344 $ Release price --