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 Family
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core i 12000 Group
Intel Core i7-12700E Name MediaTek MT6582
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.
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores --
4x Gracemont Cores B None
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading No
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture --
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
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.
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
10 nm Technology --
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
32 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
11 Generation --
 
 

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

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

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
180 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Monolithic Chip design --
10 nm Technology --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Alder Lake S Architecture --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
25.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1700 Socket
Q1/2022 Release date --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
344 $ Release price --
-- Part Number --