Intel Core i7-12700E vs MediaTek MT6582

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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

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

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

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels --
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
 
 

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