Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Xeon W-1350P

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Intel Core i7-12700K or Intel Core i7-12700K – 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 i7-12700K features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1350P features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1350P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon W-1300
12 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700K Name Intel Xeon W-1350P
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700K has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.6 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 Intel Xeon W-1350P has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1350P is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
20 Threads 12
2.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 6x
12 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
5.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Overclocking No
4x Gracemont Cores B None
3.8 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 5.1 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 4.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700K 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 Intel Xeon W-1350P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1350P uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
256 Shaders 256
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2021
10 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 64
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
11 Generation 12
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
190 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 95 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700K 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 Intel Xeon W-1350P is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
409 $ Release price 311 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
25.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX8071512700K Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
12.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
34688
34688
Intel Xeon W-1350P
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
20049
20049

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
14992
14992
Intel Xeon W-1350P
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
8808
8808

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
14129
14129
Intel Xeon W-1350P
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
8566
8566

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
2528
2528
Intel Xeon W-1350P
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
2208
2208

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
1872
1872
Intel Xeon W-1350P
6C 12T @ 4.0 GHz
1731
1731