Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Xeon W-3375

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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-3375 features 38 processor cores and has the capability to manage 72 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3375, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon W-3300
12 Generation 8
Intel Core i7-12700K Name Intel Xeon W-3375
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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-3375 has 38 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3375 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
2.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4.0 GHz
5.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 38x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
12 CPU Cores 38
Yes Overclocking No
None None 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
20 Threads 72
 
 

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-3375 does not have integrated graphics.
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
Q4/2021 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
256 Shaders --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
11 Generation --
-- 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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 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 DDR4-3200
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 270 W watts.
190 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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-3375 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 57.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
BX8071512700K Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2021
409 $ Release price 4499 $
12.0 MB L2-Cache 47.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
25.0 MB L3-Cache 57.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Alder Lake S Architecture Ice Lake W
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3375
38C 72T @ 2.5 GHz
59028
59028
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
34688
34688

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3375
38C 72T @ 2.5 GHz
27049
27049
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
14992
14992

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.6 GHz
1872
1872
Intel Xeon W-3375
38C 72T @ 2.5 GHz
1324
1324