Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Xeon w7-3445

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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 w7-3445 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w7-3445, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon W-3400
12 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700K Name Intel Xeon w7-3445
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 w7-3445 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-3445 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
20 Threads 40
2.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 20x
12 CPU Cores 20
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 4.8 GHz
None None 2.6 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 w7-3445 does not have integrated graphics.
256 Shaders --
Q4/2021 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
11 Generation --
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 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 DDR5-4800
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 307.2 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 270 W watts.
190 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP up 324 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
100 °C Tjunction max 94 °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 w7-3445 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 52.5 MB cache.
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
409 $ Release price 1989 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
25.0 MB L3-Cache 52.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
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 4677
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes