Intel Xeon E-2234 vs Intel Core i7-12700E

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Intel Xeon E-2234 or Intel Xeon E-2234 – 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 Xeon E-2234 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2234, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
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.
2 Generation 12
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2234 Name Intel Core i7-12700E
Intel Xeon E-2200 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2234 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2234 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
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.
None None 3.6 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
4 Threads 20
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz Frequency None
None None 2.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 8x Golden Cove
None None 4.8 GHz
4x Cores None
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 1.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 12
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2234 does not have integrated 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.
-- Execution units 32
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Technology 10 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Shaders 256
-- Generation 11
-- Release date Q4/2021
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 42.7 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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 71 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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
71 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP (PL2) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2234 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
190 $ Release price 344 $
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1700
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2022
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Coffee Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB