Intel Xeon E-2324G vs Intel Core i7-12700

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Intel Xeon E-2324G or Intel Xeon E-2324G – 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-2324G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2324G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700 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 i7-12700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Xeon E-2300 Group Intel Core i 12000
3 Generation 12
Intel Xeon E-2324G Name Intel Core i7-12700
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2324G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2324G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-12700 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 2.1 GHz
None None 1.6 GHz
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.9 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.1 GHz Frequency None
4 CPU Cores 12
No Overclocking No
None None 8x Golden Cove
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.6 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
4x Cores None
4 Threads 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2324G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2324G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
14 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
64 Execution units 32
Q2/2021 Release date Q4/2021
Intel UHD Graphics P750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
256 Shaders 256
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Generation 11
-- 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
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode 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 51.2 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.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
None TDP (PL2) 180 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2324G 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 i7-12700 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2021 Release date Q1/2022
-- Release price 339 $
2.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Rocket Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
 
 

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