MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Intel Core i7-12700F

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MediaTek Dimensity 7020 or MediaTek Dimensity 7020 – 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 MediaTek Dimensity 7020 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
MediaTek Dimensity 7000 Group Intel Core i 12000
1 Generation 12
MediaTek Dimensity 7020 Name Intel Core i7-12700F
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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 Core i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 4.9 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2x Cortex-A76 Cores A 8x Golden Cove
8 CPU Cores 12
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.6 GHz
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.1 GHz
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B 4x Gracemont
8 Threads 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12700F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0 nm Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
PowerVR IMG BXM-8-256 GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- 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) --
No VP9 --
No VP8 --
No VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No AVC --
No 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.
LPDDR4X-2133, LPDDR5-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
4 nm Technology 10 nm
ARMv9-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2022
-- Release price 314 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Socket LGA 1700
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 Architecture Alder Lake S