MediaTek Helio X30 vs Intel Core i7-12700E

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio X30 or MediaTek Helio X30 – 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 i7-12700E 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.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Group Intel Core i 12000
Family Intel Core i7
-- Generation 12
MediaTek Helio X30 Name Intel Core i7-12700E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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 8x Golden Cove
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- Threads 20
None None 4.8 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
None None 1.6 GHz
-- CPU Cores 12
No Overclocking No
None None 2.1 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
-- Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio X30 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.
-- Shaders 256
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Generation 11
-- Execution units 32
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

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

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.
Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
No AES-NI Yes
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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

Technical details

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 i7-12700E 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
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Technology 10 nm
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Socket LGA 1700
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Release price 344 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Architecture Alder Lake S
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 25.0 MB
 
 

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