MediaTek Helio X30 vs Intel Core i7-12700E

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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
MediaTek Helio X30 Name Intel Core i7-12700E
Group Intel Core i 12000
-- Generation 12
Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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

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.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Execution units 32
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 11
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 10 nm
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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- 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 (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 180 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.
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
0 bytes L3-Cache 25.0 MB
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Release price 344 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
Socket LGA 1700
-- Architecture Alder Lake S
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

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