Core i7-12700 vs EPYC 7371
Core i7-12700
EPYC 7371
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12700 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12700 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700 and EPYC 7371
Core i7-12700
The Core i7-12700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 30,055 points. Launch price was $349.
EPYC 7371
The EPYC 7371 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 November 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,156 points. Launch price was $1,550.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12700 packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the EPYC 7371 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7371 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-12700 versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-12700 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7371 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700 scores 30,055 against the EPYC 7371's 30,156 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 7371. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,568 vs 15,000 (35.9% advantage for the Core i7-12700). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,497 vs 1,216, a 69% lead for the Core i7-12700 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,448 vs 6,941 (56.8% advantage for the Core i7-12700). L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371.
| Feature | Core i7-12700 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 20 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+29% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+156% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 30,055 | 30,156 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,568+44% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,497+105% | 1,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,448+79% | 6,941 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12700 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7371 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-12700 versus DDR4-2666 on the EPYC 7371 — the Core i7-12700 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7371 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-12700) vs 8 (EPYC 7371). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-12700) vs 128 (EPYC 7371) — the EPYC 7371 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i7-12700) and SP3 platform (EPYC 7371).
| Feature | Core i7-12700 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 2048 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 7371 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i7-12700) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371). The Core i7-12700 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7371 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12700 targets Gaming, EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700 rivals Ryzen 7 5700X; EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134.
| Feature | Core i7-12700 | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Gaming | High-frequency Server Workloads |
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