EPYC 7351P vs Core i7-12700K
EPYC 7351P
Core i7-12700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7351P
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7351P | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($285) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7351P | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($285) |
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 EPYC 7351P and Core i7-12700K
EPYC 7351P
The EPYC 7351P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 24,871 points. Launch price was $750.
Core i7-12700K
The Core i7-12700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,347 points. Launch price was $409.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7351P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-12700K offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the EPYC 7351P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351P versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-12700K — a 53.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700K (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7351P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-12700K uses Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7351P scores 24,871 against the Core i7-12700K's 34,347 — a 32% lead for the Core i7-12700K. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351P vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700K.
| Feature | EPYC 7351P | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 5 GHz+72% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+156% | 25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) |
| PassMark | 24,871 | 34,347+38% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7351P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7351P | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7351P) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700K). The Core i7-12700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7351P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700K rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | EPYC 7351P | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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