EPYC 9375F vs Core i7-12700K
EPYC 9375F
Core i7-12700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9375F
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9375F | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($108) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($285) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9375F | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+636%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($108) | ⚠️ 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 9375F and Core i7-12700K
EPYC 9375F
The EPYC 9375F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,768 points. Launch price was $5,306.
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 9375F packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Core i7-12700K offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the EPYC 9375F has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9375F versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-12700K — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700K (base: 3.85 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 9375F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12700K uses Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9375F scores 95,768 against the Core i7-12700K's 34,347 — a 94.4% lead for the EPYC 9375F. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9375F vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700K.
| Feature | EPYC 9375F | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+167% | 12 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.85 GHz+7% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+924% | 25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) |
| PassMark | 95,768+179% | 34,347 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,981 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 26,020 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9375F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-12700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9375F versus 4800 on the Core i7-12700K — the Core i7-12700K supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-12700K supports up to 128 of RAM compared to 6 TB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9375F) vs 2 (Core i7-12700K). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9375F) vs 20 (Core i7-12700K) — the EPYC 9375F offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9375F) and Z690,B660 (Core i7-12700K).
| Feature | EPYC 9375F | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+5033164700% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 12+500% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9375F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700K). The Core i7-12700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 9375F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 9375F targets Data Center / Frequency Optimized. Direct competitor: EPYC 9375F rivals Xeon 6766E; Core i7-12700K rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | EPYC 9375F | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Data Center / Frequency Optimized | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9375F launched at $5306 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($108 vs $285), the EPYC 9375F is $177 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9375F delivers 886.7 pts/$ vs 120.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-12700K — making the EPYC 9375F the 152.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9375F | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5306 | $409-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $108-62% | $285 |
| Performance per Dollar | 886.7+636% | 120.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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