EPYC 8024P vs i5-12600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58
+4.9%
EPYC 8024P
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 90 Watt
12.94

Core i5-12600 outperforms EPYC 8024P by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking545582
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.65
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency19.7713.61
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Siena (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)18 September 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size163 mm273 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data75 °C
Number of transistorsno data8,875 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700SP6
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt90 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2096

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12600 13.58
+4.9%
EPYC 8024P 12.94

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12600 21573
+4.9%
EPYC 8024P 20556

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.58 12.94
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 90 Watt

i5-12600 has a 4.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 38.5% lower power consumption.

EPYC 8024P, on the other hand, has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P.

Note that Core i5-12600 is a desktop processor while EPYC 8024P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600 and EPYC 8024P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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