EPYC 4564P vs i7-12700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
EPYC 4564P
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.68
+82.2%

EPYC 4564P outperforms Core i7-12700K by an impressive 82% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24466
Place by popularity73not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation41.8757.25
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency16.4922.09
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)21 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 4564P has 37% better value for money than i7-12700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die size215.25 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P 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
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P 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 i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P 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 i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770AMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P 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 i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2028

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.

i7-12700K 21.78
EPYC 4564P 39.68
+82.2%

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.

i7-12700K 34598
EPYC 4564P 63036
+82.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.78 39.68
Integrated graphics card 6.16 1.98
Recency 4 November 2021 21 May 2024
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 20 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 170 Watt

i7-12700K has 211.1% faster integrated GPU, and 36% lower power consumption.

EPYC 4564P, on the other hand, has a 82.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 4564P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12700K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700K is a desktop processor while EPYC 4564P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700K and EPYC 4564P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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