i5-12500E vs EPYC 7343

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7343
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 190 Watt
27.42
+110%
Core i5-12500E
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.03

EPYC 7343 outperforms Core i5-12500E by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking176573
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.31no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency13.6618.97
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,565no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.5 GHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache1 MB80K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+10 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E 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 configuration21
SocketSP31700
Power consumption (TDP)190 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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.

EPYC 7343 27.42
+110%
i5-12500E 13.03

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.

EPYC 7343 43561
+110%
i5-12500E 20699

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

EPYC 7343 1533
i5-12500E 2001
+30.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

EPYC 7343 11934
+36.1%
i5-12500E 8769

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.42 13.03
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 190 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7343 has a 110.4% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i5-12500E, on the other hand, has 192.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7343 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12500E in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7343 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12500E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7343 and Core i5-12500E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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