i3-12100TE vs EPYC 7702

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7702
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 200 Watt
44.14
+491%
Core i3-12100TE
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.47

EPYC 7702 outperforms Core i3-12100TE by a whopping 491% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking45968
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.87no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency20.8920.20
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$6,450no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads1288
Base clock speed2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.35 GHz4 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm10 nm
Die size192 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketTR41700
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 7702 44.14
+491%
i3-12100TE 7.47

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 7702 70107
+491%
i3-12100TE 11859

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 44.14 7.47
Physical cores 64 4
Threads 128 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 35 Watt

EPYC 7702 has a 490.9% higher aggregate performance score, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i3-12100TE, on the other hand, has 471.4% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7702 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-12100TE in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7702 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7702 and Core i3-12100TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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