i7-12700K vs Xeon Gold 6222V

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6222V
2019
20 cores / 40 threads, 115 Watt
15.59
Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+39.7%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon Gold 6222V by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking445244
Place by popularitynot in top-10073
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.9441.84
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon GoldIntel Core i7
Power efficiency12.8316.49
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date2 April 2019 (5 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,600$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700K has 200% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6222V.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Performance-coresno data8
Efficient-coresno data4
Threads4020
Base clock speed1.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier1836
L1 cache1.25 MB80K (per core)
L2 cache20 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache27.5 MB25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature83 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K 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 configuration4 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth115.212 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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.

Xeon Gold 6222V 15.59
i7-12700K 21.78
+39.7%

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.

Xeon Gold 6222V 24764
i7-12700K 34598
+39.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.59 21.78
Recency 2 April 2019 4 November 2021
Physical cores 20 12
Threads 40 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 6222V has 66.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 8.7% lower power consumption.

i7-12700K, on the other hand, has a 39.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-12700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6222V in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6222V is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6222V and Core i7-12700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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