AMD EPYC 7543P | Intel Core i9-12900KS | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 7543P or Intel Core i9-12900KS - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD EPYC 7543P has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7543P was released in Q1/2021. The Intel Core i9-12900KS has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900KS was released in Q2/2022. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Milan (Zen 3) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7543P is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz). The Intel Core i9-12900KS has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 7543P | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
32 | Cores | 16 |
64 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz) 32x Zen 3 |
A-Core | 3.40 GHz (5.50 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.55 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 10 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 7543P supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900KS can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD EPYC 7543P | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
4096 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD EPYC 7543P has a TDP of 225 W, that of the Intel Core i9-12900KS is 150 W. |
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AMD EPYC 7543P | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
225 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 241 W |
240 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7543P has a 256.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i9-12900KS cache has a total of 44.00 MB. |
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AMD EPYC 7543P | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
SP3 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
2730 $ | Release price | 749 $ |
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AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.50 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7543P
2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900KS
27,796 CB R23 MC @ 241 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7543P | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
Unknown | Unknown |