AMD GX-420MC | Intel Core i7-12700K | |
CPU comparisonAMD GX-420MC or Intel Core i7-12700K - 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 GX-420MC has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The AMD GX-420MC was released in Q2/2016. The Intel Core i7-12700K has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700K was released in Q4/2021. |
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AMD G (38) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD G-Series 2nd Gen (11) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Temash (Jaguar+) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-11700K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-13700K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD GX-420MC has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD GX-420MC is 2.00 GHz while the Intel Core i7-12700K has 12 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-12700K is at 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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AMD GX-420MC | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.00 GHz 4x Jaguar+ |
A-Core | 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD GX-420MC or Intel Core i7-12700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.50 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 GX-420MC can use up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-12700K supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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AMD GX-420MC | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
4.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD GX-420MC is 17.5 W, while the Intel Core i7-12700K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD GX-420MC | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
17.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 190 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD GX-420MC is manufactured in 28 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-12700K is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 37.00 MB cache. |
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AMD GX-420MC | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
28 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
FT3 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | 409 $ |
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AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD GX-420MC | Intel Core i7-12700K |
Unknown | Unknown |