Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-12700K and the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-12700K 12 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon E5 (71) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Xeon E5 v2 (15) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Ivy Bridge EP |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-11700K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-13700K | Successor | Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
12 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz (3.00 GHz) |
2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-12700K, while the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 supports a maximum of 768 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 768 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 40 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-12700K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
190 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700K has 37.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
10 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 2011 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
409 $ | Release price | 1150 $ |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
Unknown | Unknown |