Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Xeon Gold 6154 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-12700K and the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 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 Gold 6154 which has 18 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 (34) |
12 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Skylake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-11700K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-13700K | Successor | -- |
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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 Gold 6154 clocks with 3.00 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6154 |
12 | Cores | 18 |
20 | Threads | 36 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz (3.70 GHz) |
2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 Gold 6154 supports a maximum of 768 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6154 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 768 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 128.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-12700K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 is 200 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 Gold 6154 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 200 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 Gold 6154 is at 25.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6154 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 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, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
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 | Q3/2017 |
409 $ | Release price | 3500 $ |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6154
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Xeon Gold 6154 |
Unknown | Unknown |