Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-12700K and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC 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 Platinum 8321HC which has 26 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 (CL) (10) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Cooper Lake |
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 Platinum 8321HC clocks with 1.40 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 26 CPU cores and can calculate 52 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC |
12 | Cores | 26 |
20 | Threads | 52 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 1.40 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 Platinum 8321HC supports a maximum of 1146 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1146 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 35.75 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 Platinum 8321HC is 88 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 Platinum 8321HC |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 88 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 Platinum 8321HC is at 35.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC |
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 4189 |
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 | Q2/2020 |
409 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC
26C 52T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Xeon Platinum 8321HC |
Unknown | Unknown |