Intel Core i7-12700TE | AMD Phenom II X3 720 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-12700TE or AMD Phenom II X3 720 - 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 Intel Core i7-12700TE has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700TE was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 was released in Q1/2009. |
||
Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-13700TE | Successor | -- |
|
||
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700TE has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-12700TE is 1.40 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 CPU cores and 3 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 720 is at 2.80 GHz. |
||
Intel Core i7-12700TE | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
12 | Cores | 3 |
20 | Threads | 3 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.40 GHz (4.60 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz |
1.00 GHz (3.40 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-12700TE or AMD Phenom II X3 720 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. |
||
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. |
||
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 & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-12700TE can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
||
Intel Core i7-12700TE | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-12700TE is 35 W, while the AMD Phenom II X3 720 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
||
Intel Core i7-12700TE | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
99 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700TE is manufactured in 10 nm and has 37.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
||
Intel Core i7-12700TE | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
10 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2009 |
344 $ | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 4.60 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
|||
AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Intel Core i7-12700TE | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
Unknown | Unknown |