Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Intel Core i7-12700K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon E7-4870 v2 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 Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 has 15 cores with 30 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. Up to 1536 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 was released in Q1/2014. 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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Intel Xeon E7 (20) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Xeon E7 v2 (20) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
4 | Generation | 12 |
Ivy Bridge EX | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-11700K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-13700K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is 2.30 GHz (2.90 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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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
15 | Cores | 12 |
30 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz (2.90 GHz) | A-Core | 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 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 Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 can use up to 1536 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 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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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
1536 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 25.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is 130 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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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 190 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 is manufactured in 22 nm and has 30.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-12700K is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 37.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-12700K |
22 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
LGA 2011 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2014 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
3200 $ | Release price | 409 $ |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2
15C 30T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-12700K
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E7-4870 v2 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
Unknown | Unknown |