Threadripper PRO 7945WX vs i5-12500E

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.98no data
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Storm Peak (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,399

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die size163 mm22x 71 mm2
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1700sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12500E and Threadripper PRO 7945WX.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes20128

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

i5-12500E has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Threadripper PRO 7945WX, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

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