EPYC 9654 vs i7-12650H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12650H
2022
10 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
14.16
EPYC 9654
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
75.70
+435%

EPYC 9654 outperforms Core i7-12650H by a whopping 435% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5156
Place by popularity81not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.36
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-PAMD EPYC
Power efficiency29.7619.89
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,805

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)96
Threads16192
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size217 mm212x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data78,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654 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 configuration12
SocketIntel BGA 1744SP5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654 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 i7-12650H and EPYC 9654. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data6 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) ( - 1400 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes20128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12650H 14.16
EPYC 9654 75.70
+435%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-12650H 22493
EPYC 9654 120246
+435%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.16 75.70
Physical cores 10 96
Threads 16 192
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 360 Watt

i7-12650H has 700% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9654, on the other hand, has a 434.6% higher aggregate performance score, 860% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9654 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12650H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-12650H is a notebook processor while EPYC 9654 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12650H and EPYC 9654, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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