Xeon D-2799 vs i7-12700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+2.4%
Xeon D-2799
2022
20 cores / 40 threads, 129 Watt
21.27

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon D-2799 by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking244258
Place by popularity73not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation41.8528.12
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency16.4815.59
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)24 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409$1,972

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700K has 49% better value for money than Xeon D-2799.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2040
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size215.25 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA2579
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt129 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data-
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB1 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2032
USB revisionno data3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data24
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno data-

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.

i7-12700K 21.78
+2.4%
Xeon D-2799 21.27

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.

i7-12700K 34598
+2.4%
Xeon D-2799 33792

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.78 21.27
Recency 4 November 2021 24 February 2022
Physical cores 12 20
Threads 20 40
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 129 Watt

i7-12700K has a 2.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 3.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon D-2799, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 66.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799.

Note that Core i7-12700K is a desktop processor while Xeon D-2799 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700K and Xeon D-2799, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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