EPYC 9334 vs Core i7-12700T
Aggregate performance score
EPYC 9334 outperforms i7-12700T by a whopping 201% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 494 | 51 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 15.74 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | no data | AMD EPYC |
| Architecture codename | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Genoa |
| Release date | January 2022 (2 years ago) | 10 November 2022 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $2,990 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334 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 cores | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 20 | 64 |
| Base clock speed | 1.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80K (per core) | 2 MB |
| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 25 MB (shared) | 128 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Die size | 215 mm2 | 4x 72 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 52,560 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334 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 configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Socket | 1700 | SP5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 210 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel | DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 6 TiB |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 460.8 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 128 |
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.
EPYC 9334 outperforms Core i7-12700T by 201% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
EPYC 9334 outperforms Core i7-12700T by 201% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 13.92 | 41.92 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 32 |
| Threads | 20 | 64 |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 210 Watt |
i7-12700T has 500% lower power consumption.
EPYC 9334, on the other hand, has a 201.1% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 220% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
The EPYC 9334 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12700T in performance tests.
Note that Core i7-12700T is a desktop processor while EPYC 9334 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700T and EPYC 9334, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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