EPYC 7H12 vs i7-6900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6900K
2016
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
9.11
EPYC 7H12
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
43.84
+381%

EPYC 7H12 outperforms Core i7-6900K by a whopping 381% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking84248
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency6.1614.82
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)18 September 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,020no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads16128
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.3 GHz
Multiplierno data26
L1 cache32 KB (per core)4 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)32 MB
L3 cache20 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die sizeno data192 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12 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 (Multiprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2011TR4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

i7-6900K 9.11
EPYC 7H12 43.84
+381%

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.

i7-6900K 14470
EPYC 7H12 69633
+381%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.11 43.84
Recency 31 May 2016 18 September 2019
Physical cores 8 64
Threads 16 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 280 Watt

i7-6900K has 100% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7H12, on the other hand, has a 381.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7H12 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6900K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6900K is a desktop processor while EPYC 7H12 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6900K and EPYC 7H12, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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