i9-12900TE vs EPYC 7551P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7551P
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
24.91
+8.7%

EPYC 7551P outperforms Core i9-12900TE by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking204231
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.34no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency12.6259.69
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,100no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6424
Base clock speed2 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache3 MB80K (per core)
L2 cache16 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size213 mm2215 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketTR41700
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 7551P 24.91
+8.7%
i9-12900TE 22.91

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.

EPYC 7551P 38126
+8.8%
i9-12900TE 35057

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

EPYC 7551P 931
i9-12900TE 1923
+107%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

EPYC 7551P 6192
i9-12900TE 11654
+88.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.91 22.91
Recency 20 June 2017 4 January 2022
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 35 Watt

EPYC 7551P has a 8.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

i9-12900TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 414.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE.

Be aware that EPYC 7551P is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7551P and Core i9-12900TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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