i7-12700KF vs Xeon Gold 6338

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6338
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
22.10
Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.43
+1.5%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Xeon Gold 6338 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking248239
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.49
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency9.8316.36
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date1 April 2021 (3 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads6420
Base clock speed2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rateno data8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data36
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cacheno data2 MB
L3 cache48 MB1 MB
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature81 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA4189FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size6 TB128 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes6420

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.

Xeon Gold 6338 22.10
i7-12700KF 22.43
+1.5%

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.

Xeon Gold 6338 33814
i7-12700KF 34330
+1.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.10 22.43
Recency 1 April 2021 27 October 2021
Physical cores 32 12
Threads 64 20
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 6338 has 166.7% more physical cores and 220% more threads.

i7-12700KF, on the other hand, has a 1.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 64% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6338 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6338 and Core i7-12700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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