i7-12700K vs Xeon Platinum 8153

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8153
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
20.26
Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+7.5%

Core i7-12700K outperforms Xeon Platinum 8153 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking278244
Place by popularitynot in top-10073
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.3341.85
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon PlatinumIntel Core i7
Power efficiency15.3416.49
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date25 April 2017 (7 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,115$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700K has 561% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8153.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3220
Base clock speed2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rateno data8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2036
L1 cache1 MB384 KB
L2 cache16 MB2 MB
L3 cache22 MB1 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature87 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K 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 configuration8 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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 Platinum 8153 20.26
i7-12700K 21.78
+7.5%

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 Platinum 8153 32180
i7-12700K 34598
+7.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.26 21.78
Recency 25 April 2017 27 October 2021
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 32 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm

Xeon Platinum 8153 has 33.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads.

i7-12700K, on the other hand, has a 7.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8153 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8153 and Core i7-12700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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