Intel Core i7-12700 vs AMD GX-220IJ

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Intel Core i7-12700 or Intel Core i7-12700 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-12700 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD GX-220IJ features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-220IJ, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-12700 Name AMD GX-220IJ
Intel Core i7 Family AMD G
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD GX 3rd Gen.
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD GX-220IJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-220IJ is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
None None 2.2 GHz
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.0 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
12 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD GX-220IJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-220IJ uses the AMD Radeon R2E, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date 2015
12 Direct X 0
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon R2E
10 nm Technology 0 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 128
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units 2
11 Generation 0
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
None TDP up 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
180 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD GX-220IJ is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2018
-- Part Number GE220IAVY23AC
12.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Alder Lake S Architecture Prairie Falcon Excavator+
10 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1700 Socket FP4
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
339 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
25.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD GX-220IJ in leaderboards