Intel Core i7-12700H vs Intel Xeon D-1527

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Intel Core i7-12700H or Intel Core i7-12700H – 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 i7-12700H features 14 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 i7-12700H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1527 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1527, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700H Name Intel Xeon D-1527
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon D
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700H has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 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 Intel Xeon D-1527 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1527 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
None None 2.7 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 8
None None 2.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12700H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1527 does not have integrated graphics.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2022 Release date --
12.1 Direct X --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
96 Execution units --
13 Generation --
1.4 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 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
115 W TDP (PL2) None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700H 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 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1527 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2015
-- Part Number --
11.5 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake H Architecture Broadwell
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
457 $ Release price 228 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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