MediaTek MT6577 vs Intel Core i9-12900E

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MediaTek MT6577 or MediaTek MT6577 – 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 i9-12900E features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek MT6577 Name Intel Core i9-12900E
Family Intel Core i9
-- Generation 12
Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900E has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 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.
None None 5.0 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
-- Threads 24
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 1.7 GHz
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 8x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
-- Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
-- CPU Cores 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT6577 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-12900E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900E 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 32
-- Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

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.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 202 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-12900E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 14.0 MB
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Alder Lake S
-- Technology 10 nm
Socket LGA 1700
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 494 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 30.0 MB