CPU Showdown

Core i7-12700TEvsEPYC 9755

The Core i7-12700TE is a low-power desktop CPU for compact, energy-conscious builds, while the EPYC 9755 is a server monster built for massive data-crunching and heavy virtualization.

Intel Core i7-12700TE
12C / 20T · 35W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
Intel

Core i7-12700TE

Alder Lake-S · 10 nm · 2022

12score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
12 / 20
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
25 MB

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AMD

EPYC 9755

Turin · 4 nm · 2024

100score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
128 / 256
TDP
500W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
512 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i7-12700TE
12
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 733.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#227Core i5-12400F12
#228Core i7-12700TE12
#229Core i5-11600K12
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i7-12700TEEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores12128
Threads20256
Base Clock1.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache15 MB128 MB
L3 Cache25 MB512 MB
Platform
Socket1700SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP35W500W
General
ArchitectureAlder Lake-STurin
Process10 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates the Core i7-12700TE for heavy server tasks, but the i7 wins for low-power desktop use.

Best value

Budget buyers choose the Core i7-12700TE for its lower power draw and adequate everyday performance.

When the other wins

The Core i7-12700TE is the right choice for a compact home server needing quiet, cool operation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-12700TE better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 12 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-12700TE in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Core i7-12700TE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 733% faster than the Core i7-12700TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-12700TE or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Core i7-12700TE is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.