Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700

Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700

Intel
85 Overall Score
vs
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5

Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5

Dell
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700

88 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews

The Intel Core i7-12700K is widely praised for its excellent performance, especially in gaming and multitasking, with many users noting it rivals the i9-12900K at a lower price and with better thermals. Verified buyers highlight its value, overclocking potential, and compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5. Some concerns include the lack of a cooler, higher power draw, and the need for a new motherboard (LGA1700). Overall, it's seen as a top choice for upgrades.

Pros
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • Great value for money
  • Runs cool with AIO
  • Overclocking potential
  • Compatible with DDR4 and DDR5
Cons
  • No cooler included
  • High power consumption
  • Requires new motherboard (LGA1700)
  • Price can be high at times
  • Windows 11 required for optimal use
👍 Performance 12
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Thermals 5
👍 Overclocking 4
🤔 Compatibility 6
👎 Power consumption 3

Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5

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Scores

Productivity
Intel
87
Dell
94
Budget
Intel
87
Dell
52
Server
Intel
69
Dell
86
Ai Llm
Intel
73
Dell
81
Gaming
Intel
79
Dell
52
Efficiency
Intel
72
Dell
44

Specifications

Intel Core i7 12700KDell Xeon E5-2637 V2
Processor
BrandIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Xeon
Model12700K9455
CodenameAlder LakeTurin
Classdesktopserver
Process74★
Cores & Clocks
Cores1232★
P-cores848★
E-cores4★—
Threads2064★
Base Clock
3,600
2,000
Boost Clock
5,000
3,500
Cache
L2 Cache1248★
L3 Cache
25
256
Performance
PassMark Multi
34,268
110,697
PassMark Single
4,004
3,783
Memory
Memory TypeDDR5★DDR4
Max Speed
4,800
6,000
Channels2★—
Max Memory
128
2,048
ECC✗✓★
Platform & Power
SocketLGA1700Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
PCIe5.03.0
PCIe Lanes2064★
TDP125★200
Max Turbo Power190★350
Unlocked✓★✗
Graphics & AI
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770No

Pros & Cons

Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core LGA1700

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong single thread (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong multi thread (88th percentile)88th %ile

Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core AMD Socket SP5

  • Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Intel Core i7 12700K

Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.

Intel Core i7 12700K Better at:

BudgetGamingEfficiency

Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Better at:

Ai LlmServerProductivity