The EPYC 7742 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7742
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 128 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 44% less energy – 125 vs 225 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
EPYC 7742 vs Core i7-12700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7742
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
183
87%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
EPYC 7742 vs Core i7-12700K in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7742 vs Core i7-12700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7742 vs Core i7-12700K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7742
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
64-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.25 GHz
62%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
68%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
19%
L3 Cache
25 MB
10%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7742 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $409.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Rome | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
64 | Cores | 12 |
128 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
