The EPYC 7542 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7542
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 24 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 44% less energy – 125 vs 225 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 7542 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 7542 vs Core i9-12900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
180
85%
Min 1% FPS
120
86%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$294
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.38/FPS
100%
EPYC 7542 vs Core i9-12900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
65%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
50%
L3 Cache
30 MB
23%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7542 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $599.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Rome | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
32 | Cores | 16 |
64 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
128 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
