The EPYC 7642 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7642
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 73% less energy – 60 vs 225 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
EPYC 7642 vs Core i3-12100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
197
90%
Min 1% FPS
135
90%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
220
100%
Min 1% FPS
150
100%
Price, $
$128.63
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7642 vs Core i3-12100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7642 vs Core i3-12100 in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
8%
L3 Cache
12 MB
5%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7642 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $122.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Rome | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 4 |
96 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
