The EPYC 7643 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7643
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 71% less energy – 65 vs 225 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 7643 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-12500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Average FPS
184
89%
Min 1% FPS
122
90%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-12500 in My Games
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The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-12500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i5-12500 in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
12%
L3 Cache
18 MB
7%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7643 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 15th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $4,995.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Not Available | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 6 |
96 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
