AMD EPYC 7713 vs Intel Core i5-12600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD EPYC 7713 across all six shared benchmark tests. The Intel Core i5-12600T does not claim a single win in the head-to-head comparison, with the AMD processor taking all six tests. The margin is consistently large, hovering around 79% in every discipline, which indicates a fundamental gap in throughput rather than a narrow edge in specific workloads.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the EPYC 7713 scores 7096 against the i5-12600T's 1494, a delta of -78.9%. That is not a close contest: the AMD part delivers roughly four and a half times the multicore score. The single-core result in the same test shows a similar pattern, with the EPYC 7713 at 1001 and the i5-12600T at 210, a delta of -79%. Cinebench R20 follows the same trajectory: multicore scores are 29568 for the EPYC 7713 versus 6225 for the i5-12600T, again a -78.9% delta, while single-core lands at 4174 versus 878, a -79% gap.

Cinebench R23, often used as a modern rendering and general CPU stress metric, repeats the theme. The EPYC 7713 posts 70401 in multicore, while the i5-12600T manages 14822, a -78.9% difference. In single-core R23, the scores are 9939 and 2092 respectively, a -79% delta. The consistency of the percentage gaps across all three Cinebench versions, both single and multi-threaded, suggests the performance ratio is stable regardless of the workload intensity or the specific rendering engine used.

The i5-12600T does have additional benchmark results in the database, including Geekbench and Passmark tests, but the EPYC 7713 lacks comparable entries for those specific tests. Therefore, the head-to-head comparison is limited to the six Cinebench measurements. Within that scope, the conclusion is unambiguous: the EPYC 7713 outperforms the i5-12600T by a wide margin in every measured category.

The percentile rankings offer a broader context. Both processors sit at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database, which is surprising given the massive score differences. This occurs because the percentile reflects the aggregate benchmark average, not the head-to-head tests alone. The i5-12600T has an average benchmark score of 20917, while the EPYC 7713 averages 20363, meaning the Intel part actually holds a slightly higher overall average despite losing every head-to-head test. The nearest rivals for the i5-12600T include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE with an average score of 20900 (a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V at 20897 (0.1%). The EPYC 7713's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (-0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (-0.3%). This suggests the EPYC 7713 is surrounded by a mix of server and desktop parts in the aggregate rankings, while the i5-12600T sits alongside modern ultra-low-power and mobile processors.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors explains the benchmark results. The Intel Core i5-12600T is built on Alder Lake-S, a hybrid architecture that combines 6 cores and 12 threads. It uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The AMD EPYC 7713, by contrast, is a Zen 3 part codenamed Milan, built on a 7 nm node from TSMC, with a transistor count of 33,200 million and a die size listed as 8x 81 mm². The EPYC 7713 packs 64 cores and 128 threads, more than ten times the core count of the i5-12600T.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The i5-12600T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The EPYC 7713 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a massive 256 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 difference alone, 256 MB versus 18 MB, is a major factor in the multicore performance gap, as the EPYC can hold far more working data on-die.

Memory support also diverges sharply. The i5-12600T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus. The EPYC 7713 supports DDR4 with an eight-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The i5-12600T has no listed memory bandwidth figure in the database, so a direct comparison is not possible, but the EPYC's eight-channel design clearly targets memory-heavy server workloads.

The i5-12600T includes integrated graphics, specifically UHD Graphics 770, while the EPYC 7713 has none. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), whereas the EPYC 7713 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The EPYC supports ECC memory, the i5-12600T does not. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither offers overclocking via that route. The i5-12600T uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the EPYC 7713 uses AMD Socket SP3. The market segments reflect the intended use: the i5-12600T is a desktop part, the EPYC 7713 is a server/workstation part.

The base and boost clocks show an interesting inversion. The i5-12600T has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The EPYC 7713 has a base clock of 2000.00 MHz (effectively 2.00 GHz) and a boost clock of 3.68 GHz. Despite the EPYC's lower boost clock, its single-core scores are dramatically higher in the Cinebench tests, which points to the Zen 3 architecture's efficiency and the EPYC's larger cache and memory bandwidth compensating for the clock disadvantage. The TDP figures also differ massively: the i5-12600T is rated at 35 watts, the EPYC 7713 at 225 watts.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: the AMD EPYC 7713 is overwhelmingly faster in the measured Cinebench tests, both single-core and multicore, across all three versions. The performance gap is roughly 79% in every case, with the EPYC 7713 taking the win in all six head-to-head benchmarks. The i5-12600T does not win a single test in the comparison.

However, the aggregate benchmark average tells a different story. The i5-12600T has an average benchmark score of 20917, slightly above the EPYC 7713's 20363. Both sit at the 74th percentile. This means the i5-12600T performs competitively in other database benchmarks (Geekbench, Passmark) where the EPYC 7713 has no recorded scores, making the Intel part a more balanced general-purpose processor in the database's full test suite.

The choice depends on the workload. For Cinebench rendering, the EPYC 7713 is the clear winner. For a broader set of tasks reflected in the average benchmark score, the i5-12600T holds a slight edge. The launch MSRP of the i5-12600T is $223, while the EPYC 7713 has a launch MSRP of $7060, a difference that is not analyzed here beyond noting the figure exists in the data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test?

A: The AMD EPYC 7713 wins with a score of 70401, while the Intel Core i5-12600T scores 14822, a delta of -78.9%.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare in Cinebench R20?

A: The EPYC 7713 scores 4174, and the i5-12600T scores 878, a delta of -79%, favoring the AMD processor.

Q: What is the aggregate benchmark average for each CPU?

A: The i5-12600T has an average benchmark score of 20917, and the EPYC 7713 has an average of 20363.

Q: Does the i5-12600T have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes UHD Graphics 770. The EPYC 7713 does not have integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i5-12600T supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the EPYC 7713 supports DDR4 only.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The i5-12600T has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the EPYC 7713 has 64 cores and 128 threads.

Where Each One Wins

The EPYC 7713 wins in all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, making it the superior choice for rendering and heavily threaded computational workloads. Its 64 cores, 128 threads, 256 MB of L3 cache, and 204.8 GB/s memory bandwidth give it a commanding lead in multicore tasks, with deltas of about -78.9% in every multicore test. Even in single-core tests, the EPYC 7713 leads by roughly 79%, which is notable given its lower boost clock of 3.68 GHz compared to the i5-12600T's 4.60 GHz.

The i5-12600T wins in the aggregate benchmark average, scoring 20917 against the EPYC 7713's 20363, and it holds the 74th percentile ranking alongside the EPYC. The Intel part also has a broader set of recorded benchmarks in the database, including Geekbench and Passmark tests, where the EPYC 7713 has no entries. For tasks that rely on those metrics, such as data compression (195924 in Passmark data compression), floating point math (42295), and integer math (54646), the i5-12600T offers verifiable performance data. The i5-12600T also supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, which the EPYC 7713 does not, and it includes integrated graphics, making it a more self-contained desktop solution.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The i5-12600T has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the EPYC 7713 has 64 cores and 128 threads. The base clock is 2.10 GHz for the Intel part and 2000.00 MHz for the AMD part. The boost clock is 4.60 GHz versus 3.68 GHz. The TDP is 35 watts for the i5-12600T and 225 watts for the EPYC 7713. The sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 versus AMD Socket SP3.

The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 7 nm for AMD, with foundries listed as Intel and TSMC respectively. The EPYC 7713 lists 33,200 million transistors and an 8x 81 mm² die size, while the i5-12600T lists a 163 mm² die with no transistor count. Cache configurations differ: L1 is 80 KB per core on the Intel part versus 64 KB per core on the AMD part, L2 is 1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core, and L3 is 18 MB shared versus 256 MB shared.

Memory support differs: the i5-12600T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, while the EPYC 7713 supports DDR4 with an eight-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the EPYC 7713 but not on the i5-12600T. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes for Intel and Gen 4 with 128 lanes for AMD. The i5-12600T has integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the EPYC 7713 has none. The i5-12600T is a desktop part, the EPYC 7713 is a server/workstation part. The release date for the EPYC 7713 is 2021-03-14, while the i5-12600T has no release date listed. The part numbers are SRL5U for Intel and 100-000000344100-000000344WOF for AMD.