CPU Benchmark Performance: Encoding and Compression

One of the interesting elements on modern processors is encoding performance. This covers two main areas: encryption/decryption for secure data transfer, and video transcoding from one video format to another.

In the encrypt/decrypt scenario, how data is transferred and by what mechanism is pertinent to on-the-fly encryption of sensitive data - a process by which more modern devices are leaning to for software security.

Video transcoding as a tool to adjust the quality, file size and resolution of a video file has boomed in recent years, such as providing the optimum video for devices before consumption, or for game streamers who are wanting to upload the output from their video camera in real-time. As we move into live 3D video, this task will only get more strenuous, and it turns out that the performance of certain algorithms is a function of the input/output of the content.

We are using DDR5 memory at the following settings:

  • DDR5-4800(B) CL40

Encoding

(5-1a) Handbrake 1.3.2, 1080p30 H264 to 480p Discord

(5-1b) Handbrake 1.3.2, 1080p30 H264 to 720p YouTube

(5-1c) Handbrake 1.3.2, 1080p30 H264 to 4K60 HEVC

(5-2a) 7-Zip 1900 Compression

(5-2b) 7-Zip 1900 Decompression

(5-2c) 7-Zip 1900 Combined Score

(5-3) AES Encoding

(5-4) WinRAR 5.90 Test, 3477 files, 1.96 GB

In terms of encoding and compression, Intel's 12th Gen Core gains some wins, but AMD's Ryzen 5000 also wins. It's a very competitive segment, but in the case of the Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12600K, both remain competitive against the competition.

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  • Qasar - Friday, April 1, 2022 - link

    i still have issues with the intel systems i used to use. lan drivers on x58, and sata on x99. i solved those issues, buy upgrading tthem to ryzen based comps last year. no issues since.. even usb ones.
  • Khanan - Sunday, April 3, 2022 - link

    AMD was already very mature since Zen+, so if you had problems with 3rd gen products it is most likely your own issue. I used Zen 2 without any issues for 2 years now and Zen 3 is even better, millions of others will confirm what I say.
  • Khanan - Sunday, April 3, 2022 - link

    I wanna add: calling a product “beta” that millions of people love and regard just shows you’re living in a world of your own with full ignorance of what anyone else thinks. Good luck
  • Qasar - Sunday, April 3, 2022 - link

    ignore dwade, if irememeber right, he loves intel only. and his posts usually bash amd in some way.
    i have 4 zen comps here, no isses as well.
  • Khanan - Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - link

    It’s puzzling to me why a Intel fan would buy a AMD product, I guess Intel didn’t live up to his expectations.
  • Qasar - Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - link

    my guess, he never really bought one, and is just making crap up, just to bash amd, and proclaim how much better intel is.
  • Zim - Thursday, March 31, 2022 - link

    There is something fundamentally wrong with the concept a processor with gimped cores. I for one don't intend to buy into it.
  • mode_13h - Friday, April 1, 2022 - link

    What do you mean "gimped cores"? Are you talking about the lack of AVX-512?

    Did you know that Intel has been disabling features on their desktop CPUs for at least a decade? Things like vPro, ECC support, and virtualization enhancements have been fused off and limited to people buying the Xeon-branded versions of the same CPUs.

    AMD has also engaged in this, to a lesser extent, reserving ECC support for only their Ryzen Pro APU, as well as a few other features.
  • kickstnd - Saturday, April 2, 2022 - link

    This almost seems to be an Intel Commercial. No mention of the extreme motherboard prices that won't be used for the next CPU, the larger Watercooling needed, the bigger power supply needed, and don't forget the Bigger Electric Bill to boot. You are paying out the A&$ for that little extra performance by not being GREEN.
    I run 3 AMD PCs for Folding@home (#5 on Toms Hardware Team). My utility bill is $450-500/month. I can't imagine how high it would be with Intel CPU spinning the meter.... LOL
  • DannyH246 - Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - link

    Sadly most of Anandtech's articles are just that. Intel Commercials.

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