Six-Core Design
The Core i5-12500 includes six processor cores.
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Intel
Core i5-12500
Reliable six-core processor popular in business and home desktops.
General Information
- Brand
- Intel
- Name
- Core i5-12500
- Category
- Computer Processors
Find At
$252.74
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
Business Desktop Use
This processor is suited to business desktop systems.
Home Desktop Use
It is also a reliable processor option for home desktops.
The Intel Core i5-12500 is a six-core processor designed for business and home desktop use.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Les Numériques
Test CPU Intel Core i5-12500 : polyvalent et peu énergivore
Solid application and gaming performance, with PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, DDR4/DDR5 options, and good energy efficiency; faster but pricier alternatives exist.
Régis Jehl · Apr 2, 2022
ComputerBase
Intel Core i5-12400 und Core i5-12500 im Test
Excellent gaming performance, strong single-core results, and only average multicore performance; the i5-12500 is the better value versus the i5-12400.
Volker Rißka · Feb 4, 2022
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
18:04
AMD Defeat: Intel i5-12400 CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. Ryzen
The Intel Core i5-12400 & 12400F CPUs get reviewed in today's benchmarks and comparison vs. the i3-12100, i5-12600K, AMD ...
463,603 views · 4 years ago
Gamers Nexus · youtube
12:55
Intel Core i5-12500 vs. 12400 Differences, Benchmarks, & Review
The Intel i5-12500 vs. i5-12400 differences are small on paper (other than the IGP), so we wanted to see whether it's worth buying ...
207,799 views · 4 years ago
Gamers Nexus · youtube
11:18
Why it's 'HUGE' for Creators, BUT worth the PRICE? | Intel i5 12400 vs i5 12500
Two very similar CPUs- Intel i5 12400 & 12500. What's the difference and how much is the performance difference? Should you ...
48,438 views · 4 years ago
Tech Notice · youtube
2:51
Unleashing Power: Intel Core i5-12500 Processor Review
Unleashing Power: Intel
240 views · 2 years ago
ReviewTube99 · youtube
5:32
HP i5-12500 Desktop Review 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Complete Office Setup START Introduction The H
Latest Price & AMZN link here https://omnixbuy.com/whole-home-all-in-one-desktop-computer-k/ ✓ Product Details: HP ...
7 views · 2 weeks ago
AMAZIVO · youtube
5:30
HP i5-12500 64GB RAM Desktop Review Powerful Workstation PC for 2026
Latest Price & AMZN link here https://omnixbuy.com/desktop-workstation-computer-bundle/ ✓ Product Details: HP i5-12500 ...
7 views · 2 weeks ago
RBL Reviews · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureAlder Lake
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3 GHz
Cache Size(MB)18 MB
Core Count(cores)6 cores
Cpu SocketLGA1700
Included CoolerYes
Integrated GraphicsYes
Launch DateQ1 2022
Manufacturing ProcessIntel 7
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.6 GHz
Memory SupportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Overclocking SupportNo
Pci Express VersionPCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Price(USD)252.74 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)65 W
Thread Count(threads)12 threads
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