Intel Core i5-12500
6 cores / 12 threads · Intel Socket 1700 · Released 2022/01
Specifications
6
Cores
12
Threads
4.6 GHz
Boost clock
65 W
TDP
Family guide
Core i5 mainstream LGA1700 family Standard · with graphicsF · separate GPUHigher siblingsT · lower base power
14th gen 2024 Retains the corresponding 13th-gen core layouts with higher boost clocks. DDR4 and DDR5 still depend on the motherboard.
13th gen 2023 Adds efficiency cores for parallel and background work while retaining six performance cores. Same LGA1700 platform.
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12th gen 2022 Six performance cores and 12 threads, with no efficiency cores. LGA1700 with DDR4 or DDR5 according to the motherboard.
Core i5-12500 Adds UHD 770 graphics and a higher boost than the 12400.This model Core i5-12600 Higher clocks than the 12500, still six cores and locked for CPU overclocking.
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Price history
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