The Core i5-12500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-880 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only CA$88.40 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-880 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-880
- Up to 36% cheaper – CA$153.97 vs CA$242.37
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-880 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$242.37
63%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
78%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
82%
Min 1% FPS
113
84%
Price, CA$
CA$153.97
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.91/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-880 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-880 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-880 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-880 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
