Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 8% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - CA$229.99 vs CA$249.99
- Up to 5% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i5-12500 - CA$1.05 vs CA$1.1 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 4% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i5-10600K - 227 vs 219 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
219
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.05/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$229.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$229.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13568 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
227
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.1/FPS
95%
Price, CA$
CA$249.99
91%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$249.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13568 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |