The Core i7-12700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12500, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's €30.92 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- Up to 12% cheaper – €217.57 vs €248.49
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-12500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€248.49
87%
Value, €/FPS
€1.17/FPS
90%
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
98%
Min 1% FPS
135
97%
Price, €
€217.57
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-12500 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 i7-12700K vs Core i5-12500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-12500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
18 MB
72%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $212.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
