Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 614 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10500
- Up to 9% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - €215.0 vs €235.2
- Up to 3% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-12500 - €1.75 vs €1.81 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 6% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-10500 - 130 vs 123 FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
123
94%
Value, €/FPS
€1.75/FPS
100%
Price, €
€215
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €215 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 91 minutes ago
Buy for €235.2 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 91 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 i5-10500 | 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 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |