Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12500 and the cheaper Core i5-12400 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 2% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-12400 - 197 vs 194 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - €187.09 vs €235.2
- Up to 19% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-12500 - €0.96 vs €1.19 per FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €235.2 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 140 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
194
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.96/FPS
100%
Price, €
€187.09
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €187.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 140 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12500 | vs | Intel Core i5-12400 |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |