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Core i7-5820K vs Core i5-12500

Core i7-5820K vs Core i5-12500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-5820K

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for 348.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 268 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 142.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-5820K

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for 348.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 268 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 142.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5820K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 2682 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5820K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500

  • Performs up to 8% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i7-5820K - 194 vs 180 FPS
  • Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-5820K - $128.65 vs $314.37
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-5820K - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5820K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Crysis 3 Remastered.
Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

180

92.78350515463917%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€348.95

40%

Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for 348.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 268 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

194

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€142.8

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 142.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 267 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1160

50.194720900043265%

Multi-Core

5443

59.95153651283181%

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2311

100%

Multi-Core

9079

100%

Intel Core i7-5820K

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Intel Core i5-12500

Sep 1st, 2014Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Haswell ECodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
33.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
Yes
OverclockableNo

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