Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 1653 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - $98.71 vs $128.65
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 9% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-7740X - 277 vs 255 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Single-Core
1634
70.70532237126785%
Multi-Core
5277
58.12314131512281%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |