Core i5-12500

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The Intel Core i5-12500 is a very fast gaming CPU, released on Jan 04, 2022. Currently in stock for $188.68, so it's an average value for money.

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
6	12	3.0 GHz	4.6 GHz

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Prices and Stock
MSRP $212

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

Specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 4th, 2022
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i5
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	6
Threads	12
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	65 W
Overclockable	No
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770

My Games With Core i5-12500

With selected game settings

1920 x 1080

High

294

FPS

Apex Legends

1920 x 1080

Ultra

151

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

1920 x 1080

Very High

288

FPS

League of Legends

1920 x 1080

Maximum

212

FPS

World of Warcraft

1920 x 1080

Very High

491

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

1920 x 1080

Epic

238

FPS

Fortnite

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