The Core i5-12500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-10870H. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-10870H
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-10870H for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€215.68
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
100%
Core i7-10870H
Sep 17th, 2020
Average FPS
187
91%
Min 1% FPS
124
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-10870H in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-10870H in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-10870H in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-10870H
Sep 17th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
89%
Base Frequency
2.2 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-10870H |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 17th, 2020 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel BGA 1440 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics |
| No | Overclockable | No |
