The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-2500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
190
82%
Min 1% FPS
134
85%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-2500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-2500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-2500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
74%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $4.09 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
