Athlon II X2 240 vs Core i5-12500
The Athlon II X2 240 is same performance as the Core i5-12500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-12500 has a 7% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
LGA1700Regor
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 770DDR3
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X2 240 or Core i5-12500?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon II X2 240 or Core i5-12500?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon II X2 240 and Core i5-12500?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X2 240 scores 49/100, Core i5-12500 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon II X2 240 or Core i5-12500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon II X2 240 or Core i5-12500?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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