The Core i5-12500 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11400F, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $45.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-11400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-11400F
- Up to 26% cheaper – $129.97 vs $175.95
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12500 vs Core i5-11400F 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, $
$175.95
73%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
76%
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
96%
Min 1% FPS
131
97%
Price, $
$129.97
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.65/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i5-11400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | $157.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
