In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i5-12500 is slightly slower than the Core i7-12700. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $89 cheaper!
Core i5-12500
- Up to 28% cheaper – $229.99 vs $318.99
- Up to 28% cheaper
- Up to 26% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.56 vs $2.11/FPS
- Up to 26% better value in The Callisto Protocol
Core i7-12700
- Up to 3% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 151 vs 147 FPS
- Up to 3% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 1 week and 3 days newer – Jan 14, 2022 vs Jan 04, 2022
- Is 1 week and 3 days newer
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-12700: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
147 FPS
97%
Min 1% FPS
107 FPS
97%
Price, $
$229.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.56/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700
Jan 14th, 2022
Average FPS
151 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
110 FPS
100%
Price, $
$318.99
72%
Value, $/FPS
$2.11/FPS
74%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-12700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-12700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
18 MB
72%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700
Jan 14th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-12500 Jan 4th, 2022 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-12700 Jan 14th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Released | Jan 14th, 2022 |
$212.00 | MSRP | $349.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
