The Core i5-12500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-860. 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
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-860
The Core i5-12500 is better in every way
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-860 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, $
$179.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
81%
Min 1% FPS
112
83%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-860 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-860 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-860 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 i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.46 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-860 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
