The Core i5-12500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-875K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $5.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money 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 i7-875K
- Up to 3% cheaper – $174.02 vs $179.97
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-875K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
226
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
Price, $
$179.97
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
100%
Core i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
188
83%
Min 1% FPS
132
85%
Price, $
$174.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
86%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-875K 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
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1920x1080
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-875K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-875K 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 i7-875K
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
2.933 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-875K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
$212.00 | MSRP | $353.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
