The Core i5-12500 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 5700X, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $25.91 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 5700X
- Up to 15% cheaper – $152.47 vs $178.38
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 7 5700X 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, $
$178.38
85%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
87%
Ryzen 7 5700X
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
98%
Min 1% FPS
133
99%
Price, $
$152.47
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.75/FPS
100%
Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 7 5700X 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 7 5700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 7 5700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
18 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 5700X
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
$212.00 | MSRP | $299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 18 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
