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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12500T vs Pentium Gold G5400T

The Core i5-12500T is much faster than the Pentium Gold G5400T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 190% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $59.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-12500T ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12500T has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-12500T has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12500T has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium Gold G5400T has a 55% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1151
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Coffee Lake
Desktop
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Desktop
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 610
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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2400 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12500T or Pentium Gold G5400T?expand_more
The Core i5-12500T. It's 550% faster than the Pentium Gold G5400T on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-12500T than Pentium Gold G5400T?expand_more
550% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12500T or Pentium Gold G5400T?expand_more
The Core i5-12500T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-12500T worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12500T and Pentium Gold G5400T?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-12500T scores 52/100, Pentium Gold G5400T scores 8/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-12500T or Pentium Gold G5400T bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12500T or Pentium Gold G5400T?expand_more
The Core i5-12500T is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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