Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12500 and the cheaper Core i5-12400 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - $161.76 vs $195.98
- Up to 15% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i5-12500 - $1.24 vs $1.46 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 3% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i5-12400 - 134 vs 130 FPS
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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FPS
130
97%
Value, $/FPS
$1.24/FPS
100%
Price, $
$161.76
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12400 | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
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Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |