Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12500 is 1373 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-12500 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 6% better in Fortnite than Core i7-8700T - 238 vs 225 FPS
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i7-8700T - $195.98 vs $298.95
- Up to 38% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-8700T - $0.82 vs $1.33 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
Updated 3461 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
238
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
100%
Price, $
$195.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 3460 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700T | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
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Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |