The Core i5-12500 is a very fast desktop gaming CPU released on Jan 04, 2022. It's currently in stock for $175.95, so it's an average value for money.
| Jan 4th, 2022 | 65 W | 6 | 12 | 3.0 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Release Date | TDP | Cores | Threads | Base Freq. | Turbo Freq. |
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Core i5-12500 Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| MSRP | $212.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Alder Lake |
| Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Overclockable | No |
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