Intel Core i5-12500

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
6	12	3.0 GHz	4.6 GHz

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Availability
MSRP in USD: $212

Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i5-12500

Ultra

151

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

491

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Best Looking

242

FPS

Dota 2

Very High

288

FPS

League of Legends

High

888

FPS

Valorant

Epic

238

FPS

Fortnite

Specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 4th, 2022
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Collection	Core i5
Codename	Alder Lake

Performance
Cores	6
Threads	12
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	65 W
Overclockable	No
Integrated Graphics	UHD Graphics 770

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Intel Core i5-12500

Availability
MSRP in USD: $212

Intel Core i5-12500 FPS Calculator

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i5-12500

Grand Theft Auto V

Counter-Strike 2

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