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Intel Core i5-12500 vs Intel Core i5-12500TE

Last updated: 2023-11-18

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Intel Core i5-12500		Intel Core i5-12500TE
CPU comparison Intel Core i5-12500 or Intel Core i5-12500TE - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The Intel Core i5-12500 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500 was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500TE was released in Q1/2022.

Intel Core i5 (336)	Family	Intel Core i5 (336)
Intel Core i 12000 (34)	CPU group	Intel Core i 12000 (34)
12	Generation	12
Alder Lake S	Architecture	Alder Lake S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
Intel Core i5-11500	Predecessor	--
Intel Core i5-13500	Successor	Intel Core i5-13500TE

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-12500 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.60 GHz). The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz (4.30 GHz).
Intel Core i5-12500	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12500TE
6	Cores	6
12	Threads	12
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
3.00 GHz	Frequency	1.90 GHz
4.60 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.30 GHz
4.00 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	3.00 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i5-12500	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12500TE
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
Intel UHD Graphics 770	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
0.30 GHz	GPU frequency	0.30 GHz
1.45 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.45 GHz
11	GPU Generation	11
10 nm	Technology	10 nm
3	Max. displays	3
32	Compute units	32
256	Shader	256
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
64 GB	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
12	DirectX Version	12

Hardware codec support A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Intel UHD Graphics 770	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP9	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP8	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec AV1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-12500 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500TE can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i5-12500	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12500TE
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
76.8 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
7.50 MB	L2 Cache	7.50 MB
18.00 MB	L3 Cache	18.00 MB
5.0	PCIe version	5.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
78.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	78.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-12500 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Intel Core i5-12500TE is 35 W.
Intel Core i5-12500	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12500TE
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	35 W
117 W	TDP (PL2)	74 W
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-12500 has a 25.50 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-12500TE cache has a total of 25.50 MB.

Intel Core i5-12500	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12500TE
10 nm	Technology	10 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
LGA 1700	Socket	LGA 1700
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2022	Release date	Q1/2022
202 $	Release price	205 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

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⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks

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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i5-12500 Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz	742 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz	742 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	20002 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	16785 (84%)

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	96 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	659 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	1804 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	12974 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	2365 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	10401 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	1804 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	8973 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz	688 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	4960 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	178 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	4732 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ 1.90 GHz	0 (0%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.


	Intel Core i5-12500 12,974 CB R23 MC @ 94 W	138 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12500TE 1.90 GHz	0 (0%)

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