Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-12500
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Core i5-12500. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Rocket Lake | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Winner: Intel Core i5-12500 — driven by Boost Clock (4.6 GHz), L3 Cache (18 MB), Base Clock (3 GHz)
Intel Core i5-11400F
0
performance points
Intel Core i5-12500
6
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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