Intel Core i5-12500
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3 - 4.6 GHz
Socket: LGA1700
TDP: 65W
Intel Core i5-12500
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3 - 4.6 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
TDP
65W
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-12500 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1700 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. 18MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3GHz base to 4.6GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems with the rest of your parts automatically. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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