Core i5-12500E

Name: Intel Core i5-12500E
Brand: Intel
Rating: 2.7 (12 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.5 GHz on 1700.

2.7 · 12 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.5 GHz

L3 cache

18 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming12

Productivity11

Single-core12

Multi-core25

Power efficiency10

Lab scores

Performance score12

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p26 fps

1440p21 fps

4K14 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Alder Lake-S
Process node: 10 nm
Socket: 1700
Release year: 2022
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.9 GHz
Boost clock: 4.5 GHz
L1 cache: 480 KB
L2 cache: 7.5 MB
L3 cache: 18 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 65W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid everyday performance and how cool it runs under light loads. The common complaint is the lack of efficiency cores, making it less efficient for multitasking than other Alder Lake chips.

Pros

Handles everyday multitasking without breaking a sweat
Stays cool on the stock cooler
Great price for the performance you get
Sips power so your electric bill stays low

Cons

No overclocking support on this chip
Only older DDR4 memory supported
Limited to twelve PCIe lanes total

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-12500E

An efficient twelve-thread Alder Lake processor for socket 1700 that trades raw speed for low power draw.

Get it if you need a solid, efficient workhorse for a compact office PC or home server that won't break the bank. Skip it if you're building a gaming rig or need heavy multitasking, as cheaper alternatives with more cores offer better value.