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Core i5-12500TE
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.3 GHz
L3 cache
18 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming9
Productivity9
Single-core9
Multi-core25
Power efficiency8
Lab scores
Performance score9
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p20 fps
1440p16 fps
4K11 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
- 1.9 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.3 GHz
- L1 cache
- 480 KB
- L2 cache
- 7.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 18 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Fans love the power efficiency and low heat for compact builds. The common complaint is weak multi-core performance for its price tier.
Pros
- Sips power, barely needs any cooling
- Handles office work without breaking a sweat
- Stays quiet even under constant load
- Fits into tiny, low-cost builds
Cons
- Only six performance cores
- No overclocking support at all
- Limited upgrade path on LGA1700
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-12500TE
An efficient, low-power Alder Lake chip for compact builds, but its performance is held back by the 35W power limit.
Get it if you need a low-power office or home server CPU that runs cool and quiet in a small case. Skip it if you want to game or do heavy multitasking, as the limited cores and clock speeds will hold you back.
Buy it if…
- You need a cool, low-power office PC for basic daily tasks.
- You want a quiet home server that won't break your electricity bill.
- You're building a compact, fanless PC for a dusty workshop or garage.
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