Intel Core i5-12500

Release & Generation

• Release date: January 2022
• CPU generation name: Alder Lake
• This generation introduced the LGA 1700 socket and PCIe 5.0 support; while many 12th Gen chips use a hybrid Performance-cores/Efficiency-cores design, the i5-12500 utilizes only high-performance cores.

Core Configuration & Speeds

• 6 Performance-cores + 0 Efficiency-cores = 6 total cores / 12 total threads
• Total cache: 18 MB L3 + 7.5 MB L2
• Max turbo/boost clock: Up to 4.6 GHz
• Base or rated power (TDP/base power): 65W Processor Base Power (TDP) / 117W Maximum Turbo Power

Memory Support

• Supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 (up to 4800 MT/s) or DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)

Socket

• Socket: FCLGA1700
• Compatibility: Compatible with Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets (e.g., H610, B660, Z690)

Variants

• i5-12500: The standard desktop version with Intel UHD Graphics 770.
• i5-12500T: Low-power variant designed for compact PCs; features a reduced 35W base power and lower clock speeds.
• i5-12500E: Embedded variant designed for long-term industrial use; features slightly lower max boost clocks (4.5 GHz) and specialized reliability features.
• i5-12500TE: Power-optimized embedded variant; combines the 35W power target of the T series with the E series long-term support.