Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-12500
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Key differences
- •Intel Core i5-12500 has higher L2 cache (7.5 MB vs 1 MB)
- •Intel Core i5-12500 has higher Threads (12 vs 4)
- •Intel Core i5-12500 has higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 6 MB)
- •Intel Core i5-12500 has higher Max memory speed (4800 MT/s vs 2400 MT/s)
- •Intel Core i5-12500 has higher Max memory capacity (128 GB vs 64 GB)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Intel Core i3-8100
Intel Core i5-12500
Performance
Total cores46▲
Performance cores46▲
Efficiency cores00
Threads412▲
Base clock3.6 GHz▲3 GHz
Max boost clock3.6 GHz4.6 GHz▲
L2 cache1 MB7.5 MB▲
L3 cache6 MB18 MB▲
Process node14nm++Intel 7
Integrated graphicsUHD 630UHD 770
OverclockableNoNo
Platform
SocketLGA1151LGA1700
Base TDP65 W65 W
Max turbo power65 W▲117 W
Supported memoryDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Max memory speed2400 MT/s4800 MT/s▲
Max memory capacity64 GB128 GB▲
Memory channels22
PCIe version3.05.0
PCIe lanes1620▲