PCTalkTalk ComparePCTalk

Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i5-12500

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, PCTalkTalk Compare earns from qualifying purchases. We may also earn a commission from Newegg and B&H Photo Video links, at no extra cost to you.

Key differences

  • Intel Core i5-12500 has higher L2 cache (7.5 MB vs 1.5 MB)
  • Intel Core i5-12500 has higher Max memory speed (4800 MT/s vs 2666 MT/s)
  • Intel Core i5-12500 has higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB)
  • Intel Core i5-12500 has higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 16)
  • Intel Core i5-12500 has lower Max turbo power (117 W vs 134 W)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Intel Core i5-10400F
Intel Core i5-12500
Performance
Total cores66
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores00
Threads1212
Base clock2.9 GHz3 GHz
Max boost clock4.3 GHz4.6 GHz
L2 cache1.5 MB7.5 MB
L3 cache12 MB18 MB
Process node14nm++Intel 7
Integrated graphicsNoneUHD 770
OverclockableNoNo
Platform
SocketLGA1200LGA1700
Base TDP65 W65 W
Max turbo power134 W117 W
Supported memoryDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Max memory speed2666 MT/s4800 MT/s
Max memory capacity128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22
PCIe version3.05.0
PCIe lanes1620

Ready to buy?

Intel Core i5-10400F

Intel Core i5-12500

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, PCTalkTalk Compare earns from qualifying purchases. We may also earn a commission from Newegg and B&H Photo Video links, at no extra cost to you.