Intel Core i5-12500

Featuring 6 cores (12 threads), 4.60 GHz Max Turbo frequency, and based on Intel’s new micro architecture, the Core i5-12500 is a stellar gaming and multi-tasking processor with best-in-class price-performance ratio. It’s also future-proof with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support, making it well ready for next gen graphics and memory.

Revolutionary performance and multitasking.

With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.

Up to 4.6 GHz Max Clock Speed

6 Cores, 12 Threads

Performance beyond the cores.

The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12500 desktop processor

Built for the next generation of gaming.

Performance that puts gaming first.

Compete with confidence or get immersed in new worlds with a revolutionary processor architecture that focuses on what matters most – gaming.

Up to4.6 GHz Max Clock Speed.1

6 Cores

12 Threads

Base Clock Speed: 2.5 GHz

Processor base power: 65W

Intel® Smart Cache: 18MB

Motherboard compatibility: 600 series.2

Total CPU PCIe lanes: 20

Memory speed: DDR5, DDR4

Performance beyond the cores.

The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.

Ready for what’s next

Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.

Best-in-class connectivity

Thunderbolt™ 4 technology and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.3