Intel Core i5-12500H review: specs and price
Intel Core i5-12500H
Why is Intel Core i5-12500H better than the average?
- CPU speed?
4 x 2.5 GHz & 8 x 1.8 GHzvs14.42 GHz - RAM speed (max)?
5200 MHzvs2843.19 MHz - CPU threads?
16 threadsvs8.9 threads - Semiconductor size?
10 nmvs15.73 nm - Thermal Design Power (TDP)?
45Wvs48.02W - Turbo clock speed?
4.5GHzvs4GHz - PassMark result?
21448vs10571.1 - L2 cache?
10 MBvs3.12 MB
Price comparison
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Value for money
9.4/10
5 votes
Gaming
9.2/10
5 votes
Performance
9.6/10
5 votes
Reliability
10.0/10
5 votes
Energy efficiency
9.0/10
5 votes
General info
Type
Laptop
The market that the CPU is designed for.
CPU socket
LGA 1700
The CPU socket/s supported.
Chipset
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The motherboard chipset/s supported.
Has integrated graphics
✔Intel Core i5-12500H
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
semiconductor size
10 nm
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power.
CPU temperature
100 °C
If the CPU exceeds the maximum operating temperature then problems such as random resets can occur.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting components, such as graphics cards and SSDs, to a motherboard. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance.
number of transistors
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A higher transistor count generally indicates a newer, more powerful processor.
Performance
CPU speed
4 x 2.5 GHz & 8 x 1.8 GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
16 threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
4.5GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✖Intel Core i5-12500H
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
10 MB
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
18 MB
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
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A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
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More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
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More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
21448
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)
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Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Blender (bmw27) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
300 MHz
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
GPU turbo
1300 MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed (max)
5200 MHz
The maximum speed of RAM that is supported by the CPU.
maximum memory bandwidth
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This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖Intel Core i5-12500H
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✔Intel Core i5-12500H
Multithreading technology (such as Intel's Hyperthreading or AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor's physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖Intel Core i5-12500H
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔Intel Core i5-12500H
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
DirectX version
12.1
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
Price comparison
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Comments
Mo
5 months ago
10 / 10
Highly Efficient, Versatile, Optimal Price/Performance
Mo
5 months ago
10 / 10
My System: Erazer Crawler E30: Intel i5 12500H 2.50Ghz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, Iris XE Graphics, Geforce RTX 3050ti Mobile 4GB DDR6 RAM, Win11 64Bit, E19-512G-Phison-SSD-B47R. Over the years, I've had a lot of experiences with various systems, so I'm truly impressed by the performance of the Intel i5 12500H. In my opinion, the product delivers in all areas and is a true all-rounder! In terms of price/performance ratio, there are few providers that can offer even comparable products. Especially considering current prices, the Intel i5 12500H is unrivaled! It has never let me down in daily use. Of course, like any laptop, there are pros and cons. Personally, I can only say that the Intel i5 12500H impresses me with its balance and high-performance in all demanded task areas. Both professionally and personally, the product always meets my requirements with appropriate performance. Furthermore, advocating for the Intel i5 12500H, I have yet to fully utilize all possible performance enhancements, i.e., additional RAM, etc. This means I am prepared for future demands for many years to come and have not yet come close to the limits of the i5 12500H. I am a huge fan of this processor and get all this without having to spend a fortune! Current Price: 163€ !!!
Pros
Cons
Arda
1 year ago
10 / 10
Simply perfect
Arda
1 year ago
10 / 10
Jahongir
1 year ago
10 / 10
The best
Jahongir
1 year ago
10 / 10