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Core i5-12500 desktop processor

Model Core i5-12500
Also listed as
BX8071512500

12th Gen Intel Core i5 desktop processor (Alder Lake) with 6 cores and 12 threads, for LGA1700 motherboards, supplied boxed with the Intel Laminar RM1 cooler.

Cores and threads
6 cores, 12 threads
Max turbo frequency
4.60 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Cooler in box
Intel Laminar RM1
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Overview

Highlights

  • 6 cores and 12 threads with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
  • Up to 4.60 GHz max turbo frequency, with a 3.00 GHz Performance-core base frequency
  • 18 MB Intel Smart Cache, 65 W processor base power and 117 W maximum turbo power
  • Intel UHD Graphics 770, up to 4 displays
  • Dual-channel memory: DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, 128 GB maximum
  • 20 PCI Express lanes (PCIe 5.0 and 4.0) on the LGA1700 socket

It runs at up to 4.60 GHz and has 18 MB cache, 65 W base power and Intel UHD Graphics 770.

At a glance

Series
Core i5
Generation
12th Gen
Socket
LGA1700
Graphics
Integrated
Used with
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Specifications

Essentials

Product collection
12th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors
Code name
Alder Lake
Vertical segment
Desktop
Processor number
i5-12500
Lithography
Intel 7
Launch date
Q1 2022

CPU

Total cores
6
Performance-cores
6
Efficient-cores
0
Total threads
12
Max turbo frequency
4.60 GHz
Performance-core max turbo frequency
4.60 GHz
Performance-core base frequency
3.00 GHz
Cache
18 MB Intel Smart Cache
Total L2 cache
7.5 MB
Processor base power
65 W
Maximum turbo power
117 W

Memory

Memory types
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/sUp to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max memory size
128 GB
Memory channels
2
Max memory bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
ECC memory supported
Yes

Graphics

Processor graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Graphics base frequency
300 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency
1.45 GHz
Graphics output
eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
Execution units
32
Max resolution (HDMI)
4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Max resolution (DisplayPort)
7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz
Max resolution (eDP, integrated flat panel)
5120 x 3200 at 120 Hz
Displays supported
4
DirectX support
12
OpenGL support
4.5
OpenCL support
3.0
Multi-format codec engines
2
Intel Quick Sync Video
Yes
Intel Clear Video HD Technology
Yes
Device ID
0x4690

Expansion

DMI revision
4.0
Max DMI lanes
8
Scalability
1S only
PCI Express revision
5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express configurations
Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Max PCI Express lanes
20

Package

Socket
FCLGA1700
Max CPU configuration
1
Thermal solution specification
PCG 2020C
Max junction temperature
100 °C
Max operating temperature
100 °C
Package size
45.0 mm x 37.5 mm

Advanced technologies

Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator
3.0
Intel Thread Director
No
Intel Deep Learning Boost on CPU
Yes
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
No
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Yes
Intel Optane memory supported
Yes
Intel 64
Yes
Instruction set
64-bit
Instruction set extensions
Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Idle states
Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Yes
Thermal monitoring technologies
Yes
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Yes

Security and reliability

Intel vPro eligibility
Intel vPro Enterprise, Intel vPro Essentials
Intel Hardware Shield eligibility
Yes
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT)
Yes
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
Yes
Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)
Yes
Intel One-Click Recovery
Yes
Intel Secure Key
Yes
Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes
Intel Total Memory Encryption
Yes
Intel Total Memory Encryption, Multi-Key
Yes
Intel AES New Instructions
Yes
Intel OS Guard
Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Intel Boot Guard
Yes
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
Yes
Intel Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP)
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp)
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes

Supply

Packaging
Boxed (retail)
Boxed ordering code
BX8071512500
Spec code
SRL5V (H0 stepping)
Cooler in box
Intel Laminar RM1
Cooler rating
Up to 65 W, 4-pin PWM fan, up to 47 mm tall

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Intel product page for Core i5-12500 intel.com

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Motherboards with the LGA1700 socket

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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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Warranty and repairs

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From Intel

Practical notes

  1. Update the motherboard BIOS if the board needs it for the processor generation, before fitting the processor.

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