i5-12500H vs i7-12700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700K
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.78
+64.4%
Core i5-12500H
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
13.25

Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i5-12500H by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking244569
Place by popularity7335
Cost-effectiveness evaluation41.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency16.4927.87
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache384 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache1 MB18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Units3280

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12700K 21.78
+64.4%
i5-12500H 13.25

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-12700K 34598
+64.4%
i5-12500H 21040

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-12700K 16827
+28.2%
i5-12500H 13126

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-12700K 3325
+57.4%
i5-12500H 2112

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-12700K 272
+12.2%
i5-12500H 243

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-12700K 14016
+36.4%
i5-12500H 10272

Blender(-)

i7-12700K 173
i5-12500H 238
+37.5%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-12700K 1912
+16.8%
i5-12500H 1637

7-Zip Single

i7-12700K 6270
+16.6%
i5-12500H 5377

7-Zip

i7-12700K 73439
+41.3%
i5-12500H 51985

WebXPRT 3

i7-12700K 304
+11.6%
i5-12500H 272

CrossMark Overall

i7-12700K 1999
+14.1%
i5-12500H 1752

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.78 13.25
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 45 Watt

i7-12700K has a 64.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more threads.

i5-12500H, on the other hand, has 177.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12500H in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700K is a desktop processor while Core i5-12500H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700K and Core i5-12500H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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