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Intel Core i5-12500E

Explore Intel Core i5-12500E technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.2/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i5-12500E is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 19603 and a single-thread rating of 3465. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark19,603
14 samples
Single Thread3,465
Overall rank#1,072
of 6,054
Reference price$225.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.2Very good

Intel Core i5-12500E is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 19603 and a single-thread rating of 3465. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-12500E is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.50 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 19,603 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 19,603 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,465 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1700. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-12500E specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.50 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 19,603 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-12500E good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-12500E?

Start with LGA1700 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-12500E use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core Ultra 5 335Intel19,849 points
02Intel Core i5-12500EThis CPU19,603 points
03Intel CoreT i5-1350PIntel19,429 points
04Intel Core i5-13600HREIntel19,395 points
05Intel Core Ultra 7 268VIntel19,297 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core Ultra 7 268VIntel4,051 points
02Intel Core Ultra 5 335Intel3,969 points
03Intel Core i5-12500EThis CPU3,465 points
04Intel CoreT i5-1350PIntel3,459 points
05Intel Core i5-13600HREIntel2,860 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core Ultra 7 268VIntel1,135.1 Mark/W
02Intel Core Ultra 5 335Intel794.0 Mark/W
03Intel CoreT i5-1350PIntel693.9 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-13600HREIntel431.0 Mark/W
05Intel Core i5-12500EThis CPU301.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
225,594.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
11,504.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
15,216.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
86.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
45,464.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
58,601.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,492.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
23,080.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2023
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock2.90 GHz
Max turbo4.50 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
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Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 48 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 1280 KB
L318 MB