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Intel Core i5-12500TE

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

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.6/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i5-12500TE is a Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 1.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 15533 and a single-thread rating of 3100. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

CPU Mark15,533
47 samples
Single Thread3,100
Overall rank#1,332
of 6,054
Reference price$205.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.6Good

Intel Core i5-12500TE is a Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 1.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 15533 and a single-thread rating of 3100. Its stated TDP is 35 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-12500TE is a Laptop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 35 W reference TDP, a 15,533 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 15,533 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,100 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

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 35 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 i5-12500TE specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 35 W reference TDP, a 15,533 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-12500TE 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 i5-12500TE?

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 i5-12500TE use?

The recorded reference TDP is 35 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.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650UAMD15,601 points
02Intel Core i5-12500TEThis CPU15,533 points
03Intel Core i7-10700E @ 2.90GHzIntel15,525 points
04Intel Xeon W-10885M @ 2.40GHzIntel15,475 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7535UAMD15,457 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i5-12500TEThis CPU3,100 points
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650UAMD2,994 points
03AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7535UAMD2,945 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650UAMD557.2 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7535UAMD552.0 Mark/W
03Intel Core i5-12500TEThis CPU443.8 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
181,125.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
9,313.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
12,233.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
58.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
38,417.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
49,728.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
924.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
18,371.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2022
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock1.90 GHz
Max turbo4.30 GHz
TDP35 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

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