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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£270
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • PassMark benchmark result: 20401
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.5 GHz

Intel Core i5 12500H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.7

Performance

18.0%

7.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

8.0

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.5

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.8

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.5

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a high-performance 12th-generation mobile processor featuring a hybrid architecture with 12 cores (4 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads, reaching a maximum turbo frequency of 4.5 GHz. Built on the Intel 7 process with an 18 MB Smart Cache and a 45W base power (scalable to 95W), it offers excellent multi-core performance for productivity and supports modern standards like DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4.0. Its main advantages include superior multitasking capabilities for its class and integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, though it can suffer from high power consumption under load and thermal throttling in laptops with insufficient cooling solutions.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 12500H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.4
Intel Core i5 12500H has a technical score of 6.37 points, which is higher than that of 70.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 12500H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.1

Price

7.2
Intel Core i5 12500H has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is higher than 77% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 12500H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1744
Intel Core i5 12500H uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 600 Series
Intel Core i5 12500H supports Intel 600 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 12500H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

12
Intel Core i5 12500H has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Intel Core i5 12500H offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

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CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.5 GHz
Intel Core i5 12500H reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 56.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.5 GHz & 8 x 1.8 GHz
Intel Core i5 12500H has a base clock of 4x2.5 GHz & 8x1.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core i5 12500H uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel Core i5 12500H is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

18 MB
Intel Core i5 12500H has an L3 cache of 18 MB which is larger than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

9 MB
Intel Core i5 12500H has an L2 cache of 9 MB which is larger than that of 77.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

1,126.4 KB
Intel Core i5 12500H has an L1 cache of 1126.4 KB which is larger than that of 88.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
Intel Core i5 12500H supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

5,200 MHz
Intel Core i5 12500H supports memory speeds up to 5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.1% of processors and equal to 7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-5200 MHz
Intel Core i5 12500H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.2% of processors and equal to 1.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i5 12500H supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Core i5 12500H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Intel Core i5 12500H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 78.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

80
Intel Core i5 12500H has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.7% of processors and equal to 3.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i5 12500H has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

JPEG (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 12500H supports JPEG (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 81.4% of processors and equal to 0.4% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 12500H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 12500H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

95 W
Intel Core i5 12500H has a boost power of 95 W which is higher than that of 67.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 12500H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 12500H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
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Intel Core i5 12500H vs the average processor

  • 2.04x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,688 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,688 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.5,688 vs 2,783
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core i5 12500H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.28 vs 16
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 12500H has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.12 vs 6
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i5 12500H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 52.3% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,241 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,241 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,241 vs 1,471
  • 36.4% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,387 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,387 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,387 vs 2,483
  • 2.06x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,892 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,892 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.9,892 vs 4,793
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core cluster: 0.5 MB shared
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 12500H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 2.04x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,688 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 52.3% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,241 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 36.4% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,387 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2.06x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,892 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 33.7% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (647 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 93.7% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,401 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4.7% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 3.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core i5 12500H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 2.93x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,126.4 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 12500H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2.25x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 12500H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 77.3% higher memory speed
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 3.33x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core i5 12500H uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core i5 12500H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 12500H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
  • 21.9% larger die size
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 12500H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 48.4% higher boost power
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i5 12500H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 21.9% larger die size
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².217 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 12500H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 12500H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 48.4% higher boost power
    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i5 12500H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.95 W vs 64 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 12500H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i5 12500H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 12500H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i5 12500H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).FCBGA1744 vs FP2
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 12500H?

  • Excellent multi-core performance for productivity tasks like video editing and 3D rendering
  • Great value-to-performance ratio compared to higher-tier i7 models
  • Efficient hybrid architecture (4 Performance cores, 8 Efficiency cores) that handles multitasking well
  • Strong performance in gaming when paired with a dedicated GPU
  • Supports modern standards like DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen4

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 12500H?

  • High power consumption under heavy load, which can significantly reduce battery life
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the laptop's thermal management and cooling capabilities
  • Tendency to run hot, sometimes leading to thermal throttling in thinner laptop designs
  • Integrated Iris Xe graphics are insufficient for demanding modern games
  • Reported issues with single-threaded performance consistency in certain developer workloads

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01/01/2022
Intel Core i5-12500H - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a high-performance 12-core (4 E) mobile processor from the Alder Lake-H series, featuring 16 threads and a 4.5 GHz boost clock. It offers strong multi-threaded performance suitable for gaming and productivity, supported by both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. A key advantage is the processor's excellent price-to-performance ratio, with Cinebench R23 multi-core...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
21/12/2023
Aorus 15 review: More powerful than most laptops with an RTX 4070

The Gigabyte Aorus 15 BSF is a mid-range gaming laptop featuring an Intel Core i7-13700H and a 140W RTX 4070 GPU, offering exceptional performance at QHD resolution. Key advantages include a 165 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 display, effective cooling, and an impressive 9-10 hour battery life, alongside support for Thunderbolt 4 and fast charging. Notable drawbacks include a fingerprint-prone...Read more

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techadvisor.com
09/11/2022
Honor MagicBook 14 (2022) Review: Practical Power

The Honor MagicBook 14 (2022) is highlighted as a durable, high-performance laptop featuring a 12th-gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor and optional Nvidia RTX 2050 graphics, making it ideal for intensive productivity. Key strengths include exceptional battery life lasting a full workday, versatile port selection, and a sturdy aluminum build. Conversely, compromises include a heavier...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
10/08/2023
[Comparison] Intel Core i5-13500H vs Core i5-12500H – Very close to one another

According to a LaptopMedia comparison, the Intel Core i5-13500H and i5-12500H are remarkably similar, sharing the same 12-core, 16-thread architecture (4P + 8E cores) and 18MB L3 cache. The 13th Gen i5-13500H brings the Raptor Lake architecture, slightly higher clock speeds (up to 4.7 GHz), and faster DDR5-5200 memory support as key pros, along with PCIe 5.0 for improved...Read more

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openbenchmarking.org
01/04/2023
Intel Core i5-12500H - OpenBenchmarking.org

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a 12-core, 16-thread Alder Lake-H mobile processor offering strong mid-range performance through a hybrid architecture of 4 P-cores and 8 E-cores. With a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.5 GHz, it excels in multi-threaded tasks, often matching higher-tier previous-generation processors. According to OpenBenchmarking.org, the CPU demonstrates high Linux...Read more

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10/08/2023
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The Intel Core i5-12500H is characterized by LaptopMedia as a high-performance, 12-core "Core i7 in disguise" that offers exceptional value, competing closely with higher-tier processors. Its Alder Lake-H architecture delivers strong multi-threaded capability and versatile support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. However, the chip requires robust cooling to manage high power demands...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
26/05/2022
[Comparison] Intel Core i5-12500H vs Intel Core i7-11800H – Rookie vs Veteran

According to a LaptopMedia comparison, the Alder Lake Intel Core i5-12500H ("rookie") outperforms the Tiger Lake Core i7-11800H ("veteran") due to a 12-core/16-thread hybrid architecture, showcasing better single-threaded performance and roughly 6% higher Cinebench scores. A key advantage for the i5 is its support for faster DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, offering enhanced...Read more

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27/05/2022
Intel Core i5-12500H vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Comparison

LaptopMedia describes the Intel Core i5-12500H as "bullying" the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H due to a massive, generational performance leap, with the i5-12500H featuring 12 cores and 16 threads, offering roughly 45% higher multi-core performance in 3D rendering and significantly faster single-core speeds. While the Intel chip offers superior performance, its cons include higher pricing and...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
31/05/2022
Intel Core i7-12700H vs Intel Core i5-12500H Comparison

LaptopMedia compares the Intel Core i7-12700H and i5-12500H, concluding the i7 is the superior, more powerful chip while the i5 offers superior value. The Core i7, with 14 cores (6 E) and 20 threads, provides a 22-26% performance advantage in multi-threaded tasks, though it comes at a higher cost. Conversely, the Core i5, with 12 cores (4 E) and 16 threads, delivers nearly identical...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/01/2022
Intel Core i5-12500H - CPU Performance Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a 12th Gen "Alder Lake" mobile processor designed for mid-range gaming and productivity, featuring a 12-core/16-thread hybrid architecture. It supports modern standards like DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4, providing substantial multi-core performance improvements over previous generations, particularly for multi-threaded tasks. Key disadvantages include high...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
27/09/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 review: Performance in the Honor MagicBook 14

The Honor MagicBook 14 (2022), equipped with a 60W NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, functions as a versatile, entry-level creative tool rather than a dedicated gaming machine. While it supports light gaming (45–60 FPS) in Full HD with DLSS, the GPU struggles with demanding, high-fidelity titles and ray tracing. Key strengths include significantly faster rendering in creative applications...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
02/10/2022
Honor MagicBook 2022 Review: A laptop for creators on the go

The Honor MagicBook 14 (2022) with RTX 2050 is a powerful, compact 14-inch laptop aimed at creators and users needing more than integrated graphics, featuring an Intel Core i5-12500H and a 60W NVIDIA GPU. It boasts a 2.1K 3:2 screen, high-quality aluminum chassis, and strong battery life, though it lacks a Thunderbolt port. While performance is strong, the laptop is limited by...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-12500H CPU Performance Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a high-performance 12th Gen Alder Lake-H mobile processor featuring 12 cores (4 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 16 threads, delivering a PassMark score of approximately 20,408. It offers versatile connectivity with support for DDR5/DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 4, making it a capable mid-range option for gaming and productivity. While providing strong multi-core...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
26/05/2022
Intel Core i5-12500H vs Intel Core i7-11800H – Rookie vs Veteran

LaptopMedia compares the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H ("Rookie") and the 11th Gen i7-11800H ("Veteran"), highlighting the i5's hybrid architecture (4 E cores) against the i7's 8 traditional cores. While the i7-11800H offers a slightly higher turbo clock, the i5-12500H delivers superior performance, including 12% faster single-threaded speeds and better multi-core efficiency, though...Read more

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