Core i5-12400 vs Core i5-12500

Intel Core i5-12400 ≈ ₹14,600 today · 2022 Buy now

Intel Core i5-12500 ≈ ₹20,300 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-12400 and Core i5-12500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-12400 Core i5-12500

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Why pick Core i5-12400

About ₹5,700 cheaper today

Why pick Core i5-12500

3% higher estimated gaming score

Specifications

	Core i5-12400	Core i5-12500
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	6	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P	6P
Threads	12	12
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	7.5 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	18 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	Intel UHD 770
Released	2022	2022
Price today (≈)	₹14,600	₹20,300

FAQ

Is Core i5-12400 better than Core i5-12500?

Core i5-12400 and Core i5-12500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12400 or Core i5-12500?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-12400 or Core i5-12500?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.