Intel Core i5-12500
Intel · Alder Lake · 2022-01-04~$190
Current prices by region
| Region | Price | All-time low | vs. low | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US | ~$190 | — | — | View on Newegg |
| 🇯🇵 JP | ~¥29,000 | — | — | View on 価格.com |
| 🇩🇪 DE | ~€180 | — | — | View on Geizhals |
| 🇹🇼 TW | ~NT$6,000 | — | — | View on PChome 24h |
| 🇰🇷 KR | ~₩260,000 | — | — | View on Danawa |
| 🇫🇷 FR | ~€180 | — | — | View on LDLC |
| 🇪🇸 ES | ~€180 | — | — | View on Geizhals EU |
| 🇧🇷 BR | ~R$1.000 | — | — | View on KaBuM! |
| 🇨🇳 CN | ~¥1,400 | — | — | View on 中关村在线 |
Specifications
| Cores | 6C / 12T |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Release Date | 2022-01-04 |
| MSRP | US$202 |
Benchmark & ranking
| Single-Core | 2,450 |
| Multi-Core | 9,600 |
| Performance rank | #82 / 361 |
Similar alternatives
Recommended pairing (balanced at 1440p)
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FAQ
How much does the Intel Core i5-12500 cost right now?
As of 2026-10-01, the lowest observed price for the Intel Core i5-12500 is about ~$190 (🇺🇸 US). See the table above for other regions.
How does the Intel Core i5-12500 rank in benchmarks?
The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 9,600 in Geekbench and ranks #82 out of 361 models of its type on this site.
Which GPU pairs well with the Intel Core i5-12500?
Based on balance estimates for 1440p gaming, good matches for the Intel Core i5-12500 include: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, AMD Radeon RX 9070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.