Intel processor

Intel Core i5-12500 Processor

Intel Core i5-12500 Processor is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor for FCLGA1700, with up to 4.6 GHz turbo frequency.

12th Generation Intel Core i5 ProcessorsFCLGA1700Golden CoveDesktop

Key Metrics

Architecture
Golden Cove
Release
2022-Q1
Cores / threads
6 / 12
Boost
4.6 GHz
L3 cache
18 MB
Memory
DDR5 / DDR4
Power
65 W

Intel Core i5-12500 Processor is an exact Alder Lake desktop model with 6 Performance-cores. Intel Processor Base Power and Maximum Turbo Power remain separate where both are specified. Socket matching alone does not establish motherboard or firmware support.

Core topology1 row
RoleArchitectureCoresThreads/coreBase MHzBoost MHzCondition
performanceintel-golden-cove6230004600Intel Performance-core frequency domain.
Memory support2 rows
StandardMaximum MT/sConditionChannelsECC
DDR54800Intel official maximum.2conditional
DDR43200Intel official maximum.2conditional
Declared power2 rows
TypeWattsProfileNotes
Intel Processor Base Power65baseVendor specification.
Intel Maximum Turbo Power117turboDistinct from base power.
Integrated graphics1 row
StateModelArchitectureUnitCountBoost MHz
presentIntel UHD Graphics 770execution units321450
Sources and review evidence1 source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-14. Data confidence: High.