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- Intel Core i5-12500153
Source: Blender Open Data (CC0), Blender 4.5.0: samples per minute over the monster, junkshop and classroom scenes, median of 6 runs. Same for every product on this model.
At a glance
Intel Core i5-12500 is a 6-core processor with a boost clock of 4.6 GHz, for the LGA1700 socket. It scores 37 out of 100 on our estimated performance scale, relative to current processors. It is listed at one UK shop, Laptops Direct, for £202.97 (checked 28 October 2026).
Quick answers
What is the cheapest UK price for Intel Core i5-12500?
The cheapest in-stock UK price for Intel Core i5-12500 is £202.97 at Laptops Direct (checked 28 October 2026).
Where is Intel Core i5-12500 in stock?
Intel Core i5-12500 is in stock at Laptops Direct (£202.97), as checked 28 October 2026 or later.
From the retailer
INTEL CORE I5-12500 DESKTOP PROCESSOR 18M CACHE (BX8071512500)nPerformance that puts gaming first, the Intel Core i5-12500 Desktop Processor 18M Cache (BX8071512500) boasts a ground-breaking processing architecture engineered to help you focus on what matters most – high-end, competitive gaming. With a max clock speed up to 4.6GHz, 6 cores and 12 threads, to take advantage of you can enter new realms of gaming immersion, as all your favourite titles, from AAA shooters to indie sandbox games, are brought to life with a level of authenticity and depth, unparalleled by previous generation processors. So if you truly want to experience everything the next-generation of gaming offers you cant afford to be caught without the Intel Core i5-12500 Desktop Processor 18M Cache (BX8071512500).nUnlocked and Overclockablenn4.6GHz max clock speedn1700 socketn18MB L3 cachen6 Cores | 12 ThreadsnDivide and ConquernnArmed with Intel’s cutting-edge, newly developed performance hybrid architecture, the Intel Core i5-12500 Desktop Processor 18M Cache (BX8071512500) integrated two distinct core families into a single CPU. The result is a smoother, less jagged playing experience, where you can truly appreciate gameplay without hindrances. This gives you an edge over competitors and opponents struggling to find consistency in their gameplay, so you can make the top spot of the leaderboards yours. With as many as 6 cores to operate with, the Intel Core i5-12500 Desktop Processor 18M Cache (BX8071512500) makes light work of single and lightly-threaded task flows, enhancing day-to-day computing as well as your more intensive gaming and workflow activities.nPerformance Beyond the CoresnThe Intel Core i5-12500 Desktop Processor 18M Cache (BX8071512500)’s revolutionary processor architecture also offers cutting-edge compatibility with the latest platform innovations, so you can elevate every aspect of your systems performance and stability. With support for ultra-responsive PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 memory interfaces, you can enhance your PC with more expansive memory capacities and more immersive graphical performances.nThe Intel Core i5-12500 Desktop Processor 18M Cache (BX8071512500) also offers best-in-class wired and wireless connectivity with Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+), which is capable of delivering supercharged transfer speeds from online networks and connected peripherals alike. The Intel Core i5-12500 Desktop Processor 18M Cache (BX8071512500) also features streamlined overclocking with independent control for both E and P-core types for more nuanced personalisation.rn -->n View more n View less n rn
Estimated Performance
Scored against current processors, where 100 is the strongest one we can score. Calculated from cores, boost clock and l3 cache.
Estimated from manufacturer specifications, not measured. Useful for comparing similar parts; actual performance varies by game, driver and system.
Game requirements
Alder Lake processor. Supports AVX2 and firmware TPM 2.0 (Intel PTT).
Meets the processor side of the hard requirements of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Battlefield 6, Valorant.
Games that need TPM 2.0 also need Secure Boot, both switched on in the motherboard's settings. On AMD boards, Activision says fTPM firmware version 3.x.0.x needs a BIOS update; check your board maker's support list for that BIOS before updating, in case it no longer lists your processor. Read from the processor's architecture, using AMD and Intel specification pages and each publisher's requirements. Requirements per game
Running cost
Rated power (TDP or peak turbo) 65 W
At the Ofgem price cap, 26.32p per kWh, Oct to Dec 2026
Assumes the part draws its rated power for every hour of use. Real draw varies with the game or workload, and is usually lower.
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