Intel Core i5-12500T vs Intel Core i5-10500T

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Intel Core i5-12500T or Intel Core i5-12500T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12500T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10500T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5-12500T Name Intel Core i5-10500T
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10500T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
256 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2017
10 nm Technology 14 nm
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 Execution units 24
11 Generation 9.5
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
74 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12500T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
202 $ Release price 192 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11