Intel Core i5-12500 Processor Overview
The Intel Core i5-12500 is a desktop processor from the 12th generation of the Intel Core i5 series. It was launched in the first quarter of 2022 for the mass market as a mid-range processor. The chip is built on a 10 nm process with the Alder Lake-S architecture.
The Intel Core i5-12500 has 6 processing cores. Its base clock speed is 3.00 GHz, and its maximum turbo clock speed is 4.00 GHz. Intel's specification sheet lists the chip at up to 4.60 GHz with 18 MB of cache. The processor has a TDP of 65 W, which is typical for a modern PC.
The chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface. It connects to other components over PCI Express Gen 5. It includes the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Intel Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|
| Generation | 12th Gen Intel Core i5 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S |
| Process node | 10 nm |
| Cores | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.00 GHz |
| Max turbo clock | Up to 4.60 GHz (Intel spec), 4.00 GHz (third-party spec) |
| Cache | 18 MB |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Memory support | DDR4 and DDR5, dual channel |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Use Cases
The Intel Core i5-12500 suits mid-range desktop computing, office work, multitasking, and general-purpose embedded and industrial systems that need a six-core processor with integrated graphics.
Thinvent Industrial PCs with the 12th Gen Intel Core i5
Thinvent does not offer the Intel Core i5-12500 in its range. The Thinvent range includes the IPC5 industrial PC with the Intel Core i5-1240P processor, a 12th Gen i5 chip with 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, and 12 MB cache. The IPC5 comes with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD, and it runs on a 12V 10A adapter. Buyers can choose Windows 11 Professional, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, Thinux Embedded Linux, Ubuntu Linux, or no operating system. Dual Band WiFi is available on some models, and other models have no WiFi.
