What the Intel Core i5 12th Gen Processor Is
The Intel Core i5 12th Gen is a desktop and laptop processor family from Intel. Retail listings for it appear on Amazon, Newegg and eBay, in both unlocked and standard models. Retail prices vary by model, seller and region, so the listings are the place to check current prices. The i5-12500 is one example, sold as a retail pack with a 3 GHz base clock.
Thinvent Mini PCs and the Processors They Include
The Thinvent Aero Mini PC range does not include the Intel Core i5 12th Gen. Every Aero Mini PC on this page uses the Intel N5095A processor, which is part of the 11th Generation Intel Celeron series. Its specifications are:
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4 cores
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Up to 2.9 GHz
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4 MB cache
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16 GB DDR4 RAM
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128 GB SSD
Comparison: Core i5 12th Gen and N5095A
| Feature | Intel Core i5 12th Gen | Intel N5095A (Thinvent Aero Mini PC) |
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| Processor series | Core i5 | Celeron |
| Generation | 12th | 11th |
| Cores | Listed per model | 4 |
| Maximum frequency | Listed per model | Up to 2.9 GHz |
| Cache | Listed per model | 4 MB |
Choosing Between Them
The Core i5 12th Gen is sold as a standalone chip for builders who need a processor. The N5095A comes built into the Aero Mini PC, which ships with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 128 GB SSD, a 12V 10A adapter, and a choice of Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Pro, DOS, Thinux Embedded Linux or Ubuntu Linux. Buyers who want a complete, ready-to-deploy system should consider the Aero Mini PC. Buyers who need a bare processor for their own build should compare Core i5 12th Gen listings.
Thinvent Products with This Processor
The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel N5095A processor is the Thinvent product on this page. Each model in the range includes 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 128 GB SSD. Options include Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Pro, DOS, Thinux Embedded Linux and Ubuntu Linux, with a keyboard and mouse set available for each.