Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i7-12700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 130% slower and 18% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-12700
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PRICE£210.95£248.97
CPU MARK1317230258
VALUE62122
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY203466
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS28053863
DATEQ2/2020Q1/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i7-12700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 97%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the Intel Core i7-12700 leads by 130%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.