Intel Core i5-12500 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i7-11700K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 23% slower and 43% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12500
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PRICE£163.97£235
CPU MARK1988024401
VALUE121104
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY306195
CORES6 x 3.00 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS36653390
DATEQ1/2022Q4/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Is Intel Core i5-12500 better than Intel Core i7-11700K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-11700K by 14%.


The Intel Core i5-12500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19880. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 306. The Intel Core i7-11700K efficiency score is 195. So, the Intel Core i5-12500 leads by 36%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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