Intel Core i5-12500 vs Intel Core i9-10900F

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i9-10900F CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 1% slower and 32% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12500
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PRICE£163.97£216.72
CPU MARK1988020005
VALUE12192
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY306308
CORES6 x 3.00 GHz10 x 2.80 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS36653033
DATEQ1/2022Q3/2020

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 i9-10900F

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

Is Intel Core i5-12500 better than Intel Core i9-10900F?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900F by 24%.


The Intel Core i5-12500 is less 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 i9-10900F efficiency score is 308. So, the Intel Core i9-10900F leads by 1%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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