Intel Core i5-12500 desktop processor BX8071512500

Refurbished 6-core Alder Lake desktop processor

The Intel Core i5-12500 is a refurbished desktop processor built on the Intel 7 process. It delivers 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.0 GHz and a P-core maximum turbo frequency up to 4.6 GHz. The chip includes 18 MB of L3 cache and 7.5 MB of L2 cache. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 handles display output without a discrete card.

Suits LGA 1700 builders using DDR4 or DDR5 memory

This processor fits the LGA 1700 socket and supports dual-channel DDR4 3200 or DDR5 4800 memory up to 128 GB with ECC capability. It provides 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0 for modern GPUs and storage. Buyers who need a bundled cooler or a lower base power envelope should consider other options.

65 W base power with 117 W maximum turbo power

The processor base power is 65 W and the maximum turbo power reaches 117 W. A cooling solution is not included in the box, so the builder must supply a compatible LGA 1700 cooler rated for the turbo power level. This thermal envelope determines the motherboard VRM and cooler selection for stable operation.