Intel Core i5-12500H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $860, at an average price of $1243.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 51% faster and its entry price is $231 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-12500H a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 99 of 273 and delivers 32.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i5-12500H from?

Intel Core i5-12500H came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-12500H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 7735U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i5-12500H have?

The Intel Core i5-12500H has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-12500H cost?

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $860, at an average price of $1243.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 51% faster and its entry price is $231 lower.

Specs

Model i5-12500H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,5 GHz
Cores 12
Threads 16
Frequency 2,5 GHz
Cache 18 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#99 of 273
Relative performance 32.4%
Laptops 8
Price from $860
Average price $1243

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1140 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 Intel Core 9 270H 46.0% From $967 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763

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