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 3 laptops from €972, at an average price of €1429.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is 22% faster and its entry price is €173 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 75 of 164 and delivers 34.0% 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 7 170.

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

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from €972, at an average price of €1429.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is 22% faster and its entry price is €173 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
Generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Base power 45 W
Maximum turbo power 95 W
Efficient-core boost frequency 3,3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,3 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,5 GHz
Performance cores 4
Efficient cores 8

Performance summary

#75 of 164
Relative performance 34.0%
Laptops 3
Price from €972
Average price €1429

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS 41.5% From €799 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 41.8% From €1222 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 41.1% From €1347 Intel Core i7-13620H 39.1% From €799 AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 37.3% From €1149

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