Core i5-12500TE vs Core i5-12400F

Core i5-12500TE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12500TE

6 / 12

15,008

0.0%

19,532

+30.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500TE

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

108%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

108%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

49%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

107%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

106%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

106%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

46%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

106%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

106%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

43%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

105%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

43%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

105%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

104%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

41%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

103%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

103%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

41%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

103%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

103%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

101%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

33%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

100%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

99%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

99%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

31%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

99%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

99%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

29%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-12500TE leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-12400F is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 26.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-12500TE	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-12400F leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 51% cheaper ($110 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-12500TE	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+166%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($110)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-12500TE Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12500TE and Core i5-12400F

Core i5-12500TE

The Core i5-12500TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,008 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-12500TE and Core i5-12400F share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-12500TE versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-12500TE scores 15,008 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 26.2% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 659 vs 12,380 (179.8% advantage for the Core i5-12400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 1,700, a 14.3% lead for the Core i5-12500TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 657 (97.1% advantage for the Core i5-12500TE). Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-12500TE	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.5 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	15,008	19,532+30%
Cinebench R23 Multi	659	12,380+1779%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962+15%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898+189%	657

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12500TE) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Core i5-12500TE	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500TE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Core i5-12500TE includes integrated graphics (UHD 770), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500TE targets Budget, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500TE rivals Core i5-12400T; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12500TE	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD 770	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Budget	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12500TE launched at $225 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($225 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12500TE delivers 66.7 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 90.8% better value option.