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Intel Core i5-12500 6 Core Desktop Processor (Up to 4.6GHz) LGA 1700 – UHD Graphics 770 – 18MB Cache (OEM Tray Version, Cooler Not Included) – Reliable Performance for Entertainment, Home and Office
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ASUS Intel Core i5-12500 6 Core Desktop Processor (Up to 4.6GHz) LGA 1700

Bottom line: The ASUS Intel Core i5-12500 6 Core Desktop Processor LGA 1700 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the processors category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Max Memory Size: 128 GB | Memory Types: Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s, Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
  • ✓ Backed by ASUS's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASUS Intel Core i5-12500 6 Core Desktop Processor LGA 1700 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the processors category. ASUS's processors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for processors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • The Intel i5-12500 is optimized for efficient office work and light entertainment. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it delivers stable and energy-efficient performance, ideal for everyday multitasking at home, school, or the office.
  • Total Cores: 6 | # of Performance Cores: 6 | Total Threads: 12 | Processor Base Power: 65W | Performance Core Max Frequency: 4.60 GHz | Cache: 18 MB Intel Smart Cache
  • Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz | Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
  • Max Memory Size: 128 GB | Memory Types: Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s, Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
  • OEM Packaging - Retail Packaging NOT included | CPU Cooler is NOT included | WARRANTY: backed by WOWPC's 1 Year Hardware Warranty.

Full Specifications

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