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CPU
Core i5 14500
Intel
$24799
Core i5 12500
Intel
$24875
Core Count
14 (6P+8E)6
Thread Count
2012
Performance-cores
66
Efficient-cores
80
TDP
65W 65W
Boost TDP
154W 117W
Base Clock
2.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost Clock
5 GHz4.6 GHz
Cooler Included
Yes Yes
Process
7 nm10 nm
ECC Memory Support
Yes No
Integrated Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
L2 Cache
24 MB5 MB
L3 Cache
24 MB18 MB
Manufacturer Specs
Intel's Site Intel's Site
Microarchitecture
Raptor Lake RefreshAlder Lake
Series
Core i5Core i5
Socket
LGA1700LGA1700
Memory Supported
DDR5DDR5
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing the Core i5 14500 vs Core i5 12500 reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.

Both components are priced similarly, making the choice dependent on specific features rather than budget.

The Core i5 14500 features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.