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Intel Core i5-12490F vs Intel Core i5-12500T: Comparison
Core i5-12490F vs Core i5-12500T p-core boost clock compared
P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core i5-12490F 4.6 GHz against Core i5-12500T 4.4 GHz. L3 cache runs the same way, 20 MB on the Core i5-12490F versus 18 MB on the Core i5-12500T, another win for Core i5-12490F. There is a split on igpu as well, None on the Core i5-12490F versus Intel UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-12500T. They differ on base power too, 65 W on the Core i5-12490F versus 35 W on the Core i5-12500T. There is a split on max turbo power as well, 117 W on the Core i5-12490F versus 74 W on the Core i5-12500T.
Core i5-12490F vs Core i5-12500T: which one fits your build
The Core i5-12490F suits desktop gaming with a discrete GPU and budget-conscious builds, though it is not built for systems without a discrete GPU and HTPCs needing video output. The Core i5-12500T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for gaming desktops and overclocking. Our rating of the Core i5-12490F (7.4/10): the Intel Core i5-12490F trims integrated graphics for a lower price, aimed at builds already running a discrete GPU. Our rating of the Core i5-12500T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-12500T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
What Core i5-12490F and Core i5-12500T have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and socket are identical here. They match on 12 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-12490F and Core i5-12500T differ on p-core base clock?
Yes. P-Core Base Clock reads 3.0 GHz on the Core i5-12490F versus 2.0 GHz on the Core i5-12500T.
Is the Socket Status the same on the Core i5-12490F and Core i5-12500T?
It is. Both are listed at Mature, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- Core
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Core i5
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Desktop
Model Number
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- i5-12490F
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- i5-12500T
Codename
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 65 W
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- None
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- FCLGA1700
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- FCLGA1700
Socket Status
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- Mature
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 6
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 6
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 6
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 0
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 0
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 12
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 12
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 3.0 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 2.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 20 MBBest
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 18 MB-10%
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 65 W
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 35 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 117 W
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 74 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- DDR5, DDR4
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 2
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 128 GB
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 128 GB
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- No
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Yes
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- No
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- PCIe 5.0
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 5.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-12490F
- 20
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 20
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12490F if you want the higher L3 cache (20 MB vs 18 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 12500T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-12490F
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12490F trims integrated graphics for a lower price, aimed at builds already running a discrete GPU.
Intel Core i5-12500T
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12500T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.