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Intel Core i5-12500T vs Intel Core i5-14600T: Comparison
Core i5-12500T vs Core i5-14600T: the total cores difference
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i5-12500T 6 against Core i5-14600T 14. Core i5-14600T also leads on l3 cache, 18 MB on the Core i5-12500T versus 24 MB on the Core i5-14600T. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.0 GHz on the Core i5-12500T versus 1.8 GHz on the Core i5-14600T. Release year is not the same on both, 2022 on the Core i5-12500T versus 2024 on the Core i5-14600T. They differ on microarchitecture too, Alder Lake on the Core i5-12500T versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i5-14600T. They differ on max turbo power too, 74 W on the Core i5-12500T versus 92 W on the Core i5-14600T.
Which should you buy, Core i5-12500T or Core i5-14600T?
The Core i5-12500T suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for gaming desktops and overclocking. Buy the Core i5-14600T for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for gaming desktops and overclocking. Our rating of the Core i5-12500T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-12500T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems. Our rating of the Core i5-14600T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and socket status included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 11 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-12500T and Core i5-14600T differ on efficiency cores?
Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 0 on the Core i5-12500T versus 8 on the Core i5-14600T.
Is the Product Line the same on the Core i5-12500T and Core i5-14600T?
It is. Both are listed at Core i5, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Core i5
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Core i5
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Desktop
Model Number
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- i5-12500T
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- i5-14600T
Codename
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- FCLGA1700
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- FCLGA1700
Socket Status
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Mature
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 0
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 12
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 2.0 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 4.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 18 MB-25%
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 24 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 35 W
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 35 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 74 W
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 92 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 5600 MT/sBest
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 2
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 128 GB
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 128 GB
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- No
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 5.0
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 5.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-12500T
- 20
- Intel Core i5-14600T
- 20
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12500T if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 14600T if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Intel Core i5-12500T | Intel Core i5-14600T |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $255.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
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.
Intel Core i5-14600T
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.