Intel

Intel Core i5-12500H

Expert rating8 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1744
Core/Thread Count:: 12C/16T
TDP:: 45W
iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i5

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core i5-12500H Review

Intel Core i5-12500H 12-core 16-thread laptop processor, 2.5GHz base / 4.5GHz boost, 45W TDP, Alder Lake, BGA 1744 socket

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a performance mobile chip for mainstream and creator laptops. It pairs 12 cores and 16 threads with a 2.5GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.5GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 45W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 12 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core i5-12500H runs a 2.5GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.5GHz, backed by 18MB of L3 cache and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics on the Alder Lake architecture.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench R23, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	13,671 13,325 to 14,017
Cinebench R23, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	1,700 1,677 to 1,722

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	9,927 9,892 to 9,961
Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,261 2,241 to 2,280

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Core i5-12500H uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 45W envelope, positioned as a performance mobile chip for mainstream and creator laptops.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i5-12500H sits at the 12-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's Ryzen Mobile and Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Core i5-12500H competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra mobile parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

Best for

Mainstream laptops
Everyday productivity
Light content creation

Not for

Ultra-thin fanless laptops
Maximum battery life
Workstation-class loads

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Product Line	Core
Model Number	i5-12500H
Codename	Alder Lake
Release Year	2022

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Alder Lake
Socket	FCBGA1744
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	12
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.5 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.8 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock	3.3 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Cache

L3 Cache	18 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Max Turbo Power	95 W
Configurable TDP Floor	35 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max Memory Speed	4800 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
iGPU Compute Units	80
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-12500H?

The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 cores and 16 threads, a 2.5 GHz base and 4.5 GHz boost clock, 18 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1744.

Will the Intel Core i5-12500H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i5-12500H lists Socket is FCBGA1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i5-12500H best suited to?

Best suited to: Mainstream laptops; Everyday productivity; Light content creation.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i5-12500H?

Not the best fit for: Ultra-thin fanless laptops; Maximum battery life; Workstation-class loads.