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Intel Core i5-6500
Intel Core i7-12700
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
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Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i5-6500 and Intel Core i7-12700General
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i5-6500 | Core i7-12700 |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Skylake | Alder Lake |
| Release Date | Sep 2015 | Jan 2022 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
CPU
| Cores | 4 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 4 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.20 | 2.10 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 4.80 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 1344 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 25 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | Intel 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |