Intel Core i5-12500 vs. i7-11700K Performance Differences?

Started by GodlyGriffen on July 11, 2024

CPU INTEL 12500 11700K

I've been looking into getting a new CPU for my PC, and I came across the Intel Core i5-12500 and i7-11700K. Can anyone tell me what the main differences are between these two?

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Yeah, I was looking at the TechReviewer article Intel Core i5-12500 vs. Intel Core i7-11700K about these two CPUs. It says that the i7-11700K generally offers better performance overall because of its specs.

The main difference is that the i7-11700K has more cores, a higher base frequency, single-core max turbo boost frequency, and support for overclocking compared to the i5-12500.

Yeah, I was looking at the TechReviewer article Intel Core i5-12500 vs. Intel Core i7-11700K about these two CPUs. It says that the i7-11700K generally offers better performance overall because of its specs.

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That's right. I've used both of these CPUs and I can attest to their differences. The i7-11700K has a more powerful single-core performance, which is great for gaming or video editing tasks that require heavy processing power.

Thanks for the input, @compasscreative. What about the memory support and PCIe support in both of these CPUs? Are there any significant differences?

The i5-12500 supports DDR5 with a maximum stock speed of 4800 MHz and PCIe 5.0, while the i7-11700K supports DDR4 with a max stock speed of 3200 MHz and PCIe 4.0. So the i5-12500 has better memory and PCIe support.

That's interesting. But what about the overclocking capability? Can I get better performance by overclocking the i7-11700K?

The i7-11700K does have support for overclocking, which can help you achieve even better performance if you're comfortable with tweaking your CPU settings and have a reliable cooling solution.

Great! Thanks to all of you. Your experience has really helped me understand the differences between these two CPUs. I'll definitely be doing more research on these before making my decision.

No problem, @GodlyGriffen. Just remember that the right choice depends on your specific needs and usage. If gaming or heavy tasks are your main focus, the i7-11700K might be the better option. But if you're mainly using your PC for general apps and light tasks, the i5-12500 should suffice.

Good advice from @Buddhistwalrus. I'll keep that in mind while making my decision. Thanks again!