Intel Core i5-12500 Processor with Gigabyte B660M Aorus Pro AX DDR4 w/ WiFi Motherboard Bundle
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Intel Core i5-12500 Processor

The Intel Core i5-12500 is a desktop processor with 6 cores, launched in January 2022. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the Alder Lake-S architecture with Socket 1700. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 12 threads. Core i5-12500 has 18MB of L3 cache and operates at 3 GHz by default, but can boost up to 4.6 GHz, depending on the workload. Intel is making the Core i5-12500 on a 10 nm production node, the transistor count is unknown. The multiplier is locked on Core i5-12500, which limits its overclocking potential.With a TDP of 65 W, the Core i5-12500 consumes typical power levels for a modern PC. Intel's processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with adual-channel interface. For communication with other components in the machine, Core i5-12500 uses a PCI-Express Gen 5 connection. This processor features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.Hardware virtualization is available on the Core i5-12500, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Additionally, IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough) is supported, so that guest virtual machines may directly use host hardware. Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) can run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications. Besides AVX, Intel is including the newer AVX2 standard, too, but not AVX-512.
- Product Collection12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
- Code NameProducts formerly Alder Lake
- Vertical SegmentDesktop
- Processor Numberi5-12500
- StatusLaunched
- Launch DateQ1'22
- LithographyIntel 7
- Use ConditionsPC/Client/Tablet
- Recommended Customer Price$202.00 - $212.00
CPU Specifications
- Total Cores6
- # of Performance-cores6
- # of Efficient-cores0
- Total Threads12
- Max Turbo Frequency4.60 GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.60 GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency3.00 GHz
- Cache18 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache7.5 MB
- Processor Base Power65 W
- Maximum Turbo Power117 W
Supplemental Information
Memory Specifications
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)128 GB
- Memory TypesUp to DDR5 4800 MT/sUp to DDR4 3200 MT/s
- Max # of Memory Channels2
- Max Memory Bandwidth76.8 GB/s
Processor Graphics
- Processor GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics 770
- Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.45 GHz
- Graphics OutputeDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
- Execution Units32
- Max Resolution (HDMI)4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (DP)‡7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
- DirectX* Support12
- OpenGL* Support4.5
- Multi-Format Codec Engines2
- Intel® Quick Sync VideoYes
- Intel® Clear Video HD TechnologyYes
- # of Displays Supported4
- Device ID0x4690
- OpenCL* Support2.1
Expansion Options
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision4.0
- Max # of DMI Lanes8
- Scalability1S Only
- PCI Express Revision5.0 and 4.0
- PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
- Max # of PCI Express Lanes20
Package Specifications
- Sockets SupportedFCBGA1700, FCLGA1700
- Max CPU Configuration1
- Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2020C
- T100°C
- Package Size45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Advanced Technologies
- Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator3.0
- Intel® Thread DirectorNo
- Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost)Yes
- Intel® Optane™ Memory SupportedYes
- Intel® Speed Shift TechnologyYes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0No
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.0
- Intel® Hyper-Threading TechnologyYes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
- Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
- Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
- Intel® 64Yes
- Instruction Set64-bit
- Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
- Idle StatesYes
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechnologyYes
- Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
- Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)Yes
Security & Reliability
Gigabyte B660M Aorus Pro AX DDR4 w/ WiFi Motherboard

- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
- 12*+1+1 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM Design with 60A DrMOS
- Shielded Memory Routing for Better Memory Overclocking
- Fully Covered Thermal Design with High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks
- WIFI 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna
- Blazing Fast Intel®2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
- Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0* x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®delivers up to 20Gb/s transfer speeds
- Pre-installed IO Shield for easy and quick installation
- RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
- Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
- Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card


SPECS:
CPU
1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th
Generation Intel Core™, Pentium Gold
and Celeron Processors*
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
* Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more
information.
Chipset 1. Intel B660 Express Chipset
Memory
1. Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4
5133(O.C.)/DDR4
5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/
4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/
4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) /
4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) /
3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) /
3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) /
3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.)
/ 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
memory modules
2. 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to
128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of
system memory
3. Dual channel memory architecture
4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM
1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM
1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile
(XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more
information.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD
Graphics support:
1. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum
resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP
** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS
compatible ports
2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum
resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and
HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending
on CPU support.)
Audio
1. Realtek Audio CODEC
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you
need to open the audio software and
select Device advanced settings >
Playback Device to change the default
setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's
website for details on configuring the audio
software.
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
1. Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1
Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless
Communication
module
WIFI Module
1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5
GHz Dual-Band
2. BLUETOOTH 5.2
3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless
standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on
environment and equipment.
Expansion
Slots 1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one
PCI Express graphics card is to be
installed, be sure to install it in the
PCIEX16 slot.
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI
Express 4.0 standard.)
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4
(PCIEX4)
(The PCIEX4 slot conforms to PCI
Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology
1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™
and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
Storage
Interface
CPU:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type
2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
(M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type
2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD
support) (M2P_SB)
2. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and
RAID 10
Intel Optane™ Memory Ready
* System acceleration with Intel Optane™
Memory can only be enabled on the M.2
connector supported by the Chipset.
USB Chipset:
1. 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel,
with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2. 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2
support, available through the internal
USB header
3. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on
the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:
1. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the
back panel, 2 ports available through the
internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
1. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back
panel, 4 ports available through the
internal USB headers)
Internal I/O
Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4. 1 x CPU fan header
5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
6. 3 x system fan headers
7. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
10. 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
11. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
12. 1 x front panel header
13. 1 x front panel audio header
14. 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2
Gen 2 support
15. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
17. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
18. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For
the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0
module only)
19. 1 x serial port header
20. 1 x reset button
21. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
22. 1 x reset jumper
23. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors 1. 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen
2x2 support
2. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
3. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
6. 1 x HDMI port
7. 1 x DisplayPort
8. 1 x RJ-45 port
9. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
10. 2 x audio jacks
I/O Controller 1. iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
1. Voltage detection
2. Temperature detection
3. Fan speed detection
4. Water cooling flow rate detection
5. Fan fail warning
6. Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control
function is supported will depend on the
fan (pump) you install.
BIOS
1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique
Features 1. Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center
may vary by motherboard model.
Supported functions of each application
may also vary depending on motherboard
specifications.
@BIOS
EasyTune
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
System Information Viewer
2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
3. Support for Q-Flash
4. Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
2. cFosSpeed
Operating
System
1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor 1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
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