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Best 12th Gen i5 CPUs for Gaming, Productivity & General-use | Intel Core i5 Explained



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In this video we run through the Intel i5 12th generation CPUs. There’s more range here than with any other product line, so we explain the differences and similarities, show you how to decode the product names, and work out which option is going to be best for your needs.

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Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:54 – Why the 12th Generation i5?
1:50 – Alder lake i5’s are WEIRD
2:38 – What do the letters mean?
3:45 – What is ‘bclk overclocking’ and do you need it?
5:08 – The i5 iGPU – strengths and weaknesses
6:28 – Interpreting listed clock speeds
7:27 – Beware Power figures
8:40 – i5-12400F
10:00 – i5-12400
11:05 – i5-12500 and i5-12600
12:45 – i5-12600K and i5-12600KF
14:12 — Conclusion
16:39 – Visit www.buildpicker.com!

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