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Core i5-12400

Core i5
Current Price
$109.00
MSRP: $192.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#132
of 234
Overall Rank
#149
of 251
Value Rank
#13
of 207
Gaming Rank
#50
of 251
Productivity Rank
#102
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
P-Cores
6
0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.4 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
18 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
65W
Base Power
65W
Max Turbo Power
117W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5, DDR4
Max Memory
128GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
UHD Graphics 730

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i5-12400 (Selected)9,194

Quick Stats

Generation
12th Gen (Alder Lake)
Release Date
1/4/2022 - 4 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
9194
Value84.4
Efficiency141.4

Use Case Ratings

Gaming8.5/10
Productivity7/10
Budget Value9.5/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,785
Cinebench R23 Multi12,850
Geekbench 6 Single2,207
Geekbench 6 Multi8,876
PassMark18,789

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i5-12400
93%
93%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i5-12400 features 6 P-cores, 12 threads, and Intel UHD Graphics 730, providing integrated graphics flexibility. Boosting up to 4.4 GHz, it offers solid gaming and productivity performance for mainstream builds. This CPU suits users needing graphics output without a discrete GPU or wanting upgrade flexibility. Supports both DDR5 and DDR4 memory on compatible motherboards. The combination of capable performance, integrated graphics, and competitive pricing makes it suitable for versatile builds from office workstations to budget gaming systems.