Intel Core i5-12400
intel
Brand6
Cores12
Threads65 W
TDP10 nm
Process Size2.5 GH/z
Base Clock4.4 GH/z
Boost ClockDDR4, DDR5
Memory Supportintel socket 1700
SocketIntel Core i5-12400
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
Intel Core i5-12400
Brand
intel
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Jan 3rd 2022
Launch Price
199 $
Specifications
Socket
intel socket 1700
Foundry
Intel
Process Size
10 nm
Die Size
163 mm 2
Package
FC-LGA16A
Performance
Frequency
2.5 GH/z
Boost Clock
4.4 GH/z
Multiplier
25.0 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
65 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
6
Total Threads
12
Hybrid Cores
N/A
Integrated GPU
UHD Graphics 730
Cache
L1: 80 KB
L2: 1.25 MB
L3: 18.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Alder Lake-S
Generation
Core i5 (Alder Lake-S)
Memory Support
DDR4, DDR5
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)
Supported Chipsets
Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4.2
- • AVX
- • AVX2
- • FMA3
- • SHA
- • EIST
- • Intel 64
- • XD bit
- • VT-x
- • VT-d
- • AES-NI
- • TSX
- • TXT
- • CLMUL
- • F16C
- • BMI1
- • BMI2
- • ABM
- • ADX
- • RdRand
- • TBT 2.0
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Performance in Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
PassMark
Geekbench 5
Blender
Performance in Games
Europa Universalis V
The Outer Worlds 2
Jurassic World Evolution 3
Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
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Intel Core i5-12400
Processor
$199
PCBench Rating in 2025
Based on comprehensive benchmarks and real-world performance data analyzed by our custom AI algorithm.
AI Summary
The Intel Core i5-12400 remains a solid budget-friendly option in 2025 for entry-level gaming and general productivity. With strong 1080p performance in titles like Painkiller and Gears of War Reloaded, it delivers reliable frame rates, though it lags behind newer architectures. Its lack of significant overclocking and weaker single-core performance compared to AMD Ryzen 5 9600X or Ryzen 5 7600X3D limits longevity.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio at $199
- Efficient 65W TDP for silent and cool system builds
- Strong 1080p gaming in many modern titles
- 6 cores and 12 threads handle multitasking and content creation duties well
Cons
- Weaker single-thread performance compared to modern rivals
- No significant overclocking headroom due to locked multiplier
- Base clock listed as 100 GHz appears erroneous, likely 2.5 GHz
- Integrated GPU limits high-refresh gaming without a discrete GPU
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