Core i5-12400

Name: Core i5-12400
Brand: Intel
SKU: intel_core_i5_12400

6-core Alder Lake desktop CPU with integrated graphics. It is widely praised for stable mainstream performance and platform affordability.

$129.99

CategoryComputer Processors

Product Highlights

The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.

6-Core Mainstream Processing

Six cores and 12 threads support everyday desktop computing with a 2.5 GHz base clock and up to 4.4 GHz max boost clock.

Integrated Graphics Built In

Built-in integrated graphics allow display output without requiring a separate graphics card, where supported by the system.

Modern Platform Support

The LGA1700 processor supports up to DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 connectivity.

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-S desktop processor for the LGA1700 socket, featuring 6 cores, 12 threads, integrated graphics, and support for DDR5 or DDR4 memory.

Media Reviews

Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.

Ars Technica

The Core i5-12400 is described as a fast and affordable six-core processor that offers excellent performance for budget gaming and light content creation tasks, representing a significant improvement in efficiency and power over previous generations.

Andrew Cunningham

PC Gamer

The review identifies the processor as an outstanding gaming CPU for budget builds, noting that it provides performance comparable to previous high-end generations and highlights its potential as a legendary chip for the Alder Lake generation.

Dave James

Wccftech

The publication labels the i5-12400 as the new budget king, highlighting its competitive performance against AMD's Zen 3 lineup and its overall value for gaming systems.

Hassan Mujtaba

TechSpot9.6/10

The processor is praised for its great value, resulting in a high aggregate rating of 9.6 out of 10 based on five reviews.

TechSpot community/editorial staff