Intel i5-12400
CPUs

i5-12400

Intel

Released Jan 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Intel Core i5-12400 Processor delivers strong single-core performance and competitive multi-threaded performance for gaming and applications. The Intel i5-12400 scores 95/100 based on 2 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware and Pcgamer.

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2 Expert Reviews

95
Jan 3, 2022

The Intel Core i5-12400 delivers stunning gaming performance that beats all comparable Ryzen chips and even several more expensive models, making it the uncontested new mid-range gaming champion.

95
Jan 25, 2022

Without the unprecedented overclocking potential inside the i5 12400 I'd be heartily recommending this chip forms the basis of your next budget gaming PC build. With it, this processor stands a good c...