Intel · 2022
Intel Core i5-12400
Ranked #40 of 129 processors we track — faster than about 71% of them. This is a strong gaming processor that pairs well with upper-mid-range and high-end GPUs.
Tier B
71/100
Gaming performance index
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Performance tier | B |
What the Intel Core i5-12400 can run
487 games at or above the recommended CPU spec
2 games it meets the minimum spec for
0 games below the minimum requirement
Counts are against the 489 titles in our game requirements database. CPU requirements are only half the picture — run a full compatibility check to factor in your graphics card and memory.
Most demanding games for this CPU
| Game | Recommended CPU score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Palworld | 68 | Comfortable |
| Satisfactory | 68 | Comfortable |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 61 | Comfortable |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 58 | Comfortable |
| Path of Exile 2 | 58 | Comfortable |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | 55 | Comfortable |
| Rust | 53 | Comfortable |
| World of Warcraft: The War Within | 44 | Comfortable |