Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA1700
Intel
80 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA1700
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12400 is widely praised as an outstanding budget CPU, offering excellent performance for gaming and everyday tasks at a very competitive price. Users highlight its speed, efficiency, and value, often comparing it favorably to more expensive options. However, a few reviewers noted issues with the included stock cooler, either due to fitment problems or its overall quality, suggesting that an aftermarket cooler may be a worthwhile upgrade.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great gaming performance
- Fast and smooth everyday use
- Efficient and runs cool
- Good stock cooler for most
Cons
- Stock cooler fitment issues
- Stock cooler quality questionable
- Requires aftermarket cooler for best performance
Value for money 8
Gaming performance 7
Stock cooler 6
Build quality 4
Thermal performance 4
Ease of installation 3
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 12400 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 12400 | 1200 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 7.5★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 18★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Max Turbo Power | 117★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA1700
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 12400 6-core LGA1700
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12400
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.
