Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

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I found that the dual 120 mm fans on the TOUGHAIR 510 did an excellent job of keeping an LGA 1700 CPU cool, even under heavy workloads.

Another standout feature of the 700D Airflow is its ability to support vertically mounting a graphics card. This is a great option for those who want to showcase their high-end GPU and add a unique touch to their build. The single core performance was also very mighty, and this of course explains how the 12400 beat the 5600X. Here we're looking at a 12% improvement in performance. In addition to choosing the right CPU cooler, system builders must choose a proper power supply (PSU). A power supply with a high enough wattage rating is necessary for the CPU's max power usage, which can be determined by the TDP, to operate correctly. Read more about power supplies below, along with our recommended PSUs.In After Effects, the 12400 was only 2% faster with the power limits removed. That made it 7% faster than the 5600X and 6% faster than the previous generation 11600K. Then when comparing the AMD and Intel CPUs in the gaming benchmarks, it's really going to come down to the games used, and how those games are tested. In our relatively small sample of games, the 5600X enjoyed big wins in Horizon Zero Dawn, Hitman 3, Rainbow Six Siege, Age of Empires 4, and a solid win in F1 2021, while the i5-12400 was stronger in Far Cry 6 and The Riftbreaker. help compare the relative speeds of different processors from Intel, AMD, Apple, Qualcomm and others.

Next we have Rainbow Six Siege, and here the 12400 was slightly faster than the 11700K, 10700K, and 3700X, making it just 8% slower than the 12600K. That does make it quite a bit slower than the 5600X, to the tune of 17%, or 19% slower if we compare the 1% low figures. Still overall we're seeing strong performance from the 12400 and an excellent result in terms of cost per frame. As CPUs like the Core i5-12400 get more powerful and power-hungry, understanding the TDP of computer components becomes increasingly important. As seasoned PC builders, we have discovered that a CPU's TDP is a critical factor to consider when building a computer or upgrading your existing system. You can use the CPU's TDP to help determine which cooler and power supply are appropriate for your build. This can ensure optimal performance and stability while minimizing the risk of overheating. This TDP means that the Core i5-12400 CPU will consume a maximum of 65 watts of power (PL1) at its E-core base frequency of 0 GHz and P-core base frequency of 2.50 GHz. The 12400 can reach 117 watts (PL2) when reaching the 4.40 GHz max turbo frequency. Intel has a serious performance advantage in The Riftbreaker. The i5-12400 easily beats the 5600X offering up to 26% greater performance, seen when looking at the 1% lows. It was also just a few frames slower than the 12600K and 13% faster than the 11600K.A computer case with good airflow is necessary to remove heat from the CPU and other components, such as the graphics card and power supply unit. This airflow can be achieved through various means, including the number and placement of case fans, the size and location of vents or mesh panels, and liquid coolers. Unlike the standard Ryzen 5000 models, the Ryzen 5 5600G APU does come with integrated graphics. This Cezanne APU pairs six Zen 3 execution cores with the Radeon Vega graphics engine for iGPU-powered gaming rigs. As a result, this APU is the best value on the market if you're looking to game at lower resolutions without a discrete GPU. But aside from gaming on the iGPU, it can't compete with the Core i5-12400 and comes at a higher price point.

Last up we have Cyberpunk 2077 and this game is mostly GPU bound, even with the slightly dialed down quality settings that we're using here. The 12400 was able to nudge a few frames ahead of the 5600X while trailing the 12600K by just 4%. Power Consumption When it comes to code compilation performance, the 12400 is a beast, completing our test in 6070 seconds, making it 24% faster than the 5600X and 13% faster than the 11600K. In fact, it was only 8% slower than the 5800X, though it was 21% slower than the 12600K.The Corona benchmark sees the 12400 delivering exceptional levels of performance, beating the 11600K and 5600X. Taking 117 seconds to complete the workload meant it was 9% faster than the 5600X, despite being 26% slower than the 12600K. We understand that the technology industry is constantly evolving, and we strive to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments. However, we recognize that there may be occasions when errors or inaccuracies slip through, despite our best efforts. As expected, we don't see a significant difference between the 12400's different power/memory settings, which has more impact on threaded work and gaming, but the 12400 doesn't need much help. The chip is 2.3% faster than the Core i9-11900K, 6% faster than the 11700K, and an incredible 15.7% faster than the 11400. When compared to the 5600X, the i5-12400 was on average ~6% slower and 8% slower than the 12600K. Given the cost savings on offer, that makes the 12400 an exceptionally good deal for gamers. For system builders, understanding the TDP of a CPU, such as the Intel Core i5-12400, is critical in choosing the right CPU cooler. A CPU with a high TDP will require a more robust cooler, such as a liquid cooling system, to prevent overheating. On the other hand, a CPU with a low TDP may be adequately cooled by a simple air cooler. Read more about CPU coolers below, along with our recommended coolers.

The 12400 is incredibly competitive against the Ryzen 5 models in threaded workloads, even beating the potent Ryzen 5 5600X by 2.3% at standard settings and 6.7% after tuning both chips. That's impressive given the 12400's much more forgiving price tag, but as you'll see in the benchmarks above, the Ryzen 5 5600X does carve out wins in more than a few of those applications. This series of power supplies comes in power outputs including 750, 850, 1000, 1200, 1350 and 1650 watts. Then when power limited to the 65w spec, it matched the 5600X making it 8% slower than the unleashed configuration. The ultra-quiet design of the Toughpower GF3 makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a power supply that won't add excess noise to their system, even under heavy workloads.

The i5-12400 performs much better in Far Cry 6, at least when compared to the 5600X as it was up to 10% faster, beating even the 5800X and 11700K. Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/processor-numbers.html for details. Unfortunately, it doesn't fare nearly as well for the decompression test as the 12400 was only able to edge out the 10600K making it slower than the 11600K by a 12% margin and almost 30% slower than the 5600X.