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Intel Core i5-12400F

6C/12T · 65 W · Launched Jan 2022
Compare with rivalsCPU overall rankings

CPU overall vs rivals

Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i5-11600KRyzen Threadripper 2990WXCore i5-12400F ◂Core i5-13500TRyzen 5 5600XRyzen AI 7 3450102030405041.741.941.841.741.750.041.5Intel Core i5-12400F This chip Desktop CPU Index 41.7Intel Core i5-11600K Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 41.9 1.00× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 41.8 1.00× Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13500T Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 41.7 1.00× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen 5 5600X Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 41.7 1.00× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.20× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen AI 7 345 Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 41.5 1.00× Core i5-12400F
Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i5-11600KThreadripper 2990WXCore i5-12400F ◂Core i5-13500TRyzen 5 5600XRyzen AI 7 3450102030405041.741.941.841.741.750.041.5Intel Core i5-12400F This chip Desktop CPU Index 41.7Intel Core i5-11600K Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 41.9 1.00× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 41.8 1.00× Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13500T Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 41.7 1.00× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen 5 5600X Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 41.7 1.00× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.20× Core i5-12400FAMD Ryzen AI 7 345 Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 41.5 1.00× Core i5-12400F
CPU overall
41.7
0.83× refest.
CPU multi-thread
38.7
0.77× ref
CPU single-thread
42.9
0.86× ref
CPU creative apps
40.9
0.82× ref
Street price
$150
140 €
CPU overall per $100
27.8
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.64

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

3DMark CPU Profile (max threads)Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5Geekbench Multi-Core 6Geekbench Multi-Core 77-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R23x265 (NotebookCheck)PassMark CPU MarkTom's Hardware multi-threaded appsV-Ray 6 (CPU)0102030405039.440.339.940.340.234.635.040.540.442.137.735.141.43DMark CPU Profile (max threads), version 1 Index 39.4 Median 5,891 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 40.3 (p10 37.7 – p90 42.2) Median 157 samples/min (p10 147 – p90 164) 52 runs, 7 Nov 2025 – 25 Jul 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 39.9 (p10 36.9 – p90 42.4) Median 168 samples/min (p10 155 – p90 179) 45 runs, 15 Mar 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 40.3 (p10 30.6 – p90 44.8) Median 9,306 points (p10 7,059 – p90 10.3k) 189 runs, 2 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 40.2 (p10 31.0 – p90 44.5) Median 9,793 points (p10 7,558 – p90 10.9k) 174 runs, 15 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 34.6 Median 45.0k MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 35.0 Median 1,759 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 40.5 Median 4,740 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 40.4 Median 12.4k points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 42.1 Median 15.2 fps Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 37.7 Median 19.5k points Source average of 18337 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkTom's Hardware multi-threaded apps, version 2026 Index 35.1 Median 24.0 % of fastest Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Tom's HardwareV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 41.4 Median 11.4k vsamples Source average of 80 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
3DMark CPU Profile…Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5GB MT 6GB MT 77-Zip multi-thread…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…x265 (NotebookChec…PassMark CPU MarkTom's Hardware mul…V-Ray 6 (CPU)0102030405039.440.339.940.340.234.635.040.540.442.137.735.141.43DMark CPU Profile (max threads), version 1 Index 39.4 Median 5,891 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 40.3 (p10 37.7 – p90 42.2) Median 157 samples/min (p10 147 – p90 164) 52 runs, 7 Nov 2025 – 25 Jul 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 39.9 (p10 36.9 – p90 42.4) Median 168 samples/min (p10 155 – p90 179) 45 runs, 15 Mar 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 40.3 (p10 30.6 – p90 44.8) Median 9,306 points (p10 7,059 – p90 10.3k) 189 runs, 2 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 40.2 (p10 31.0 – p90 44.5) Median 9,793 points (p10 7,558 – p90 10.9k) 174 runs, 15 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 34.6 Median 45.0k MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 35.0 Median 1,759 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 40.5 Median 4,740 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 40.4 Median 12.4k points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 42.1 Median 15.2 fps Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 37.7 Median 19.5k points Source average of 18337 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkTom's Hardware multi-threaded apps, version 2026 Index 35.1 Median 24.0 % of fastest Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Tom's HardwareV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 41.4 Median 11.4k vsamples Source average of 80 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
3DMark CPU Profile (max threads)15,891–points1 avg.39.46 Nov 2026
Blender (CPU)4157147–164samples/min52 runs40.37 Nov 2025 – 25 Jul 2026
Blender (CPU)5168155–179samples/min45 runs39.915 Mar 2026 – 25 Oct 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core69,3067,059–10.3kpoints189 runs40.32 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core79,7937,558–10.9kpoints174 runs40.215 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)18.0345.0k–MIPS1 avg.34.66 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R151,759–points1 avg.35.06 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R204,740–points1 avg.40.56 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R2312.4k–points1 avg.40.46 Nov 2026
x265 (NotebookCheck)115.2–fps1 avg.42.16 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent19.5k–points18337 avg.37.76 Nov 2026
Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps202624.0–% of fastest1 avg.35.16 Nov 2026
V-Ray 6 (CPU)611.4k–vsamples80 avg.41.46 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

3DMark CPU Profile (single thread)CPU-Z single-threadGeekbench Single-Core 6Geekbench Single-Core 77-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R23PassMark Single ThreadTom's Hardware single-threaded apps0102030405042.243.548.845.338.941.344.043.542.244.33DMark CPU Profile (single thread), version 1 Index 42.2 Median 912 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 43.5 Median 644 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 48.8 (p10 44.2 – p90 51.7) Median 2,278 points (p10 2,067 – p90 2,413) 167 runs, 2 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 45.3 (p10 40.2 – p90 49.8) Median 2,033 points (p10 1,804 – p90 2,237) 172 runs, 15 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 38.9 Median 5,476 MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 41.3 Median 244 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 44.0 Median 653 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 43.5 Median 1,680 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 42.2 Median 3,483 points Source average of 18337 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkTom's Hardware single-threaded apps, version 2026 Index 44.3 Median 69.5 % of fastest Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Tom's Hardware
3DMark CPU Profile…CPU-Z single-threadGB ST 6GB ST 77-Zip single-threa…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PassMark STTom's Hardware sin…0204042.243.548.845.338.941.344.043.542.244.33DMark CPU Profile (single thread), version 1 Index 42.2 Median 912 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 43.5 Median 644 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 48.8 (p10 44.2 – p90 51.7) Median 2,278 points (p10 2,067 – p90 2,413) 167 runs, 2 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 45.3 (p10 40.2 – p90 49.8) Median 2,033 points (p10 1,804 – p90 2,237) 172 runs, 15 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 38.9 Median 5,476 MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 41.3 Median 244 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 44.0 Median 653 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 43.5 Median 1,680 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 42.2 Median 3,483 points Source average of 18337 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkTom's Hardware single-threaded apps, version 2026 Index 44.3 Median 69.5 % of fastest Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Tom's Hardware
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
3DMark CPU Profile (single thread)1912–points1 avg.42.26 Nov 2026
CPU-Z single-thread2017.1644–points1 avg.43.56 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core62,2782,067–2,413points167 runs48.82 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core72,0331,804–2,237points172 runs45.315 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)18.035,476–MIPS1 avg.38.96 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R15244–points1 avg.41.36 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R20653–points1 avg.44.06 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R231,680–points1 avg.43.56 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent3,483–points18337 avg.42.26 Nov 2026
Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps202669.5–% of fastest1 avg.44.36 Nov 2026

CPU creative apps, by benchmark

Puget Bench for After EffectsPuget Bench for PhotoshopPuget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1Puget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0010203040506037.937.537.362.6Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 37.9 Median 6,780 points Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 37.5 Median 6,696 points Source average of 68 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 37.3 Median 6,283 points Source average of 54 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 62.6 Median 111.0k points Source average of 20 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Puget Bench for Af…Puget Bench for Ph…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Pr…020406037.937.537.362.6Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 37.9 Median 6,780 points Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 37.5 Median 6,696 points Source average of 68 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 37.3 Median 6,283 points Source average of 54 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 62.6 Median 111.0k points Source average of 20 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Puget Bench for After EffectsAfter Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.16,780–points15 avg.37.96 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for PhotoshopPhotoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.06,696–points68 avg.37.56 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.16,283–points54 avg.37.36 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0111.0k–points20 avg.62.66 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
34.036.038.040.02024202520262023-11 39.7 index 7 samples2023-12 39.2 index 16 samples2024-01 39.6 index 16 samples2024-02 39.1 index 35 samples2024-03 39.3 index 34 samples2024-04 40.4 index 22 samples2024-05 39.4 index 20 samples2024-06 39.8 index 11 samples2024-07 37.5 index 17 samples2024-08 37.3 index 36 samples2024-09 36.4 index 39 samples2024-10 37.2 index 28 samples2024-11 37.1 index 29 samples2024-12 37.9 index 17 samples2025-01 37.5 index 21 samples2025-02 35.7 index 23 samples2025-03 36.9 index 17 samples2025-04 37.6 index 17 samples2025-05 36.0 index 11 samples2025-06 36.4 index 7 samples2025-07 38.5 index 12 samples2025-08 35.1 index 15 samples2025-09 37.6 index 12 samples2025-10 38.4 index 15 samples2025-11 38.1 index 13 samples2025-12 39.2 index 13 samples2026-01 37.8 index 10 samples2026-03 38.1 index 11 samples2026-04 38.7 index 5 samples2026-06 39.1 index 13 samples2026-07 38.4 index 16 samples2026-08 38.6 index 7 samples2026-09 39.8 index 122 samples2026-10 39.5 index 245 samples2026-11 35.4 index 75 samples
34.036.038.040.02024202520262023-11 39.7 index 7 samples2023-12 39.2 index 16 samples2024-01 39.6 index 16 samples2024-02 39.1 index 35 samples2024-03 39.3 index 34 samples2024-04 40.4 index 22 samples2024-05 39.4 index 20 samples2024-06 39.8 index 11 samples2024-07 37.5 index 17 samples2024-08 37.3 index 36 samples2024-09 36.4 index 39 samples2024-10 37.2 index 28 samples2024-11 37.1 index 29 samples2024-12 37.9 index 17 samples2025-01 37.5 index 21 samples2025-02 35.7 index 23 samples2025-03 36.9 index 17 samples2025-04 37.6 index 17 samples2025-05 36.0 index 11 samples2025-06 36.4 index 7 samples2025-07 38.5 index 12 samples2025-08 35.1 index 15 samples2025-09 37.6 index 12 samples2025-10 38.4 index 15 samples2025-11 38.1 index 13 samples2025-12 39.2 index 13 samples2026-01 37.8 index 10 samples2026-03 38.1 index 11 samples2026-04 38.7 index 5 samples2026-06 39.1 index 13 samples2026-07 38.4 index 16 samples2026-08 38.6 index 7 samples2026-09 39.8 index 122 samples2026-10 39.5 index 245 samples2026-11 35.4 index 75 samples
CPU single-thread index
monthly
38.040.042.044.020Sep274Oct1118251Nov8152026-09 43.0 index 117 samples2026-10 42.8 index 245 samples2026-11 39.1 index 75 samples
38.040.042.044.0Oct2026Nov2026-09 43.0 index 117 samples2026-10 42.8 index 245 samples2026-11 39.1 index 75 samples
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
1401501602024202520262023-11 161 samples/min 7 samples2023-12 159 samples/min 16 samples2024-01 160 samples/min 16 samples2024-02 159 samples/min 35 samples2024-03 159 samples/min 34 samples2024-04 164 samples/min 22 samples2024-05 160 samples/min 20 samples2024-06 161 samples/min 11 samples2024-07 152 samples/min 17 samples2024-08 151 samples/min 36 samples2024-09 148 samples/min 39 samples2024-10 151 samples/min 28 samples2024-11 150 samples/min 29 samples2024-12 153 samples/min 17 samples2025-01 152 samples/min 21 samples2025-02 145 samples/min 23 samples2025-03 149 samples/min 17 samples2025-04 152 samples/min 17 samples2025-05 146 samples/min 11 samples2025-06 147 samples/min 7 samples2025-07 156 samples/min 12 samples2025-08 142 samples/min 15 samples2025-09 153 samples/min 12 samples2025-10 155 samples/min 15 samples2025-11 154 samples/min 13 samples2025-12 159 samples/min 13 samples2026-01 153 samples/min 10 samples2026-03 162 samples/min 5 samples2026-07 154 samples/min 7 samples
1401501602024202520262023-11 161 samples/min 7 samples2023-12 159 samples/min 16 samples2024-01 160 samples/min 16 samples2024-02 159 samples/min 35 samples2024-03 159 samples/min 34 samples2024-04 164 samples/min 22 samples2024-05 160 samples/min 20 samples2024-06 161 samples/min 11 samples2024-07 152 samples/min 17 samples2024-08 151 samples/min 36 samples2024-09 148 samples/min 39 samples2024-10 151 samples/min 28 samples2024-11 150 samples/min 29 samples2024-12 153 samples/min 17 samples2025-01 152 samples/min 21 samples2025-02 145 samples/min 23 samples2025-03 149 samples/min 17 samples2025-04 152 samples/min 17 samples2025-05 146 samples/min 11 samples2025-06 147 samples/min 7 samples2025-07 156 samples/min 12 samples2025-08 142 samples/min 15 samples2025-09 153 samples/min 12 samples2025-10 155 samples/min 15 samples2025-11 154 samples/min 13 samples2025-12 159 samples/min 13 samples2026-01 153 samples/min 10 samples2026-03 162 samples/min 5 samples2026-07 154 samples/min 7 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
9,4009,6009,80010.0k18Oct251Nov8152026-10 9,837 points 167 samples2026-11 9,690 points 54 samples
9,4009,6009,80010.0k18Oct251Nov8152026-10 9,837 points 167 samples2026-11 9,690 points 54 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
1,9502,0002,05018Oct251Nov8152026-10 2,008 points 167 samples2026-11 1,966 points 54 samples
1,9502,0002,05018Oct251Nov8152026-10 2,008 points 167 samples2026-11 1,966 points 54 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
7,5008,0008,5009,0009,50010.0k20Sep274Oct1118251Nov8152026-09 9,408 points 117 samples2026-10 9,638 points 78 samples2026-11 7,856 points 21 samples
7,5008,0008,5009,0009,50010.0kOct2026Nov2026-09 9,408 points 117 samples2026-10 9,638 points 78 samples2026-11 7,856 points 21 samples

Sources

3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data97 runs25 Oct 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser702 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench4 averages6 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware2 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026