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Core i5-12400: Grand Theft Auto V

Name: Intel Core i5-12400
Brand: Intel

$199.00

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In Grand Theft Auto V, the Core i5-12400 outperforms 76% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $199.00. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.

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

-16% ^$199⁰⁰

List Price: ~~$237.50~~

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Core i5-12400 in Grand Theft Auto V

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Core i5-12400's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Jan 4th, 2022
MSRP	$199.00
Current Price	$199.00
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Alder Lake-S
Socket	LGA1700
Power Consumption	65W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 121 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	6 / 12
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	UHD Graphics 730
RAM	3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclock Support	Not Overclockable

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Core i5-12400 in Other Games

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