Best GPUs for Intel Core i5-12400
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Core i5-12400 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:72Ultra|104Bal|144Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:64Ultra|92Bal|127Perf
Balanced ~2%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|89Bal|122Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Intel Core i5-12400?
The NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti is the best GPU for the Intel Core i5-12400 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 87/100 and costs $1,080.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Intel Core i5-12400?
The NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti is well-balanced with the Intel Core i5-12400, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p and costs $1,080.
Can the Intel Core i5-12400 handle a high-end GPU?
The Intel Core i5-12400 has a gaming score of 70/100. Pairing it with a very high-end GPU may cause a noticeable CPU bottleneck, especially at 1080p. Best paired with a mid-range GPU.
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