Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer and a dominant leader in personal computing processors. While Intel has intentions to challenge Nvidia and AMD on the GPU side of things, the bulk of Intel’s expertise lies in CPUs. The company has a long history of developing computer technologies and innovating in processor architecture alongside its main competitor, and occasional collaborator, AMD.
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The Intel Core i5-12400 processor is part of the latest, 12th-generation Intel Core series of CPUs. It is powered by 6 processor cores able to reach a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz and a boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz. The CPU includes an Intel UHD 730 graphics controller for better gaming performance when not paired with a dedicated GPU. The integrated graphics controller supports up to four monitors. There’s also 18 MB of L3 cache, which ensures a fast and smooth experience.
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