As of July 2026, the most profitable coin for Intel Core i5-12400 mining is Monero (XMR) on RandomX, with 2,971 H/s hashrate and -$0.14/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
Intel Core i5-12400
Best coin: Monero — net -$0.14/day
Specifications
System Build (used prices)
Mining Profitability
| Coin | Algo | Hashrate | CPU W | System W | Income/day | Elec/day | Profit/day | CPU H/s/W | Sys H/s/W | CPU $/W | Sys $/W | ROI CPU | ROI System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 2,971 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.08 | $0.21 | -$0.14 | 43.7 | 24.5 | $0.0011/W | $0.0006/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 2,971 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.07 | $0.21 | -$0.14 | 43.7 | 24.5 | $0.0011/W | $0.0006/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 2,971 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.07 | $0.21 | -$0.14 | 43.7 | 24.5 | $0.0011/W | $0.0006/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 2,971 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.07 | $0.21 | -$0.15 | 43.7 | 24.5 | $0.0010/W | $0.0005/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 2,971 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.06 | $0.21 | -$0.16 | 43.7 | 24.5 | $0.0008/W | $0.0005/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — XMR (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 2,971 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with Intel Core i5-12400?
The most profitable coin for Intel Core i5-12400 is Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: -$0.14/day (gross income $0.08 minus electricity $0.21 at $0.0727/kWh). Actual profitability depends on your electricity rate, system downtime, and other overhead costs.
What is the hashrate of Intel Core i5-12400 on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of Intel Core i5-12400 on RandomX is 2,971 H/s at 68W CPU power draw. This is a realistic sustained 24/7 mining figure on a standard system without fine-tuning. Total system power from the wall is 121W (2.9 kWh/day).
How much does a Intel Core i5-12400 mining system cost?
Minimum used build for Intel Core i5-12400: CPU — $115, motherboard (any LGA 1700 B660/H670) — $102, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $64, SSD — $19, PSU 450W — $25. Total: ~$325. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for Intel Core i5-12400 mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ∞, full system (~$325) payback — ∞. These estimates do not account for potential downtime, hardware wear, changes in network difficulty, or coin price fluctuations. Use the table above to enter your electricity rate for accurate numbers.