As of October 2026, the most profitable coin for Intel Core i5-12400 mining is Monero (XMR) on RandomX, with 3,436 H/s hashrate and -$0.09/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0784/kWh).
Intel Core i5-12400
Best coin: Monero — net -$0.09/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 | 3,436 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.14 | $0.23 | -$0.09 | 50.5 | 28.4 | $0.0020/W | $0.0011/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 3,436 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.11 | $0.23 | -$0.11 | 50.5 | 28.4 | $0.0017/W | $0.0009/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 3,436 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.10 | $0.23 | -$0.13 | 50.5 | 28.4 | $0.0014/W | $0.0008/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 3,436 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.09 | $0.23 | -$0.13 | 50.5 | 28.4 | $0.0014/W | $0.0008/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 3,436 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.07 | $0.23 | -$0.15 | 50.5 | 28.4 | $0.0011/W | $0.0006/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — XMR (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 3,436 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: -$0.09/day (gross income $0.14 minus electricity $0.23 at $0.0784/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 3,436 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 — $108, motherboard (any LGA 1700 B660/H670) — $96, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $60, SSD — $18, PSU 450W — $24. Total: ~$306. 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 $0.0784/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ∞, full system (~$306) 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.