As of October 2026, the most profitable coin for Intel Core i7-12700 mining is Monero (XMR) on RandomX, with 5,508 H/s hashrate and -$0.01/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0784/kWh).
Intel Core i7-12700
Best coin: Monero — net > -$0.01/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 | 5,508 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.22 | $0.23 | > -$0.01 | 81.0 | 45.5 | $0.0032/W | $0.0018/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 5,508 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.18 | $0.23 | -$0.04 | 81.0 | 45.5 | $0.0027/W | $0.0015/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 5,508 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.15 | $0.23 | -$0.07 | 81.0 | 45.5 | $0.0023/W | $0.0013/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 5,508 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.15 | $0.23 | -$0.08 | 81.0 | 45.5 | $0.0022/W | $0.0012/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 5,508 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.12 | $0.23 | -$0.11 | 81.0 | 45.5 | $0.0018/W | $0.0010/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — XMR (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 5,508 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with Intel Core i7-12700?
The most profitable coin for Intel Core i7-12700 is Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: -$0.01/day (gross income $0.22 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 i7-12700 on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of Intel Core i7-12700 on RandomX is 5,508 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 i7-12700 mining system cost?
Minimum used build for Intel Core i7-12700: CPU — $192, motherboard (any LGA 1700 B660/B760) — $96, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $60, SSD — $18, PSU 500W — $30. Total: ~$396. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for Intel Core i7-12700 mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0784/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ∞, full system (~$396) 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.