The Intel Core i5-12400F is a popular choice for gamers and mainstream PC builders, offering excellent performance and value. Featuring 6 Performance-cores and 12 threads, it delivers responsive performance for modern gaming, productivity applications, and everyday multitasking. With boost frequencies reaching up to 4.4GHz and 18MB of Intel Smart Cache, it provides smooth operation across a wide range of workloads.
As an F-series processor, the i5-12400F does not include integrated graphics and requires a dedicated graphics card. Support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and the LGA1700 platform makes it an ideal foundation for affordable yet capable gaming and productivity systems.
Key Features
- 6 Cores / 12 Threads
- 2.5 GHz Base | 4.4 GHz Max Turbo Boost
- 18 MB Intel Smart Cache + 7.5 MB L2 Cache
- Up to 128 GB of dual-channel DDR5 (up to 4800 MT/s) or DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s)
- No Integrated Graphics (Discrete GPU required)
- 65W Processor Base Power (PBP) | 117W Maximum Turbo Power (MTP)
- Brand
- Intel
- Cache
- 18 MB Intel Smart Cache
- CPU Socket
- LGA1700
- Default TDP
- 65W
- ECC Memory Supported
- Yes
- Efficient Core Base Clock
- N/A
- Efficient Core Turbo Clock
- N/A
- Efficient Cores
- 0
- Execution Units
- N/A
- Graphics Base Frequency
- N/A
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- N/A
- Graphics Model
- N/A
- L2 Cache
- 7.5 MB
- Max Turbo Clock
- 4.4 GHz
- Maximum Memory
- 128 GB
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel
- Model
- i5-12400F
- Number of CPU Cores
- 6
- Number of Threads
- 12
- Packaging
- Retail
- Performance Core Base Clock
- 2.5 GHz
- Performance Core Turbo Clock
- 4.4 GHz
- Performance Cores
- 6
- Series
- Alder Lake
- System Memory Specification
- DDR4 Up to 3200 MT/s
DDR5 Up to 4800 MT/s - System Memory Type
- DDR4 / DDR5
- Thermal Solution
- Included
- Unlocked Multiplier
- No
- Warranty
- 3 Years
