Intel Core i5-12400F
The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 12th Generation Intel Core i5 desktop processor (Alder Lake) for LGA1700 motherboards. It has 6 Performance-cores and 12 threads, a 2.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz max turbo frequency, 18 MB Intel Smart Cache, and a 65 W Processor Base Power. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a graphics card. This is a price on request item: we confirm today's price by email, as set out in our Price on Request Policy.
It suits gaming PCs and everyday productivity builds where a dedicated graphics card does the display work. It supports DDR4 or DDR5 memory and PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0, which leaves room for different motherboard and memory choices. Compare it with other Intel Core processors.
Highlights
- 6 cores (all Performance-cores) / 12 threads
- Max turbo frequency up to 4.40 GHz, base 2.50 GHz
- LGA1700 socket (FCLGA1700)
- 65 W Processor Base Power, 117 W Maximum Turbo Power
- Supports up to DDR5 4800 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s, up to 128 GB dual-channel
- No integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required
Best for
- Gaming PCs paired with a dedicated graphics card
- Home and office desktops that need solid multi-threaded performance
- LGA1700 builds where you want to choose between DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Specifications
| Product Collection | 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
|---|---|
| Code Name | Products formerly Alder Lake |
| Vertical Segment | Desktop |
| Processor Number | i5-12400F |
| Lithography | Intel 7 |
| Total Cores | 6 |
| # of Performance-cores | 6 |
| # of Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 12 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| Performance-core Base Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
| Cache | 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Total L2 Cache | 7.5 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 65 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 117 W |
| Marketing Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | Q1'22 |
| Embedded Options Available | No |
| Use Conditions | PC/Client/Tablet |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 128 GB |
| Memory Types | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
| Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision | 4.0 |
| Max # of DMI Lanes | 8 |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 20 |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA1700 |
| Max CPU Configuration | 1 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2020C |
| T junction | 100°C |
| Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm |
| Max Operating Temperature | 100 °C |
| Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator | 3.0 |
| Intel® Thread Director | No |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡ | Yes |
Compatibility and related parts
The Core i5-12400F needs an LGA1700 socket board, so choose from our motherboards and confirm the board supports 12th Gen Intel CPUs. Your memory (RAM) must match the board: DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable, and the CPU supports both. Plan for cooling rated for its 65 W base and 117 W maximum turbo power from our CPU coolers, and add a graphics card because there is no integrated graphics. The PC builder checks compatibility for you, and parts bought as part of a PC build get free assembly and testing.
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