Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th-generation Alder Lake desktop processor built for mainstream gaming and everyday productivity builds. It pairs 6 performance cores and 12 threads with a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 4.40 GHz maximum turbo frequency, giving it the responsiveness needed for 1080p gaming, content creation and multitasking without moving up to enthusiast pricing. Built on the Intel 7 process, the i5-12400 carries 18 MB of Intel Smart Cache (L3) and 7.5 MB of L2 cache to keep frequently used data close to the cores. It drops into LGA1700 motherboards and supports both DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 memory, up to 128 GB across two channels, so it suits a budget DDR4 build or a newer DDR5 system equally well. PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 lanes leave headroom for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 lets the system boot and drive displays without a discrete GPU, and an Intel Laminar RM1 cooler is included in the box. With a 65 W processor base power and a 117 W maximum turbo power, it is straightforward to cool and power in compact builds. Verifiable specifications: Model – Core i5-12400; Socket – LGA1700; Cores/Threads – 6/12; Base clock – 2.50 GHz; Max turbo – 4.40 GHz; L3 cache – 18 MB; L2 cache – 7.5 MB; Memory – DDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800, up to 128 GB dual-channel; Integrated graphics – Intel UHD Graphics 730; Processor base power – 65 W; Maximum turbo power – 117 W; Lithography – Intel 7 (Alder Lake); Warranty – 3 years