INTEL Core i5 12400F 12th Generation Processor ( 4.4 GHz / 6 Cores / 12 Threads )

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 12th Generation Alder Lake desktop processor built on Intel’s Intel 7 process node. It slots into the FCLGA1700 socket and is compatible with 600-series motherboards including Z690, B660, H670, and H610 chipsets, giving builders a broad range of platform choices to suit different budgets. The i5-12400F carries 6 Performance-cores and 12 threads courtesy of Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. With a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.40 GHz via Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the chip handles everyday productivity tasks, content creation workflows, and gaming sessions with consistent responsiveness. Cache capacity sits at 18 MB of Intel Smart Cache alongside 7.5 MB of total L2 cache, keeping frequently accessed data close to the execution units and reducing latency for repeated operations. The processor’s base power envelope is rated at 65 W with a maximum turbo power of 117 W, making it practical for mid-tower and compact builds without demanding exotic cooling solutions — the thermal specification calls for PCG 2020C and a maximum junction temperature of 100 °C. Memory support covers both DDR5 at up to 4800 MT/s and DDR4 at up to 3200 MT/s across two channels, with a maximum addressable capacity of 128 GB and peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. On the connectivity side, the processor exposes up to 20 PCIe lanes across PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 revisions, with configurations of up to 1×16+4 or 2×8+4, and a DMI 4 interface with 8 lanes to the chipset. Notably, the i5-12400F omits integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required — an important consideration when configuring a new build. The processor does not include Intel Thread Director, consistent with its all-Performance-core topology. Advanced features include Intel Deep Learning Boost for accelerated AI inference workloads, Intel Speed Shift Technology for rapid frequency scaling, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology for efficient power management, AES-NI hardware encryption acceleration, and a suite of security technologies including Intel Boot Guard, OS Guard, Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, and VT-x with Extended Page Tables. Verified Specifications: — Processor Number: i5-12400F | Box Code: BX8071512400F — Lithography: Intel 7 — Cores / Threads: 6P + 0E / 12 — Base Frequency: 2.50 GHz | Max Turbo: 4.40 GHz — L3 Cache (Smart Cache): 18 MB | L2 Cache: 7.5 MB — Socket: FCLGA1700 — TDP (Base Power): 65 W | Max Turbo Power: 117 W — Memory: DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200, 2 channels, max 128 GB, 76.8 GB/s — PCIe: 5.0 and 4.0, up to 20 lanes — Integrated Graphics: None — Warranty: 3 Years