Intel Core i5-12400F Processor
MPN BX8071512400F · Brand Intel
Intel Core i5-12400F 12th Gen 'Alder Lake' desktop CPU - 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.40 GHz max turbo, LGA 1700, DDR4/DDR5 support. Discrete GPU required. Ships boxed with an Intel cooler and a 3-year warranty
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 12th-generation 'Alder Lake' desktop processor built for mainstream gaming and everyday productivity builds. It pairs 6 performance cores with 12 threads, running a 2.5 GHz base frequency and climbing to a 4.40 GHz max turbo frequency when workloads demand it. Manufactured on the Intel 7 process, it carries 18 MB of Intel Smart Cache (L3) plus 7.5 MB of L2 cache to keep frequently used data close to the cores. The processor drops into LGA 1700 (FCLGA1700) motherboards and supports both DDR5-4800 and DDR4-3200 memory, up to 128 GB across two channels - so builders can reuse an existing DDR4 kit or move to DDR5. A PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 controller with 20 lanes leaves headroom for a modern graphics card and NVMe storage. Note the 'F' suffix: this chip has no integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required. It runs within a 65 W base power envelope (117 W maximum turbo power) and ships as a boxed processor with an Intel stock cooler, making it a straightforward choice for value-focused 1080p gaming rigs and home or office PCs. The unit is supplied with a 3-year warranty. Best suited to: budget and mid-range gaming builds, general computing and light content creation. Less ideal for: overclocking (the multiplier is locked) or GPU-free systems
Datasheet
| Speed | 2.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| Series | 12th Gen |
| Unlocked | No |
| Code Name | Products formerly Alder Lake |
| Tjunction | 100°C |
| Secure Key | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Lithography | Intel 7 |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
| Total Cores | 6 |
| Memory Types | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz |
| Total Threads | 12 |
| Intel® 64 ‡ | Yes |
| Total L2 Cache | 7.5 MB |
| Use Conditions | PC/Client/Tablet |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Intel® Os Guard | Yes |
| Processor Number | i5-12400F |
| Vertical Segment | Desktop |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA1700 |
| Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
| Max # Of Dmi Lanes | 8 |
| Product Collection | 12th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors |
| Cpu Cooler Included | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | No |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 117 W |
| # Of Efficient-Cores | 0 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
| Pci Express Revision | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| Processor Base Power | 65 W |
| Max Cpu Configuration | 1 |
| # Of Performance-Cores | 6 |
| Execute Disable Bit ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Thread Director | No |
| Max # Of Memory Channels | 2 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Max # Of Pci Express Lanes | 20 |
| Intel® Aes New Instructions | Yes |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Pci Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1×16+4, 2×8+4 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2020C |
| Performance-Core Base Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Mode-Based Execute Control (Mbec) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ | 2.0 |
| Performance-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| Direct Media Interface (Dmi) Revision | 4.0 |
| Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator | 3.0 |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (Vmd) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡ | No |
| Max Memory Size (Dependent On Memory Type) | 128 GB |
| Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (Vt-X) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® Dl Boost) | Yes |
| Intel® Vt-X With Extended Page Tables (Ept) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology For Directed I/O (Vt-D) ‡ | Yes |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Model | Core i5-12400F |
| Processor Series | Intel 12th Gen, Core i5 |
| Memory Type | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| TDP | 65W |
| Cache | 18 MB |
| CPU Type | Core i5 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB |
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