The Intel Core i5-12400F is a capable mid-range processor built for gamers and everyday users who pair their system with a dedicated graphics card. It delivers strong 1080p gaming performance and handles multitasking with ease, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious builds that don't compromise on speed. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.5GHz and boost speeds up to 4.4GHz, supported by 18MB of cache for responsive application performance. Because the F-suffix model has no integrated graphics, you will need a separate graphics card to display video. The 65W base power keeps thermals manageable, and the included cooler means you can start building right away without buying extra cooling hardware. Designed for the LGA1700 socket, the i5-12400F is compatible with Intel 600 and 700-series motherboards including B660, H610, and Z690 chipsets. The retail box includes a capable stock cooler that handles the processor's thermal output under typical workloads, so you can save your budget for other components. This chip offers a strong balance of gaming performance and value for mainstream desktop systems. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel® Core™ i5 Processor generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor model i5-12400F Processor cores 6 Processor socket LGA 1700 Cooler included Yes Processor threads 12 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 6 Processor boost frequency 4.4 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 4.4 GHz Performance-core base frequency 2.5 GHz Processor cache 18 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 117 W Processor base power 65 W Bus type DMI4 Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 76.8 GB/s Processor codename Alder Lake Processor ARK ID 134587 Memory Maximum internal memory supported by processor 128 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM Memory channels Dual-channel Non-ECC Yes Memory bandwidth (max) 76.8 GB/s Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card No On-board graphics card model Not available Discrete graphics card model Not available Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20 PCI Express slots version 5.0, 4.0 PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4 Supported instruction sets SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0 Thermal solution specification PCG 2020C CPU configuration (max) 1 Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Harmonized System (HS) code 85423119 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992.C Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) G167599 Processor special features Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0 Yes Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director No Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Intel® Secure Key Yes Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 No Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes General Product series i5 Product family Core Operational conditions Maximum operating temperature 100 °C Tjunction 100 °C Packaging data Package type Box Technical details Target market Gaming Status Launched Launch date Q1'22 Weight & dimensions Processor package size 45 x 37.5 mm Other features L2 cache 7680 KB Maximum internal memory 128 GB
