Intel Desktop Core i5-12400F Processor (2.5GHz, 18MB, LGA1700) box

The Intel Desktop Core i5-12400F Processor is a 12th-generation processor, part of Intel’s Alder Lake family.

Features

• Base Clock Speed: 2.5 GHz

• Cache: 18 MB Intel Smart Cache

• Socket Type: LGA1700 (compatible with 600-series chipset motherboards)

• Cores/Threads: 6 cores, 12 threads

• TDP (Thermal Design Power): 65W

• Graphics: This is the “F” variant, which means it does not have integrated graphics. You’ll need a discrete GPU for display output.

• Architecture: Based on the Alder Lake architecture, it features a mix of high-performance cores (P-cores) and high-efficiency cores (E-cores) in other variants, but the i5-12400F has only performance cores.

• Manufacturing Process: Built on Intel’s 10nm process technology.

• Overclocking: Not unlocked for overclocking (requires a “K” series for that).

Specifications 

• Graphics: No integrated graphics (The “F” in the model number indicates no iGPU, so a dedicated GPU is required for display output)

• Memory Support:

  • DDR4/DDR5 memory support

  • DDR4: 3200 MHz max

  • DDR5: 4800 MHz max

• PCI Express Support:

  • PCIe 5.0 (16 lanes) for fast storage and GPU connections

  • PCIe 4.0 (up to 16 lanes)

• Intel® Thread Director: Helps optimize thread scheduling between performance and efficiency cores in hybrid chips, though the i5-12400F has only performance cores.

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: Enabled, allowing two threads per P-core.

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: For boosting clock speeds when necessary for high performance tasks.