Product Description
Intel Core i5-12400F 12th Gen Alder Lake Desktop Processor, 6 Total Cores, 12 Threads, 18MB Cache, 2.5GHz Base Frequency, LGA 1700 Socket, 65W Power, 128GB Max Memory Size | i5-12400F Tray
Experience next-level performance with the Intel Core i5-12400F, a 12th Generation Alder Lake desktop processor designed to balance gaming power and everyday productivity. Built on Intel’s advanced Hybrid Architecture, the i5-12400F features 6 high-performance cores (P-cores) and 12 threads, offering smooth multitasking and responsiveness for modern workloads.
With a base clock speed of 2.5GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.4GHz, it delivers reliable power for gaming, streaming, and creative applications. The 18MB Intel Smart Cache enhances performance by ensuring rapid access to frequently used data.
This processor supports DDR5-4800 and DDR4-3200 memory types and fits perfectly into LGA 1700 motherboards. With a 65W TDP and 117W maximum turbo power, it delivers efficiency without compromising speed. Note that the i5-12400F does not include integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output.

Specifications
Category | Specification |
Product Collection | 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
Code Name | Alder Lake |
Processor Number | i5-12400F |
Socket Supported | LGA 1700 |
Architecture | Hybrid Architecture (P-Cores only) |
Lithography | Intel 7 |
Total Cores | 6 (6 Performance-Cores, 0 Efficient-Cores) |
Total Threads | 12 |
Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
Max Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
P-Core Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
Cache | 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
L2 Cache | 7.5 MB |
Processor Base Power (TDP) | 65 W |
Maximum Turbo Power | 117 W |
Unlocked for Overclocking | No |
Max Memory Size | 128 GB |
Memory Types | Up to DDR5-4800 MT/s, Up to DDR4-3200 MT/s |
Memory Channels | 2 |
Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
ECC Memory Support | No |
PCI Express Revision | PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 |
Max PCIe Lanes | 20 |
Integrated Graphics | None (requires discrete GPU) |
Processor Base Power Consumption | 65 W |
Max Turbo Power Consumption | 117 W |
Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
Launch Date | Q1 2022 |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Instruction Set | 64-bit |
Instruction Set Extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology | Yes |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Yes |
Intel® Thread Director | No (P-Cores only) |
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Yes |
Virtualization Technologies | Intel® VT-x, VT-d, VT-x with EPT |
Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2020C |
Scalability | 1S Only |
Max Operating Temperature (Tjunction) | 100°C |
Launch Status | Launched |
GPU Requirement | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
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