Intel Core i5-12400F LGA1700 Desktop Processor
Intel Core i5-12400F LGA1700 Desktop Processor
The Intel Core i5-12400F is a reliable 12th Gen Intel processor for affordable gaming PCs, office systems, and everyday performance builds. It offers 6 performance cores and 12 threads, making it a strong budget-friendly choice for customers who want stable performance without overspending.
Built on Intel 7 process technology and the Alder Lake platform, the i5-12400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory depending on the motherboard.
The processor supports PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 expansion, giving it flexibility for modern graphics cards and fast storage.
Important note: the F-series processor does not include integrated graphics, so it must be paired with a dedicated graphics card.
Key Highlights
- Total Cores: 6
- Total Threads: 12
- Max Turbo Frequency: 4.40 GHz
- Intel Smart Cache: 18 MB
- Processor Base Power: 65W
- Socket Supported: FCLGA1700
Detailed Specifications
Specifications
| Product Collection | 12th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors |
| Processor Number | i5-12400F |
| Code Name | Alder Lake |
| Lithography | Intel 7 |
| Total Cores | 6 |
| Performance Cores | 6 |
| Efficient Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 12 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| P-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| P-core Base Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
| Intel Smart Cache | 18 MB |
| Total L2 Cache | 7.5 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 65W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 117W |
Memory & Expansion
| Max Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Types | DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s, DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
| PCI Express Revision | PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 |
| PCIe Configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 |
| Max PCIe Lanes | 20 |
| DMI Revision | 4.0 |
| Max DMI Lanes | 8 |
Package & Technologies
| Socket Supported | FCLGA1700 |
| Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm |
| TJunction | 100°C |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Integrated Graphics | No — discrete GPU required |
Best For
- Affordable gaming PCs
- RTX 3050 / RTX 4060 / RTX 5060 builds
- Office and daily-use PCs
- Budget streaming setups
- Customers wanting DDR4 or DDR5 flexibility
NOORAMO recommendation: Contact us before ordering if you want help matching this processor with the right motherboard, RAM, cooler, and graphics card for your gaming or workstation build.
Specifications based on manufacturer product information: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134587/intel-core-i512400f-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.html