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Intel Core i5-12400F
A 6-core budget powerhouse that remains one of the best selling CPUs for entry-level gaming builds.

General Information
BrandIntel
NameIntel Core i5-12400F
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake (12th Gen Core) | |
| Base Clock | 2.5 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 18 | |
| Cache Size | 18 MB | MB |
| Capacity | 128 | |
| Compatibility | ['LGA1700 (FCLGA1700 / FC-LGA16A)', 'Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s', 'PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 (up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4)', 'Intel 600-series / 700-series chipsets'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 6 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | True | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | Intel 12th Gen Core (Alder Lake) | |
| Cpu Socket | FCLGA1700 | |
| Dimensions | ['45.0 mm x 37.5 mm'] | |
| Form Factor | FC-LGA16A (LGA1700 socket package) | |
| Integrated Graphics | No | |
| Interface Standard | ['PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0', 'DMI Revision 4.0'] | |
| Launch Date | Q1'22 | |
| Manufacturer | Intel | |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 7 | |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.4 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 117 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s | |
| Memory Type Support | 12400 | |
| Overclocking Support | No | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 20 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 5.0, 4.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['6 cores / 12 threads (Intel Smart Cache 18 MB)', 'Performance-core base frequency: 2.50 GHz', 'Max turbo frequency: up to 4.40 GHz'] | |
| Power Requirements | 117 | |
| Price | 109.94 USD | USD |
| Process Node | Intel 7 | |
| Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 65 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Processor Base Power: 65 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power: 117 W', 'Max Operating Temperature: 100 °C', 'Thermal solution specification: PCG 2020C'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 65 W | W |
| Thread Count | 12 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | False | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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