About This Item
Supports Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake architecture, the Core i5-12400F features 6 performance cores and 12 threads with 18MB cache, delivering strong performance for gaming, editing, and multitasking in the mid-range segment.
Compatible with LGA1700 motherboards like Z690, B660, H670, and H610, it works with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory depending on motherboard support. It operates at 65W base power, with higher power draw under boost for improved performance when needed.
The processor includes 3 years of official Intel warranty, offering reliability and long-term support. Ideal for users building a balanced system with excellent performance and value.
Product Information
| Product Collection | 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Code Name | Products formerly Alder Lake |
| Vertical Segment | Desktop |
| Processor Number | i5-12400F |
| Lithography | Intel 7 |
| Use Conditions | PC/Client/Tablet |
| CPU Specifications | |
| Total Cores | 6 |
| # of Performance-cores | 6 |
| # of Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 12 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.40 GHz |
| Performance-core Base Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
| Cache | 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Total L2 Cache | 7.5 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 65 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 117 W |
| Memory Specifications | |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 128 GB |
| Memory Types | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
| Expansion Options | |
| Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision | 4.0 |
| Max # of DMI Lanes | 8 |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 20 |
| Package Specifications | |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA1700 |
| Max CPU Configuration | 1 |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2020C |
| TJUNCTION | 100°C |
| Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm |
| Advanced Technologies | |
| Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator | 3.0 |
| Intel® Thread Director | No |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) | Yes |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡ | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® 64 ‡ | Yes |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
| Security & Reliability | |
| Intel® AES New Instructions | Yes |
| Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit ‡ | Yes |
| Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC) | Yes |
| Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 Years |