Core i5-12400F

Name: Intel Core i5-12400F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4 (2300 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4 · 2,300 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.4 GHz

L3 cache

18 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming12

Productivity11

Single-core12

Multi-core25

Power efficiency10

Lab scores

Performance score12

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p26 fps

1440p21 fps

4K14 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Alder Lake-S
Process node: Intel 7 nm
Socket: FCLGA1700
Release year: 2022
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: None

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.5 GHz
Boost clock: 4.4 GHz
L1 cache: 480 KB
L2 cache: 7.5 MB
L3 cache: 18 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-4800
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $180

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise it as a great value for gaming, running cool and quiet with stock cooling. The usual gripe is the lack of integrated graphics, which can be a hassle for troubleshooting.

Pros

Plays modern games without breaking a sweat
Stays cool on a stock cooler
Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
Great value for a midrange build

Cons

Only DDR4 or DDR5, not both
No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Older LGA1700 socket is dead end

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-12400F

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a straightforward, no-frills six-core processor that trades integrated graphics for solid, everyday gaming value.

Get it if you want a no-nonsense mid-range gaming CPU that runs cool and quiet on a budget. Skip it if you need integrated graphics or do heavy video editing where more cores matter.