Intel® Core™ i5-12400F Processor (18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz)

Processor Details:

• Processor Number: i5-12400F

• Launch Date: Q1’22

• Number of Cores: 6 (6 Performance-cores, no Efficiency-cores)

• Number of Threads: 12

• Base Frequency (P-cores): 2.50 GHz

• Max Turbo Frequency (P-cores): 4.40 GHz

• Cache:

           • L2 Cache: 7.5 MB (1.25 MB per core)

           • L3 Cache (Smart Cache): 18 MB

• Processor Base Power: 65 W

• Maximum Turbo Power: 117 W155

Memory Specifications:

• Max Memory Size: 128 GB

• Memory Types:

• DDR4-3200

• DDR5-4800

• Max Number of Memory Channels: 2

• Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s

• ECC Memory Supported: Yes (requires ECC supported by motherboard)

Integrated Graphics:

• Integrated Graphics: No (F models like the i5-12400F do not have integrated graphics)

Expansion Options:

• PCI Express Version: PCIe 5.0 & 4.0

• Max Number of PCI Express Lanes: 20 (16 from CPU, 4 from chipset)

Socket Compatibility:

• Socket Support: LGA 1700

• Chipset Compatibility: Works with Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets (e.g., B660, H670, Z690)

Thermal Solutions:

• Cooler Included: Yes (in-box cooler)

Technology and Features:

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0: Yes

• Intel® Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost): Yes

• Intel® VT-x (Virtualization Technology): Yes

• Intel® VT-d (Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O): Yes

• Intel® 64: Yes

• Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes

• Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported: Yes

Power and Performance:

• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 65W (base) / 117W (max turbo)

• Maximum Operating Temperature (Tjunction): 100°C

Security & Reliability:

• Intel® AES New Instructions (AES-NI): Yes

• Intel® Boot Guard: Yes

• Intel® OS Guard: Yes

• Intel® Secure Key: Yes

• Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: Yes

Key Differences for “F” Model:

The “F” designation means the processor does not have integrated graphics, so a dedicated GPU is required.

This CPU is well-suited for gaming, productivity, and everyday tasks when paired with a dedicated graphics card.