Intel Core i5-12400F desktop processor BX8071512400F

Six-core Alder Lake processor for LGA 1700

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core 12-thread desktop CPU built on the Intel 7 process. Base frequency sits at 2.5 GHz with a single-core turbo up to 4.4 GHz. It carries 7.5 MB of L2 cache and 18 MB of L3 cache. The processor is sold in refurbished condition without a cooler in the box.

Suits mainstream builds that have discrete graphics

This chip has no integrated graphics so a separate GPU is mandatory. It supports DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800 across two memory channels up to 128 GB total. PCI Express 5.0 provides 16 lanes from the CPU plus four lanes of PCIe 4.0. Buyers who need onboard video or lower platform cost should consider alternatives.

The 65 W base power decides cooling

Processor base power is 65 W while maximum turbo power reaches 117 W. A motherboard with an LGA 1700 socket and adequate VRM cooling is required to sustain boost clocks. The 12-thread design handles gaming and productivity workloads within this thermal envelope.