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Intel · Core i5-12400F
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| Socket | LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake (12th Gen, Intel 7) |
| Cores / Threads | 6 Performance cores / 12 threads (no E-cores) |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz |
| Max boost clock | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 7.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB (Intel Smart Cache) |
| TDP | 65 W base · 117 W max turbo |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 (board dependent) |
| PCIe version | PCIe 5.0 x16 + PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Integrated graphics | None (F-series — discrete GPU required) |
| Unlocked multiplier | No (locked) |
| Stock cooler | Intel Laminar RM1 included |
| Chipset compatibility | H610, B660, H670, Z690, B760, H770, Z790 |
The Core i5-12400F remains one of the best price-to-performance gaming CPUs ever made: six fast Golden Cove cores with none of the E-core scheduling quirks, sipping power on the included Laminar RM1 cooler. It works with cheap DDR4 boards or newer DDR5 ones, so it fits almost any budget. Perfect for a clean 1080p/1440p gaming build with a mid-range GPU. This unit is bench-tested before listing.
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