Intel Core i5-12400F – up to 4.4GHz 6-Cores 12-Threads 18MB Cache Processor With Box

Description CPU Configuration Cores / Threads: 6 cores / 12 threads (Hyper‑Threading) Performance Cores (P‑cores): 6 (no Efficiency (E) cores) Base Clock: 2.50 GHz Max Turbo Boost: up to 4.40 GHz Cache: 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache (L3) ~7.5 MB L2 cache TDP (Base Power): 65 W Max Turbo Power: ~117 W Socket: LGA 1700 — works with Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards Integrated Graphics: ❌ None — “F” SKU requires a discrete GPU �� Architecture & Platform Architecture: Intel Alder Lake (12th Gen) — strong single‑core performance and efficiency Fabrication: Intel 7 process (10 nm) Memory Support: DDR4‑3200 and DDR5‑4800 dual‑channel memory PCI‑Express: Supports PCIe 5.0 (x16 GPU slots) and PCIe 4.0 (NVMe SSD lanes) �� Performance & Usage �� Gaming & General Use Excellent price‑to‑performance mid‑range CPU for gaming, esports titles, and everyday tasks. Strong multi‑threaded performance thanks to 6 cores and 12 threads, making it suitable for gaming background workloads like streaming. �� Productivity Handles productivity workloads like office software, web browsing, media editing, and light content creation comfortably thanks to good single‑core and multi‑core performance. ⚠️ System Requirements Because it lacks integrated graphics, you must pair it with a discrete graphics card for video output and gaming. Cooling solution should be included with your build since many tray versions may not include a cooler.