Intel Core i5-12400 6-Core Desktop Processor

Intel Core i5-12400 6-Core Desktop Processor

The Intel Core i5-12400 is part of Intel's 12th Generation Alder Lake series, offering a solid mid-range option for desktop users who need balanced performance for gaming, productivity, and creative workloads. Built on the Intel 7 process, this CPU features six high-performance cores, twelve threads, and enhanced Intel® technologies for modern computing.

Key Specifications

• Cores / Threads: 6 cores / 12 threads
• Base / Max Turbo Frequency: 2.50 GHz / 4.40 GHz
• Cache: 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache (7.5 MB L2)
• Thermal Design Power: 65 W (Base), 117 W (Turbo)
• Socket: FCLGA1700
• Max Memory: 128 GB DDR4 3200 MT/s or DDR5 4800 MT/s, 2 channels
• Integrated Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 730, 24 execution units, 300 MHz base, 1.45 GHz max dynamic frequency
• Max Display Support: 4 displays via eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1
• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 / 4.0, up to 20 lanes (1x16+4, 2x8+4 configurations)
• Advanced Technologies: Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0, Hyper-Threading, Speed Shift, DL Boost, Optane Memory Support, Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
• Security & Virtualization: Intel® AES-NI, Secure Key, OS Guard, Execute Disable Bit, VT-x / VT-d, Intel® Boot Guard

Additional Details

The i5-12400 supports a maximum junction temperature of 100°C and comes in a compact FCLGA1700 package measuring 45 x 37.5 mm. Its integrated UHD Graphics 730 is capable of high-resolution output, including 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz via DisplayPort and 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz via HDMI, suitable for 4K content, office tasks, and casual gaming. With full support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory types, this CPU ensures high bandwidth and modern memory compatibility.

Ideal for mid-range desktop builds, the Intel Core i5-12400 delivers strong performance across office, gaming, and multimedia tasks while leveraging Intel's latest architectural and security technologies.