The Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core LGA 1700 processor is based on the Alder Lake architecture with the Intel 7 process. With its six performance cores running at 2.5 GHz, it supports up to 12 threads and provides the speed needed for demanding applications and games. Additionally, this processor features a Boost 2.0 frequency of 4.4 GHz with 18 MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i5-12400 also supports PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz, enabling the execution and multitasking of a variety of demanding applications. The Core i5-12400 includes integrated Intel UHD 730 graphics and comes with an Intel Laminar RM1 cooling solution.
Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Max. TDP | 117 W |
Number of threads | 12 |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Item number | 17761782 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Processors |
Manufacturer no. | BX8071512400 |
Release date | 4.1.2022 |
Sales rank in Category Processors | 65 of 1387 |
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Processor family | Core i5 12th Gen |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Intel Core | Alder Lake |
Clock frequency | 2.50 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 4.40 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Number of threads | 12 |
Number of performance cores | 6 -Core |
Lithography | 10 nm |
Max. TDP | 117 W |
L2 Cache | 7500 kB |
L3 Cache | 18 MB |
Multiplier unlocked | Yes |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Processor design | 64-bit |
AMD Technologies | SSE4a |
Intel technologies | Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) |
Onboard graphics | Yes |
Graphics card model | UHD Graphics 730 |
DirectX version | 12 |
Max. connected monitors | 4 x |
Clock frequency | 300 MHz |
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1450 MHz |
Memory channels | Dual-Channel |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Intel fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Scope of delivery | 3 64), 64), Intel 64), Intel 66 |
Length | 14.20 cm |
Width | 9.10 cm |
Height | 11.20 cm |
Weight | 453 g |
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The Intel Core i5-12400 is listed from 195 euros in the price comparison at the time of our test (3 February). The F version without integrated graphics unit is slightly cheaper with listings from 183 euros. This is a good deal cheaper than the Ryzen 5 5600X, which retailers list from 266 euros...
We cannot reproach the Core i5-12400 much, because the price and efficiency match the performance. At most, one can ask why Intel took so long to have a competitor product to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X up its sleeve. The Zen 3 processor was already launched in November 2020 and is still better than a Core i5-12400 in every respect, even if only minimally...