Intel Core i5-12400F
The Intel Core i5-12400F is a fast six-core processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, which was introduced in January 2022. The processor has a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz and reaches a maximum clock speed of up to 4.4 GHz under load. As with its predecessor, the Intel Core i5-11400F, Alder-Lake also supports hyperthreading, which means that up to 12 threads can be processed simultaneously. The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using the 10 nm process. There are many changes to the new architecture, which is essentially based on a hybrid architecture. However, the Intel Core i5-12400F does not fully benefit from this, as only P-cores are used under the heatspreader. Only with the faster Intel Core i5-12600K can you enjoy the performance of the combination of P and E cores. The Intel Core i5-12400F is a non-K CPU, which in turn means that there is no freely selectable multiplier, which means that the CPU is not suitable for overclocking.
Performance
Compared to the Intel Core i5-11400F , the IPC of the Intel Core i5-12400F has been significantly increased again. The performance difference between the two processors is between 10 and 20 percent in most cases. Due to the good single-thread performance, the Intel Core i5-12400F is definitely a sensible CPU to use as the basis in a gaming PC.
Graphics unit
The processors marked with an "F" in the nomenclature do not offer an integrated graphics unit. All other non-F processors can rely on the Intel Iris Xe.
Power consumption
The TDP is relatively low at 65 watts. This is the PL1 value. For Turbo, the Intel Core i5-12400F with PL2 offers a higher TDP of up to 117 watts. If all restrictions are deactivated in the BIOS, there is no time limit for the PL2 value. With the maximum 117 watts, a large cooling unit is not required.
| Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| Series | Alder Lake-S |
| Clock Rate | 2500 - 4400 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 480 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 7.5 MB |
| Level 3 Cache | 17.9 MB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 |
| Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 65 Watt |
| Manufacturing Technology | 10 nm |
| Die Size | 163 mm2 |
| Max. Temperature | 100 °C |
| Socket | 1700 |
| Features | TVB, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, Quick Sync, Virtualization |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Starting Price | $180 U.S. |
| Announcement Date | 01/04/2022 |
| Product Link (external) | www.intel.de |
Benchmarks
- Average benchmark values* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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