Intel Core i5-12400 2.5GHz (Boxed, LGA1700)

Description

Overview

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th‑generation (Alder Lake) boxed desktop CPU aimed at mainstream desktop systems. It combines six performance cores with Hyper‑Threading for 12 threads, a 2.50 GHz base frequency and up to 4.40 GHz single‑core boost. The boxed ordering code is BX8071512400 (EAN 5032037237741).

Key features

• 6 cores / 12 threads (Performance cores only)
• Base frequency: 2.50 GHz; Max Turbo Frequency: up to 4.40 GHz
• 18 MB Intel Smart Cache (7.5 MB L2)
• Processor Base Power (PBP): 65 W; Maximum Turbo Power (MTP): 117 W
• Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730 (24 execution units, up to 1.45 GHz)
• Memory: dual‑channel support for DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑4800; up to 128 GB (dependent on motherboard)
• Expansion: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support (PCIe configurations up to 1×16+4 or 2×8+4; max PCIe lanes reported 20)
• Socket: FCLGA1700 (LGA1700)

This boxed (retail) CPU is suitable for builders who want strong single‑thread and multi‑thread performance for gaming, streaming and general productivity without requiring a discrete graphics card for basic display output. As with all platform features (PCIe version, memory type and lane availability), final capability depends on the chosen motherboard and BIOS.

For technical reference and ordering see the official Intel product pages and datasheet listed in the sources.