INTEL Core i5-12400F 2.5GHz (Boxed) LGA1700

Description

Overview

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 12th‑generation Alder Lake boxed desktop CPU offering six performance cores (no efficiency cores) and 12 threads. It has a 2.50 GHz base frequency with a maximum single‑core turbo of up to 4.40 GHz, 18 MB Intel® Smart Cache and a 65 W processor base power. The ‘F’ suffix indicates the processor has no integrated graphics and requires a discrete GPU.

Key features

• Socket: FCLGA1700 (LGA1700) — fits LGA1700 motherboards; check vendor BIOS support and memory type compatibility before purchase.
• Memory support: up to DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑4800 (dual channel), maximum memory size 128 GB.
• PCI Express: up to 20 lanes (PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 capable depending on platform).
• Box contents (retail BX8071512400F): processor in retail packaging and Intel Laminar RM1 stock cooler with pre‑applied thermal interface (verify exact contents with supplier).
• No integrated GPU — a discrete graphics card is required for display output.

For motherboard compatibility use LGA1700 boards (600‑series or 700‑series chipset boards are commonly used with 12th‑gen CPUs) and consult the motherboard vendor for BIOS and memory support details. This boxed CPU is aimed at mainstream desktop builds where strong single‑thread and multi‑thread performance is needed for gaming and general productivity.