Explore Intel Core i5-12400F technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.
Last updated: 2026-10-20Intel Core i5-12400F is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 19532 and a single-thread rating of 3484. Its stated TDP is 65 W.
A summary based on specifications and results.
Intel Core i5-12400F is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 19532 and a single-thread rating of 3484. Its stated TDP is 65 W.
Specification context
The Intel Core i5-12400F is a Desktop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 19,532 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.
The 19,532 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,484 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.
It uses socket LGA1700. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.
Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.
FAQ
The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 19,532 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.
The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.
Start with LGA1700 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.
The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.
This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.
A clearer buying decision
Intel Core i5-12400F is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It is best considered for mainstream gaming, development and everyday productivity.
Intel Core i5-12400F combines balanced overall performance with responsive single-thread speed. Its value depends on the complete platform price and the workload you intend to run. Platform cost should be weighed against newer alternatives.
Fit weighs single-thread speed together with core count.
Fit weighs overall throughput and parallel capacity.
Fit reflects general responsiveness for browsing, office work and multitasking.
The 2026 value of Intel Core i5-12400F depends on price and intended use; it is best for workloads that match its performance level rather than as a universal choice.
A mainstream air cooler is usually appropriate, with clear case airflow maintained around the socket.
Faster LGA1700 options in the current dataset include Intel Core i5-12500E، Intel Core i5-12500 وIntel Core i7-14701TE. Confirm BIOS support and motherboard power limits before buying.
Multi-axis comparison
A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.
A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.
Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.
Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.
Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.
Snapshot from 2026-10-20
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Category | Desktop |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 2.50 GHz |
| Max turbo | 4.40 GHz |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Integrated graphics | — |
| Memory type | DDR4 / DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Official speed | DDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800 |
| Maximum capacity | 128 GB |
