INTEL

Intel® Core™ i5-12400F Tray | 6 Performance-Cores · 12 Threads · Up to 4.4 GHz

The i5-12400F is Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake six-core for LGA 1700: 6 Performance-cores and no Efficient-cores, so all 12 threads run on the same core type, boosting to 4.4 GHz from a 2.5 GHz base with 18 MB Intel Smart Cache and 7.5 MB of L2. It draws 65 W base / 117 W maximum turbo, works with DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 boards, and provides PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 lanes (20 total). The F suffix means no integrated graphics, and Tray means the bare processor with no Intel box cooler.

Architecture
Alder Lake
Intel 7 · Q1'22
Cores / Threads
6C / 12T
6 P-cores · 0 E-cores
Max Turbo
4.4 GHz
2.5 GHz P-core base
Cache
18 MB
Smart Cache + 7.5 MB L2
Power
65 W
117 W maximum turbo
Memory
DDR5 / DDR4
4800 / 3200 MT/s · 128 GB
1080p / 1440p Value Gaming

Six Identical Fast Cores

With only Performance-cores there is no P-core / E-core scheduling to manage, and 4.4 GHz single-core boost keeps esports titles and mainstream AAA games responsive when paired with a discrete graphics card.

Office, Study & Light Creation

12 Threads at 65 W

Hyper-Threading gives 12 threads for browser-heavy work, photo editing and light video exports, while the 65 W base power keeps a budget tower quiet on a single tower air cooler.

⚡ Silicon Architecture & Visual Engineering

Verified packaging, cache hierarchy, and microarchitecture breakdown

Genuine i5-12400F Silicon — SRL5Z Marking

Genuine i5-12400F Silicon — SRL5Z Marking

The store's photo of the processor itself: the heat spreader is laser-marked i5-12400F with Intel spec code SRL5Z, and the LGA 1700 package is the elongated rectangle that fits every 600- and 700-series Intel board. Tray units ship as the bare CPU — budget a cooler.

📊 LGA 1700 Spec Comparison (Intel ARK)

Bar length = thread count. Every figure from Intel's official product specifications.

Intel Core i5-14400F (6P + 4E) ↗ 16 threads · 4.7 GHz · 20 MB · 65/148 W
Intel Core i5-12400F (6P + 0E) 12 threads · 4.4 GHz · 18 MB · 65/117 W
Intel Core i3-14100F (4P + 0E) ↗ 8 threads · 4.7 GHz · 12 MB · 58/110 W
Specification comparison, not a measured benchmark. Source: intel.com product specification pages.

🛠️ Hardware Synergy & System Pairing Guide

Recommended motherboard, cooling, RAM sweet spot, and power requirements

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Motherboard
Pick a DDR4 or DDR5 board — the CPU supports both, but each board takes only one type.
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CPU Cooler
Tray version includes no cooler; any LGA 1700-compatible cooler fits.
Dual channel, up to 128 GB per Intel's specification.
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Power Supply
The CPU peaks at 117 W; the graphics card sets the PSU size.

📋 Technical Specifications Matrix

Verified hardware specifications directly from manufacturer datasheets

Processor Intel® Core™ i5-12400F (Tray)
Code Name / Lithography Alder Lake · Intel 7
Launch Q1'22
Socket FCLGA1700
Cores / Threads 6 (6 P-cores, 0 E-cores) / 12
P-core Base / Max Turbo 2.5 GHz / 4.4 GHz
Intel Smart Cache (L3) 18 MB
Total L2 Cache 7.5 MB
Processor Base Power 65 W
Maximum Turbo Power 117 W
Memory Types Up to DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200, 2 channels
Max Memory / Bandwidth 128 GB / 76.8 GB/s
PCI Express PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, up to 1×16+4 or 2×8+4 (20 lanes)
Chipset Link DMI 4.0 x8
Integrated Graphics None — discrete graphics card required
Box Contents Tray: processor only, no cooler
Max Operating Temperature 100 °C

❓ Hardware Q&A & AHW Store Policies

Technical configurations, cooler recommendations, warranty, installments, and shipping

Do I need a graphics card with the i5-12400F?
Yes. The F suffix means the processor has no integrated graphics, so the motherboard's HDMI or DisplayPort outputs stay dark — you must install a discrete graphics card.
What does the Tray version include?
Only the processor. Tray units come without Intel's retail box and without a stock cooler, so add an LGA 1700-compatible cooler to your order.
Can I use DDR4 memory?
Yes. Intel lists support for DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800. Choose a motherboard built for the memory type you want — a board accepts one type, not both.
Can I overclock it?
No. The i5-12400F is not a K-series processor, so its multiplier is locked. It runs at Intel's turbo behaviour up to 4.4 GHz on any compatible board.
Which motherboards are compatible?
LGA 1700 boards with Intel 600-series or 700-series chipsets, such as H610, B660, B760, Z690 and Z790.
What warranty does this processor carry?
It is covered by the authorized distributor warranty with local technical support. Details in our Warranty Policy ↗.
What payment and installment options are available?
Cash on delivery, cards, and installments through valU, Sympl and banks. See our Payment Methods ↗.
How fast is shipping and delivery across Egypt?
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
Can AHW Store build a complete PC around this CPU?
Yes. Start with our Custom PC Builder ↗; our engineers assemble and stability-test the system before shipping.
What is the return policy?
Returns follow our published policy and its conditions. Read the Refund Policy ↗.