Intel Core i5-12400F Processor (TRAY)

Intel Core i5-12400F Processor (TRAY)

Specifications:

• Cores: 6 (all Performance cores, no Efficiency cores)
• Threads: 12
• Base Clock: 2.5 GHz
• Turbo Boost Clock: Up to 4.4 GHz
• Cache: 18MB Intel Smart Cache
• Socket: LGA 1700
• TDP: 65W
• Integrated Graphics: None (requires a discrete GPU)
• Memory Support: DDR4 (up to 3200 MHz) and DDR5 (up to 4800 MHz)
• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0

Performance:

The i5-12400F is known for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, making it ideal for budget gaming PCs and productivity tasks. Its six powerful cores handle modern games and demanding applications well.

Pros:

• Strong single-core and multi-core performance
• Excellent for gaming when paired with a good GPU
• Lower power consumption
• Competitive pricing

Cons:

• No integrated graphics (discrete GPU required)
• Lacks Efficiency cores, limiting extreme multitasking performance

Best Uses:

• Gaming PCs
• Moderate video editing and content creation
• Office and productivity setups

Recommended GPU Pairings:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 for balanced performance
• Higher-end GPUs like RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 4070 for more demanding users