Intel i5 12400 CPU 2.5GHz (4.4GHz Turbo) 12th Gen LGA1700 6-Cores 12-Threads 18MB 65W UHD Graphic 730 Unlocked Retail Box Alder Lake

Intel i5 12400 CPU 2.5GHz (4.4GHz Turbo) 12th Gen LGA1700 6-Cores 12-Threads 18MB 65W UHD Graphic 730 Unlocked Retail Box Alder Lake

The Intel Core i5-12400 (BX8071512400) is a 12th-generation desktop CPU from Intel’s “Alder Lake” family — designed to deliver balanced, efficient performance for gaming, productivity, and everyday computing without unnecessary power draw. With 6 physical cores and 12 threads, this CPU offers strong single-threaded and multithreaded performance while staying power-efficient. It includes integrated graphics, supports modern DDR4/DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0/5.0, and comes with a stock cooler (boxed version) — making it a great all-rounder for mid-range gaming rigs, productivity PCs, or workstations.

Whether you’re building a new PC for gaming, content creation, office work, or mixed use — the i5-12400 offers a “sweet-spot” blend of performance, efficiency, and value.

Key Features

• 6-Core / 12-Thread Architecture (All Performance Cores)

With 6 full-performance cores (no “efficient” cores) and 12 threads, the i5-12400 provides solid multi-threaded performance for modern games, multitasking, video editing, streaming, and day-to-day workloads.

• Base 2.5 GHz with Boost up to 4.4 GHz — Great Responsiveness

The CPU runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and can turbo up to 4.40 GHz when workload demands — giving good headroom for both single-threaded tasks (games, apps) and burst-heavy workloads.

• Integrated Graphics — No GPU Required for Basic Usage

It includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 — enough for daily desktop tasks, video playback, office use, light editing, and troubleshooting if a discrete GPU isn’t installed.

• Support for DDR4 and DDR5 Memory + Modern PCIe Standards

The i5-12400 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 RAM (depending on motherboard), giving flexibility and future-proofing. It also supports PCIe 4.0/5.0 (with appropriate motherboard), ensuring compatibility with fast NVMe storage and modern GPUs.

• Power-Efficient — 65 W TDP & Stock Cooler Included (Boxed SKU)

With a base TDP of 65 W, this CPU is energy efficient and runs cooler — which makes it suitable even for modest cooling setups. The boxed version includes Intel’s stock cooler, reducing extra cost for entry-level to mid-range builds.

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