Gigabyte Mainstream
Check on Amazon B760 AORUS Elite AX
$114–$126
B760 platform match
Intel Core i5-12400F
- Brand
- Intel
- Model
- Intel Core i5-12400F
Intel Core i5-12400F: 12th‑gen 6C/12T LGA1700 CPU with DDR4/DDR5 and no iGPU; great for mainstream 1080p builds; launched Q1 2022 and now in discontinuance.
Compute rankTop 89% of CPUs
TierMainstream?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
Released2022
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Cores6
Threads12
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock2.50 GHz
Boost clock4.40 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache18 MB
GixCore Editorial
Product overview
Launched in Q1 2022, the Core i5-12400F is a 12th‑gen (Alder Lake) LGA1700 desktop CPU. It pairs with 600‑series boards and supports PCIe 5.0/4.0 plus DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑4800 memory.
Positioned as a mainstream i5, it exists to deliver strong gaming value without integrated graphics. With 6 performance cores and 12 threads (2.5 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz) and a locked multiplier, it suits discrete‑GPU rigs for 1080p gaming, light streaming, office work, and entry‑level video editing. Boxed units include Intel’s Laminar RM1 cooler. Intel has begun discontinuing this SKU (PCN 869847‑00): last orders were July 24, 2026, with final shipments scheduled by January 22, 2027.
LifecycleDiscontinued 2027
Best for
Official product specifications - 1080p gaming
- streaming
- office/productivity
- budget builds
- video editing
Pairing fit
Compatible Motherboards
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MSI Mainstream
Check on Amazon MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi
$136–$150
B760 platform match
MSI Mainstream
Check on Amazon PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4
$133–$147
B760 platform match
ASUS Mainstream
Check on Amazon TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI
$161–$178
B760 platform match
GIGABYTE Budget
Check on Amazon B760M DS3H AX
$119–$132
B760 platform match
Gigabyte Budget
Check on Amazon B760M Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4
$135–$150
B760 platform matchPairing fit
Compatible RAM kits
Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.
Crucial Mainstream
Check on Amazon CP2K16G60C36U5B 32GB DDR5-6000
$541–$598
DDR5-6000 memory match
G.SKILL Mainstream
Check on Amazon Flare X5 Series DDR5 U-DIMM Memory Kit, F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 32GB DDR5-6000
$512–$566
DDR5-6000 memory match
G.SKILL Mainstream
Check on Amazon Ripjaws S5 Series DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s
$492–$544
DDR5-6000 memory match
TEAMGROUP Mainstream
Check on Amazon T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL38
$484–$535
DDR5-6000 memory match
Lexar Mainstream
Check on Amazon Thor Z Series RGB DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL36
$694–$767
DDR5-6000 memory match
G.SKILL Mainstream
Check on Amazon Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 6000MT/s 32GB (2x16GB)
$532–$588
DDR5-6000 memory matchSpecifications
At a glance iDots are a representative catalog sample. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog sample
Cores6
Higher than 39% of CPUs
Threads12
Higher than 42% of CPUs
Boost clock4.4 GHZ
Higher than 26% of CPUs
RAM speed3200 MT/s
Higher than 67% of CPUs
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Memory
- DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
- Base clock
- 2.5 GHZ
- Boost clock
- 4.4 GHZ
- TDP
- 65 W
- Cache
- 18 MB
- Generation
- 12
- Bus Speed
- 8 GT/s
- Max Memory Size
- 128 GB
- ECC Support
- No
- Hyper Threading
- Yes
- Turbo Boost
- Yes
- Chipset
- Intel 600 Series
- Ram Speed
- 3200 MT/s