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product_id: 396735553
title: "Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz"
brand: "intel"
price: "$459.44"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Intel"
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# Up to 4.40 GHz Turbo Boost Intel UHD Graphics 730, 4-monitor support 6 cores / 12 threads Hyper-Threading Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** $459.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your desktop game with the i5-12400 — power, speed, and visuals in perfect harmony!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz by intel
- **How much does it cost?** $459.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multicore Mastery:** 6 cores and 12 threads deliver powerhouse performance for gaming, streaming, and content creation without breaking a sweat.
- • **Visual Brilliance:** Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 730 supports up to 4 monitors, perfect for immersive multitasking and stunning visuals.
- • **Efficient Powerhouse:** 65W TDP keeps your system cool and energy-efficient, balancing performance with smart thermal management.
- • **Turbocharged Productivity:** Experience lightning-fast speeds up to 4.40 GHz that keep your multitasking seamless and your workflows uninterrupted.
- • **Future-Ready Compatibility:** Supports PCIe 5.0, DDR5 & DDR4 memory, and fits LGA-1700 socket motherboards for a cutting-edge desktop build.

## Overview

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th Gen desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with turbo speeds up to 4.40 GHz. It includes 18MB L3 cache and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 supporting up to 4 monitors. Compatible with LGA-1700 socket motherboards, it supports PCIe 5.0 and DDR5/DDR4 memory, delivering balanced high performance and energy efficiency at a 65W TDP, making it an ideal choice for gamers, professionals, and multitaskers seeking premium performance without overspending.

## Description

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12400 desktop processor. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Intel® Laminar RM1 included in the box. Compatible with Intel® 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 65W Processor Base Power.

Review: Great budget CPU, dominates 1080p. - I grabbed the i5‑12400 for a budget‑to‑midrange build, and honestly? it punches way above what I expected. After my own benchmarks it was clear that it has very strong performance for the money. In many games, it delivers near‑top‑tier 1080p fps while costing far less than high‑end chips. Even for everyday tasks; casual browsing, editing videos, multitasking, or light content creation, etc. The responsiveness is impressive. It's packed with 6 cores and 12 threads and is more than enough for a casual and light power user, and it handles multitasking smoothly without feeling laggy. The temps are pretty low considering it's low TDP, but it can get hot if you don't have adequate cooling and regularly put it under heavy load. For gaming (with a decent GPU), performance is great. In some tests it even beats more expensive chips in games and CPU‑heavy workloads at stock settings. The best part is how balanced it is — good speed, modern architecture, relatively low power draw, and strong price‑to‑performance value. If you want a CPU that won’t hold back a gaming or daily‑use PC but don’t want to overspend, this one’s hard to beat. Bottom line: For the price, it’s one of the smartest buys out there. Whether you’re gaming, browsing, streaming, or doing light creation work — i5‑12400 is a rock‑solid all‑rounder.
Review: Great price and performance if you demand new stock - Importantly, the images on the listing at the time of my review (April 2025) indicate that the item is the i5-12400F without the iGPU. I purchased, and the listing is titled for, the iGPU-equipped 12400. I bought this to upgrade from a PSU-self-destructed AM4 platform system, and is my first Intel-based desktop to date. I've used Intel CPUs inside all my previous laptops, so having the thermal headroom and performance of a full-fat Intel 12th gen chip was a very nice change-of-pace. My 12400 runs comfortably cool with a great big air cooler on it, and it turbos as expected when playing games, with the iGPU being a great tool for media encoding and second-display-output if I need it without taxing my NVIDIA card any more. Performance, when properly cooled, can easily match the advertised box speeds, and while the LGA1700 platform is dead with the end of the 14th generation, and very much outdated compared to the Core Ultra line of processors over the last few years, this is a great CPU, but a little pricey when bought new.

## Features

- Intel Core i5 2.50 GHz processor offers hyper-threading architecture that delivers high performance for demanding applications with improved onboard graphics and turbo boost
- The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB
- Its 18 MB of L3 cache is good enough to carry routine data and process them in a flash giving you fast and smooth performance
- Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 730 controller for improved graphics and visual quality. Supports up to 4 monitors.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09NMPD8V2 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66 in Computer CPU Processors |
| Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated Graphics |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,528) |
| Date First Available | December 14, 2021 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.77 x 1.77 x 0.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Item model number | BX8071512400 |
| Language | English, English, English, English, English |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz core_i5 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 1.77 x 1.77 x 0.2 inches |
| Series | Core i5 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i5
- **CPU Socket:** 1700
- **CPU Speed:** 2.5 GHz

## Images

![Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V+MalhMHL.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with stock cooler inside the case?**
A: Yes, it comes with a stock cooler, but not nearly enough thermal paste pre-applied to it, so I'd recommend getting some since it runs kind of hot out of the box.

**Q: Does this core have the new Thread Director technology?**
A: Hi there. The Intel® Core™ i5-12400 Processor does come with the Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT). We’ve put together the specs on the website, you might be interested in the rest of the advanced technologies on the processor. [  https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/134586/intel-core-i512400-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz.html  ]. Thank you for choosing Intel!

**Q: What mother board would work for this.**
A: The current motherboards are, from high to low; Z690, H670, B660, and H610.  It depends on what you are going to do with the computer, what features you want and what you are willing to spend.  I ended up with an ASUS TUF H670 because of the features, looks and price.  You can find these boards in ATX and mATX sizes.

**Q: hi, what card and motherboard can i put with this cpu?**
A: Hello Denis. The Intel® Core™ i5-12400 Processor supports an FCLGA1700
socket. You need to find a motherboard that is compatible with it. Here you can find all compatible boards for this processor: https://compatibleproducts.intel.com/ProductDetails?activeModule=Desktop%20Processors&pcsr_num=i5-12400. You may also need to verify with the specific card manufacturer which motherboards are compatible with it. Thank you for choosing Intel.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great budget CPU, dominates 1080p.
*by D***I on November 27, 2025*

I grabbed the i5‑12400 for a budget‑to‑midrange build, and honestly? it punches way above what I expected. After my own benchmarks it was clear that it has very strong performance for the money. In many games, it delivers near‑top‑tier 1080p fps while costing far less than high‑end chips. Even for everyday tasks; casual browsing, editing videos, multitasking, or light content creation, etc. The responsiveness is impressive. It's packed with 6 cores and 12 threads and is more than enough for a casual and light power user, and it handles multitasking smoothly without feeling laggy. The temps are pretty low considering it's low TDP, but it can get hot if you don't have adequate cooling and regularly put it under heavy load. For gaming (with a decent GPU), performance is great. In some tests it even beats more expensive chips in games and CPU‑heavy workloads at stock settings. The best part is how balanced it is — good speed, modern architecture, relatively low power draw, and strong price‑to‑performance value. If you want a CPU that won’t hold back a gaming or daily‑use PC but don’t want to overspend, this one’s hard to beat. Bottom line: For the price, it’s one of the smartest buys out there. Whether you’re gaming, browsing, streaming, or doing light creation work — i5‑12400 is a rock‑solid all‑rounder.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great price and performance if you demand new stock
*by P***B on April 19, 2025*

Importantly, the images on the listing at the time of my review (April 2025) indicate that the item is the i5-12400F without the iGPU. I purchased, and the listing is titled for, the iGPU-equipped 12400. I bought this to upgrade from a PSU-self-destructed AM4 platform system, and is my first Intel-based desktop to date. I've used Intel CPUs inside all my previous laptops, so having the thermal headroom and performance of a full-fat Intel 12th gen chip was a very nice change-of-pace. My 12400 runs comfortably cool with a great big air cooler on it, and it turbos as expected when playing games, with the iGPU being a great tool for media encoding and second-display-output if I need it without taxing my NVIDIA card any more. Performance, when properly cooled, can easily match the advertised box speeds, and while the LGA1700 platform is dead with the end of the 14th generation, and very much outdated compared to the Core Ultra line of processors over the last few years, this is a great CPU, but a little pricey when bought new.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, Amazing Performance
*by F***Z on August 28, 2025*

CPU is Great, especially coming from a 4th Gen i7. Turbo Behavior is really aggressive, causing it to heat up and the stock cooler to ramp up. Not sure if it’s my motherboard causing that, but it’s a really nice chip.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz
- CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16-20-20-38 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMK32GX4M2E3200C16)
- MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4 ProSeries Motherboard (Supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Processors, LGA 1700, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen2, HDMI/DP, mATX)

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