Intel Core i5-12400 | 12th Gen | LGA1700 | 4.4GHz | 65W | BX8071512400

6 Cores / 12 Threads | Up to 4.4GHz Boost — Alder Lake architecture for strong gaming, productivity, and everyday computing performance Intel UHD Graphics 730 (Integrated) — Built-in graphics for display output without a discrete GPU — ideal for office builds and media PCs 65W Processor Base Power — Efficient TDP for standard cooling with a wide range of air and AIO coolers 18MB Intel Smart Cache — Large L3 cache reduces latency for gaming, streaming, and multitasking DDR4 & DDR5 Memory Support — Flexible memory compatibility for both current and previous-gen platforms 20 PCIe Lanes — Full PCIe 4.0 connectivity for GPU and NVMe storage LGA1700 Socket — Compatible with Intel 600 series motherboards (H610, B660, H670, Z690) The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th Gen Alder Lake desktop processor that delivers strong multi-threaded performance with the added versatility of Intel UHD Graphics 730 — making it suitable for builds without a dedicated GPU. With 6 performance cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of up to 4.4GHz, it handles games, productivity applications, and content creation efficiently at a 65W TDP. The inclusion of integrated graphics makes it a practical choice for office workstations, home PCs, and light gaming systems where a discrete GPU is optional.Supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory alongside PCIe 4.0, the i5-12400 provides a capable platform foundation on Intel 600 series boards. Compatible with H610, B660, H670, and Z690 chipset motherboards — making it a straightforward drop-in for a wide range of Micro-ATX and ATX builds. For builders who don’t need integrated graphics and want a lower entry price, the i5-12400F offers the same core configuration without the iGPU.Ideal For Office & Home PC Builds — Integrated graphics eliminate the need for a discrete GPU in light workloads Budget to Mid-Range Gaming Builds — Strong 6-core gaming performance at an efficient TDP Content Creation & Streaming — 12 threads for OBS, video editing, and productivity tasks First-Time PC Builders — Wide platform compatibility with H610, B660, and Z690 boards Media & HTPC Builds — Intel UHD 730 handles 4K video playback and display output natively Specifications Model — Intel Core i5-12400 MPN — BX8071512400 Generation — 12th Gen Intel Core (Alder Lake) Socket — LGA1700 Cores / Threads — 6 / 12 Base Clock — 2.5 GHz Boost Clock — Up to 4.4 GHz Cache — 18MB Intel Smart Cache TDP — 65W Integrated Graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 730 Memory — DDR4, DDR5 PCIe Lanes — 20 (PCIe 4.0) Compatible Chipsets — Intel 600 series (H610, B660, H670, Z690)