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Intel Core i5-12400F

Mature productReleased 2022

Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread LGA1700 processor with a 4.4 GHz boost clock and a 117 W peak package draw.

Key fit specifications
Socket: LGA1700 · Cores: 6 · Threads: 12
Good fit for
Mainstream gaming at 1440p and above, where the graphics card does the work
Know before buying
The bundled cooler keeps cost down but limits sustained clocks

Best available price

$166.89

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Price history$167 now · $174 observed low · 151 observations Authorized live dataView chart +
Price position
Near observed low
Current percentile
0th of 151
Observed trend
Stable -0.2%
Typical range
$176–$176
2026-08-262026-10-07
Observed low
$167
Median
$176
Observed high
$176
Dispersion
0.2% IQR / median

Orange marks the current item price; the grey band is the middle 50% of observations and the dashed line is the median. Every point comes from authorized retailer observations.

Key specifications

The values most likely to affect compatibility and comparison.

Socket
LGA1700
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
2.5 GHz
More specifications (8)Open +
Boost clock
4.4 GHz
TDP
65 W
Peak package power
117 W
Memory support
DDR4, DDR5
Rated memory speed
3200 MT/s
Integrated graphics
No
Cooler in box
Yes
Launch year
2022

Compatible parts

Parts in the current catalog that can be paired with this model.

  • Motherboard5 of 35 compatibleReview +

    Works with ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II, ASUS TUF Gaming B760-Plus WiFi, Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX and 2 more.

    Intel Core i5-12400F uses socket LGA1700 but ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi provides socket AM5.

    Intel Core i5-12400F uses socket LGA1700 but ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi provides socket LGA1851.

    Intel Core i5-12400F uses socket LGA1700 but ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi provides socket AM5.

  • CPU cooler36 of 37 compatibleReview +

    Works with ARCTIC Freezer 36 Black, ARCTIC Freezer i35, ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 240 A-RGB and 33 more.

    Noctua NH-L12S is rated for 95 W but Intel Core i5-12400F peaks at 117 W. Expect thermal throttling in sustained all-core work.

    ARCTIC Freezer A35 supports AM5, AM4 and has no LGA1700 bracket.

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Model key Core i5-12400F
1$167
Source details15 field-level source claims, retrieval dates and confidence valuesOpen +
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