The Intel Core i5-12400 is a versatile and powerful CPU from Intel's 12th generation Alder Lake series, well-suited for both gaming and productivity tasks. Here’s an overview of its key features and performance characteristics:
Key Features:
Architecture:
- Alder Lake: Features Intel's hybrid architecture, combining performance (P-cores) and efficiency cores (E-cores) for enhanced multitasking and power efficiency.
Specifications:
- Base Clock Speed: 2.5 GHz, with Turbo Boost technology allowing it to reach up to 4.4 GHz, providing strong single-threaded performance.
- Cache: 18 MB Intel Smart Cache, which helps improve performance by reducing data access times.
Cores and Threads:
- Cores: 6 performance cores (P-cores).
- Threads: 12 threads, thanks to Hyper-Threading, allowing efficient handling of multitasking and demanding applications.
Integrated Graphics:
- Intel UHD Graphics 730: Unlike the "F" variant, the i5-12400 includes integrated graphics, which is useful for basic tasks and troubleshooting without a dedicated GPU.
TDP (Thermal Design Power):
- TDP: 65 watts, making it an energy-efficient option that can maintain lower temperatures during operation.
Socket Compatibility:
- Socket LGA 1700: Compatible with motherboards that support the 12th generation Intel processors, allowing for the latest features and technologies.
Memory Support:
- DDR4 and DDR5 Support: Offers flexibility in memory choice, supporting both DDR4 and the newer DDR5 RAM, enhancing future-proofing.