{"product_id":"intel-12th-gen-core-i5-12400f-lga1700-2-5ghz-6-core-cpu","title":"Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12400F LGA1700 2.5GHz 6-Core CPU","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix Performance-cores at 4.4GHz — Intel's answer to the Ryzen 5 5600, and a 1080p gaming staple.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cores \/ 12 threads, 2.5GHz base, up to 4.4GHz turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18MB Intel Smart Cache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65W base power, 117W max turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLGA1700 socket, DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo integrated graphics — discrete card required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe budget gaming default\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix full Performance-cores — no efficiency cores in the mix, so every thread is a fast one — turbo to 4.4GHz with 18MB of cache behind them. That combination has made the 12400F one of the most-recommended budget gaming CPUs for years running. It keeps up with an RTX 4060 Ti or RX 7700 XT at 1080p without becoming the limit, runs at 65W, and sits on cheap B660 boards that will take DDR4 you may already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it runs out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve threads is fine for gaming but tight if you want to stream, record or run heavy background work at the same time — the i7-12700 doubles the thread count for that. It's also locked, so there's no overclocking headroom. And the \"F\" means no display output without a graphics card. For a straightforward 1080p gaming build on a budget, none of that matters much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Performance-cores — no efficiency cores, all fast threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.4GHz turbo with 18MB Smart Cache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65W base power — inexpensive to cool and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Intel Core i5-12400F (BX8071512400F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Cores: 6 (all Performance-cores)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreads: 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Frequency: 2.5 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Turbo Frequency: 4.4 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCache: 18 MB Intel Smart Cache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessor Base Power: 65 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Turbo Power: 117 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: FCLGA1700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: DDR5 up to 4800 MT\/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT\/s, 2 channels, max 128 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Graphics: None — discrete graphics card required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCI Express: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, up to 20 lanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlocked for Overclocking: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel Core i5-12400F processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel stock cooler (as supplied in the retail box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Intel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn all-Performance-core i5 avoids the scheduling quirks that hybrid designs can introduce in older games. Every Intel processor from AZonline is genuine boxed stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48756398948546,"sku":"BX8071512400F","price":3369.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/CM8071504650608_wr_01a.jpg?v=1788852152","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/intel-12th-gen-core-i5-12400f-lga1700-2-5ghz-6-core-cpu","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}