Intel Core i5-12400F Processor (TRAY)

Intel Core i5-12400F Processor (TRAY) Specifications: Cores: 6 (all Performance cores, no Efficiency cores) Threads: 12 Base Clock: 2.5 GHz Turbo Boost Clock: Up to 4.4 GHz Cache: 18MB Intel Smart Cache Socket: LGA 1700 TDP: 65W Integrated Graphics: None (requires a discrete GPU) Memory Support: DDR4 (up to 3200 MHz) and DDR5 (up to 4800 MHz) PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 Performance: The i5-12400F is known for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, making it ideal for budget gaming PCs and productivity tasks. Its six powerful cores handle modern games and demanding applications well. Pros: Strong single-core and multi-core performance Excellent for gaming when paired with a good GPU Lower power consumption Competitive pricing Cons: No integrated graphics (discrete GPU required) Lacks Efficiency cores, limiting extreme multitasking performance Best Uses: Gaming PCs Moderate video editing and content creation Office and productivity setups Recommended GPU Pairings: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 for balanced performance Higher-end GPUs like RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 4070 for more demanding users