Intel Core i5-12400F processor 18 MB Smart Cache Tray

This is a six-core processor from Intel's 12th generation Alder Lake range, featuring 12 threads and a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost capability to reach higher frequencies. The chip includes 18 MB of Smart Cache, allowing all cores to share access dynamically to the last level cache. It supports Intel 64 architecture for 64-bit computing and includes virtualisation technologies such as VT-x and VT-d for managing virtual environments efficiently.

The processor incorporates Intel AES-NI instructions for hardware-accelerated encryption and decryption operations, making it suitable for security-focused applications. The "F" designation indicates this variant lacks integrated graphics, making it ideal for systems where a discrete graphics card will handle display output. It's designed for mainstream computing tasks including productivity work, content creation, and moderate gaming when paired with appropriate components.