My favorite 12th Gen Intel CPU is down to a record-low price, and it's not the one you'd think
The Intel Core i5-12400F has dropped to its lowest price thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale, and it'll provide most players with more than enough CPU power.
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HardwareMy favorite 12th Gen Intel CPU is down to a record-low price, and it’s not the one you’d thinkWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
HardwareMy favorite 12th Gen Intel CPU is down to a record-low price, and it’s not the one you’d thinkWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Out of Intel’s 12th Gen CPU line-up, the i5-12400F remains a personal favorite. Sure, it’s only armed with six cores, and specs appear lacking on paper compared to newer options. However, I can attest to the fact that in most scenarios, this i5 Alder Lake chip can provide enough of a punch to support an RTX 4090 rig, and it’s currently super cheap thanks to Amazon’s Spring Sale.
If you wander over to Amazon right now, you’ll …