The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core processor with 12 threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology.
It's part of Intel's 12th generation Alder Lake-S lineup and uses the LGA 1700 socket.  
 
Key Specifications
Cores: 6
Threads: 12  
Base Clock: 2.5 GHz  
Max Turbo Frequency: 4.4 GHz  
Cache: 18 MB Intel Smart Cache  
Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730  
TDP: 65W  
Socket: LGA 1700  
 
Performance
The i5-12400 offers a good balance of performance and power efficiency. While it doesn't have the same number of cores as higher-end models, it excels in single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. It's suitable for a wide range of users, including gamers, content creators, and office workers.  
 
Additional Features
Intel® Quick Sync Video: For efficient video encoding and decoding.  
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology: For improved video quality.  
Support for DDR5 memory: Up to 4800 MHz.  
 
Note: The i5-12400 doesn't have any efficient cores (E-cores) like some other 12th generation models. It focuses solely on performance cores (P-cores).