They tested the factory heatsink of the Core i5-12400, its performance is not bad at all

A serious problem with Alder Lake processors with an unlocked multiplier is their high consumption, which translates directly into high heat generation by having to dissipate all this energy. This caused concern in many users who feared that it would be replicated in the “No-K” models, which fortunately will not be the case according to the first consumption and temperature tests of the i5-12400 with its factory heatsink.

By having a PL1 power limit of 65W and a PL2 of 117W, the i5-12400 will generate very little heat compared to the models that are currently on the market. As a comparison, the i5-12600K has a PL1 of 125W and a PL2 of 154W, so there is a big difference in consumption and therefore in the generation of heat between one processor and the other.

According to the tests of the 163.com site, after 8 minutes of FPU stress in AIDA64, which is when temperatures are usually accommodated, the CPU had a peak of 75 ° C and its temperatures were around 73 ° C at the time of taking the capture . It must be clarified that the results were obtained with an ambient temperature of 20 ° C, which is usually lower than the one we usually have, although without air flow of any kind when being on an open platform, something that changes when using the PC in a cabinet as you normally would.

Considering that the level of load generated by the AIDA64 FPU test is almost never seen in actual use on a PC used for gaming and casual use as most of us use, everything indicates that this factory heatsink that will include the i5-12400 it will be enough to keep it fresh in most cases, so it will not be necessary to replace it with another, saving money when updating your platform.

The Core i5-12400 will cost US $ 209.99 and its version without integrated, the Core i5-12400F, will cost US $ 179.99, being fully accessible. Considering that they will offer similar or even better performance than the $ 300 Ryzen 5 5600X, they will undoubtedly be an excellent option for those looking to build a gaming PC in 2022. They are expected to hit the market on January 5 together. to the H610 and B660 motherboards, so it won’t be much longer to see them in action.

What do you think about the temperatures of the Core i5-12400 with its factory heatsink? Do they seem adequate or do you think it is necessary to buy another heatsink separately?