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Rate My PC: Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

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81%

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89%

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Intel Core i3-12100F

13,494 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 9060

16,014 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing represents a balanced entry-to-mid-range desktop configuration, with the combined performance landing at the 64th percentile across all CPU-GPU pairs. The CPU, based on Alder Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, offers 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, built on RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip on a 4 nm process from TSMC, delivers a 59th percentile standing among all GPUs. Together, this system achieves an average of 109.8 FPS across the measured game suite, ranking 2265th out of 3732 pairs. This combination is tailored for 1080p gaming and light productivity, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's modern feature set can be fully utilized without significant bottlenecking.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake-S architecture. It operates at a base frequency of 3.30 GHz and can boost up to 4.30 GHz, drawing a TDP of 58 W. The chip is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 pool. This modest core count is compensated by solid clock speeds and architectural efficiency, as evidenced by benchmark scores.

In single-thread performance, the i3-12100F achieves a 3DMark single-thread score of 893, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674, and a Geekbench single-core score of 1932. These figures indicate strong per-core capability, which is critical for lightly-threaded workloads like gaming and everyday application responsiveness. The Passmark single-thread score of 3444 further reinforces this, placing it in a competitive position against larger multi-core processors in tasks that rely on single-core speed.

Multi-threaded performance is respectable for a quad-core part. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score stands at 11860, while Geekbench multi-core reaches 7252. In 3DMark's thread scaling tests, the chip scores 4051 with 16 threads, 4026 with 8 threads, and 4023 with max threads, showing that the 8 threads are effectively utilized, though there is minimal scaling beyond 8 threads due to the physical core limit. The Passmark multithread score of 14015 and the average benchmark score of 13494 place it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core 3 N355 (delta 0%), Intel Core i5-9500 (delta 0.3%), Intel Core 5 120UL (delta -0.7%), and Intel Core i7-1250U (delta 1.1%). This indicates that the i3-12100F performs on par with older six-core processors like the i5-9500, making it a solid choice for budget builds.

The Passmark sub-tests reveal specific strengths: integer math scores 40978, floating-point math scores 31977, and extended instructions score 10842. Data compression hits 160452, while encryption scores 8071. The physics score of 985 is modest, reflecting the limited core count, but the random string sorting score of 15809 suggests efficient memory handling. For real workloads, this CPU can handle office productivity, web browsing, and coding compilation reasonably well, though it will struggle with heavily multi-threaded rendering tasks compared to higher-core-count alternatives. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which is addressed by the RX 9060 in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 64, placing it above the median of all tested pairs in the database. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile, while the GPU is at the 59th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, while the Core 3 N355 scores 13492, resulting in a 0% delta. They are statistically identical in overall performance.

Q: What is the GPU's closest competitor in terms of average score?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, showing a delta of -0.7%. The RX 9060 is effectively on par with the RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It does not support ECC memory.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning overclocking is not officially supported. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz is the maximum achievable frequency.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

Q: What are the measured FPS figures for this pairing at 1080p?

A: The average FPS across all measured games at 1920x1080 is 109.8. Specific titles include 391 FPS in Valorant, 377 FPS in CS:GO, and 50 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where neither component consistently dominates as the primary bottleneck across all workloads, but the nature of the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution and game optimization. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread performance allows the GPU to be pushed to high utilization in many titles. For instance, in Counter-Strike 2, the system achieves 171 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 113 FPS at 1440p and 63 FPS at 2160p. This scaling pattern shows that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough frames, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, which is typical.

However, some titles reveal CPU limitations even at lower resolutions. In Cyberpunk 2077, the system manages 50 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 2160p. The relatively low FPS at 1080p suggests that the 4-core CPU may be struggling with the game's complex simulation and AI logic, preventing the GPU from reaching higher frame rates. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 shows 46 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 2160p, indicating that the CPU's multi-threaded performance is a constraining factor in open-world titles.

Conversely, in lighter esports titles, the CPU is clearly the stronger link. Valorant reaches 391 FPS at 1080p, which scales to 334 FPS at 1440p and 267 FPS at 2160p, showing that the GPU can handle the load even at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains high frame delivery. The pair rank by FPS is 2265 out of 3732 pairs, with an average of 109.8 FPS across games, suggesting that the system performs above average but is not in the top tier.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM can become a bottleneck in memory-intensive scenarios, particularly at 4K with high textures, but the benchmark data shows that performance drops are more gradual than what a VRAM overflow would typically cause. The CPU's lack of hyper-threading beyond 8 threads means that heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D scene rendering will be limited, but the GPU's compute capabilities (21.43 TFLOPS FP32) can offload some of that work. Overall, the bottleneck is situational: CPU-bound in complex simulations and strategy games, GPU-bound in high-resolution gaming, and balanced in most action titles.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build is suited for gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh-rate play. The measured FPS shows that esports titles like Valorant (391 FPS at 1080p), CS:GO (377 FPS), and Rainbow Six Siege (203 FPS) easily exceed 144 Hz, making this an excellent choice for competitive gaming. For AAA titles, the system delivers playable frame rates at 1080p, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 50 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 46 FPS, and Control at 71 FPS, which are acceptable for most gamers with moderate settings adjustments.

Content creators working with light to medium workloads will find this pairing adequate. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and Geekbench multi-core of 7252 indicate it can handle video editing in 1080p and basic 3D modeling. The GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 and 334.9 GTexel/s texture rate provide acceleration for rendering tasks, and the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p or 1440p content creation. Software developers benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3444), which speeds up compilation and code analysis.

Students and small business users will appreciate the system's responsiveness in office applications and web browsing. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 160452 and integer math score of 40978 handle spreadsheet calculations and document processing efficiently. The system is not ideal for heavy multi-threaded rendering or 4K gaming, as the CPU's 4 cores limit scaling and the GPU's 8 GB VRAM may be insufficient for ultra textures at 4K. For users who prioritize portability, this is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) and requires a discrete GPU, which is already included.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i3-12100F achieves an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, delta 0%), Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, delta 0.3%), Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, delta -0.7%), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, delta 1.1%). This positioning shows that the i3-12100F delivers performance comparable to older six-core desktop processors and modern low-power mobile chips, making it a capable budget option.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, placing it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, delta -0.7%), AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, delta 1%), AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852, delta 1%), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, delta 2.1%). The RX 9060 is essentially on par with the RTX 3060 Ti, which is a well-regarded 1080p and 1440p gaming card, indicating strong price-to-performance in its class.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GPU scores 3322 points. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 88183, and Vulkan score is 39476. Passmark G3D score is 17631, with G2D at 1002. The GPU compute score in Passmark is 9919. These figures confirm that the RX 9060 is a mid-range GPU capable of handling modern games at 1080p and 1440p with high settings.

The combined picture shows a system that is greater than the sum of its parts in gaming scenarios. The CPU's single-thread strength (3DMark single-thread score of 893) complements the GPU's rasterization throughput (192.4 GPixel/s pixel rate). The pair's measured average FPS of 109.8 across all games at 1080p, with a rank of 2265 out of 3732, indicates that this build outperforms the majority of pairs in the database, especially in titles that favor strong single-core performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i3-12100F uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the 12th Gen Alder Lake architecture. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory kits. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, ensuring compatibility with modern high-bandwidth GPUs and NVMe SSDs. The i3-12100F has a TDP of 58 W, which is modest, allowing for a wide range of air coolers to handle thermal loads without issue.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and has a TDP of 132 W. The suggested PSU wattage is 300 W, which is relatively low for a discrete GPU, making this pairing suitable for compact or budget builds with smaller power supplies. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor. It outputs via 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a, supporting modern displays.

For a sensible next upgrade, the CPU socket 1700 allows for a drop-in replacement with higher-core-count Alder Lake or Raptor Lake processors, should the user require more multi-threaded performance. The PCIe 5.0 support ensures that future GPUs will not be bottlenecked by the interface. The power supply headroom from the 300 W suggested PSU means that upgrading to a more power-hungry GPU would require a PSU upgrade, but the current configuration is efficient. Memory can be upgraded to higher capacity or faster speeds, as the controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The platform's active production status ensures continued BIOS support and compatibility.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This system excels in esports and competitive titles. At 1920x1080, Valorant delivers 391 FPS, CS:GO 377 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege 203 FPS, all far exceeding 144 Hz monitors. Counter-Strike 2 hits 171 FPS, and Roblox reaches 221 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience in fast-paced games.

Streaming: The CPU's 4 cores may struggle with simultaneous gaming and encoding, but the GPU's hardware capabilities can offload encoding tasks. In Call of Duty: Warzone, the system achieves 134 FPS at 1080p, leaving some headroom for streaming at lower bitrates. For lighter titles like Valorant, the high FPS margin allows for software encoding without noticeable drops.

Video Editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 and Geekbench multi-core of 7252 handle 1080p video editing timelines with ease. The GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 GB VRAM accelerate effects and color grading. Rendering times will be moderate for 4K projects, but the system is capable for hobbyist use.

3D Rendering: The 4-core CPU is a limiting factor in CPU-based rendering, but GPU-accelerated renderers can leverage the RX 9060's compute power. The Passmark GPU compute score of 9919 indicates solid performance for tasks like Blender Cycles or V-Ray GPU. The 8 GB VRAM may cap texture sizes on complex scenes.

Software Development: The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3444) speeds up code compilation and IDE responsiveness. The 12 MB L3 cache and 8 threads handle typical development workloads, including running virtual machines or containers, though heavily parallel builds will be slower than on higher-core CPUs.

Student and Office Work: The system is overkill for basic tasks but provides a responsive experience. The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 40978 and data compression score of 160452 handle spreadsheets and document processing. The GPU's 2D performance (Passmark G2D score of 1002) ensures smooth UI rendering, and the low TDP components keep power consumption reasonable for a dorm room or small office.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) that pairs the Intel Core i3-12100F with the AMD Radeon RX 9060. The CPU is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake generation, and the GPU is a mid-range card based on RDNA 4.0 architecture. The combined performance percentile is 64, indicating that this system outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested CPU-GPU pairs in the database.

The CPU's 68th percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking show that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card when compared to their respective component pools. However, the measured gaming performance suggests that the pairing is well-matched for 1080p gaming, with an average FPS of 109.8 across all tested games. This places the pair at rank 2265 out of 3732, which is above the median.

In terms of tier, this build sits in the entry-to-mid-range segment. It offers competitive performance at 1080p for both gaming and productivity tasks, with the ability to handle 1440p in less demanding titles. The CPU's lack of integrated graphics requires the discrete GPU, but the RX 9060 provides sufficient performance to justify the pairing. The system's overall tier is best described as a "capable 1080p gaming rig" that prioritizes value and efficiency over raw multi-core compute.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (dataIsMeasured: true) shows the actual performance of this CPU-GPU pair at three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. At 1080p, the system demonstrates strong performance across a variety of genres. Esports titles lead the pack: Valorant achieves 391 FPS, CS:GO 377 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 171 FPS. Rainbow Six Siege hits 203 FPS, and Roblox reaches 221 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p.

For AAA titles at 1080p, performance is more moderate. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 50 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 46 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 25 FPS, which is quite demanding. Control achieves 71 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone hits 134 FPS, and Doom runs at 127 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator manages 62 FPS, and The Medium is the most demanding at 36 FPS. These results show that the system is capable of playing most modern games at playable frame rates, though some titles will require settings adjustments.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor. The average FPS drops across all titles, but many remain playable. Valorant still hits 334 FPS, CS:GO 260 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 113 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone remains smooth at 119 FPS, while Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 38 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 34 FPS. The system can handle 1440p gaming for less demanding titles, but for AAA games, users may need to lower settings to maintain 60 FPS.

At 4K, the system struggles with most modern titles. Only esports games like Valorant (267 FPS) and CS:GO (153 FPS) remain playable at high frame rates. Call of Duty: Warzone hits 101 FPS, but most AAA games fall below 60 FPS, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 25 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 23 FPS, and Control at 36 FPS. This resolution is not recommended for this pairing, as the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus limit high-resolution texture loading and bandwidth.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, using the Navi 44 chip fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. The die contains 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² area, resulting in a transistor density of 149.2M per mm². This modern manufacturing process contributes to the GPU's efficiency, with a TDP of 132 W. The GPU is part of the Radeon RX 9000 series and was released on 2025-08-04.

The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, which is 18 Gbps effective. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but may be a limiting factor at 4K with high texture settings. The GPU's core clocks are 1700 MHz base, 2400 MHz game, and 2990 MHz boost, allowing it to scale performance dynamically.

Compute capabilities are robust for the mid-range class. The GPU features 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It has 28 ray tracing cores, supporting hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games. The FP32 performance is 21.43 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 21.43 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s. These specs allow for solid rasterization and compute performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322.

In benchmark comparisons, the RX 9060's average score of 16014 places it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129, a delta of -0.7%. This means the RX 9060 performs essentially identically to the RTX 3060 Ti on average, though its architectural strengths may vary by workload. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17631 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183 confirm its capability in both gaming and compute tasks. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs. For rendering workloads, the 28 RT cores and 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 provide adequate performance for entry-level ray tracing and GPU-accelerated rendering.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

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