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Rate My PC: Intel Core i3-12300 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Intel Core i3-12300

3,532 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i3-12300 is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor built on the Alder Lake architecture and fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing a 60 W TDP. This is a locked multiplier part (no overclocking), and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The chip includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display option. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor itself, which is notable for a lower-tier part.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of this chip's position. In Cinebench R23, the i3-12300 scores 12,211 points in multi-core and 1,724 points in single-core. The R20 results are 5,128 multi-core and 724 single-core, while R15 shows 1,230 multi-core and 173 single-core. These numbers place the CPU at the 55th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 3,532. The nearest rivals are remarkably tight: the Intel Xeon W-1290TE matches the i3-12300 exactly at 3,532 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-10600K scores 3,533 (0% delta), the Intel Xeon W-2135 scores 3,530 (0.1% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-12300T scores 3,525 (0.2% behind). This clustering means the i3-12300 sits in a highly competitive performance band where a handful of points separate it from older workstation Xeons and mainstream i5 parts.

For real workloads, the single-core performance is the standout feature. A Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,724 is strong for a 4-core chip, reflecting the Alder Lake architecture's high IPC (instructions per clock) efficiency. This translates to snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks, fast application launching, and solid performance in lightly threaded software like web browsers, office suites, and legacy applications. The multi-core score of 12,211 is respectable for a quad-core, but the 4-core/8-thread configuration will struggle with heavily parallel workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering. The data suggests this CPU is designed for responsiveness and single-threaded speed rather than brute multi-core throughput. The 55th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms roughly half of all CPUs in the database, which is impressive for a budget-oriented part, but the ceiling is clear when compared to higher-core-count rivals.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-12300 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-10600K?

A: The two processors are effectively tied. The i3-12300 has an average benchmark score of 3,532, while the i5-10600K scores 3,533, a delta of 0%. In practice, this means the newer 4-core Alder Lake chip matches the older 6-core Comet Lake part in overall benchmark performance, despite having fewer cores.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the i3-12300, and why does it matter?

A: The CPU scores 1,724 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 724 points in R20 single-core. These are strong figures that indicate excellent responsiveness in everyday tasks, fast single-threaded application performance, and good gaming potential when paired with a powerful GPU, as many games rely heavily on single-thread performance.

Q: What memory types does the i3-12300 support?

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older, more affordable DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 modules, depending on motherboard selection and budget constraints. The memory bus is dual-channel, but the FACT PACK does not specify a memory bandwidth figure.

Q: What is the TDP of the i3-12300, and what does it imply for cooling?

A: The TDP is 60 W. This is a low power draw for a desktop CPU, suggesting that a capable air cooler is sufficient, and system builders do not need to invest in high-end liquid cooling solutions. The low TDP also keeps overall system power requirements modest, which is relevant when pairing with a high-power GPU.

Q: Does the i3-12300 support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked, as indicated by the "multiplierUnlocked" field being false. Users cannot adjust the clock multiplier to push the CPU beyond its 4.40 GHz boost clock. Overclocking is not an option with this part.

Q: What is the process node and die size of the i3-12300?

A: It is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 163 mm². The smaller die size and efficient process contribute to the low 60 W TDP while still delivering competitive benchmark scores in its class.

Q: How does the i3-12300's integrated graphics compare to having a discrete GPU?

A: The integrated UHD Graphics 730 is present, providing a basic display output and fallback for troubleshooting. However, it is not designed for gaming or intensive graphics work. In this build, the discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 handles all graphics workloads, making the integrated GPU largely irrelevant for performance purposes.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i3-12300 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the foundation for this build. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, as noted in the CPU's memory support, giving builders flexibility in memory choice. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is a forward-looking feature that allows for high-bandwidth peripherals. The motherboard selection will dictate which memory type and PCIe configuration is used, but the CPU itself is compatible with both memory generations.

The GPU in this build, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2, uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, which aligns with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support. This ensures the GPU can communicate with the CPU at full bandwidth, though the 4-core CPU may not be able to feed the GPU adequately in all workloads (discussed further in the Balance section). The system memory is dual-channel, and the CPU's memory bus supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so the actual bandwidth depends on the chosen memory type and speed.

Regarding power supply headroom, the CPU has a 60 W TDP and the GPU has a 575 W TDP. The suggested PSU for this combination is 950 W. This is a significant power supply requirement, driven almost entirely by the GPU's power draw. The CPU's low 60 W TDP means the processor contributes minimally to the system's overall power budget, but the GPU's 575 W TDP and the need for headroom for other components (motherboard, storage, fans, etc.) justify the 950 W recommendation. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector, which is typical for high-end NVIDIA cards in this class.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to replace the CPU with a higher-core-count Alder Lake or newer generation part that still fits the Socket 1700 socket. The 4-core/8-thread i3-12300 is the entry point, and the platform can accommodate processors with more cores and threads, which would alleviate the multi-core bottleneck seen in the current configuration. The memory and PCIe support are already in place, so a CPU swap would be the most direct path to improved multi-threaded performance. Alternatively, adding more or faster memory (within the dual-channel constraints) could help, but the data suggests the CPU is the primary limiting factor in multi-core workloads.

# Balance and Bottleneck

This build pairs a 4-core CPU with a 24 GB GPU, creating a significant performance imbalance. The CPU's percentile rank is 55 among all CPUs, while the GPU's percentile rank is 59 among all GPUs. The combined percentile for the build is 57. These numbers are close, but the underlying workload characteristics reveal where bottlenecks occur.

The CPU is strong in single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,724. This means in lightly threaded applications, the CPU can keep up with the GPU. However, the multi-core score of 12,211 in R23 is modest, and the 4-core/8-thread configuration will struggle in heavily threaded workloads. For gaming, the balance depends on the game's engine and thread utilization. Many modern games can use multiple cores effectively, and the 4-core i3-12300 may become the limiting factor, preventing the RTX 5090 D V2 from reaching its full frame rate potential. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 16,504, which is a strong result, but this score is achieved in isolation; in a real system, the CPU must feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations.

The data shows that the GPU is far more powerful than the CPU in raw compute terms. The GPU has 21,760 shading units and delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the CPU has only 4 cores. In GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution rendering or ray tracing, the GPU will be the primary performer, and the CPU's role is to keep up with the GPU's demands. In CPU-bound workloads like low-resolution gaming or physics simulations, the CPU will be the limiting factor. The percentile data suggests the GPU is slightly ahead of the CPU in overall ranking, but the gap widens dramatically in multi-threaded scenarios. For esports titles at 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength will help, but the GPU's power may be wasted if the CPU cannot process frames fast enough. For 4K gaming, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's limitations are less apparent, as the GPU is taxed more heavily.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i3-12300 show a consistent pattern across Cinebench versions. In R15, it scores 1,230 multi-core and 173 single-core. In R20, it scores 5,128 multi-core and 724 single-core. In R23, it scores 12,211 multi-core and 1,724 single-core. The average benchmark score is 3,532, placing the CPU at the 55th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Xeon W-1290TE with an identical average score of 3,532, and the Intel Core i5-10600K at 3,533 (0% delta). The Xeon W-2135 scores 3,530 (0.1% ahead), and the i3-12300T scores 3,525 (0.2% behind). This shows the i3-12300 is at the center of a tight performance cluster, with no rival more than 0.2% away.

The GPU benchmark for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504. The GPU's average benchmark score is also 16,504, placing it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415 (0.5% ahead), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361 (0.9% ahead). The GPU's 59th percentile ranking is slightly above the CPU's 55th percentile, and the combined percentile for the build is 57.

The combined picture shows a build where the GPU is the stronger component in raw benchmark terms, but the CPU is not far behind in percentile ranking. However, the nature of the workloads matters. The GPU's 3DMark score is a single test, while the CPU's score is an average of six Cinebench tests. The GPU's score of 16,504 in Steel Nomad DX12 is a measure of graphics compute, while the CPU's scores measure both single and multi-threaded performance. In gaming, the CPU's single-core strength (1,724 in R23) will help drive high frame rates, while the GPU's 24 GB of VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth will handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The deltaPct values for the GPU's rivals are all within 0.9%, indicating that the RTX 5090 D V2 is in a very competitive performance tier, similar to the CPU's situation.

# Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is someone who prioritizes GPU performance over CPU performance. The RTX 5090 D V2 with its 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth is a rendering and compute powerhouse, while the i3-12300 provides adequate single-threaded performance for everyday tasks. Gamers at 4K resolution will benefit most, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, and the CPU's 4 cores are less likely to limit frame rates. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking and strong 3DMark score indicate it can handle demanding titles at high settings, and the 24 GB VRAM is suitable for future games with high texture requirements.

Content creators who work primarily with GPU-accelerated applications, such as video editing software that leverages NVIDIA CUDA cores or 3D rendering programs that use RT cores, will find this build compelling. The GPU has 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, making it capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-driven tasks. The CPU's 4 cores are sufficient for the front-end tasks like timeline scrubbing and asset management, but the heavy lifting is done by the GPU. Software developers who work with GPU compute (CUDA, OpenCL) will also benefit, as the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance is substantial. Students and small business users who need a workstation for general office work, light coding, and occasional GPU-accelerated tasks will find the build responsive, though the CPU's multi-core limitations may show in heavily threaded workloads. The 60 W CPU TDP keeps power draw low during idle and light tasks, while the GPU's 575 W TDP is only consumed under load.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a desktop GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB202 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. It features 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI workloads. The base clock is 2,017 MHz with a boost clock of 2,407 MHz, and the memory operates at 1,750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 performance are both rated at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 16,504, placing the GPU at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. This score is closely matched by its rivals, with the NVIDIA T400 at 16,508 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 16,415 (0.5% ahead). The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% ahead), and the RX 5700 XT scores 16,361 (0.9% ahead). The tight clustering suggests the RTX 5090 D V2 delivers a specific level of performance that is well-established in the database, and it is not an outlier in either direction.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is a key feature. Large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and complex simulations can exceed the memory capacity of smaller GPUs, and the 24 GB capacity provides ample headroom. The memory bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s ensures that the GPU can feed its 21,760 shading units efficiently, and the 170 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported applications. The tensor cores can accelerate AI-based tasks like denoising and upscaling. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial for scientific computing and GPU rendering, though the 575 W TDP and suggested 950 W PSU reflect the high power requirements. The dual-slot cooler with a 16-pin power connector is standard for this class of GPU, and the card measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i3-12300 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU is a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake part with a 60 W TDP, while the GPU is a 575 W Blackwell architecture card with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The combined percentile for the build is 57, indicating it outperforms 57% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's individual percentile is 55, and the GPU's is 59, showing that the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its own peers.

The pairing is unusual in that the GPU is a top-tier part with a massive 24 GB memory pool, while the CPU is an entry-level quad-core. This creates a lopsided configuration where the GPU is far more capable than the CPU in raw compute terms, but the CPU's single-core performance (1,724 in R23) is sufficient for many gaming and productivity scenarios. The overall tier, based on the 57th combined percentile, indicates this is a mid-to-upper-tier desktop build. It is not a top-tier system, but it is above average in overall performance. The data does not include any measured FPS values for this combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core strength (1,724 in R23) can drive high frame rates in less demanding titles, but the 4-core/8-thread configuration may limit performance in newer games that utilize more threads. The GPU's 16,504 3DMark score and 24 GB VRAM can handle high-resolution textures and effects, but the CPU may become the bottleneck at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher.

Streaming: The GPU's tensor cores and NVENC (dedicated encoding hardware) are well-suited for streaming, offloading the encoding workload from the CPU. The CPU's 4 cores can handle the game and streaming software, but multi-tasking with other applications may strain the 8 threads. The 60 W CPU TDP keeps power draw low during streaming workloads.

Video editing: GPU-accelerated effects and rendering will be fast, thanks to the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 24 GB VRAM. The CPU's 4 cores are sufficient for timeline editing and basic effects, but multi-core tasks like software encoding or complex exports will be slower than on higher-core-count CPUs.

3D rendering: GPU rendering in applications like Blender Cycles or V-Ray will be extremely fast, as the GPU's 21,760 shading units and 170 RT cores excel at this workload. CPU-based rendering will be limited by the 4-core/8-thread configuration, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,211 indicating modest throughput.

Software development: Compilation times will be moderate, as the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are adequate for small to medium-sized projects but will lag on large codebases. The GPU's compute capabilities are useful for developers working on machine learning or GPU-accelerated applications, with 680 tensor cores available.

Student and office work: The CPU's 1,724 single-core R23 score ensures responsive application launching and fluid multitasking for web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheets. The GPU is overkill for these tasks, but the low 60 W CPU TDP keeps idle power draw minimal, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is disabled.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so the following discussion is framed as estimates based on the benchmark scores. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,724 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504 provide the basis for these estimates.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU is likely to be the primary bottleneck in many games, especially esports titles that run at high frame rates. The 4-core/8-thread configuration may limit frame rates to a range that is lower than the GPU's maximum capability. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for 1080p gaming, but the CPU's single-core performance, while strong, may not be enough to feed the GPU's massive compute power in every scene.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, as the higher resolution increases the graphics load. The CPU's single-core strength is still relevant, but the GPU's 16,504 3DMark score suggests it can handle demanding titles at high settings. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 170 RT cores enable ray tracing at playable frame rates, though the exact performance depends on the game's optimization.

At 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the bottleneck, as the resolution heavily taxes the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth. The CPU's 4 cores are less likely to limit frame rates at this resolution, as the graphics load dominates. The 24 GB VRAM is ideal for 4K textures, and the 1.34 TB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU can stream data quickly. Users can expect playable frame rates in most titles at 4K with high settings, though the specific numbers are not available in the data. The CPU's 55th percentile and GPU's 59th percentile suggest this build is above average, but the lack of measured FPS means these figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores.

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