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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

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87 / 100
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Power Build

Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
84%
VS
GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

19,410 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a desktop build that occupies a distinct position in the performance hierarchy, combining a capable mid-range processor with a high-end flagship GPU. The data indicates a system where the GPU is the dominant force, with the CPU providing sufficient support for most workloads while occasionally becoming the limiting factor in specific scenarios. This pairing yields a combined percentile of 68, placing it above the majority of systems in the database, though the individual component percentiles reveal a significant disparity in their respective performance tiers.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It is a desktop segment part with an active production status, and its launch MSRP was $199.

Benchmark results show the i5-12400 performing as a strong mainstream contender. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15989 points in multi-core and 2257 points in single-core. The single-core score is particularly competitive, indicating strong performance in lightly-threaded tasks. The multi-core score, while lower than high-core-count workstation chips, is substantial for a 6-core part. In Geekbench, it achieves 8564 multi-core and 1848 single-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1692 in the 2-thread test to 5890 in the max-thread test, demonstrating good utilization of its 12 threads.

The processor's percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 18683. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tightly contested group. The i5-12400 is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643, 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U, and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330. Conversely, it is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F. These sub-1% deltas indicate that in terms of average benchmark score, these CPUs are essentially equivalent, though their architectural characteristics lead to different real-world strengths.

For real workloads, the i5-12400's single-threaded performance is a clear asset. The Passmark single-thread score of 3456 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 suggest it can handle everyday tasks with ease and provide solid responsiveness in applications that rely on a few fast cores. The multi-threaded performance, evidenced by the Passmark multithread score of 18747 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989, is adequate for mainstream productivity but will not match high-core-count alternatives in heavily parallel workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering. The data shows a processor that is well-balanced for a general-purpose desktop, offering strong single-core speed and respectable multi-core throughput for its class.

Benchmark Performance

The combined performance picture of this build is defined by the stark contrast between the CPU and GPU percentiles. The CPU sits at the 72nd percentile, which is a solidly above-average result. However, the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, is at the 64th percentile, which is lower than one might expect for a flagship card. This discrepancy suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer relative to the market, the GPU's benchmark scores are pulled down by the presence of a wide array of specialized or newer cards in the database.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 19410. Its performance in specific tests is notable. It scores 6841 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which is a demanding modern benchmark. In Geekbench, it achieves 50465 in OpenCL and 85612 in Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 31238, while the Passmark GPU Compute score is 17689. These scores indicate a very powerful graphics card, but its nearest rivals in the database are surprising. The data shows it is 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp, 1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro K5200, and 1.2% behind the AMD FirePro D300. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores and are not indicative of real-world gaming performance, where the RX 7900 XTX would vastly outperform these older cards.

The combined picture is one of high overall capability. The build's combined percentile is 68, and its rank by FPS is 505 out of 3732 pairs, placing it in the top 13.5% of all recorded system pairings. The average FPS across all tested games is 184.3. This suggests that in gaming, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates on average, but the GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU indicates that the system's overall performance is more heavily influenced by the GPU's capabilities in gaming-specific tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This system is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS data shows frame rates well above 144 Hz in many competitive titles. For example, Counter-Strike 2 runs at 296.7 FPS at 1920x1080, Valorant reaches 434 FPS at the same resolution, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 352 FPS. Even at 2560x1440, these titles maintain frame rates above 200 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience on high-refresh monitors.

Streaming: The combination of a 6-core/12-thread CPU and a powerful GPU creates a viable streaming setup. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989, can handle the encoding workload, while the GPU's high frame rates in games like Call of Duty: Warzone (136.2 FPS at 1080p) leave headroom for the encoding overhead. The system can maintain high in-game frame rates while simultaneously encoding a stream.

Video Editing: The i5-12400's strong single-core performance and capable multi-core scores are adequate for video editing. The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 58366 and floating-point math score of 45494 indicate solid processing power for effects and timelines. However, the GPU will accelerate rendering and export tasks. The RX 7900 XTX's compute performance, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 50465, will significantly speed up GPU-accelerated effects and exports, making this a capable editing workstation for 1080p and 1440p projects.

3D Rendering: This is a mixed scenario. The CPU's multi-core performance, while good for a 6-core part, is not its primary strength. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 is respectable but will lag behind dedicated high-core-count workstation CPUs. For CPU-based rendering, this system will be adequate but not exceptional. However, for GPU-based rendering, the RX 7900 XTX is a powerhouse. Its FP32 performance of 61.39 TFLOPS and 24 GB of VRAM make it exceptionally capable for GPU-accelerated render engines, making this build a strong choice for tasks that leverage the GPU.

Software Development: The i5-12400 is a solid choice for software development. The high single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1848, ensures fast compilation of single-threaded tasks and responsive IDE performance. The 12 threads provide adequate parallelism for multi-threaded builds. The Passmark data encryption score of 11418 indicates reasonable performance for cryptographic operations. This is a well-rounded processor for coding, testing, and running virtual machines.

Student and Office Work: This system is overkill for standard student and office tasks, but it performs them flawlessly. The CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's capabilities mean that applications like word processors, spreadsheets, and web browsers will run instantly. The high frame rates in non-demanding games, such as Roblox at 380.8 FPS at 1080p, show that even light gaming or graphical tasks are handled with massive headroom. The system is more than capable for any academic or office workload.

Gaming Performance

The gaming performance data is measured and extensive, covering a wide range of titles and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates in most games. Esports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (653.2 FPS), Valorant (434 FPS), and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (352 FPS) achieve astronomical frame rates. Heavily demanding titles also perform well, with Cyberpunk 2077 hitting 84.5 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 achieving 79 FPS. The only game that dips below 60 FPS at 1080p is The Medium at 61.5 FPS, which is still playable.

At 2560x1440, the system remains very powerful. Most games still exceed 60 FPS, with many titles like Counter-Strike 2 (195.1 FPS), Call of Duty: Warzone (120 FPS), and Doom (143.4 FPS) maintaining high refresh rates. More demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 (63.4 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (58.2 FPS) are still playable, though they approach the 60 FPS threshold. The system is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming in most titles.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is more varied. While many esports and lighter titles still achieve high frame rates, such as Valorant (382 FPS) and Counter-Strike 2 (110.1 FPS), the most demanding games struggle to maintain 60 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 40.7 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 36.6 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at a very low 14.6 FPS. This resolution is playable for less demanding games, but the GPU is pushed to its limits with the most graphically intensive titles.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary driver of gaming performance, but the CPU can become a bottleneck in specific high-resolution scenarios. In most games, the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at 1440p and 4K. The scaling of frame rates from 1080p to 4K clearly shows the GPU's workload increasing, leading to lower FPS. For instance, in Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 84.5 FPS at 1080p to 40.7 FPS at 4K, demonstrating that the GPU is the constraint.

However, the CPU can become a limiting factor in certain games at lower resolutions. In highly CPU-bound titles, the frame rate may not scale as well with resolution. For example, Valorant shows a smaller performance drop from 1080p to 1440p (434 to 412 FPS) compared to other games, suggesting the CPU is nearing its limit in this title. The CPU's percentile of 72, compared to the GPU's 64, indicates that the CPU is a relatively stronger component in the overall database. This means the CPU is less likely to be the system's weakest link in most scenarios. The data suggests that for a balanced build, the GPU is the performance ceiling in most games, while the CPU's capabilities are sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks, except in the most CPU-intensive titles at low resolutions.

Who Should Build It

This build is targeted at gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS data shows that this system can drive high-refresh monitors effectively in almost all titles at these resolutions. It is an excellent choice for competitive gamers who play esports titles like Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Rainbow Six Siege, where the system delivers frame rates that can exceed 300 FPS.

Content creators who rely on GPU-accelerated workloads will also find this build compelling. Video editors using GPU-accelerated effects and 3D artists using GPU-based render engines will benefit from the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB of VRAM and high compute throughput. The CPU's solid all-around performance ensures that the system is responsive in other tasks.

Software developers will appreciate the i5-12400's strong single-thread performance for compilation and code analysis. The system's overall speed ensures that development environments run smoothly. Students and small business users who want a system that can handle any task without compromise, from office applications to demanding software, will find this build to be a high-performance solution that exceeds their requirements.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a flagship GPU based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a massive 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 raster operations pipelines. It includes 96 ray-tracing cores. The chip itself is large, with a die size of 529 mm² and 57,700 million transistors.

The clock speeds are high, with a base clock of 1929 MHz, a game clock of 2365 MHz, and a boost clock of 2498 MHz. The memory runs at an effective speed of 20 Gbps. This configuration results in a pixel rate of 479.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 959.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is a substantial 61.39 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 122.8 TFLOPS.

Benchmark scores confirm its high-end status. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6841 is a strong result for a modern graphics card. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 85612 is particularly high, indicating strong performance in that API. The Passmark G3D score of 31238 is also impressive. However, its percentile ranking of 64 versus all GPUs suggests that while it is a top-tier card, there are other cards in the database with higher average benchmark scores. The data shows its performance is closely matched with older cards like the TITAN Xp in average benchmarks, but this confirms the raw compute power of those older cards, not an indication of real-world gaming performance. For rendering, the 24 GB VRAM and high bandwidth are crucial for handling large textures and complex scenes, making it a formidable tool for 4K content creation and GPU rendering.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core i5-12400, a 6-core/12-thread mainstream processor, with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, a high-end enthusiast GPU. The pairing is an interesting one, creating a system where the GPU is significantly more powerful than the CPU in terms of gaming and graphics compute, but the CPU is still a capable performer. The combined percentile of 68 places the system in the upper third of all builds in the database.

The system's overall tier is defined by its impressive gaming performance. With an average FPS of 184.3 across all tested games and a rank of 505 out of 3732 pairs, it is a top-tier gaming machine. The data suggests that this build is designed for high-refresh-rate gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads, where the RX 7900 XTX's power can be fully utilized. The CPU, while not a top-tier performer, is more than adequate for the vast majority of tasks, ensuring a balanced and high-performance system overall.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this build is 68, indicating it performs better than 68% of all recorded system pairings in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. It is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F, which has an average score of 18519.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games for this build?

A: The average FPS across all games in the measured data is 184.3 frames per second.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, provided by 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: In which game does this build achieve its highest measured FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The highest measured FPS at 1920x1080 is in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, where the system achieves 653.2 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's score in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 scores 15989 points in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test.

Q: How does the GPU's performance in 3DMark Steel Nomad compare to its Passmark G3D score?

A: The GPU scores 6841 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test and 31238 in the Passmark G3D test, showing strong performance in both modern and legacy benchmarks.