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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570

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87 / 100
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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

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

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc B570

20,556 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

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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

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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 and Intel Arc B570 pairing represents a balanced mid-range desktop configuration that targets 1080p and 1440p gaming with respectable compute capabilities. The data reveals a system where the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth create a synergy that excels in esports titles but encounters limitations in demanding AAA scenarios. This analysis examines the measured benchmark results and FPS data to determine where this pairing thrives, where it struggles, and who should consider building around these components.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data indicates a system where the CPU and GPU are relatively well-matched, but the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload. The Core i5-12400 achieves a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs, while the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among GPUs. This 7-percentile gap suggests the CPU has slightly more headroom than the GPU, meaning in most gaming scenarios, the graphics card will be the limiting factor. However, the combined percentile of 69 for the entire build confirms that neither component dramatically overshadows the other.

Examining the FPS scaling across resolutions provides clear evidence of where the bottleneck lies. In Call of Duty: Warzone, the frame rate drops from 135 FPS at 1920x1080 to 120 FPS at 2560x1440, a modest 11% reduction. But moving to 3840x2160 only drops to 101 FPS, showing that the GPU maintains strong performance even at higher resolutions. This pattern suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases.

The opposite pattern appears in games like Fortnite, where 1080p delivers 64 FPS, but 1440p drops to 40 FPS and 4K falls to 21 FPS. The steep drop-off indicates that the Arc B570's 10 GB of memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p but become strained at higher resolutions. Meanwhile, the CPU's 12 threads handle the game logic without becoming the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the relatively stable performance in CPU-light titles like Valorant where 1080p hits 304 FPS but 4K still manages 207 FPS.

The 3DMark multi-threaded scores further illuminate the CPU's capabilities. The i5-12400 scores 5,873 in the 16-thread test and 5,890 in the max-thread test, showing excellent scaling as more threads are utilized. However, the single-thread score of 910 indicates that the 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock deliver strong per-core performance. This combination means the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded gaming workloads and heavily-threaded productivity tasks without becoming a significant bottleneck in either scenario.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-12400 posts an average benchmark score of 18,683, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. This score puts it in close competition with the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18,697 (a -0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18,730 (-0.3% delta). Interestingly, the i5-12400 outperforms the Intel Core i3-14100F by 0.9%, demonstrating that the older Alder Lake architecture still holds its own against newer budget offerings. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, scores 18,811, which is 0.7% higher than the i5-12400.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 score of 15,989 confirms strong sustained performance across all 6 cores and 12 threads. The single-core score of 2,257 in the same test reveals that the 4.40 GHz boost clock translates into competitive single-threaded capability. The Geekbench results reinforce this picture with a multi-core score of 8,564 and a single-core score of 1,848.

The Intel Arc B570 achieves an average benchmark score of 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20,534 (a 0.1% delta), making the two cards statistically equivalent in average performance. The Intel Arc A750 trails slightly at 20,582 (-0.1% delta), while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X sit at 20,480 and 20,662 respectively, all within a 0.5% margin. This clustering shows the Arc B570 sits in a competitive performance tier.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14,195 and compute score of 7,281 indicate solid rasterization and compute capabilities. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 83,514 and Vulkan score of 96,844 demonstrate strong API utilization. Combined with the CPU's performance, this build ranks 3,050 out of 3,732 pairs by average FPS across games, with an average of 86.1 FPS. This places the pairing in the 18th percentile of all CPU-GPU combinations, suggesting that while it performs well in many titles, it is not a top-tier gaming combination.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is built on the Alder Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process node. This desktop processor features 6 physical cores and 12 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for mainstream builds. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, providing adequate data locality for most workloads.

The CPU's memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering flexibility for builders. However, ECC memory is not supported, which limits its appeal for mission-critical workstations. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes (CPU only) provides high-bandwidth connectivity for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides basic display output capability, though the discrete Arc B570 will handle all graphics duties in this configuration.

The PassMark scores reveal specific strengths and weaknesses. The integer math score of 58,366 and floating-point math score of 45,494 indicate strong arithmetic performance, while the data compression score of 226,908 shows excellent throughput for archiving and compression tasks. The data encryption score of 11,418 and extended instructions score of 15,399 suggest capable cryptographic and SIMD performance. The single-thread score of 3,456 confirms the CPU's ability to handle legacy and lightly-threaded applications efficiently.

The nearest rivals provide context for the CPU's positioning. The i5-12400's average score of 18,683 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643's 18,697, despite the EPYC being a server-class processor with vastly more cores. This indicates the i5-12400's per-core performance is competitive with enterprise hardware. The comparison to the Intel Core i7-1355U, a mobile processor, shows the desktop chip holds a slight edge in sustained workloads due to its higher TDP allowance.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU combination targets gamers who primarily play at 1920x1080 resolution with high settings. The measured FPS data shows the Arc B570 delivers playable frame rates in most titles at this resolution, with esports games like Valorant hitting 304 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 reaching 133 FPS. For competitive gamers who prioritize high refresh rates, this build can drive 144 Hz monitors in popular shooters without requiring significant graphical compromises.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will find the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,989 and the GPU's compute performance adequate for moderate workloads. The PassMark GPU compute score of 7,281 indicates the Arc B570 can accelerate rendering tasks, while the CPU's 12 threads handle multi-tasking during export processes. However, professionals requiring extreme rendering throughput would need to look at higher-tier components.

Software developers and students will appreciate the CPU's strong single-threaded performance for compilation and the GPU's Vulkan score of 96,844 for graphics programming. The 18 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide sufficient bandwidth for code compilation and virtual machine workloads. Small business workstations that run office applications, web development tools, and light database tasks will find this build responsive, though the lack of ECC memory support may be a consideration for data integrity.

Gamers who play at 2560x1440 resolution should expect to adjust settings to achieve smooth frame rates. The data shows Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 120 FPS at this resolution, but more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 29 FPS. This build is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming and 1440p gaming with medium settings, rather than 4K gaming where most titles struggle to maintain 30 FPS.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data for this build, collected at ultra settings across three resolutions, reveals a clear performance hierarchy. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent frame rates in competitive titles: Valorant leads at 304 FPS, followed by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 293 FPS, Roblox at 171 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 158 FPS. These results confirm the CPU's strong single-threaded performance combined with the GPU's adequate rasterization power creates an ideal environment for esports gaming.

However, demanding AAA titles at 1080p show the Arc B570's limitations. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 39 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 36 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 19 FPS. These low frame rates suggest the GPU struggles with modern game engines that heavily utilize ray tracing and advanced shading techniques. The 18 RT cores in the Arc B570 provide some ray tracing capability, but the 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient for ultra settings in these titles.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS across all tested games drops significantly. Call of Duty: Warzone remains playable at 120 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 hits 88 FPS, but most titles fall below 60 FPS. Assetto Corsa runs at 55 FPS, Barony at 71 FPS, and Dave The Diver at 83 FPS, indicating that lighter games remain playable while heavier titles require settings reductions. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at this resolution, as texture data exceeds the available memory in some scenarios.

The 3840x2160 results are generally disappointing, with most games running below 30 FPS. Notable exceptions include Call of Duty: Warzone at 101 FPS and Valorant at 207 FPS, which benefit from efficient engines and lower memory requirements. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for 4K ultra gaming in most titles. This build is not recommended for 4K gaming unless significant settings reductions are acceptable.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p is the primary use case for this build. The measured 304 FPS in Valorant and 293 FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive demonstrate the system can drive 240 Hz monitors in competitive shooters. The CPU's 4.40 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 2500 MHz clock work together to minimize input latency, making this an excellent budget-conscious choice for competitive gamers.

Streaming and content creation benefit from the CPU's 12 threads, which handle encoding and game capture simultaneously without excessive performance degradation. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6,715 and R15 score of 1,611 indicate the CPU can manage streaming workloads while maintaining playable frame rates in most games. The GPU's hardware encoding capabilities further offload streaming tasks.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will see reasonable performance from this build. The PassMark floating-point math score of 45,494 supports real-time preview of 1080p timelines, while the GPU's compute score of 7,281 accelerates effects and color grading. However, 4K editing with multiple layers and heavy effects may require proxy workflows due to the GPU's memory constraints.

3D rendering in Blender or similar applications will utilize both the CPU and GPU. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,989 provides adequate CPU rendering performance for moderate scenes, while the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) offer acceleration for GPU-accelerated render engines. The 10 GB VRAM limits scene complexity but handles most intermediate projects.

Software development environments benefit from the CPU's strong single-threaded performance for code compilation and the 18 MB L3 cache for frequently accessed data. The PassMark integer math score of 58,366 and random string sorting score of 22,366 indicate efficient handling of string operations common in parsing and data processing. The GPU's Vulkan support at version 1.4 enables modern graphics development work.

Student and office workloads are easily handled by this build. The Geekbench single-core score of 1,848 ensures responsive application loading and web browsing, while the multi-core score of 8,564 handles multitasking across productivity suites. The 65 W CPU TDP and 150 W GPU TDP keep power consumption reasonable for dorm rooms or small offices.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 pairing is 69, placing it in the upper-midrange of all desktop configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100F?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18,683, which is 0.9% higher than the i3-14100F's score of 18,519.

Q: What is the GPU's closest competitor based on average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B570 scores 20,556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20,534 and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 at 20,582.

Q: What resolution provides the best gaming experience for this build?

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 delivers the most consistent performance, with esports titles exceeding 130 FPS and most games hitting playable frame rates above 50 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported by the Intel Core i5-12400, which limits its use in mission-critical workstation environments.

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

A: The pair ranks 3,050 out of 3,732 CPU-GPU pairs with an average FPS of 86.1 across all tested games at various resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc B570 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s.

Build Overview

This desktop build combines the Intel Core i5-12400, a 6-core/12-thread processor from the 12th Gen Core series based on Alder Lake architecture, with the Intel Arc B570, a Battlemage-generation GPU built on the Xe2-HPG architecture. The CPU was released on January 3, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $199, while the GPU launched on January 15, 2025, with a launch MSRP of 219 USD.

The build's overall tier is defined by its 69th combined percentile, indicating it sits above the median of all desktop configurations but below high-end enthusiast systems. The CPU's 72nd percentile rank among all CPUs shows it is a strong mid-range processor, while the GPU's 65th percentile rank indicates it is a capable mainstream graphics card. The average FPS of 86.1 across all tested games at various resolutions confirms this is a solid 1080p gaming system that can handle 1440p with settings adjustments.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is built on TSMC's 5 nm process node with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p gaming but becomes a constraint at higher resolutions.

The GPU features 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The 18 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing acceleration, while the pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s define the rendering throughput. The FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1) indicate solid compute capabilities for both gaming and productivity workloads.

The benchmark results show the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14,195 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96,844 is notably stronger than the OpenCL score of 83,514, suggesting the Xe2-HPG architecture is well-optimized for Vulkan applications. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,649 confirms modern API performance. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and upcoming games.

The GPU's 150 W TDP and 1x 8-pin power connector make it easy to integrate into most systems, with a suggested PSU of 450 W. The dual-slot design and 272 mm length require adequate case clearance, while the 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs support multiple monitor configurations.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations. The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s on the GPU side pairs well with the CPU's dual-channel memory architecture, though builders must choose between DDR4 and DDR5 at the motherboard level. The socket supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for current and next-generation graphics cards and NVMe storage.

The Arc B570 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which provides sufficient bandwidth for its 10 GB memory pool. The GPU's 150 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP result in a combined thermal load of 215 W, easily handled by a 450 W PSU as suggested. This leaves headroom for additional components such as multiple storage drives or RGB lighting.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests several paths. The CPU could be upgraded to a higher-core-count Alder Lake or Raptor Lake processor on the same LGA 1700 socket, improving multi-threaded performance for productivity tasks. The GPU could be replaced with a higher-tier Arc or competing GPU to improve 1440p and 4K gaming performance, though the CPU's 65 W TDP and platform capabilities would need to be considered to avoid creating a CPU bottleneck.

The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory allows builders to choose based on budget and performance needs. While DDR5 offers higher bandwidth, DDR4 remains viable for most gaming workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 support future-proofs the platform for upcoming storage solutions, though current GPUs like the Arc B570 use PCIe 4.0, which is fully compatible in the Gen 5 slot. The 450 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for the current build, but users planning to upgrade to higher-power components should consider a larger PSU during the initial build to avoid replacement costs later.