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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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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%
VS
GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

16,129 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing represents a balanced mid-range desktop configuration. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake-S part based on a 10 nm process, operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 65 W TDP makes it a power-efficient foundation. The GPU, an Ampere-architecture GA104 chip built on Samsung's 8 nm node, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This combined system sits at the 66th percentile overall, indicating it outperforms a majority of tested desktop configurations. The data set is measured, with an average FPS of 113.5 across a broad game library, placing this pair at rank 2132 out of 3732 pairs.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture. It does not use a hybrid core design, instead employing six performance cores. The 10 nm process node and 163 mm² die size place it as a mainstream part. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. This configuration supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the specific bandwidth is not listed. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, though the discrete GPU will handle display duties.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales well with thread count. The 3DMark score scales from 910 points in single-thread to 5890 points at max threads, a 6.5x increase that is typical for a 6-core/12-thread part. Cinebench R23 results are strong, with a single-core score of 2257 and a multi-core score of 15989, indicating a 7.1x scaling factor. This suggests the cores are efficient and the memory subsystem does not bottleneck multithreaded workloads. PassMark multi-thread score stands at 18747, with a single-thread score of 3456. The data compression score of 226908 and encryption score of 11418 indicate solid integer performance. In terms of percentile, this CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 72% of the tested processors. When compared to its nearest rivals, it is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7643 (deltaPct -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-1355U (deltaPct -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (deltaPct -0.7%). It is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F. This places the i5-12400 in a competitive position against both older workstation parts and newer mobile processors.

For real workloads, the 15989 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicates that the CPU can handle moderate multi-threaded tasks like video encoding or compilation without issue. The single-core score of 2257 is robust, ensuring responsive performance in daily tasks and games that rely on one or two threads. The PassMark physics score of 1105 is modest, suggesting that physics simulation in games might be a limiting factor, but the overall package is well-balanced for a mainstream desktop.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 3456 in PassMark and the GPU's performance enable high frame rates in esports titles. Measured data shows Counter-Strike 2 running at 194.7 FPS at 1920x1080, and Valorant reaching 434.8 FPS at the same resolution. These numbers support a strong 1080p high-refresh experience, with the pair also delivering 372.4 FPS in Valorant at 2560x1440, indicating headroom for 1440p high-refresh monitors in lighter titles.

Streaming: The 12 threads of the i5-12400 provide a solid foundation for streaming while gaming. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 indicates it can handle encoding overhead. In a demanding title like Cyberpunk 2077, the system runs at 56.4 FPS at 1080p, leaving some headroom for software encoding, though a dedicated encoder on the GPU would be more efficient. The GPU's 152 tensor cores can also assist with AI-based encoding features, though specific streaming benchmarks are not provided.

Video Editing: The multi-core performance is adequate for 1080p video editing. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 suggests that exports and rendering timelines will be handled competently, though not at the speed of higher-core-count processors. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth can accelerate effects and previews. For 4K editing, the system will function, but the 6-core CPU may be a bottleneck for complex projects with multiple layers.

3D Rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6715 and R23 score of 15989 show that it can handle single-frame renders and small scenes. The GPU's FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS and 38 RT cores provide acceleration for renderers that support CUDA or OptiX. However, for production-scale rendering, the 6-core CPU and 8 GB GPU memory will be limiting. The PassMark GPU compute score of 10006 indicates moderate compute capability.

Software Development: The CPU's integer math score of 58366 and data compression score of 226908 are relevant for code compilation and data processing. The 12 threads allow for parallel builds, and the 18 MB L3 cache helps with repetitive tasks. The single-thread performance ensures quick response in IDE operations. This is a capable development machine for general-purpose programming, though large C++ projects might see longer compile times compared to higher-core parts.

Student and Office Work: The single-thread performance of 3456 in PassMark and 910 in 3DMark ensures snappy application loading and multitasking. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 offers a fallback, but the discrete GPU handles any graphics-accelerated tasks. For document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, this system is overkill, providing a smooth experience with headroom for more demanding academic software like CAD or statistical analysis tools.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700. This socket supports the 12th Gen Core series, and the motherboard will also support DDR4 or DDR5 memory depending on the specific board chosen, as the CPU supports both. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is forward-looking for storage devices. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is low for a desktop part, meaning that a capable air cooler is sufficient for cooling. The GPU has a 200 W TDP, and the suggested PSU for the system is 550 W. This leaves little headroom for significant upgrades. A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity or speed, as the data shows the CPU scales well with thread count, but memory bandwidth is not listed. For the GPU, the 8 GB VRAM is a limitation in newer titles at higher resolutions, but upgrading the GPU would require a more powerful PSU than the suggested 550 W. The CPU itself can be upgraded to a higher-end 12th Gen part on the same socket, but the platform is end-of-life for the CPU, while the GPU is already marked as end-of-life. The CPU's launch MSRP was $199.

Who Should Build It

This system targets gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates. Measured data shows strong performance in competitive titles: Rainbow Six Siege runs at 227 FPS at 1080p and 149 FPS at 1440p. For triple-A games, the system handles them well at 1080p, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 56.4 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 51 FPS. At 1440p, these titles drop to 44 FPS and 38 FPS respectively, indicating that a user should expect to lower settings for a smooth experience.

Content creators who work with 1080p video editing or light 3D rendering will find the CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's CUDA capabilities useful. The PassMark data encryption score of 11418 and floating-point math score of 45494 support this use case. Software developers will appreciate the integer math and compression scores for build times. Students and small business workstations benefit from the reliability and performance for office tasks, although the discrete GPU is unnecessary for basic productivity. The system is not ideal for 4K gaming, as the data shows most titles fall below 40 FPS at 3840x2160, with demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended dropping to 4.6 FPS.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system percentile is 66, placing it above a majority of tested desktop builds. The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 18683, ranking in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697, a delta of -0.1%, making them statistically identical. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 16129, ranking in the 59th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, scores 16014, a delta of 0.7%, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti is slightly faster. The pair ranks 2132 out of 3732 pairs by FPS, with an average FPS of 113.5 across all tested games.

Specific GPU benchmarks include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927, and a Vulkan score of 47784. The PassMark G3D score is 20349, and the GPU compute score is 10006. These numbers indicate a solid mid-range GPU that is well-matched to the CPU. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 show a balanced processor. The combined picture is a system where neither component dramatically outperforms the other, resulting in a balanced overall experience.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is based on the Ampere architecture, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. The GA104 chip contains 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is paired with a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. It includes 38 RT cores for ray tracing and 152 tensor cores for AI acceleration. The FP32 performance is 16.20 TFLOPS, with FP16 at a 1:1 ratio.

The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 253.1 GTexel/s. These figures indicate that the GPU can handle modern rendering workloads at 1080p and 1440p. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 78 is low, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 is more representative of modern performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 47784 shows good API efficiency. The 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for 4K textures, as the data shows performance drops significantly at 3840x2160 in many titles. The RT and tensor cores enable features like DLSS, which can improve frame rates in supported games, though specific DLSS benchmarks are not provided. The GPU's TDP is 200 W, with a suggested PSU of 550 W. It uses a single 12-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data at ultra settings provides a comprehensive picture. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports titles. Valorant achieves 434.8 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 423.3 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege hits 227 FPS. These numbers are far above the 144 Hz threshold for high-refresh monitors. In competitive shooters like Call of Duty: Warzone, the system delivers 134 FPS, which is excellent. For single-player titles, the performance is solid: Assetto Corsa runs at 93.6 FPS, Fortnite at 94.5 FPS, and Grand Theft Auto V at 90.1 FPS. Demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 56.4 FPS, which is playable but not at high refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable. Valorant still runs at 372.4 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 125.8 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 118.4 FPS. However, triple-A titles begin to struggle. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 44 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 38 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 12.9 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for competitive gaming with the RTX 3060 Ti, but for visually intensive games, users may need to lower settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM becomes a bottleneck. Most titles fall below 40 FPS, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 27 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 25 FPS. Only esports titles remain playable, with Valorant at 296.8 FPS and Rainbow Six Siege at 84.5 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not viable for this pairing in demanding titles.

FAQ

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

A: The system sits at the 66th percentile overall, meaning it outperforms 66% of all tested desktop configurations.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, while the EPYC 7643 scores 18697, resulting in a delta of -0.1%, making them effectively equal in average performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, achieved with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the maximum FPS measured in Valorant at 1920x1080?

A: Valorant achieves a measured 434.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-12400 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this system?

A: The suggested PSU for the GPU is 550 W, with the CPU having a 65 W TDP and the GPU a 200 W TDP.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average score of 16129, while the RX 5700 XT scores 16361, resulting in a delta of -1.4%, meaning the RX 5700 XT is 1.4% faster in average benchmarks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The pair rank by FPS is 2132 out of 3732, indicating a balanced system where neither component is severely limiting the other. The CPU's 72nd percentile and GPU's 59th percentile suggest that the CPU has slightly more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU does. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as esports titles at 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor. For instance, in Valorant, the 434.8 FPS at 1080p drops to 296.8 FPS at 4K, showing scaling with resolution. However, in a title like Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's single-thread performance is crucial, and the 194.7 FPS at 1080p versus 68.4 FPS at 4K shows the GPU is not the only constraint.

In GPU-bound workloads like triple-A gaming, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 56.4 FPS at 1080p and 27 FPS at 4K, a 52% drop, while the CPU has 12 threads that are not fully utilized. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a significant limitation at 4K, as evidenced by Ark: Survival Ascended dropping to 4.6 FPS at that resolution. For productivity, the CPU's 12 threads are the primary resource. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 shows that a workload that scales to 12 threads will use all cores, but the GPU's compute capability (PassMark GPU compute score of 10006) can offload some tasks. The data suggests that for gaming, the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, while for multi-threaded productivity, the CPU is the bottleneck.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake-S part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is an 8 nm Ampere chip with a 200 W TDP and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The system's combined percentile is 66, placing it in the upper-midrange tier of tested configurations. The CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile, and the GPU in the 59th percentile, indicating a CPU-leaning balance. The measured average FPS across games is 113.5, which is strong for 1080p gaming. This pairing is designed for high-refresh 1080p gaming and capable 1440p gaming in less demanding titles. It is a well-matched combination where the CPU provides enough single-thread performance for esports and the GPU offers sufficient bandwidth and compute for modern game rendering at mainstream resolutions. The platform is based on Intel Socket 1700, with support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The suggested PSU is 550 W, providing enough headroom for this exact configuration but not for major upgrades. Overall, this is a balanced, mainstream desktop build suited for a wide range of tasks, with gaming performance that is best utilized at 1080p.