SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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87 / 100
HIGH-END

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
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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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Performance Insights

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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 4060 pairing is a mainstream desktop combination aimed squarely at 1080p gaming and mixed productivity. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for its intended use case, but with clear limits when pushed to higher resolutions or heavily threaded workloads. This analysis examines the benchmark results, component characteristics, and measured performance to determine where this build excels and where it falls short.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-12400 and the RTX 4060 is workload-dependent, with the CPU taking the lead in lightly threaded tasks and the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark and 3456 in PassMark indicates strong per-core performance that can feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios. However, the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration shows its limits in multi-threaded workloads, scoring 5890 in 3dmark_max_threads, which is only slightly higher than its 8-thread score of 4745, indicating diminishing returns beyond 6 cores.

In gaming, the bottleneck shifts based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 119.6 FPS across all tested games, suggesting the CPU and GPU are working in tandem. For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the system hits 185 FPS at 1080p, but this drops to 120.2 FPS at 1440p and 69.7 FPS at 4K. This pattern, where FPS scales down with resolution, indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count increases. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the likely culprits, as higher resolutions demand more memory bandwidth and capacity.

The CPU’s performance percentile of 72 versus the GPU’s 61 percentile suggests the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU when compared to all other components. This means in CPU-bound scenarios, like esports titles at 1080p, the i5-12400 can push high frame rates, as seen in Valorant’s 422.2 FPS at 1080p. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K, the system only manages 24.7 FPS, clearly showing the GPU as the limiting factor. The combined percentile of 67 reflects this mid-range positioning, where neither component is a top-tier performer but they complement each other well for their target market.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores position it as a solid mid-range performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15989 multi-core and 2257 single-core. The multi-core score is 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 7643 and 0.3% below the Intel Core i7-1355U, but 0.9% above the Intel Core i3-14100F. This places it in a competitive tier with other mainstream and mobile processors, showing that the 12th-gen architecture still holds its own. The Geekbench multicore score of 8564 and single-core score of 1848 reinforce this positioning, with the CPU’s average benchmark score of 18683 ranking in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU’s benchmark results are more modest. The RTX 4060 scores 19545 in PassMark G3D and 2302 in 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which it trails by 0.2%, and the AMD Radeon 780M, which it leads by 0.3%. This indicates that while the 4060 is a capable modern GPU, it does not offer a significant performance advantage over some older or integrated solutions in raw compute tasks. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057 and Vulkan score of 48643 provide additional context, showing that the GPU’s compute performance is adequate for general-purpose tasks but not exceptional.

Combined, the system’s average FPS across all tested games is 119.6, ranking 1992 out of 3732 pairs. This places the build in the upper half of all CPU-GPU pairings, confirming that it is a competent gaming machine but not a high-end one. The data suggests that users should expect smooth gameplay at 1080p in most titles, with playable frame rates at 1440p in less demanding games, and significant compromises at 4K.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process. The die contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² area, resulting in a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). This configuration yields a fill rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s.

The memory subsystem is the most notable limitation. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p gaming but becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops in demanding titles. For instance, Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 47.6 FPS at 1080p but falls to 24 FPS at 4K, a 50% reduction that highlights the memory bandwidth constraints.

The GPU includes 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The FP32 compute performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with FP16 operating at a 1:1 ratio. These specifications enable DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support. The RT and tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, which are useful for modern games. However, the modest 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance means that ray tracing at high settings will likely require DLSS to maintain playable frame rates.

The card’s physical specifications include a dual-slot design, 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. It uses a single 12-pin power connector and has a TDP of 115 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is adequate for this performance class, and the display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with its predecessor being GeForce 30 and successor GeForce 50.

Who Should Build It

This build is ideal for gamers targeting 1080p with high refresh rates. The data shows strong performance in esports and competitive titles, with Valorant hitting 422.2 FPS and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaching 407 FPS at 1080p. For AAA games, the system maintains playable frame rates, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 55.5 FPS and Call of Duty: Warzone at 132.4 FPS at 1080p. This makes it suitable for users with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors who prioritize smooth gameplay over maximum graphical fidelity.

Content creators working with photos and light video editing will find the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads adequate for basic tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 indicates decent rendering capability for short projects. However, those doing heavy 3D rendering or professional video editing should look elsewhere, as the CPU’s multi-threaded performance is only in the 72nd percentile. The GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance can assist with GPU-accelerated effects, but the 8 GB VRAM limits complex scenes.

Software developers and students will benefit from the system’s balance. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by the 910 3dmark single-thread score, handles code compilation and IDE responsiveness well. The PassMark data encryption score of 11418 and extended instructions score of 15399 show capable cryptographic and SIMD performance. Small business workstations running office applications, web browsers, and light multitasking will find this build more than sufficient, with the i5-12400’s 65 W TDP keeping power consumption manageable.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The die size is 163 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though it does not support ECC memory.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides solid memory latency characteristics for gaming and general productivity. The processor includes UHD Graphics 730 as an integrated GPU, which is useful for troubleshooting or basic display output without a discrete GPU.

Benchmark scores show a clear strength in single-threaded performance. The 3dmark single-thread score of 910 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 are competitive for the platform. The PassMark single-thread score of 3456 reinforces this, indicating strong per-core IPC. In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU scales well up to its 6-core limit, with 3dmark scores of 3012 at 4 threads, 4745 at 8 threads, and 5890 at max threads. This shows that adding threads beyond the physical core count provides diminishing returns, which is typical for a 6-core design.

The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes (CPU only) provides modern connectivity for storage and GPUs. The release date of 2022-01-03 and launch MSRP of $199 indicate it was positioned as a mainstream offering. The multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking, but the boost clock of 4.40 GHz is sufficient for most users. The nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% slower) and Intel Core i3-14100F (0.9% faster), show that this CPU is well-matched against both server and newer desktop parts in average performance.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is confirmed as actual test results, shows a system that excels at 1080p gaming and becomes increasingly constrained at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all games is 119.6, with many titles exceeding 100 FPS. Esports titles perform exceptionally well: Valorant hits 422.2 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 407 FPS, and Roblox achieves 240.1 FPS. Competitive shooters like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (219 FPS) and Ready Or Not (149.6 FPS) also run smoothly.

For AAA titles at 1080p, the system delivers playable performance. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 132.4 FPS, Assetto Corsa at 112 FPS, and Grand Theft Auto V at 85.8 FPS. More demanding games show the GPU’s limits: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 55.5 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 47.6 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at only 28.6 FPS. These figures suggest that while most games are playable, the most graphically intensive titles may require settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates.

At 2560x1440, performance drops are noticeable. The average FPS falls to approximately 75-80% of the 1080p figures. Valorant still runs at 357.2 FPS, but Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 40 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 35.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system struggles with demanding titles. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 24.7 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 9.8 FPS. Less demanding games like Valorant (287 FPS) and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (165 FPS) remain playable, but this resolution is clearly not the intended use case.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform offers a clear upgrade path within the 12th and 13th generation processor families. Users can upgrade from the Core i5-12400 to higher-core-count CPUs like the Core i7 or i9 variants, which would provide significant multi-threaded performance improvements. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing users to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5, though the dual-channel configuration remains.

The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU provides 16 lanes for GPUs and storage, ensuring compatibility with modern high-bandwidth devices. The RTX 4060 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is fully compatible. The motherboard’s chipset will determine additional PCIe lanes and connectivity options, but the CPU’s native support is future-proof for at least one more generation of GPUs.

The system’s power requirements are modest, with the CPU at 65 W TDP and the GPU at 115 W TDP. The suggested PSU is 300 W, which leaves significant headroom for upgrades. Users could potentially upgrade to a more powerful GPU, such as one with a higher TDP, without needing a PSU change, provided the 300 W rating is sufficient. The 12-pin power connector on the GPU may require an adapter for older PSUs, but the low power draw makes this a non-issue for most modern power supplies.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU within the same socket, as this would improve multi-threaded workloads without requiring a platform change. Alternatively, upgrading the GPU would provide better high-resolution performance, but the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus of the RTX 4060 suggest that a future GPU upgrade should prioritize more VRAM and bandwidth. The platform’s DDR4 support also offers a cost-effective memory upgrade path, though the current dual-channel setup is already adequate for most tasks.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS across all games is 119.6, ranking 1992 out of 3732 CPU-GPU pairs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i3-14100F?

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

Q: What is the RTX 4060’s memory bandwidth and bus width?

A: The RTX 4060 has 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth on a 128-bit bus, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, most demanding games run below 30 FPS, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 24.7 FPS and Ark: Survival Ascended at 9.8 FPS. Esports titles like Valorant (287 FPS) remain playable.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and TDP?

A: The Core i5-12400 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, and a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing and DLSS?

A: Yes, the RTX 4060 includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate features.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 300 W, based on the GPU’s 115 W TDP and the CPU’s 65 W TDP.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: For 1080p esports and competitive gaming, this build excels. Valorant hits 422.2 FPS and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 407 FPS, easily driving 240Hz monitors. Even at 1440p, Valorant maintains 357.2 FPS, making this a strong choice for competitive players.

Streaming: The 6-core, 12-thread CPU can handle game capture and encoding while gaming, though the 3dmark_max_threads score of 5890 suggests limited headroom for heavy streaming workloads. The GPU’s NVENC encoder (via tensor cores) can offload encoding, but the 8 GB VRAM may limit simultaneous gaming and streaming at high settings.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 provides decent performance for 1080p video editing. The GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates effects and rendering, but the 8 GB VRAM limits complex 4K projects with multiple layers and effects.

3D rendering: The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is adequate for small to medium scenes, but the 72nd percentile ranking means longer render times for complex projects. The GPU’s compute capabilities can assist with GPU-accelerated rendering, but the 8 GB VRAM restricts scene complexity.

Software development: The strong single-thread performance (910 in 3dmark single-thread) provides responsive IDE and compilation times. The PassMark data encryption score of 11418 ensures fast cryptography operations, and the 12 threads handle parallel builds effectively.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for basic tasks but provides a smooth experience. The CPU’s 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 serves as a fallback if the GPU is not needed. The 18 MB of L3 cache ensures snappy application loading and multitasking.