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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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84%

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96%

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Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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70-89

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The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing represents a desktop configuration where a mid-range 12th Generation processor meets a high-end Ada Lovelace graphics card. The data shows a system built around a clear performance hierarchy, with the GPU acting as the primary driver for demanding workloads. The combined performance percentile of 78 places this pairing above the majority of systems in the benchmark database. This analysis walks through the CPU and GPU specifications, their measured benchmark scores, and the resulting implications for various usage scenarios.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 294 mm² housing 35,800 million transistors. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz for 21 Gbps effective speed. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for a card in this percentile class, and the bandwidth figure supports high-resolution texture streaming and complex scene rendering.

The GPU contains 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The compute capabilities are significant: FP32 performance reaches 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 35.48 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s. For hardware-accelerated ray tracing, the card includes 56 RT cores, and for AI-assisted workloads, it has 224 tensor cores. This tensor core count is particularly relevant for DLSS and other neural network-based rendering techniques.

Benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 29995, which places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 reflects modern API performance. Compute-oriented tests show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795 and a Vulkan score of 205624, while Passmark GPU Compute scores 17108. The DirectX 12 Passmark score of 110 and DirectX 11 score of 273 illustrate that the card's strengths are heavily weighted toward newer API workloads. The DirectX 10 score of 167 and DirectX 9 score of 344 show legacy API performance is less of a focus for this architecture.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with an average score of 43262 (deltaPct -0.1), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (deltaPct -0.1), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 (deltaPct -0.2), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 (deltaPct -1). The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 43223, putting it within a narrow 1% band of these competitors. This close grouping indicates that for raw compute benchmarks, the card competes at a similar level to these other products, though the desktop form factor and dedicated power delivery may yield different real-world behavior.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU's average benchmark score is 18683, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. In the 3DMark suite, the CPU scores 5873 in the 16-thread test, 1692 in the 2-thread test, 3012 in the 4-thread test, 4745 in the 8-thread test, 5890 in the max-thread test, and 910 in the single-thread test. These scores show a scaling pattern where performance grows with thread count, but the jump from 8 threads to max threads is modest, indicating that the 12-thread configuration provides a limited boost beyond 8 threads.

Cinebench results reinforce this picture. The R15 multicore score is 1611, with a single-core score of 227. R20 multicore reaches 6715 and single-core 947. R23 multicore hits 15989 with a single-core score of 2257. Geekbench scores are 8564 for multicore and 1848 for single-core. Passmark results include a multithread score of 18747, single-thread of 3456, physics at 1105, floating point math at 45494, integer math at 58366, data compression at 226908, data encryption at 11418, extended instructions at 15399, find prime numbers at 68, and random string sorting at 22366.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 43223, at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for the CPU+GPU pairing is 78. The pair's rank by FPS across games is 611 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 178 across all tested games. This rank places the pairing in the top 16.4% of all system combinations in the database. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (avgScore 18697, deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i7-1355U (avgScore 18730, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (avgScore 18811, deltaPct -0.7), and Intel Core i3-14100F (avgScore 18519, deltaPct 0.9). The CPU is within 1% of these rivals, showing that its performance level is consistent with a range of other processors.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU clearly outperforms the CPU in relative percentile terms. The GPU's 83rd percentile versus the CPU's 72nd percentile suggests that in GPU-bound scenarios, the system will perform well, but in CPU-bound scenarios, the processor may be a limiting factor. The measured FPS data, with an average of 178 FPS across games, confirms that the system is capable of high frame rates in many titles.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a desktop processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture with the Alder Lake-S codename. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². 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. The TDP is 65 W, and the CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though ECC memory is not supported.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate a strong balance between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 show that the processor handles lightly-threaded workloads competently. The multi-threaded scores, such as Cinebench R23 multicore at 15989 and Passmark multithread at 18747, demonstrate that the 6-core/12-thread configuration scales well for parallel tasks. The Passmark physics score of 1105 is relatively low, which may indicate limitations in certain physics simulations that require specific instruction sets.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that it sits in a competitive segment. The AMD EPYC 7643, a server-class processor, has a nearly identical average score (18697, deltaPct -0.1), highlighting that the i5-12400's multi-threaded performance is comparable to much more expensive enterprise parts in aggregate benchmarks. The Intel Core i3-14100F, a lower-tier processor, scores 18519 (deltaPct 0.9), meaning the i5-12400 is only 0.9% behind it, which is a narrow margin given the i3 has fewer cores. This suggests that the i5-12400's performance is well-optimized for its core count.

For real workloads, the data suggests the CPU can handle productivity tasks, software compilation, and moderate multi-threaded rendering. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 is indicative of solid performance in video encoding and 3D rendering applications that can utilize all 12 threads. The single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1848, supports responsive system behavior in everyday tasks and gaming scenarios where single-core performance is still relevant.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a forward-looking feature for storage and GPU connectivity, though the GPU in this system uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The CPU's memory bandwidth is not specified in the data, but the dual-channel support for both memory types offers flexibility in system building.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 220 W. The GPU's suggested PSU is 550 W, which provides ample headroom for the entire system. The combined power draw of the CPU and GPU (65 W + 220 W = 285 W) leaves significant margin for other components like storage, memory, and cooling within the 550 W suggested PSU rating. This means a user could potentially upgrade components without necessarily needing a larger power supply, as long as the total system draw stays within the PSU's capacity.

The GPU is listed as end-of-life, with the predecessor being GeForce 30 and the successor being GeForce 50. For an upgrade path, the platform's PCIe Gen 5 support means that future GPUs or NVMe drives that utilize this interface can be added without changing the motherboard. The CPU's socket, Intel Socket 1700, supports other 12th Gen and likely future Generations within the same socket, though the data does not specify which exact CPUs are compatible. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means a user could either maximize the current memory type or switch to the newer standard with a motherboard change.

A sensible next upgrade would involve increasing the memory capacity or speed, given the dual-channel support. If the system currently uses DDR4, moving to DDR5 would require a new motherboard. Alternatively, upgrading the CPU to a higher-core-count model within the same socket could improve multi-threaded performance, though the data does not specify which models are available on Socket 1700. The GPU, being end-of-life, has a clear successor in the GeForce 50 series, which would be a drop-in upgrade assuming the PSU has enough headroom.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: With an average FPS of 178 across all games and a pair rank of 611 out of 3732, this system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS for Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p is 283.6, and at 1440p it is 187.2, both above 144 Hz thresholds. Valorant at 1080p reaches 434 FPS, and even at 4K it maintains 382 FPS, showing the GPU's strength in esports titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's 224 tensor cores provide a foundation for encoding and streaming workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 indicates the CPU can handle game encoding alongside gameplay, while the GPU's tensor cores can offload AI-based encoding tasks. The measured FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone at 1080p is 133.6, which leaves headroom for encoding overhead.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU's multi-threaded performance (Passmark multithread 18747) and the GPU's FP32 compute (35.48 TFLOPS) supports video editing timelines with effects and color grading. The 12 GB of VRAM allows for handling large projects, and the 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth accelerates preview rendering. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1611 suggests responsive editing performance for 1080p and 1440p footage.

3D rendering: The GPU's 56 RT cores and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it suitable for real-time rendering and ray-traced previews. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 indicates modern API rendering capability. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 can handle CPU-based rendering tasks, though the GPU would be the primary renderer for most modern engines.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 1848) and multi-thread scores (Geekbench multicore 8564) support compilation and testing workflows. The Passmark data encryption score of 11418 indicates reasonable security-related processing, while the integer math score of 58366 helps with general computation. The 12 threads allow for parallel builds without significant slowdown.

Student and office work: The CPU's 72nd percentile and the system's overall 78th percentile indicate that this pairing is more than sufficient for everyday productivity tasks. The Passmark single-thread score of 3456 ensures smooth application responsiveness, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed. The system's measured FPS in Roblox at 1080p is 363.3, suggesting that even lighter workloads will run without any performance concerns.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is 78, placing it above 78% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s with a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 18683, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 7643 (avgScore 18697) and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F (avgScore 18519).

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU, and what is the CPU's TDP?

A: The GPU has a suggested PSU of 550 W, while the CPU has a TDP of 65 W. The GPU's TDP is 220 W.

Q: What is the GPU's rank by FPS among all system pairs?

A: The pair ranks 611 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 178 across all tested games.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-12400 has ECC memory support listed as false.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and what PCIe generation does it support?

A: The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The data indicates a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU in terms of relative performance tiers. The GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. This 11-percentage-point gap suggests that in most GPU-bound workloads, the GPU will be the primary performance driver, but in CPU-bound scenarios, the processor will limit overall frame rates.

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions provides evidence of this bottleneck. For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the FPS drops from 283.6 at 1080p to 187.2 at 1440p, and further to 104.5 at 4K. This scaling pattern shows that at lower resolutions, where the CPU has more influence, the frame rate is higher, but the GPU still manages to push high numbers. In contrast, in Cyberpunk 2077, the FPS goes from 84.2 at 1080p to 61.9 at 1440p and 39.5 at 4K, indicating that the GPU is more heavily stressed at higher resolutions.

The CPU's single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark and 3456 in Passmark indicates that it can handle the draw call overhead of many games, but the 6-core/12-thread configuration may become a limitation in games that are optimized for more than 6 cores. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 4745 versus the max-thread score of 5890 shows a 24% increase when going from 8 to 12 threads, which is a moderate gain. In games that use more than 8 threads, the CPU's performance will not scale as well as a processor with more physical cores.

The GPU's 83rd percentile means that in games with heavy graphics settings, the RTX 4070 SUPER will be the bottleneck, as it cannot be fully utilized by the CPU's frame generation rate. The average FPS of 178 across games suggests that the system is often GPU-limited at 1080p, but the CPU's percentile indicates that in less demanding titles, the CPU may cap the frame rate. The combined percentile of 78 is lower than the GPU's 83, confirming that the CPU pulls the overall system performance down slightly.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The pairing combines a mid-range 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with a high-end GeForce 40-series graphics card. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, represents a mainstream segment processor, while the GPU, with its 7168 shading units and 12 GB of VRAM, sits in the upper tier of the consumer graphics market.

The system's overall tier is defined by its combined percentile of 78, which places it above the majority of systems in the database. The GPU's 83rd percentile is notably higher than the CPU's 72nd percentile, indicating that this build is geared toward graphics-intensive tasks rather than CPU-heavy computation. The pair's rank of 611 out of 3732 by FPS places it in the top 16.4% of all system combinations, which is a strong showing for a desktop configuration.

The CPU's launch MSRP is $199, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 599 USD, though these are separate components. The build is characterized by a capable GPU that can handle high-resolution gaming and rendering, paired with a CPU that provides adequate support for gaming and productivity but may not be the primary driver of performance. The system is not a top-tier workstation, but it is positioned well above average for consumer desktop use.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This pairing is well-suited for gamers targeting high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p displays. The measured FPS in competitive titles like Counter-Strike 2 (283.6 at 1080p) and Valorant (434 at 1080p) shows that the system can drive 240 Hz monitors in esports scenarios. For AAA games, the FPS at 1440p in Cyberpunk 2077 is 61.9, which is playable but not at high refresh rates. Gamers who prioritize frame rate over resolution will find this system capable.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU's compute capabilities. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795 indicate strong GPU acceleration for rendering tasks. The 12 GB of VRAM allows for handling larger textures and scenes, and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 supports parallel processing in video encoding. This system is a viable option for freelance creators and small studios.

Software developers who need to compile code and run virtual machines will find the 12 threads and 18 MB of L3 cache useful. The Passmark integer math score of 58366 and data compression score of 226908 show solid performance for build processes. The system's single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1848, ensures responsive IDE behavior. However, developers working on large-scale parallel workloads may find the CPU's 6 cores limiting.

Students and office workers will find this system overkill for typical tasks, but the performance headroom means it will remain relevant for years. The Passmark single-thread score of 3456 ensures snappy application loading, and the system's 78th percentile overall means it can handle any academic software. Small business workstations that need to run both productivity applications and occasional graphics tasks would benefit from the GPU's 83rd percentile, though the CPU's 72nd percentile is more than adequate for office workloads.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

The data is measured (dataIsMeasured is true), so the following FPS figures represent actual benchmark results for this CPU+GPU pairing at ultra settings. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates in most titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 626.7 FPS, Valorant hits 434 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 336 FPS. More demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 84.2 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 77.8 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 44 FPS.

At 1440p, the performance scales down but remains playable. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 187.2 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 119.1 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 116.6 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 61.9 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 55.9 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 25.4 FPS, indicating it is too demanding for smooth play at this resolution. The average FPS across all games at 1440p is still high, supported by the overall average of 178 FPS.

At 4K, the system shows its limits. Valorant still manages 382 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 255.6 FPS, but many AAA titles struggle. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 39.5 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 38.6 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 13.6 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone maintains 103.3 FPS, which is playable. The Medium runs at 39 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 60.8 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming is possible for less demanding titles and esports, but for AAA games, users would need to lower settings or use upscaling technologies.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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System Balance Analysis

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Minecraft: Java Edition

Minecraft

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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