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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

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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

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84%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

21,035 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

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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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 form a desktop pairing that sits at the 69th combined percentile, indicating a solidly mid-range to upper-mid-range build. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Alder Lake-S part on the 10nm Intel process, delivers a 72nd percentile score against all CPUs, while the GPU, a Blackwell 2.0 GB207 chip on TSMC's 5nm node, lands at the 66th percentile against all GPUs. This configuration is clearly aimed at 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows it has distinct limitations at 4K and in heavily threaded productivity tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing a 65W TDP. This is a locked multiplier part, so overclocking is not an option, but its efficiency and stock performance are strong. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache, which is substantial for a chip in this class.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales predictably with thread count. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15989 points in the multicore test and 2257 points in single-core. This single-core result is particularly strong, translating to snappy responsiveness in daily tasks and good performance in lightly threaded applications. The Geekbench scores reinforce this: 8564 multicore and 1848 single-core. The 3DMark CPU tests show a progression from 910 (single-thread) to 1692 (2-threads), 3012 (4-threads), 4745 (8-threads), and up to 5890 (max threads), demonstrating that scaling diminishes beyond 8 threads but remains positive.

In Passmark, the CPU shows specific strengths and weaknesses. The multithread score is 18747, with integer math at 58366 and floating-point math at 45494. However, the find prime numbers test score is just 68, which is notably low, while extended instructions score 15399. Data compression is a strong suit at 226908, and encryption scores 11418. The avgBenchmarkScore of 18683 places it just 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, while being 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F. This suggests that for general computing, the 12400 is effectively on par with a high-end EPYC server chip, which is remarkable for a mainstream desktop part.

For real workloads, the data indicates this CPU is ideal for gaming and everyday productivity. The single-core performance ensures high frame rates in games that rely on a few fast cores. The 12 threads provide enough parallelism for video editing, compiling, and 3D rendering, though the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 6715 and R15 score of 1611 suggest it is not a workstation monster. It is a capable all-rounder that will not bottleneck mid-range graphics cards in most scenarios, but it is not the primary engine for heavy compute tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This is a significant advantage for builders, as it allows choosing between cheaper DDR4 or faster DDR5. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU in this pairing uses PCIe 5.0 x8, meaning the CPU's lanes are more than sufficient. The platform does not support ECC memory, which is expected for a consumer chip.

The CPU's TDP is 65W, which is low, and the GPU has a TDP of 130W. The suggested PSU for this pairing is 300W. This is a remarkably low power requirement, meaning most standard ATX power supplies will have ample headroom. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector, and it is a dual-slot card, so physical space is not a concern in most cases. The low TDP also means that a capable air cooler is more than enough for the CPU, as it will not generate excessive heat.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a higher-core-count CPU within the same Socket 1700 family, such as an i7 or i9 from the 12th or 13th generation, provided the motherboard BIOS supports it. Since the 12400 is already at the 72nd percentile, moving up would only be necessary for specific workloads that require more threads. On the GPU side, the RTX 5050's 130W TDP and 300W suggested PSU mean that users could upgrade to a more powerful card without needing a new power supply, as long as the card's power draw stays within the existing headroom. The PCIe 5.0 interface is also future-proof, ensuring that the GPU slot is not a bottleneck for newer components.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-12400 and the RTX 5050 is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution and workload. The pair has an average FPS across games of 105.4, ranking 2464 out of 3732 pairs, which puts it in the 66th percentile of all pairings. This suggests that in most gaming scenarios, the combination is balanced, with neither component drastically holding back the other.

At 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor in high-refresh-rate titles. For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the pair hits 163 FPS at 1080p, but this drops to 108 FPS at 1440p and 60 FPS at 4K. This scaling shows that the CPU can push high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes the constraint as resolution increases. In Valorant, the pair achieves 375 FPS at 1080p, 320 at 1440p, and 256 at 4K, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. The bottleneck here is clearly the GPU, as the frame rate drops are proportional to pixel count.

In more demanding titles, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Cyberpunk 2077 averages 48 FPS at 1080p, 36 at 1440p, and 24 at 4K. The CPU has enough headroom to handle the game's logic, but the RTX 5050's 8GB of VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maxing out this title at higher resolutions. Red Dead Redemption 2 shows a similar pattern: 44 FPS at 1080p, 33 at 1440p, and 22 at 4K. The CPU is not the limiting factor because the FPS drops are consistent with the GPU's raw compute limits.

The CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 66th percentile are close, but the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios (like esports titles), the GPU will be the bottleneck, capping frame rates. In GPU-bound scenarios (like AAA games at 1440p/4K), the CPU will have spare capacity. The Passmark physics score of 1105 is moderate, indicating that the CPU can handle game physics without issue, but it is not a physics powerhouse. Overall, the bottleneck is situational, but the GPU is the more likely constraint at resolutions above 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture on a 10nm process.

Q: Does the RTX 5050 support the latest graphics APIs?

A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with all modern games.

Q: What is the memory configuration for this build?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, while the GPU has 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the power consumption of both components?

A: The CPU has a 65W TDP, and the GPU has a 130W TDP. The suggested PSU for the pair is 300W.

Q: Can this build handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the pair averages 44 FPS in games like Allods Online and 29 FPS in Grand Theft Auto V, but many AAA titles drop below 30 FPS (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077 at 24 FPS), so 4K is not recommended for demanding games.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5050 has a memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but is a limiting factor at 4K.

Q: Is this CPU good for content creation?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and Geekbench multicore of 8564 indicate it can handle light video editing and 3D rendering, but it is not a high-end workstation chip.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data for this pairing is extensive, covering 50 games across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. Since `dataIsMeasured` is true, these are actual performance figures. At 1080p, the pair excels in esports titles. Valorant hits 375 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 361 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 averages 163 FPS. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege runs at 194 FPS. These numbers indicate that the build is excellent for competitive gaming at 1080p, often exceeding 144Hz refresh rates.

For AAA games at 1080p, performance is solid but not extreme. Call of Duty: Warzone averages 135 FPS, Roblox hits 211 FPS, and Minecraft runs at 161 FPS. Assetto Corsa is playable at 97 FPS, and Doom reaches 122 FPS. However, heavier titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (48 FPS), Red Dead Redemption 2 (44 FPS), and Ark: Survival Ascended (24 FPS) show that the GPU is struggling to maintain high frame rates at ultra settings. The Medium is particularly demanding, averaging just 34 FPS.

At 1440p, the picture shifts. Esports titles remain playable: Valorant (320 FPS), CS:GO (249 FPS), and Counter-Strike 2 (108 FPS). Warzone drops to 120 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege to 127 FPS. However, AAA titles become more challenging. Cyberpunk 2077 averages 36 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 drops to 33 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended is unplayable at 15 FPS. Many games like Fortnite (50 FPS), Grand Theft Auto V (50 FPS), and Call of Duty: Warzone (120 FPS) are still playable, but the frame rates are lower than what a 144Hz monitor would require.

At 4K, the build is largely unsuitable for modern gaming. Most titles fall below 40 FPS. Valorant is an exception at 256 FPS, and CS:GO manages 147 FPS. Warzone hits 101 FPS, but this is an outlier. Cyberpunk 2077 (24 FPS), Red Dead Redemption 2 (22 FPS), and The Medium (23 FPS) are all below 30 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for a playable experience. The 8GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are clear bottlenecks at this resolution. The data suggests that this is a 1080p/1440p gaming machine, with 4K reserved for older or less demanding titles.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB207 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5nm process. It packs 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 113.4M / mm². The GPU has 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. It includes 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores, which are essential for ray tracing and DLSS features. The base clock is 2317 MHz, boosting to 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystem consists of 8GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a moderate amount of VRAM and bandwidth, which explains the performance drop at 4K. The GPU's pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 13.17 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating that the GPU is not optimized for heavy compute tasks but is sufficient for gaming.

Benchmark results show a GPU that is competitive with older mid-range cards. The Passmark G3D score is 17326, with a G2D score of 1113. GPU compute is 9184. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2502. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 90334 and 89381, respectively. The avgBenchmarkScore is 21035, placing it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, 1% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8970M, and 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT. It is also 1.6% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile. This places the 5050 in the same performance tier as a mobile workstation GPU, which is impressive for a desktop card.

For rendering workloads, the 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 80 tensor cores make it capable of handling real-time ray tracing in games like Cyberpunk 2077, though the FPS data shows that at ultra settings, this comes at a cost. The RT cores are present, but the overall compute power is limited, so rendering complex scenes at high resolutions will be slow. The GPU is better suited for gaming than for professional 3D rendering, where higher-end cards with more VRAM are typically required.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p and prefer high refresh rates. The measured FPS in esports titles like Valorant (375 FPS at 1080p) and CS:GO (361 FPS) shows that competitive players will get a smooth experience on 144Hz or even 240Hz monitors. For AAA games, the build handles them well at 1080p (e.g., Warzone at 135 FPS, Cyberpunk at 48 FPS on ultra) and acceptably at 1440p (e.g., Warzone at 120 FPS), making it a good choice for gamers who want to play modern titles without dropping to low settings.

Content creators who work with light video editing or 2D graphics will find the CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's 8GB VRAM sufficient for basic tasks. The Cinebench R23 score of 15989 indicates that 1080p video exports are feasible, though 4K editing would be slow. Students and small business users building a general-purpose workstation will benefit from the low power draw (65W CPU, 130W GPU) and the 300W PSU requirement, which keeps electricity costs and system noise down.

Developers compiling code will appreciate the 12 threads and the Passmark integer math score of 58366, which is strong for a mainstream chip. The 226908 data compression score is also useful for data-intensive tasks. However, this is not a build for professional 3D artists or data scientists who need massive parallel processing power, as the GPU's 13.17 TFLOPS is modest, and the 8GB VRAM is limiting for large model training. The target user is a gamer who occasionally does light productivity work, not a workstation professional.

Build Overview

The Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a desktop-class pairing that combines a mainstream 12th-gen Intel CPU with a next-generation entry-level Blackwell GPU. The CPU is a 6-core/12-thread part with a 65W TDP, while the GPU is a 130W dual-slot card with 8GB of GDDR6 memory. Together, they sit at the 69th combined percentile, indicating a build that is above average but not high-end.

The CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 66th percentile show that the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card. This is a gaming-focused build, as evidenced by the pair's rank of 2464 out of 3732 pairs by FPS, with an average of 105.4 FPS across games. The low power requirements (300W PSU) and the dual-slot GPU make it easy to fit into standard ATX cases, and the CPU cooler requirements are minimal due to the 65W TDP.

This is a sensible mid-range desktop that prioritizes gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p. It is not a 4K machine, nor is it a compute powerhouse, but it offers a balanced experience for the majority of PC users. The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives builders flexibility in choosing components, and the PCIe 5.0 interface ensures that the GPU is not bandwidth-limited. Overall, this is a practical, efficient build for gamers and general users.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 18683, which is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697), 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730), and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811). It is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519). The CPU's 72nd percentile means it outperforms 72% of all CPUs in the database. Key scores include Cinebench R23 multicore at 15989, Geekbench multicore at 8564, and 3DMark max threads at 5890.

The GPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 21035, which is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153), 1% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237), and 1.6% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379). It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713). The GPU's 66th percentile means it outperforms 66% of all GPUs. Notable scores include Passmark G3D at 17326, 3DMark Steel Nomad at 2502, and Geekbench OpenCL at 90334.

The combined picture is one of balanced performance. The CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers, but the GPU is not far behind. The pair's combined percentile of 69 reflects this balance. In gaming, the average FPS of 105.4 across 50 games is solid, but the range is wide: from 375 FPS in Valorant to 24 FPS in Ark: Survival Ascended. This indicates that the build excels in lighter titles but struggles with the most demanding AAA games at ultra settings. The data shows a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing enough headroom for high frame rates and the GPU being the limiting factor in graphically intensive scenarios.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

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