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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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88 Score

Top 12% Ranking

88 / 100

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Top 12% 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%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

26,331 Benchmark Score

Top 7% 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

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing represents a mainstream desktop configuration that sits at the 72nd percentile for both components. The data indicates a well-balanced system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing strong single-threaded performance and the GPU delivering capable rasterization. The measured FPS across a wide range of titles confirms this pairing is most effective for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, with playable performance extending into 1440p for many titles.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this build is 72, indicating it outperforms more than two-thirds of all tracked system pairings in the database.

Q: How does the Core i5-12400 compare to its closest rival, the Core i3-14100F?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, which is 0.9% higher than the Core i3-14100F's score of 18519, making it a slightly stronger performer.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 1.2% higher than the Radeon RX 6750 XT's score of 26011, per the nearestRivals data.

Q: What is the peak measured FPS for the RTX 5060 at 1080p?

A: The highest measured FPS at 1080p across all tested games is 434 FPS in Valorant, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive also showing a very high 431 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

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

Q: What is the power consumption profile of this build?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 145 W. The suggested PSU for the system is 300 W.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark score in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core i5-12400 scores 15989 points in Cinebench R23's multi-core test, which reflects its 6-core/12-thread configuration.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data shows a CPU that is solidly mid-range, scoring 18683 on average, which places it in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs. In the 3DMark suite, the CPU demonstrates a clear scaling pattern: a single-thread score of 910 grows to 1692 with 2 threads, 3012 with 4 threads, 4745 with 8 threads, and peaks at 5890 with max threads. This represents a roughly 5.5x improvement from single to max threads, which is expected for a 6-core/12-thread part and indicates good multi-threading efficiency.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 26331 also places it in the 72nd percentile against all GPUs. Its performance is tightly clustered with its nearest rivals, with the AMD Radeon 860M only 0.3% ahead and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also 0.3% ahead. The RTX 5060 is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, showing these cards are nearly equivalent in raw compute potential. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3628, which is a modern test representing current gaming workloads.

Combined, this pairing's 72nd percentile ranking suggests a system that is well above the median for gaming and productivity tasks. The CPU's Passmark scores are particularly informative: an integer math score of 58366 and a floating-point math score of 45494 indicate strong general processing power, while the extended instructions score of 15399 suggests good support for modern SIMD workloads. The data shows a system that is evenly matched, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other in a way that would cause an obvious bottleneck in most scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, this pairing excels in esports and competitive titles. The measured FPS shows Valorant at 434 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 431 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 196 FPS. These figures are far beyond the 144Hz and even 240Hz thresholds, making this an excellent choice for competitive gamers seeking maximum frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a strong multi-thread score of 15989 in Cinebench R23, provide enough headroom for software encoding while gaming. The GPU also supports modern encoding features via its Blackwell architecture, which can offload the encoding work entirely. The measured FPS in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 58.9 FPS (1080p) suggests that streaming at high quality might require a slight reduction in game settings to maintain a stable frame rate.

Video editing: The CPU's Geekbench multicore score of 8564 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 6715 indicate it can handle video editing timelines and exports. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth helps with effects and rendering previews. The data suggests this is a capable system for 1080p video editing, but 4K timelines with heavy effects would be a challenge.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1611 and the GPU's passmark_gpu_compute score of 10899 show that this system can handle light to moderate 3D rendering tasks. For more complex scenes, the 6 cores might be limiting, but the GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance accelerates viewport and final-frame rendering in GPU-accelerated applications.

Software development: The CPU's balanced single-thread score of 3456 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 18747 make it suitable for compiling code. The data compression score of 226908 and encryption score of 11418 suggest fast build times and secure data handling. This is a solid system for full-stack development, running virtual machines, and local testing.

Student and office work: With a single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark and a Passmark single-thread score of 3456, the CPU handles everyday productivity tasks with ease. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback if the GPU is not needed. This pairing is overkill for basic office work but ensures a smooth experience for multitasking, web browsing, and office suites.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a mature platform. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing their memory type based on the motherboard. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, which is a future-proofing feature, though the GPU in this build uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests looking at the CPU. The Core i5-12400's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, which is only 0.7% faster, indicating the CPU is near the top of its performance class in this socket. A user could upgrade to a higher-core-count 12th-gen or 13th-gen CPU on the same socket, but the benchmark data shows the current CPU is already competitive with newer parts. The GPU upgrade path is clearer, as the RTX 5060's nearest rivals are all within 1.2% of its performance, so a meaningful GPU upgrade would require a significant step up in the product stack.

The PSU headroom is notable. With a suggested PSU of 300 W and the combined TDP of the CPU (65 W) and GPU (145 W) totaling 210 W, there is ample headroom for drives, fans, and other components. This also leaves some room for minor overclocking, though the CPU's multiplier is locked. The 8-pin power connector on the GPU is standard for this class of card, and the dual-slot design means it will fit in most mid-tower cases.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced pairing, with both components sitting at the 72nd percentile. However, the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload and resolution. In CPU-intensive games, the i5-12400's 6 cores can be the limiting factor. For example, in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, the system achieves 58.9 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound given the game's heavy AI and physics. At 4K, the same game drops to 25.3 FPS, showing the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides clear evidence of this balance. In Ark: Survival Ascended, the frame rate drops from 25.5 FPS at 1080p to 19.2 FPS at 1440p and 10.3 FPS at 4K. This steep decline indicates a system that is already struggling at 1080p in this title, suggesting the GPU is the bottleneck here. Conversely, in Valorant, the drop from 434 FPS at 1080p to 384 FPS at 1440p is relatively modest, indicating the CPU is handling the workload well and the GPU is still delivering high frame rates.

The pairRankByFps data places this system at rank 1740 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 126.5 across all tested games. This ranking in the 46th percentile of pairs suggests that while the individual components are in the 72nd percentile, the combination is not perfectly optimized for maximum FPS, likely due to the CPU limiting frame rates in some scenarios. Overall, the system is balanced for 1080p gaming, with the CPU becoming more of a bottleneck in highly threaded titles and the GPU being the limit at 1440p and 4K.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (confirmed as measured, not estimated) provides a comprehensive picture of gaming performance. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates in most titles. Esports games are the standout performers: Valorant hits 434 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 431 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 achieves 196 FPS. Roblox also runs exceptionally well at 254 FPS. These figures confirm the system is ideal for competitive gaming.

For AAA titles, the performance is more variable. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 58.9 FPS at 1080p, which is playable but not high-refresh territory. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 135 FPS, which is excellent. Red Dead Redemption 2 is more demanding, hitting 53.1 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 71 FPS, and Control runs at 82 FPS. These results show that the system can handle most AAA games at 1080p with high settings.

At 1440p, the system remains capable but frame rates drop. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 120 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 130 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 153 FPS. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 41.6 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 falls to 36.5 FPS. This resolution is a good balance for many games, but the most demanding titles will require settings adjustments.

At 4K, the system is limited by the GPU. Most games fall below 60 FPS, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 25.3 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 28.5 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 10.3 FPS. Lighter games like Valorant still run at 307 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 175.4 FPS. The data clearly shows 4K gaming is only viable for less demanding titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU has an 18 MB shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The die size is 163 mm², and it supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

The benchmark scores show a CPU that performs well in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 indicate strong per-core performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday responsiveness. The multi-thread scores are also respectable, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 15989 and Geekbench multicore at 8564.

In real-world workloads, the data shows the CPU excels in tasks that benefit from good single-thread performance, such as gaming and web browsing. The Passmark single-thread score of 3456 is strong, and the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1692 suggests good performance in lightly threaded applications. For heavily threaded workloads, the 6 cores are sufficient for most users, but the data shows a 5.5x scaling from single to max threads, which is typical for this core count.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W makes it efficient, and it supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a basic display output, but the dedicated RTX 5060 is the primary graphics solution. The CPU was released in January 2022 with a launch MSRP of $199, and it remains an active production part.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in a desktop configuration. Both components are in the 72nd percentile of their respective categories, making this a well-matched mainstream system. The CPU and GPU are both current-generation parts, with the CPU from the Alder Lake architecture and the GPU from the Blackwell 2.0 architecture.

The combined percentile of 72 indicates this system outperforms the majority of tracked configurations. The pairRankByFps data shows an average FPS of 126.5 across all tested games, with a rank of 1740 out of 3732 pairs. This places the system in the upper half of all pairs, though the individual component percentiles are higher, suggesting some games are limited by the CPU.

The system is best classified as a high-performance 1080p gaming desktop with strong 1440p capabilities. The CPU provides a solid foundation for gaming and productivity, while the GPU handles graphics-intensive tasks. The 65 W CPU and 145 W GPU have a combined TDP of 210 W, making this an energy-efficient build that only requires a 300 W PSU. The dual-slot GPU, 241 mm in length, fits in most standard cases.

Who Should Build It

This system is ideal for gamers who prioritize 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming. The measured FPS in Valorant (434), Counter-Strike 2 (196), and Roblox (254) makes it perfect for competitive players. It also handles demanding AAA titles at 1080p with playable frame rates, as shown by Cyberpunk 2077 at 58.9 FPS and Call of Duty: Warzone at 135 FPS.

Content creators who work with 1080p video editing or light 3D rendering will find this system capable. The CPU's multi-thread score of 15989 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's compute score of 10899 in Passmark indicate it can handle video exports and basic rendering tasks. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for most creative applications.

Developers will appreciate the CPU's strong single-thread performance and good multi-thread capabilities. The data compression score of 226908 and encryption score of 11418 suggest fast build and data processing. This system is well-suited for web development, application development, and running local servers.

Students and office workers will find this system more than adequate for their needs. The single-thread performance ensures snappy application loads, and the multi-thread capabilities handle multitasking with ease. This pairing is also suitable for small business workstations that require reliable performance for spreadsheets, databases, and general office software.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is based on the GB206 chip, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 21,900 million transistors on a die size of 181 mm², giving it a transistor density of 121.0M / mm². The GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but can be a limitation at 4K. The GPU has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 299.6 GTexel/s.

The compute capabilities show 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 also at 19.18 TFLOPS (1:1). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface and has a dual-slot design measuring 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5060 achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 113321. The Passmark G3D score is 20891, with a GPU compute score of 10899. These scores place the GPU in the 72nd percentile, with its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, being 1.2% slower. For rendering workloads, the tensor cores and RT cores provide hardware acceleration for AI and ray-traced tasks, making this GPU capable for both gaming and creative applications.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

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FAQ

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Upgrade Path and Platform

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Gaming Performance

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Build Overview

Who Should Build It

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

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1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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