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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
84%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

56,083 Benchmark Score
Top 3% 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 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

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture and manufactured on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The chip features a dual-channel memory controller supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, and it connects to the platform via Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 CPU lanes. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 is present, though the pairing with a discrete GPU makes it largely irrelevant for this build. The processor includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and an 18 MB shared L3 cache, with a die size of 163 mm².

Benchmark data shows a processor that scales predictably with thread count. The 3DMark scores progress from 910 in the single-thread test to 1692 at 2 threads, 3012 at 4 threads, 4745 at 8 threads, and peak at 5890 at max threads. The 16-thread score of 5873 is nearly identical to the max-thread result, which indicates that the 12 execution threads are fully utilized by the 16-thread workload without significant overhead. The 4-thread score of 3012 represents roughly 51% of the max-thread performance, suggesting that the processor's efficiency per thread remains strong even as the workload expands. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 15989 stands against a single-core score of 2257, a ratio of about 7.1:1, which is typical for a 6-core/12-thread part with solid single-core efficiency. The Geekbench results echo this pattern, with a multicore score of 8564 and a single-core score of 1848.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specific workload types. The integer math score of 58366 and floating-point math score of 45494 indicate balanced arithmetic performance, while the extended instructions score of 15399 shows capable SIMD throughput. Data encryption scores 11418, and data compression reaches 226908, both reflecting the processor's ability to handle data-intensive tasks. The single-thread PassMark score of 3456 places it competitively for everyday responsiveness. The processor sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 with an average score of 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 18811 (0.7% higher), while the Intel Core i3-14100F trails at 18519 (0.9% lower). These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning the i5-12400 performs essentially on par with those processors in aggregate, despite the EPYC being a server part and the i7-1355U being a mobile chip.

For real-world workloads, the 6-core/12-thread configuration handles modern applications well. The 18 MB L3 cache is sufficient for gaming and general productivity, while the dual-channel memory support (whether DDR4 or DDR5) provides adequate bandwidth for most tasks. The absence of ECC memory support narrows its appeal for mission-critical server workloads, but for desktop use, the processor's combination of single-thread speed and multicore throughput makes it versatile. The 65 W TDP suggests modest cooling requirements, and the fact that the boost clock reaches 4.40 GHz on all cores (as evidenced by the scaling in 3DMark scores) means sustained multicore loads benefit from the full frequency range. The processor's release date of January 2022 places it in the early Alder Lake generation, yet its benchmark standing at the 72nd percentile indicates it remains competitive in the current landscape.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 18683 places it at the 72nd percentile across all processors, which is a solid mid-to-upper tier position. The nearest rival data confirms this: the AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% ahead). The Intel Core i3-14100F is the only rival below, at 18519 (0.9% behind). These margins are negligible in real-world terms, so the i5-12400 should be considered statistically equivalent to those parts in aggregate performance.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, delivers substantially stronger benchmark results. It scores 8637 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 235901 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 255450 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark G3D scores 36565, while GPU compute reaches 21789. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 56083, placing it at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (2.3% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads at 57367 (2.2% higher). The RTX 5080's percentile position is 15 points higher than the CPU's, indicating a significant performance imbalance in favor of the GPU.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 80, which reflects the overall system tier. The pair's rank by FPS is 246 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across all tested games of 201.6. This places the build in the top 6.6% of all CPU+GPU combinations tested in the database. The measured FPS data (which is confirmed as measured, not estimated) shows strong performance across a wide range of titles, with the average FPS figure of 201.6 being driven by high frame rates in esports titles. The combined picture is one where the GPU is the dominant component, capable of high frame rates even at 4K, while the CPU provides sufficient support for most scenarios but becomes the limiting factor in CPU-bound workloads at lower resolutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance: the GPU sits at the 87th percentile while the CPU rests at the 72nd percentile. This 15-point gap suggests that the RTX 5080 is capable of far more work than the i5-12400 can feed it in certain scenarios. The FPS scaling across resolutions confirms this pattern. In Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate drops from 342.1 at 1080p to 231 at 1440p to 128.7 at 4K. The 1080p figure is likely CPU-limited, as the GPU could theoretically push higher, but the processor's single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 910) caps the frame rate. In Valorant, the 1080p score of 437 FPS represents an even more extreme CPU bottleneck, since the 4K score of 383.9 FPS is only 12% lower, indicating that the GPU is not being fully utilized at any resolution in this title.

Conversely, GPU-bound workloads show a different pattern. In Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 88 at 1080p to 74 at 1440p to 49 at 4K, a steep decline that reflects the GPU's rendering load at higher resolutions. The 1080p score of 88 FPS is more than 4x lower than the Counter-Strike 2 1080p score, demonstrating that demanding titles place the burden on the GPU. Red Dead Redemption 2 shows a similar trend: 89.9 at 1080p, 69.9 at 1440p, and 45.2 at 4K. These figures indicate that in graphically intensive games, the RTX 5080 is the primary determinant of performance, and the i5-12400 is sufficient to avoid becoming a major constraint.

The bottleneck analysis depends heavily on the workload. In esports titles at 1080p, the CPU limits performance, as evidenced by the high frame rates that cannot scale further with GPU headroom. In AAA titles at 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the limiting factor, given the 87th percentile GPU versus the 72nd percentile CPU. A middle ground exists at 1440p, where the balance is more equitable. The average FPS across all games of 201.6 suggests that, on average, the system delivers high frame rates, but the variance between titles (from 15.4 in Ark: Survival Ascended at 4K to 758.9 in CS:GO at 1080p) illustrates the wide range of performance depending on which component is stressed.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who prioritize GPU-intensive workloads over CPU-intensive ones. Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit most, since the RTX 5080's 87th percentile standing ensures high frame rates in demanding titles. At 1080p, the CPU may limit performance in esports titles, but for single-player AAA games, the i5-12400 still delivers playable frame rates. Content creators who rely on GPU-accelerated rendering, such as video editing with hardware encoding or 3D rendering with CUDA cores, will find the RTX 5080's compute capabilities (a PassMark GPU compute score of 21789) well-suited to their needs, while the CPU's 6 cores handle the non-accelerated portions of the workflow adequately.

Software developers working on compilation tasks will find the CPU's multicore performance (a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989) acceptable but not exceptional; the 72nd percentile position means faster processors exist for heavy build workloads. Students and small business workstations that run office applications, web browsing, and light multitasking will find this build overkill, but the headroom ensures longevity. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3456 and data compression score of 226908 indicate that everyday tasks are handled swiftly. The launch MSRP of $199 for the CPU and 999 USD for the GPU frames this as a high-end gaming or professional workstation build, though the performance data should be the primary consideration.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in memory selection. The dual-channel memory bus is standard, but the lack of a memory bandwidth figure in the data means no specific bandwidth claims can be made. The PCIe Gen 5 x16 interface on the GPU side (and Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU) ensures that the RTX 5080 has ample bandwidth for data transfer. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, and the GPU's 360 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 750 W provides clear power requirements.

The upgrade path on this platform is limited by the LGA 1700 socket, which is compatible with 12th-gen Alder Lake processors. The i5-12400 is a mid-range part, so a sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU within the same socket generation, though the data does not specify which models are available. The GPU, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth, is already near the top of the current generation (87th percentile), so a GPU upgrade would only make sense if moving to the successor generation (the data lists a successor as GeForce 60). The power headroom from the 750 W suggested PSU versus the 360 W GPU TDP and 65 W CPU TDP leaves room for additional components, though no specific wattage figures beyond these are provided.

The RTX 5080's dimensions (304 mm length, 137 mm height, 40 mm width) require a case that accommodates a dual-slot, 12-inch card. The 1x 16-pin power connector must be supported by the PSU. The display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b) support multi-monitor setups. For a sensible next upgrade, adding more storage or memory would be straightforward, but the core CPU+GPU pairing is already well-balanced for its intended use cases.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the system delivers extremely high frame rates in esports titles, with Counter-Strike 2 hitting 342.1 FPS and Valorant reaching 437 FPS. At 1440p, these drop to 231 and 409.7 FPS respectively, still well above 144 Hz thresholds. At 4K, the system maintains 128.7 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 383.9 FPS in Valorant, making it suitable for 120 Hz+ 4K displays in competitive titles.

Streaming: The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 84 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for encoding and streaming workloads, while the CPU's 12 threads handle the game and streaming software concurrently. The 8-thread 3DMark score of 4745 indicates that the CPU can handle moderate streaming overhead without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The GPU's PassMark GPU compute score of 21789 accelerates rendering and effects, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 handles timeline scrubbing and encoding. The 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports high-resolution video playback.

3D rendering: The RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 336 tensor cores make it a strong choice for GPU-accelerated renderers. The CPU's 6 cores may be a bottleneck for CPU-based rendering, but the GPU's 87th percentile position dominates this workload.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread score of 3456 in PassMark and 910 in 3DMark single-thread ensure responsive IDE performance. Compilation tasks benefit from the 12 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989, though faster processors exist for large codebases.

Student and office work: The CPU's data compression score of 226908 and floating-point math score of 45494 handle spreadsheets, document processing, and multitasking with ease. The GPU is overkill for these tasks, but the system's overall responsiveness is excellent.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip designated GB203. It contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory clocked at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). It has 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. The ray tracing hardware includes 84 RT cores, and the tensor cores number 336. The pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s.

Memory consists of 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for modern games and creative applications. The FP32 performance is 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating strong compute capabilities for both gaming and professional workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The TDP is 360 W, requiring a suggested PSU of 750 W, and the card uses a single 16-pin power connector. It is a dual-slot design measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

Benchmark results show the RTX 5080 achieving a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 235901, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 255450. PassMark scores include 36565 for G3D and 21789 for GPU compute. The average benchmark score of 56083 places it at the 87th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% behind), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% behind), and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% behind), while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 2.2%. For rendering workloads, the high FP32 throughput and large VRAM capacity make it well-suited for 3D rendering, while the 84 RT cores accelerate ray-traced effects in supported games and applications.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The combined percentile of 80 places it in the upper tier of all systems. The CPU sits at the 72nd percentile while the GPU reaches the 87th percentile, creating a system that is clearly GPU-dominant. The pair's FPS rank of 246 out of 3732 (top 6.6%) with an average FPS of 201.6 across all tested games confirms that this is a high-performance gaming rig. The CPU provides a solid foundation with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the GPU delivers exceptional rendering performance with 16 GB of VRAM and 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The build is best described as a high-end gaming workstation that excels in GPU-bound tasks, with the CPU being adequate but not exceptional for heavily multithreaded CPU workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and what does it mean?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. This places it above the majority of processors, and its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, is only 0.1% higher in score.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 ranks at the 87th percentile with an average score of 56083. It is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and 2.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% higher.

Q: What is the measured FPS average across all tested games?

A: The pair's average FPS across all games is 201.6, with a rank of 246 out of 3732 pairs. This places the build in the top 6.6% of all tested CPU+GPU combinations.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The i5-12400 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The specific memory bandwidth is not listed in the data, but the dual-channel bus is confirmed.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 750 W, based on the GPU's 360 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP.

Q: Is the data measured or estimated?

A: The FPS data is confirmed as measured (dataIsMeasured is true), meaning the frame rates are actual test results rather than estimates.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data covers a wide range of titles across three resolutions. At 1080p, esports titles deliver exceptional frame rates: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 758.9 FPS, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege reaches 400 FPS, and Valorant achieves 437 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 342.1 FPS, and Minecraft (Java Edition) reaches 337.2 FPS. More demanding titles also perform well: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 88 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 89.9 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 125 FPS. The most demanding title at 1080p is Ark: Survival Ascended at 52.6 FPS, followed by The Medium at 70 FPS.

At 1440p, the system maintains high frame rates in competitive titles: Valorant hits 409.7 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 521.3 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege runs at 262 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 delivers 231 FPS, and Roblox reaches 298.9 FPS. AAA titles remain playable: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 74 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 69.9 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 120 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 33.6 FPS, and The Medium runs at 59 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU's capabilities are fully utilized. Valorant still delivers 383.9 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 310.6 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 145 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 128.7 FPS, and Minecraft (Java Edition) reaches 113.8 FPS. Demanding titles become more challenging: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 49 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 45.2 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 15.4 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone maintains 101 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 72.6 FPS. The average FPS across all games and resolutions is 201.6, driven by the high frame rates in esports titles at lower resolutions.