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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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91 / 100
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Apex Performer

Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
84%
VS
GPU
98%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

18,683 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score
Top 2% 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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Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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

This build pairs Intel’s mainstream six-core Alder Lake CPU with NVIDIA’s flagship Blackwell GPU. The result is a desktop system where the graphics card is the clear performance driver, and the processor provides a solid, power-efficient foundation. The data shows a configuration that excels at high-resolution gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads, though the CPU will limit raw frame rates in less demanding scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built 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 65 W TDP. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The chip includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics and fits the Intel Socket 1700.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 72nd percentile of all processors. Its average benchmark score is 18683. In multi-threaded tests, it scores 15989 in Cinebench R23 and 6715 in Cinebench R20. Single-thread performance is respectable, with a Cinebench R23 score of 2257 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1848. The 3DMark scores scale predictably with thread count: 1692 with 2 threads, 3012 with 4 threads, 4745 with 8 threads, and 5890 with max threads.

The nearest rivals in the database are close in average score. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. This clustering indicates the 12400 is a mid-pack performer, though the 72nd percentile shows it outperforms the majority of CPUs.

For real workloads, the 6-core/12-thread layout is sufficient for modern gaming and everyday productivity. The Passmark multi-thread score of 18747 and integer math score of 58366 suggest solid handling of compilation tasks and office suites. The floating-point math score of 45494 supports moderate video encoding and 3D rendering work, though it will not compete with higher-core-count parts. The single-thread score of 3456 in Passmark indicates strong responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 18683, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 79842, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pair is 82. This gap—72 for CPU versus 92 for GPU—shows the graphics card is the dominant component in this pairing.

In GPU-specific tests, the RTX 5090 scores 18355 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It achieves 334370 in Geekbench OpenCL and 376728 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 39650, with a GPU compute score of 26756. These numbers place the GPU well above its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% lower. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher.

The CPU’s multi-threaded scores, such as 15989 in Cinebench R23, are typical of a mid-range desktop chip. The GPU’s scores, particularly the 334370 OpenCL score, are orders of magnitude higher, reflecting its compute capability. The combined picture is a system where the GPU handles the heavy lifting in graphics and compute, while the CPU manages game logic and system tasks. The data indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 12400 will be the limiting factor, but in GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 5090 will perform at its full potential.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data at ultra settings shows strong performance across a wide range of titles. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates in esports titles: Counter-Strike 2 runs at 370.5 FPS, Valorant at 433.8 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege at 437 FPS. Older titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hit 823.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, these numbers remain high, with Valorant at 409.4 FPS and Rainbow Six Siege at 286 FPS. At 3840x2160, Valorant still manages 381.3 FPS.

For demanding AAA titles, the results are more moderate. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 90.6 FPS at 1080p, 81.3 FPS at 1440p, and 57.2 FPS at 4K. Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves 97.8 FPS at 1080p, 73.3 FPS at 1440p, and 49.5 FPS at 4K. Ark: Survival Ascended is the most demanding title in the data, with 54 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K.

The pair ranks 114th out of 3732 pairs by average FPS, with an average of 216.9 FPS across all tested games. This ranking places the system in the top 3% of configurations. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, most games run well above 60 FPS, making this suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K, many titles still exceed 60 FPS, but the most demanding games will require settings adjustments or upscaling.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU sits in the 72nd percentile, while the GPU is in the 92nd percentile. In CPU-bound games, the 12400 will limit frame rates. For example, at 1080p, the system achieves 370.5 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 433.8 FPS in Valorant. These high frame rates suggest the GPU is not the bottleneck; the CPU’s single-thread performance is the limiting factor in these scenarios.

At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. In Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 90.6 FPS at 1080p to 57.2 FPS at 4K, a 37% reduction. This scaling indicates the GPU is fully utilized at 4K. In Ark: Survival Ascended, the frame rate drops from 54 FPS at 1080p to 18 FPS at 4K, showing the GPU’s limits in the most demanding titles.

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides evidence of the bottleneck. In esports titles, the drop from 1080p to 4K is significant—Valorant goes from 433.8 to 381.3 FPS, a 12% reduction. In AAA titles, the drop is larger—Cyberpunk goes from 90.6 to 57.2 FPS, a 37% reduction. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU limits performance in esports, while at 4K, the GPU is the primary constraint in AAA games.

For GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the RTX 5090 will operate at near-full capacity. For CPU-bound tasks like game logic or physics simulation, the 12400 will be the limiting factor. The Passmark physics score of 1105 indicates adequate performance for most games, but it will not match the physics capabilities of higher-end CPUs.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. This socket supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in memory choice. The system supports dual-channel memory, and the CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The platform is mature, with a wide range of compatible motherboards.

The GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, which is fully supported by the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The RTX 5090 has a TDP of 575 W, and the suggested PSU is 950 W. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, so the power supply headroom is primarily for the GPU. The system uses a 1x 16-pin power connector for the GPU.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the CPU with a higher-core-count part on the same socket. The 12th-gen platform supports newer processors that would better match the GPU’s performance level. This would reduce the CPU bottleneck in esports titles and improve multi-threaded workloads. Alternatively, adding more or faster memory could improve performance in memory-sensitive applications, though the data does not specify memory speed benefits.

The platform’s support for DDR5 memory is a forward-looking feature. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on the GPU provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The PCIe 5.0 interface ensures the GPU has sufficient bandwidth, with 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth available.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize GPU performance. Gamers at 1440p and 4K will benefit from high frame rates in most titles. The data shows 81.3 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p and 57.2 FPS at 4K, indicating a playable experience at high settings. Esports players at 1080p will see very high frame rates, with Valorant at 433.8 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 370.5 FPS.

Content creators and 3D renderers will find the RTX 5090’s compute performance valuable. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 334370 and the 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance support GPU-accelerated rendering. The 32 GB of VRAM allows for large scenes and high-resolution textures. Video editors can leverage the GPU for encoding and effects, though the CPU may be a bottleneck in CPU-heavy workflows.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads for compilation tasks. The Passmark data compression score of 226908 and integer math score of 58366 indicate reasonable performance for build processes. Students and small business users will find the system overkill for office work, but the CPU’s single-thread performance of 3456 in Passmark ensures snappy responsiveness.

The system is less suitable for users who need maximum CPU performance. The 72nd percentile CPU ranking means it lags behind higher-core-count processors in multi-threaded workloads. For users who primarily run CPU-bound applications, a different configuration would be more balanced.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB202 chip on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU has 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. It includes 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores.

The memory subsystem consists of 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. The base clock is 2017 MHz, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1). This compute capability is reflected in the benchmark scores. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 shows strong DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728 is notably high, indicating excellent cross-platform graphics performance.

For rendering workloads, the 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based tasks. The 32 GB of VRAM is ample for 4K textures and complex scenes. The Passmark G3D score of 39650 places the GPU in the 92nd percentile, confirming its position as a top-tier graphics card.

The GPU’s performance in the nearest rival comparison shows it is competitive with data-center-class Tesla parts. The Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 0.3% lower, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% lower. This indicates the RTX 5090 offers comparable compute performance to older professional GPUs.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 scores 15989 in Cinebench R23 multicore.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 have?

A: The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 82, placing it in the top 18% of all pairs.

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

A: The pair achieves an average of 216.9 FPS across all games, ranking 114th out of 3732 pairs.

Q: Does the platform support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode.

Q: What is the GPU’s boost clock?

A: The RTX 5090 has a boost clock of 2407 MHz.

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

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5090 is 950 W.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the system delivers over 300 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 (370.5 FPS) and Valorant (433.8 FPS), making it ideal for competitive play on high-refresh monitors. At 1440p, frame rates remain high, with Valorant at 409.4 FPS and Rainbow Six Siege at 286 FPS.

Streaming: The GPU’s tensor cores and 32 GB of VRAM provide ample headroom for encoding and overlays. The Passmark GPU compute score of 26756 supports hardware encoding, while the CPU’s 12 threads handle streaming software, though the CPU may be a bottleneck in demanding games.

Video editing: The RTX 5090’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance accelerates effects and rendering. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 334370 indicates strong compute capability. The CPU’s 6 cores are adequate for timeline operations, but multi-core exports will be slower than on higher-core-count processors.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI denoising. The 32 GB of VRAM supports large scenes, and the 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth handles complex textures. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 score of 15989 is sufficient for scene preparation.

Software development: The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads handle compilation tasks, with Passmark integer math at 58366. The data compression score of 226908 supports build processes. The GPU accelerates compute-heavy tasks like machine learning inference.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for typical office tasks, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 3456 ensures fast application launches. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback if the GPU is unavailable, though the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low for daily use.