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

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CPU
84%
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GPU
98%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400

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

77,712 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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70-89

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The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a study in contrasts, combining a mid-range, power-efficient 12th-generation processor with a flagship, high-bandwidth graphics card. This analysis examines the benchmark data to determine where this pairing excels, where it struggles, and what the measured performance indicates about its suitability for various workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a desktop processor built on the Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor has a 65 W TDP and fits into the Intel Socket 1700. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. It includes integrated UHD Graphics 730 and has a production status of Active.

Benchmark results place the i5-12400 in the 72nd percentile when compared to all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 18,683. In multi-threaded workloads, the chip scores 5,873 in 3dmark_16_threads and 5,890 in 3dmark_max_threads, indicating that its scaling from 16 to maximum threads is minimal, which is expected for a 6-core/12-thread part. The single-thread score in 3dmark is 910, and the 2-thread score is 1,692, showing strong per-core performance for a processor of its class. In Cinebench, the R23 multicore score is 15,989, while the single-core score is 2,257. This suggests that the CPU can handle productivity tasks like video encoding or compilation with reasonable speed, but it will not be a top-tier performer in heavily threaded rendering.

The data shows the i5-12400 sits very close to its nearest rivals. It trails the AMD EPYC 7643 by a negligible 0.1%, and the Intel Core i7-1355U by 0.3%. It is behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 by 0.7%. Interestingly, it outperforms the Intel Core i3-14100F by 0.9%. This places the i5-12400 in a performance tier where it trades blows with both enterprise and newer mobile/desktop parts, indicating that while its architecture is a generation old, its 6-core/12-thread configuration remains competitive in general-purpose workloads. The PassMark scores reinforce this: a multithread score of 18,747 and a single-thread score of 3,456 show a balanced capability for both lightly-threaded tasks like gaming and moderately-threaded tasks like streaming.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship desktop graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GB202 chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The card operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, along with 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. Its compute capabilities include 104.8 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). The card has a TDP of 575 W and requires a 950 W power supply. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16.

This GPU is a rendering powerhouse. The benchmark data places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. In 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 14,326. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 310,674, and the Vulkan score is 376,915. PassMark G3D score is 44,065, with a GPU compute score of 28,396. These numbers indicate exceptional raw throughput for rasterization and compute tasks. The 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are critical for high-resolution textures and large datasets, making it suitable for professional visualization and AI workloads, given the 680 tensor cores.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 5090 D are surprising, as they are mobile and datacenter parts. It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT by 1.1%, but trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4%. This data suggests that in the database's scoring, the RTX 5090 D's average score is aligned with these specific parts, but its feature set—including 170 RT cores, 680 tensor cores, and 32 GB of VRAM—positions it far ahead in modern gaming and ray tracing workloads that are not fully captured by these legacy or mobile benchmarks. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s confirm its ability to fill frames at extreme resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 82, reflecting a system that is weighted heavily by the GPU's strength. The CPU's 72nd percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile create a significant imbalance in raw compute capability. In terms of measured FPS across a broad range of games, this pairing ranks 112th out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS of 217.2 across all tested games at ultra settings. This places it in the top 3% of all recorded system configurations in the database.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,989 and Geekbench multicore score of 8,564 are respectable, but they are modest compared to the GPU's immense compute scores. For instance, while the CPU can handle a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5,890, the GPU's Vulkan score of 376,915 demonstrates a disparity in processing power. The benchmark results indicate that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-12400 will be the limiting factor, but in GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 5090 D will dominate. The average FPS of 217.2 across all games suggests that, on average, the system delivers extremely high frame rates, but this average is skewed by lighter esports titles. In heavier titles, the CPU bottleneck becomes more apparent.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows a CPU bottleneck in many scenarios. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has a PassMark multithread score of 18,747 and a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5,890. While these are solid numbers, the RTX 5090 D is capable of producing frame rates that exceed what the CPU can process in certain workloads. For example, in games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the system achieves 866 FPS at 1080p, but this high number is likely limited by the CPU's single-thread performance (3,456 in PassMark) rather than the GPU's capabilities, as the GPU could theoretically output more frames.

Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios at 4K, the bottleneck shifts. In a game like Cyberpunk 2077, the system hits 57 FPS at 3840x2160, which is likely a GPU limit given the game's demands on the RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS compute and 32 GB memory bandwidth. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K in most games shows a typical pattern: as resolution increases, the CPU load decreases relative to the GPU. For instance, in Control, FPS drops from 163 at 1080p to 83 at 4K, indicating a shift from a CPU-limited state to a GPU-limited state. The average FPS across all games is 217.2, but the range is wide, from 19 FPS in Ark: Survival Ascended at 4K to 866 FPS in CS:GO at 1080p, showing that the balance is heavily dependent on the specific game's engine and optimization.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,683.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth affect gaming performance?

A: The RTX 5090 D has a 512-bit bus with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which supports high-resolution textures and contributes to high FPS in 4K gaming scenarios.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the CPU?

A: The i5-12400 scores 910 in 3dmark_single_thread, 2,257 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 3,456 in PassMark single-thread.

Q: Is the GPU faster than its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT but is 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and 2.1% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB.

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

A: The system achieves an average of 217.2 FPS across all games tested at ultra settings, ranking 112th out of 3,732 pairs.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

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

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing core count?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is equipped with 170 RT cores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform for this build is anchored by the Intel Socket 1700 and the Core 12th Gen series. The i5-12400 supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, allowing builders to choose between older, more affordable memory or newer, higher-bandwidth modules. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is sufficient for the RTX 5090 D's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The system's TDP configuration is notable: the CPU has a 65 W TDP, while the GPU has a 575 W TDP. The suggested PSU for this build is 950 W, which provides ample headroom for the GPU's power demands and the rest of the system.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the CPU is the primary bottleneck. The i5-12400's 6-core/12-thread configuration, with an average benchmark score of 18,683, is significantly weaker than the GPU's capabilities. Upgrading to a higher-core-count CPU on the same LGA 1700 socket, such as a Core i7 or i9 from the 12th or 13th generation, would better balance the system. The memory support for DDR5 allows for a future-proofing path, though the current CPU's performance in the 72nd percentile indicates it can still handle many tasks. The GPU, being in the 92nd percentile and featuring 32 GB of VRAM, is unlikely to need an upgrade for several generations, so the platform's longevity depends on CPU headroom. The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU ensures that the GPU's interface is not a bottleneck.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of gaming performance across various titles and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports and lighter titles: Counter-Strike 2 hits 392 FPS, Valorant reaches 434 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 466 FPS. Even at 4K, these titles remain playable, with Valorant hitting 382 FPS at 3840x2160. This indicates that the CPU's single-thread performance (3,456 PassMark) is sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming in these engines.

For triple-A titles, the picture is more nuanced. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 88 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 57 FPS at 4K. Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves 105 FPS at 1080p and 52 FPS at 4K. These numbers show that the RTX 5090 D's power is harnessed effectively at 1440p, where most games exceed 60 FPS (e.g., Call of Duty: Warzone at 120 FPS, Assetto Corsa at 162 FPS). The most demanding titles, like Ark: Survival Ascended, struggle even with this GPU, hitting 57 FPS at 1080p and only 19 FPS at 4K, indicating a game engine limitation or extreme GPU load. The data confirms that for 1440p and 4K gaming, the GPU is the dominant force, while at 1080p, the CPU can limit performance in less demanding titles.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing a mainstream 6-core Intel processor with a flagship 32 GB NVIDIA graphics card. The combined percentile of 82 places it in the upper echelon of all systems, but the disparity between the CPU's 72nd percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile defines its character. The average FPS of 217.2 across all games, with a rank of 112 out of 3,732 pairs, confirms its high performance level, but the bottleneck analysis shows it is not a balanced system. It is a GPU-first configuration, where the RTX 5090 D is the star, and the i5-12400 serves as a capable, but not equal, partner. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are adequate for most gaming and productivity, but the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are in a different class entirely.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is suited for users who prioritize GPU-intensive workloads over CPU-bound tasks. Gamers targeting 4K resolution or high refresh rates at 1440p will benefit from the RTX 5090 D's performance, as the data shows strong FPS in most titles at these resolutions (e.g., 80 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p, 120 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone at 1440p). Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will see massive acceleration in GPU-accelerated tasks, but should be aware that CPU-based rendering (Cinebench R23 multicore of 15,989) will be slower. Software developers compiling large projects may find the 6-core CPU limiting, but the GPU's compute capabilities (Geekbench OpenCL 310,674) are beneficial for parallel workloads. Students and small business users will find this overkill for office tasks, but the system's ability to handle any game or application thrown at it makes it a future-proof investment, albeit with a CPU bottleneck that may affect performance in CPU-heavy scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this system delivers exceptional frame rates. In Counter-Strike 2, it achieves 392 FPS at 1080p and 260 FPS at 1440p, while Valorant hits 434 FPS at 1080p and 412 FPS at 1440p. The GPU's power ensures that even at 4K, many titles exceed 100 FPS, such as Assetto Corsa at 98 FPS and Call of Duty: Warzone at 101 FPS.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 threads, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5,890, can handle encoding and game streaming simultaneously, but the GPU's NVENC capabilities (likely present due to its architecture) would offload this task. The system's high FPS in games like Fortnite (188 FPS at 1080p) provides headroom for streaming overhead without dropping below playable frame rates.

Video Editing: The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of VRAM and high compute scores (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) accelerate effects and rendering in video editing software. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,989 indicates it can handle timeline scrubbing and export tasks, though it will be slower than higher-core-count processors.

3D Rendering: In GPU-based renderers, this build is formidable. The GPU's 680 tensor cores and 104.8 TFLOPS FP16 performance are ideal for AI-accelerated rendering. However, for CPU-based rendering, the i5-12400's PassMark multithread score of 18,747 will be a limiting factor, potentially slowing down workflows that rely on CPU ray tracing.

Software Development: The CPU's single-thread score of 3,456 in PassMark supports fast compilation of smaller projects, but large codebases may benefit from more cores. The system's memory support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 storage options provide a responsive development environment, and the GPU can be used for local machine learning model training.

Student and Office Work: This build is vastly overpowered for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 730 is sufficient for basic tasks, and the i5-12400's low 65 W TDP ensures efficient operation. The GPU's power is unnecessary for these tasks, but the system's overall responsiveness is excellent, with the CPU's single-thread score of 1,848 in Geekbench ensuring snappy application loading.