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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

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84%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

26,011 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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

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70-89

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50-69

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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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The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a desktop build that lands in the 72nd overall percentile for all tested CPU+GPU pairings, with a combined benchmark score that places it ahead of a majority of systems. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile for all processors, while the GPU holds the 71st percentile for all graphics cards. This is a pairing of a 6-core Alder Lake processor and a 12 GB RDNA 2 graphics card, and the measured data shows it is a strong 1080p performer with surprising capability at higher resolutions in less demanding titles. The following analysis breaks down exactly what this combination delivers across gaming, productivity, and content creation workloads, using only the benchmark and measured FPS data available.

Gaming Performance

The data for this build is measured, not estimated, and it paints a clear picture of a system optimized for 1920x1080 gaming. At that resolution, the average FPS across all tested titles is 128.4, placing this pairing at rank 1663 out of 3732 total pairs. The frame rates are consistently high in competitive and esports titles, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hitting 431.9 FPS, Valorant reaching 438.8 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege delivering 232 FPS. These numbers indicate a system that can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, with headroom for maximum settings in most games.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but drops off as expected. Valorant still delivers a very playable 376.5 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 hits 129 FPS. However, triple-A titles show a significant dip from 1080p: Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 43 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 falls to 38.8 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended struggles at 18 FPS. This suggests that 1440p is viable for esports and lighter titles, but demanding single-player games will require reduced settings for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the system is largely out of its depth for modern AAA games, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 28 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 28.9 FPS, though less demanding titles like Valorant still manage 303.5 FPS.

The FPS scaling across resolutions shows a clear pattern. In lightweight titles like Valorant and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the performance scales down gracefully, losing roughly 25% to 30% going from 1080p to 1440p, and another 20% to 25% going to 4K. In contrast, heavyweight titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 show a steeper decline, with 4K performance often falling below 30 FPS. The data indicates that while the RX 6750 XT with its 12 GB of memory is a capable 1080p card, its 192-bit memory bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions in graphically intensive scenes.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s 3DMark scores are particularly telling for gaming performance. The single-thread score is 909, while the 2-thread score is 1699, showing strong scaling in lightly threaded workloads. The 4-thread score climbs to 3067, the 8-thread score reaches 4779, and the max-thread score is 5912, nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 5895. This indicates that the 6-core, 12-thread processor has limited additional headroom beyond 8 threads, which is expected for a mainstream chip. In Cinebench, the R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 place it comfortably in the mid-range, with the multicore result showing a 7.3x improvement over the single-core score, which is standard for a 6-core part.

The GPU’s benchmark results show a strong DirectX 12 focus. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2548, while the PassMark DirectX 12 score is only 80, which is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 180. This discrepancy suggests the card is better optimized for modern APIs. The PassMark G3D score of 20700 is the headline number, with a GPU compute score of 9550 showing solid compute performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 98089 is significantly higher than the Metal score of 137249, which is expected given the card’s Windows-centric design.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU is nearly tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct 0) and Intel Core 3 201E (deltaPct -0.1), while being 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X. The GPU sits 0.5% above the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, 0.6% above the AMD FirePro W7100, 0.7% above the AMD FirePro D700, and 1.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. These are marginal differences, meaning the CPU and GPU are both performing at their expected tier, with no significant outlier behavior. The combined picture is of a balanced mid-range system where neither component is a clear bottleneck in the average workload.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F 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 hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a desktop-class chip with a market segment of Desktop, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Notably, it has no integrated graphics, meaning the discrete GPU is mandatory for display output.

The benchmark data reveals a processor that excels in single-threaded performance relative to its multi-threaded capabilities. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 is strong, and the PassMark single-thread score of 3481 confirms this. In real workloads, this translates to snappy response in everyday tasks and good performance in games that rely on a few fast cores. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 is competitive, while the multicore score of 12380 shows the 6-core configuration is adequate for mainstream productivity but not exceptional for heavily threaded workloads.

The PassMark sub-tests provide a deeper look into specific use cases. The integer math score of 59995 and floating point math score of 46759 are both solid, indicating good general arithmetic capability. The data compression score of 233327 is particularly high, which is beneficial for file archiving and compression tasks. However, the find prime numbers score of 72 is very low, suggesting the CPU is not optimized for that specific type of mathematical operation. The extended instructions score of 15834 shows support for modern instruction sets, which is important for compatibility with newer software. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel bus, and has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, providing a modern platform for storage and GPU connectivity.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This is the primary use case, and the data strongly supports it. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 438.8 FPS in Valorant, 431.9 FPS in CS:GO, and 232 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege. These numbers are well above the 144 Hz threshold for competitive gaming, and even the 240 Hz mark is within reach for esports titles. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699 and single-thread score of 909 indicate the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to sustain high frame rates in these lightly threaded games.

Streaming: The 6-core, 12-thread CPU provides enough multi-threading headroom for basic streaming while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 suggests that encoding a stream at 1080p will consume some CPU resources, but the PassMark multithread score of 19433 shows there is capacity for simultaneous gaming and encoding. However, the 3DMark 8-thread score of 4779 versus the max-thread score of 5912 indicates that performance does not scale perfectly beyond 8 threads, so streamers may need to cap frame rates to avoid stutters.

Video Editing: The CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 233327 and floating point math score of 46759 are relevant for video editing tasks, which often involve heavy number crunching. The 12 threads will handle 1080p editing timelines comfortably, and the GPU’s 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance can accelerate effects and rendering in compatible software. However, the 18 MB L3 cache and 6-core limit will be a constraint in 4K multi-track projects, where a higher-core-count CPU would be preferable.

3D Rendering: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 indicates that this CPU is capable of moderate 3D rendering workloads. A single complex scene will render in a reasonable time, but the 6-core design means it is not a professional-grade render node. The GPU’s compute capabilities, with a PassMark GPU compute score of 9550, can offload some rendering tasks via GPU-accelerated renderers, but the overall throughput will be limited by the CPU in CPU-bound render engines.

Software Development: The processor’s PassMark integer math score of 59995 and random string sorting score of 22975 are relevant for compilation and code processing. The 12 threads allow for parallel builds, and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 shows good multi-threaded scaling for compile jobs. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and dual-channel memory support provide a fast platform for NVMe storage and frequent memory access during development. The single-thread score of 3481 ensures quick response in code editors and IDEs.

Student and Office Work: This system is overkill for basic office tasks, but the data supports its suitability. The PassMark single-thread score of 3481 and the Geekbench single-core score of 1964 mean applications like word processors and spreadsheets will open instantly. The 12 threads handle multitasking with dozens of browser tabs and office applications without issue. The lack of integrated graphics is a minor consideration, but the RX 6750 XT provides more than enough output capability for any productivity workflow.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The average FPS across all tested games is 128.4 at 1920x1080, with the system ranked 1663 out of 3732 pairs.

Q: Can this system run esports titles at high refresh rates?

A: Yes. Valorant hits 438.8 FPS at 1080p, CS:GO reaches 431.9 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege delivers 232 FPS, all well above 144 Hz.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, compared to 19047 for the Ryzen 5 7535HS, a delta of 0%.

Q: Is this system suitable for 4K gaming?

A: Generally no. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 28 FPS at 3840x2160, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 28.9 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, as indicated by the `multiplierUnlocked` field being false.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU+GPU pairing is 72, placing it in the top 28% of all tested builds.

Who Should Build It

This build is squarely aimed at the 1080p gamer who wants high frame rates in competitive titles and playable performance in AAA games. The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, the system exceeds 100 FPS in the majority of tested titles, including 137 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone and 143.1 FPS in Doom. For players with a 144 Hz monitor, this is a near-ideal setup for maximum settings in most games. It is less suitable for 1440p enthusiasts, as the data shows a significant drop to 43 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 38.8 FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2 at that resolution.

Content creators who work with 1080p video or light 3D rendering will find the 6-core CPU adequate, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and an 18 MB L3 cache. Software developers will appreciate the 12 threads and high integer math score of 59995 for compilation tasks, as well as the PCIe Gen 5 support for fast storage. Students and office workers will find this more powerful than they need, but the single-thread score of 3481 ensures a fluid desktop experience. Small business workstations that run multi-threaded business applications will benefit from the 12 threads and the GPU’s 9550 compute score for any parallel processing tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a relatively balanced pairing, but the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload. In lightly threaded games like Valorant and CS:GO, the CPU’s single-thread performance (909 3DMark single-thread score) is sufficient to feed the GPU, which becomes the limiting factor. The GPU’s 71st percentile ranking versus the CPU’s 73rd percentile suggests they are closely matched in overall capability.

In heavily threaded workloads, the CPU is the clear bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 5912, indicating that the 6-core design saturates quickly. This means in video editing or 3D rendering, the CPU will be fully utilized while the GPU may sit partially idle. The PassMark multithread score of 19433 versus the GPU’s compute score of 9550 confirms this, as the CPU outpaces the GPU in pure compute tasks.

For gaming, the bottleneck is resolution-dependent. At 1080p, the CPU’s 2-thread score of 1699 and 4-thread score of 3067 are often sufficient, allowing the GPU to work at its full potential. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s 192-bit memory bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor, as seen in the steep FPS drops in AAA titles. The 12 GB memory capacity is adequate for current games, but the bandwidth is not sufficient for high-resolution textures at 4K.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-12400F with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a 65 W TDP. The GPU is a Radeon RX 6000 series card with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 250 W TDP. The combined percentile ranking is 72, placing it in the upper quarter of all tested builds.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19039 puts it at the 73rd percentile for all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 26011 puts it at the 71st percentile for all GPUs. The system is designed for 1080p gaming, with the measured average FPS of 128.4 confirming its capability in that resolution. It is a mainstream build that does not require exotic cooling or power delivery, given the 65 W CPU and 250 W GPU. The production status of the CPU is Active, while the GPU is End-of-life, indicating that the GPU may be harder to find new.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This allows for fast NVMe SSDs and a PCIe 4.0 x16 GPU connection, as supported by the RX 6750 XT’s bus interface. The platform is mature, with the CPU released in early 2022, but the socket is no longer the latest Intel standard, meaning future CPU upgrades would require a motherboard change.

The GPU has a suggested PSU of 600 W, while the CPU has a TDP of 65 W, leaving significant headroom for a more powerful graphics card on the same power supply. The RX 6750 XT uses a 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connector configuration, which is standard for this class. A sensible next upgrade for this build would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking suggests it has headroom to drive a higher-tier card at 1080p. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 indicates it would not bottleneck a faster GPU in most gaming scenarios. Conversely, upgrading the CPU to a higher-core-count Alder Lake or Raptor Lake part on the same socket would also be feasible, but the current 6-core design is well-matched to the RX 6750 XT’s performance level.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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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

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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