SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 7600

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86 / 100
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Top 14% 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%
VS
GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 7600

15,171 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

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The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 pairing represents a mainstream desktop foundation built around Intel’s Alder Lake architecture and AMD’s RDNA 3 graphics. With the CPU holding a 73rd percentile rank among all processors and the GPU sitting at the 57th percentile among all graphics cards, the combined system lands at the 65th percentile overall. This is a balanced mid-range configuration that delivers strong 1080p gaming performance, with the data showing an average of 104 FPS across all tested titles at that resolution.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 6 nm process. The GPU contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 across a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Clock speeds are set at a 1720 MHz base, 2250 MHz game clock, and 2655 MHz boost, with memory running at 2250 MHz or 18 Gbps effective.

The compute configuration includes 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. For ray tracing, the card features 32 ray accelerators. Pixel throughput is rated at 169.9 GPixel/s, texture fill at 339.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute reaches 21.75 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 21.75 TFLOPS due to the 1:1 ratio. The card carries a 165 W TDP, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and the manufacturer suggests a 450 W power supply. It occupies a dual-slot form factor, measures 204 mm in length and 115 mm in height, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 connections.

Benchmark results show the GPU scoring 2310 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 88051 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 34401 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark results include 16634 in G3D, 8790 in GPU compute, and DirectX-specific scores of 84 for DX10, 172 for DX11, 58 for DX12, and 226 for DX9. The 2D graphics score is 984. With an average benchmark score of 15171, the RX 7600 sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, placing it slightly above the AMD Radeon 680M by 0.7 percent and below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM by 0.2 percent.

For rendering workloads, the 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate indicate strong raw compute capability for rasterized content. The 32 ray accelerators provide entry-level ray tracing support, though the modest 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus limit high-resolution texture-heavy scenarios. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a constraint at 4K, where the measured frame rates show significant drops across demanding titles.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 1699 at 2 threads to 3067 at 4 threads, 4779 at 8 threads, 5895 at 16 threads, and 5912 at max threads. Single-thread score is 909. This near-flat scaling beyond 8 threads reflects the 6-core/12-thread configuration. Cinebench results show 1759 in R15 multi-core and 244 single-core, 6980 in R20 multi-core and 985 single-core, and 12380 in R23 multi-core with 1680 single-core. Geekbench reports 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core.

Passmark results show a multithread score of 19433, single-thread of 3481, and an average benchmark score of 19039. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with its closest rival being the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at a 0 percent delta, followed by the Intel Core 3 201E at -0.1 percent, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 0.3 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 0.3 percent.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 15171 places it at the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199 for a -0.2 percent delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X trails at 15082 with a 0.6 percent delta, while the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 at -0.7 percent and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 at 0.7 percent.

Combined, the CPU’s 73rd percentile and GPU’s 57th percentile produce a system-level 65th percentile. The pair ranks 2535 out of 3732 CPU-GPU combinations by FPS performance, with an average of 104 FPS across all tested games. This suggests the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in most workloads, making the graphics card the primary limiter for gaming performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process. Base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 65 W TDP makes it a power-efficient choice for desktop builds. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The die size measures 163 mm². Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The multiplier is locked, and the processor launched with an MSRP of $174.

The 3DMark threading results show how performance scales: 1699 at 2 threads, 3067 at 4 threads, 4779 at 8 threads, and 5895 at 16 threads, with max threads reaching 5912. The jump from 8 to 16 threads is modest, indicating that the additional threads from hyper-threading provide limited gains in this workload. Single-thread performance at 909 is solid for everyday tasks.

Cinebench R23 results of 12380 multi-core and 1680 single-core demonstrate balanced performance across both metrics. The multi-core score benefits from the 6 physical cores, while the single-core score reflects the 4.40 GHz boost capability. Geekbench scores of 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core corroborate this profile.

Passmark results provide workload-specific insights. Integer math scores 59995, floating-point math scores 46759, and extended instructions score 15834. Data compression scores 233327, while data encryption scores 11679. Find prime numbers scores 72, random string sorting scores 22975, and physics scores 1202. These figures indicate strong integer performance for general productivity, with encryption and prime number tasks showing more moderate results.

The 73rd percentile ranking means this CPU outperforms roughly three-quarters of all processors in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3 percent, showing that the 12400F sits in a tightly contested performance band where laptop-class and enterprise processors overlap. For real workloads, the 6-core/12-thread configuration handles modern multitasking, content creation, and gaming adequately, though heavily threaded rendering tasks will show the limits of the physical core count.

FAQ

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest GPU rival?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, placing it at the 57th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199, a difference of -0.2 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 at -0.7 percent.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance like?

A: The Core i5-12400F scores 909 in 3DMark single-thread, 244 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 985 in R20, 1680 in R23, and 1964 in Geekbench single-core. Passmark single-thread scores 3481.

Q: What memory types does the i5-12400F support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is not supported.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7600 have?

A: The RX 7600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, the GPU at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, and the combined system ranks at the 65th percentile overall.

Q: What are the display outputs on the RX 7600?

A: The card offers one HDMI 2.1a port and three DisplayPort 2.1 connections.

Q: What is the CPU’s average benchmark score and how does it rank?

A: The average benchmark score is 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047.

Gaming Performance

All frame rates below are measured results at ultra settings across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the pair achieves competitive esports performance: Counter-Strike 2 runs at 159.8 FPS, Valorant at 357 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 345.4 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege at 185 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone reaches 134.4 FPS, while Roblox hits 201 FPS and To The Core runs at 156.7 FPS.

AAA titles at 1080p show more variable results. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 46 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 42.7 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 21.7 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator achieves 57 FPS, Control runs at 65 FPS, and The Medium is the heaviest at 35.1 FPS. Assetto Corsa reaches 93.9 FPS, and Grand Theft Auto V runs at 71 FPS.

At 2560x1440, frame rates drop predictably. Valorant remains high at 305 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 drops to 105.9 FPS, and CS:GO runs at 240.8 FPS. Warzone manages 123.9 FPS, while Roblox hits 134 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 34 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 31.6 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 13.3 FPS. The Medium runs at 28.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus become evident bottlenecks. Valorant still manages 243 FPS, but most titles drop below 60 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 23 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 18.5 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 8.1 FPS. Warzone holds at 101.1 FPS, CS:GO at 142.5 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 59.3 FPS. Minecraft runs at 51 FPS.

The average FPS across all games is 104, with the pair ranking 2535 out of 3732 combinations. The data shows this configuration is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p requiring some settings compromises for AAA titles, and 4K being viable only for esports or less demanding games.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers who prioritize 1080p performance. With an average of 104 FPS across all tested games and competitive titles like Valorant hitting 357 FPS and CS:GO at 345.4 FPS, the system excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming. Gamers who want smooth esports performance without spending beyond mid-range territory will find this pairing well-suited.

Content creators working with moderate workloads will appreciate the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380. Video editing and photo processing tasks benefit from the 6-core/12-thread configuration, while the GPU’s 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute aids GPU-accelerated effects. The Passmark GPU compute score of 8790 provides additional evidence of capable compute performance.

Software developers will find the CPU’s strong single-thread performance useful for compilation and code analysis. The Geekbench single-core score of 1964 and 3DMark single-thread score of 909 indicate responsive development environments. The data compression score of 233327 suggests efficient handling of large codebases and build artifacts.

Students and office workers building a desktop for general productivity will benefit from the 65 W TDP and the CPU’s strong Passmark multithread score of 19433. The system handles everyday multitasking, document editing, and web browsing with ample headroom. The GPU provides enough power for light creative work alongside standard productivity.

Small business workstations that need reliable desktop performance without workstation-class pricing will find this combination capable. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking ensures it outperforms most processors in the database, while the GPU’s 57th percentile provides adequate graphics acceleration for business applications and presentations.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals which component constrains which workload. The CPU’s 73rd percentile versus the GPU’s 57th percentile indicates the graphics card is the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. This is confirmed by the pair’s average FPS of 104 across all games, which is respectable but not exceptional for a system with a 73rd-percentile CPU.

In CPU-bound scenarios, the 3DMark threading results show performance saturating beyond 8 threads, with 16-thread scoring 5895 versus max-thread at 5912. This indicates the 6 physical cores handle most workloads efficiently, and the additional threads provide marginal gains. Single-thread performance at 909 in 3DMark and 3481 in Passmark ensures the CPU is rarely a bottleneck in games that favor high clock speeds.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth create resolution-dependent constraints. At 1080p, the card performs well across most titles. At 1440p, frame rates in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 34 FPS, suggesting the memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting. At 4K, the card falls below 60 FPS in nearly all AAA titles, confirming the memory subsystem as the primary bottleneck.

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides clear evidence. Warzone drops from 134.4 FPS at 1080p to 123.9 at 1440p to 101.1 at 4K, showing a relatively flat curve that suggests CPU involvement at higher resolutions. In contrast, Ark: Survival Ascended falls from 21.7 to 13.3 to 8.1 FPS across the same resolutions, indicating severe GPU limitations. This divergent scaling pattern shows that the bottleneck shifts from GPU at 1080p to primarily GPU at 4K, with the CPU maintaining adequate headroom throughout.

For productivity workloads, the CPU’s 73rd percentile position means it outperforms most processors, while the GPU’s 57th percentile is adequate for compute tasks. The Passmark physics score of 1202 and floating-point score of 46759 indicate the CPU handles physics and scientific workloads competently, with the GPU rarely being the limiting factor in these scenarios.

Build Overview

This desktop build combines the Intel Core i5-12400F with the AMD Radeon RX 7600. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor running at 2.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost, with a 65 W TDP. The GPU is an RDNA 3.0-based Navi 33 card with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2048 shading units, and a 2655 MHz boost clock.

The pair ranks at the 65th percentile overall, with the CPU at the 73rd percentile and GPU at the 57th percentile among their respective categories. The system averages 104 FPS across all tested games and ranks 2535 out of 3732 CPU-GPU combinations by FPS performance.

This is a mid-range desktop configuration that prioritizes balanced performance. The CPU provides strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities, while the GPU delivers competent 1080p gaming and adequate 1440p performance for less demanding titles. The system sits in a competitive performance band, with the CPU’s nearest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E, and the GPU’s nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p is the strongest use case for this build. Esports titles like Valorant at 357 FPS, CS:GO at 345.4 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 185 FPS exceed the refresh rates of most monitors, providing a competitive edge. The average of 104 FPS across all games ensures smooth gameplay in most titles.

Streaming and content creation benefit from the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and Passmark multithread score of 19433 provide enough headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU’s 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute helps with video effects and rendering tasks.

Video editing workloads run well on this system. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance handles timeline scrubbing and effect application, while the GPU accelerates rendering and export tasks. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p editing projects.

3D rendering shows the system’s limitations. The 6-core CPU produces moderate Cinebench scores, with R23 multi-core at 12380, which is adequate for hobbyist rendering but not professional workloads. The GPU’s 32 ray accelerators provide entry-level ray tracing capabilities.

Software development is well-served by this configuration. The CPU’s single-thread performance of 1964 in Geekbench and 909 in 3DMark ensures responsive IDE operation and fast compilation for smaller projects. The data compression score of 233327 indicates efficient handling of large codebases.

Student and office productivity workloads run with significant headroom. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking ensures it outperforms most processors, while the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption reasonable. Everyday multitasking, document editing, and web browsing are handled effortlessly, with the GPU providing more graphics capability than typical office tasks require.