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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

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87 / 100
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Top 13% 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 9060

16,014 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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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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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 form a desktop pairing that sits comfortably in the mid-range tier, with a combined percentile of 66. The CPU, a 6-core Alder Lake part, delivers strong single-threaded performance for its class, while the GPU, based on RDNA 4.0, offers competitive 1080p and 1440p gaming capabilities. This analysis breaks down the benchmark data to show where this build excels, where its bottlenecks lie, and who should consider it.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-12400F compare to its nearest rivals in overall CPU benchmark scores?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which places it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982). It is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979), showing that its overall compute throughput is highly competitive with these varied processors.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and who is its closest competitor?

A: The Radeon RX 9060 sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 16014 is only 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), making that card its closest direct rival. It also edges out the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852) by 1%.

Q: Can this build handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, for many titles. Benchmark results at 1920x1080 show high frame rates in esports titles, such as 391 FPS in Valorant, 377 FPS in CS:GO, and 203 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege. Even demanding AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 (50 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (46 FPS) are playable, though not at high refresh rates.

Q: What is the memory and storage support situation for this CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. For storage and expansion, the CPU itself provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which allows for fast NVMe SSDs and the latest graphics cards.

Q: What is the power draw of the CPU and GPU, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 132 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector. AMD suggests a 300 W power supply for a system with this GPU, indicating that a modest PSU will suffice for this pairing.

Q: Does the GPU support modern rendering features like ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon RX 9060 includes 28 dedicated RT cores. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, ensuring compatibility with the latest graphical APIs and ray-traced effects.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded versus multi-threaded workloads?

A: The CPU shows strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680. Multi-threaded performance scales well with its 6 cores and 12 threads, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5912.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-12400F and Radeon RX 9060 is typical of a mid-range desktop build, where the GPU is the primary limiting factor in modern, graphically intensive games. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3481, ensures it can feed frames quickly in less demanding scenarios. However, the data from the measured FPS across games shows that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck.

For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the build achieves 171 FPS at 1080p, but this drops to 113 FPS at 1440p and 63 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is a classic sign of the GPU struggling to keep up with the pixel count, rather than the CPU. The same trend is visible in Fortnite, where FPS drops from 82 at 1080p to 28 at 4K. In CPU-light but GPU-heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate at 1080p is 50 FPS, which is well below the CPU's potential maximum, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are not the primary constraint in gaming either. While its Passmark multithread score of 19433 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 are respectable, games rarely utilize all 12 threads fully. The bottleneck shifts to the CPU only in specific, highly physics- or logic-heavy scenarios. For instance, in "Ark: Survival Ascended," the frame rate is 25 FPS at 1080p, which is very low, suggesting the game's engine might be more demanding on the CPU or that the GPU is simply overwhelmed. Overall, the data indicates that for a balanced experience at 1080p and 1440p, the Radeon RX 9060 is the component that dictates performance ceilings, while the i5-12400F provides ample headroom.

Benchmark Performance

The combined performance of this build is represented by its 66th percentile ranking among all desktop pairings. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19039 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a capable processor that outperforms a majority of its peers. The GPU, with an average score of 16014, sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, which is a solid mid-range position.

Looking at specific CPU benchmarks, the i5-12400F delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. In Geekbench, it scores 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core. These numbers show a processor that is well-suited for both productivity and gaming. The GPU's benchmark results are equally informative. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 and a Passmark G3D score of 17631. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183 and Vulkan score of 39476 highlight its compute capabilities.

The combined picture is one of a well-matched, mid-range system. In gaming, the pair achieves an average of 109.9 FPS across all tested games, ranking 2258th out of 3732 pairs. This average is heavily influenced by high frame rates in esports titles, but the system can also handle modern AAA games at playable frame rates. For example, it runs Call of Duty: Warzone at 136 FPS and Control at 71 FPS at 1080p. However, it struggles with the most demanding titles, like Cyberpunk 2077 (50 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (46 FPS) at the same resolution. This is a typical profile for a mid-range build, offering a great experience in most games while requiring settings adjustments for the latest AAA releases.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i5-12400F is built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which provides a clear upgrade path within the 12th and 13th generation Intel Core families. Users can potentially upgrade to a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, though the data does not specify which specific models are compatible. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory that fits their budget and performance needs, though the specific bandwidth benefits of DDR5 are not quantified in the data.

For expansion, the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which is forward-looking and supports the fastest available SSDs and graphics cards. The Radeon RX 9060 itself uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring it can take full advantage of the platform's bandwidth. The power requirements are modest; with a CPU TDP of 65 W and a GPU TDP of 132 W, the suggested 300 W power supply leaves ample headroom for the rest of the system components.

A sensible next upgrade for this build, based on the performance data, would be a more powerful GPU. Since the CPU appears to have headroom in many gaming scenarios, swapping the RX 9060 for a higher-tier graphics card would likely provide a significant boost in frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions where the current GPU is the bottleneck. The platform's support for PCIe Gen 5 ensures that a new GPU would not be interface-limited. Alternatively, users could upgrade to a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket for better multi-threaded productivity performance, though the current 6-core/12-thread setup is already quite capable.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture and built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The chip features a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. This configuration, with a TDP of 65 W, is designed for efficient and capable desktop performance.

Benchmark results show that the CPU excels in single-threaded tasks, which are critical for gaming and everyday responsiveness. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 are strong figures. In multi-threaded workloads, the 6-core/12-thread setup provides solid performance, as seen in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and Geekbench multi-core score of 9472. The Passmark data further breaks down performance, showing strong integer math (59995) and floating-point math (46759) scores, which are useful for general productivity and scientific calculations.

For real-world workloads, this means the CPU can handle demanding applications. It scores 233327 in Passmark data compression and 11679 in data encryption, indicating it can manage file archiving and security tasks efficiently. The extended instructions score of 15834 suggests good performance in modern, optimized software. While it is not a top-tier workstation CPU, the i5-12400F is a well-rounded processor that provides a balanced mix of high single-thread speed for gaming and robust multi-thread capabilities for content creation and multitasking. Its 73rd percentile ranking confirms that it performs better than nearly three-quarters of all CPUs in the database.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and uses the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU clock speeds are a base of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. With 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, it is positioned as a capable mid-range graphics card.

The presence of 28 RT cores indicates that the GPU has dedicated hardware for ray tracing, a feature that is becoming increasingly standard in modern games. Its compute capabilities are highlighted by an FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS. In terms of API support, it is compatible with DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, ensuring broad software compatibility.

Benchmark scores show that the GPU is a solid performer in its class. Its Passmark G3D score of 17631 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3322 place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183 is particularly strong, suggesting good compute performance for tasks beyond gaming, such as rendering or machine learning. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are respectable figures that translate to smooth visuals in most games.

For rendering and gaming, the GPU's performance means it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with high settings in most titles. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for current games at these resolutions, though it may be a limiting factor for future titles with very high-resolution textures. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit bus are adequate for its performance class. While it is not a top-tier card for 4K gaming, it delivers a very good experience for the majority of gamers, and its compute scores indicate it can be used for light to moderate creative workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This build is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p. The data shows it can push well over 144 FPS in popular esports titles, with scores like 391 FPS in Valorant and 377 FPS in CS:GO. Even in more demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone (136 FPS) and Counter-Strike 2 (171 FPS), it easily exceeds the 144Hz threshold, providing a very smooth competitive experience.

Streaming: The 6-core/12-thread CPU is capable of handling game streaming. While the data does not include specific streaming benchmarks, the Passmark multithread score of 19433 and the CPU's strong multi-core performance suggest it can handle encoding tasks while gaming. The GPU's performance in games like Rainbow Six Siege (203 FPS) leaves enough headroom for a software encoder without a severe impact on frame rates.

Video Editing: The combination of the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380) and the GPU's compute capabilities (Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183) makes this a viable setup for video editing. It can handle 1080p and light 4K editing timelines, with the GPU accelerating effects and rendering. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most editing software.

3D Rendering: For 3D rendering, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads will provide decent performance, as shown by its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1759. The GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 29,700 million transistors give it solid compute power for GPU-accelerated renderers. It is a competent, though not professional-grade, rendering machine.

Software Development: The CPU's balanced performance is well-suited for software development. Its strong single-thread score (Geekbench single-core 1964) ensures fast compilation of smaller projects and responsive IDEs, while the multi-thread capabilities help with parallel builds. The Passmark data encryption score of 11679 is useful for secure development tasks.

Student and Office Work: This build is overkill for basic student and office work but would be very responsive. The high single-thread performance of the CPU (Passmark single-thread score of 3481) ensures snappy application loading and multitasking. The GPU's 2D performance (Passmark G2D score of 1002) is more than adequate for office applications, and the system would handle any productivity suite with ease.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-12400F, a 6-core/12-thread Alder Lake processor, with the AMD Radeon RX 9060, an RDNA 4.0 graphics card with 8 GB of VRAM. The combination represents a classic mid-range gaming and productivity system. The CPU, with a 73rd percentile ranking, is a strong performer that provides a solid foundation, while the GPU, at the 59th percentile, offers good value and capability for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The overall system sits at the 66th combined percentile, which accurately reflects its position in the market. It is not a high-end enthusiast build, but it is significantly more capable than entry-level systems. The average FPS across all tested games is 109.9, which is a strong indicator of its gaming prowess. The pairing is well-balanced for its intended purpose, with the CPU providing enough power to avoid being a significant bottleneck in most scenarios, and the GPU delivering solid frame rates in the majority of titles. This is a coherent, dependable mid-range desktop configuration.

Who Should Build It

This build is ideally suited for gamers who primarily play at 1080p and want to experience high refresh rates in competitive titles. The data shows exceptional performance in esports games (Valorant at 391 FPS, CS:GO at 377 FPS) and very good performance in AAA games at this resolution. It is also a great option for gamers targeting 1440p, as it delivers playable frame rates in most titles, like 121 FPS in Warzone and 54 FPS in Control, though they may need to adjust settings for the most demanding games.

Content creators who work with video editing or light 3D rendering will find this build to be a capable and efficient workstation. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (12380 in Cinebench R23) and the GPU's compute performance (88183 in Geekbench OpenCL) provide a good balance for accelerating creative workflows. Software developers will appreciate the CPU's responsiveness and speed in compilation tasks, supported by its high single-thread and multi-thread scores.

Students and professionals who need a reliable machine for office work, research, and general productivity will find this build to be more than sufficient, offering a smooth and responsive experience for all standard applications. It is also a suitable choice for small business workstations that require a balance of CPU and GPU power for tasks like CAD, data analysis, and graphic design, where the CPU's 73rd percentile performance and the GPU's 59th percentile standing ensure reliable operation.