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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070

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88 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
84%
VS
GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 9070

23,877 Benchmark Score
Top 8% 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 9070 form a desktop pairing that targets high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing a solid foundation for modern titles and the GPU delivering substantial rasterization performance. The data shows the CPU sitting in the 73rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU occupies the 69th percentile, placing the combined system in the 71st percentile overall. This build is positioned as a mainstream enthusiast configuration, leveraging a 6-core Alder Lake processor with a RDNA 4.0 graphics card to handle a wide range of workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Alder Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. 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 includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU itself. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

Benchmark results show this CPU delivers a balanced performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12380 points in multi-core and 1680 points in single-core. The multi-core score represents a strong result for a 6-core part, indicating that it can handle heavily threaded workloads like video encoding and 3D rendering reasonably well. The single-core score of 1680 points is also competitive, which translates to responsive performance in everyday tasks and games that rely on single-thread performance. In Geekbench, the scores are 9472 for multi-core and 1964 for single-core, reinforcing this balanced picture.

The 3DMark CPU benchmarks show a scaling pattern from 1699 points with 2 threads to 5912 points with max threads. The jump from 8 threads (4779 points) to max threads (5912 points) suggests that the 12 threads provide a meaningful boost beyond 8-thread workloads, although the gains diminish as thread count increases. The single-thread score of 909 points is a key indicator for gaming, as many titles still depend on a few strong cores. The PassMark results include a multithread score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481, with floating-point math at 46759 and integer math at 59995 points.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking places it above many older and lower-tier processors. Compared to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 (a 0% difference), the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (+0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (+0.3%). The data shows this Core i5 is effectively on par with these alternatives, with negligible differences in average benchmark scores. This means that for real workloads, users would not perceive a meaningful performance difference between this CPU and those rivals. The average benchmark score for the i5-12400F is 19039, which puts it in the same performance tier as those listed competitors.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 is 71, indicating the system outperforms 71% of all tracked configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average benchmark score of 19047, while the Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19039, resulting in a 0% deltaPct. They are effectively identical in performance.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The GPU scores 6290 points in the 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 benchmark, which is a measure of its DirectX 12 rasterization performance.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has a launch MSRP of $174.

Q: What is the CPU's socket type and does it support DDR5 memory?

A: The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23877.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, using the Navi 48 chip fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. The GPU has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. It features 56 ray tracing cores, and while tensor core count is not specified, the architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The GPU has a base clock of 1330 MHz, a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz. Memory operates at 2518 MHz with an effective data rate of 20.1 Gbps.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of VRAM that supports high-resolution textures and large datasets in rendering workloads. The GPU's compute capabilities include 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same 36.13 TFLOPS for FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 322.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 564.5 GTexel/s. The GPU has a TDP of 220 W and requires a 550 W power supply, with two 8-pin power connectors.

Benchmark scores show strong performance across different APIs. In Geekbench, the OpenCL score is 131539 and the Vulkan score is 58705. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6290. PassMark results include a G3D score of 25381 and a GPU compute score of 14737. The G2D score is 1280. These results indicate the GPU is well-suited for both gaming and compute tasks, with the DirectX 12 and Vulkan scores demonstrating solid modern API performance.

The GPU's 69th percentile ranking places it in the upper-mid range of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z with a score of 23736 (0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S with 24063 (-0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile with 23628 (1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 24170 (-1.2%). These deltas are all within about 1%, meaning the RX 9070 performs comparably to these cards. The average benchmark score is 23877, which confirms its position in this performance tier. For rendering, the 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth are beneficial for large scenes, while the 56 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects.

Who Should Build It

This build is suited for gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p resolution. The measured FPS data shows that in many titles, the system can push well beyond 144 FPS at 1080p, making it ideal for competitive gaming. For example, Counter-Strike 2 reaches 239 FPS at 1080p, and Valorant reaches 438 FPS. At 1440p, these numbers drop to 158 FPS and 415 FPS respectively, which are still excellent for high-refresh monitors.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will find the 6-core CPU with 12 threads sufficient for moderate workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 indicates the CPU can handle video encoding and rendering tasks, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide acceleration for GPU-based rendering. Developers compiling code or running virtual machines will benefit from the 12 threads, and the PassMark data compression score of 233327 suggests strong performance in data-intensive tasks.

Students and small business users building a workstation will appreciate the balance between CPU and GPU performance. The system handles everyday productivity tasks effortlessly, as evidenced by the high single-thread scores, and can also accelerate GPU-accelerated applications. The 73rd percentile CPU ranking and 69th percentile GPU ranking mean this is a capable machine for users who need reliability without extreme performance. The 65 W CPU TDP also suggests efficient operation for systems that run for long periods.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 19039, which places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, +0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, +0.3%). These scores show the i5-12400F is statistically tied with these alternatives, with performance differences of less than one percent. This means that in real-world applications, users would not notice a difference between this CPU and those rivals.

The GPU has an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736, +0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, -0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628, +1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, -1.2%). The GPU is within 1.2% of these competing cards, indicating a similar performance tier.

The combined system percentile is 71, which represents the overall capability of the build relative to all tracked CPU and GPU combinations. The pair rank by FPS is 1080 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 154.4 across all tested games. This rank places the system in the top 29% of all tracked configurations for gaming performance. The data confirms this is a well-balanced pairing where neither component significantly holds back the other in most scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the system delivers outstanding results. At 1080p, titles like Counter-Strike 2 (239 FPS), Valorant (438 FPS), and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (285 FPS) far exceed the 144 Hz threshold. Even at 1440p, these games run at 158 FPS, 415 FPS, and 187 FPS respectively, allowing users to take full advantage of high-refresh monitors.

Streaming is a viable workload for this build. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide enough headroom for game capture and encoding, while the GPU's PassMark compute score of 14737 indicates it can handle encoding tasks. The system can maintain high frame rates while streaming, as the CPU and GPU have enough performance to run both game and encoding workloads.

Video editing is supported by the strong multi-threaded CPU performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and Geekbench multi-core score of 9472 show that the CPU can handle video encoding and rendering timelines. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM accelerates effects and color grading, while the 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance aids in GPU-accelerated exports.

3D rendering benefits from the combination of CPU and GPU. The CPU's 5912 points in 3dmark_max_threads shows it can handle physics and logic calculations, while the GPU's 6290 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 demonstrates its rasterization capabilities. The 56 ray tracing cores provide acceleration for ray-traced renders.

Software development is a comfortable workload for this system. The PassMark integer math score of 59995 and random string sorting score of 22975 indicate strong performance in compilation and code processing. The 12 threads allow for parallel builds, and the 18 MB of L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data.

For student and office work, the system is more than sufficient. The single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1964 and PassMark single-thread score of 3481, ensures smooth operation in web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheet analysis. The PassMark data encryption score of 11679 provides secure and fast file operations.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data was collected at ultra settings across three resolutions. At 1080p, the system shows a wide range of performance depending on the game's demands. Lightweight esports titles achieve extremely high frame rates: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 529.8 FPS, Valorant at 438 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X at 287 FPS. More demanding AAA titles still perform well, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 71 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65.8 FPS.

At 1440p, the system remains highly playable. Esports titles like Valorant (415 FPS) and Counter-Strike 2 (158 FPS) still exceed 144 Hz. Heavier games see expected reductions: Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 53 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 falls to 45.7 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for the system, balancing visual quality with playable frame rates in most titles.

At 4K (3840x2160), the system struggles in the most demanding games. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 35 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 34.4 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 10.5 FPS. However, many games remain playable: Call of Duty: Warzone hits 102 FPS, and Minecraft runs at 78 FPS. The average FPS across all tested games is 154.4, but this number is skewed by the high frame rates in esports titles. For 4K gaming, users should expect to lower settings in the most demanding titles.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-12400F desktop processor with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics card. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake part designed for the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The GPU is a dual-slot RDNA 4.0 card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit memory interface.

The system falls into the desktop class and achieves a combined percentile of 71, meaning it outperforms 71% of all tracked configurations. The CPU's 73rd percentile and the GPU's 69th percentile indicate a balanced pairing where both components are in the upper-mid range of their respective categories. The pair ranks 1080th out of 3732 tracked pairs by average FPS, placing it in the top 29% of systems for gaming performance.

This is a mainstream enthusiast build that offers strong performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as well as capable productivity and creative workloads. The 6-core CPU is a proven design, and the 16 GB GPU provides ample VRAM for modern titles and applications. The combination represents a solid mid-to-high-tier system that avoids the extremes of both budget and flagship hardware.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced system with minor bottleneck scenarios depending on the workload. In gaming at 1080p, the CPU's performance is often the limiting factor in esports titles. For example, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the frame rate reaches 529.8 FPS at 1080p, but this is likely constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 909 and PassMark single-thread score of 3481 indicate it can drive high frame rates, but there is a ceiling.

At higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking and the drop in FPS from 1080p to 4K in games like Cyberpunk 2077 (71 to 35 FPS) demonstrate that the GPU is working at its limit. The CPU has more headroom at these resolutions, as the frame rate is more dependent on the GPU's fill rate and compute performance.

In CPU-heavy workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU is the limiting factor. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration scores 12380 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is solid but not exceptional. The GPU's compute performance of 14737 in PassMark GPU compute shows it can handle some acceleration, but the CPU will be the bottleneck in CPU-bound tasks. Conversely, in GPU-heavy workloads like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the GPU's 56 ray tracing cores and 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance will be the primary driver, with the CPU providing adequate support.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, allowing for high-bandwidth connections to compatible devices. The 65 W TDP means the CPU has modest power requirements, and the GPU's suggested power supply is 550 W with a TDP of 220 W.

For upgrades, the platform supports newer 12th-generation and later processors on the same socket, though the specific compatibility depends on the motherboard. Users could consider moving to a higher-core-count processor within the same generation for more multi-threaded performance. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users have flexibility in choosing their memory type, though the dual-channel configuration limits the maximum bandwidth available.

The PCIe Gen 5 support provides future-proofing for next-generation storage and graphics cards, while the 20 CPU lanes allow for multiple high-speed devices. The GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures it can take full advantage of the available bandwidth. For storage, the platform supports modern NVMe drives, and the CPU's 20 lanes can accommodate multiple M.2 slots. The 550 W suggested PSU provides headroom for the current components, and users could potentially upgrade to a more powerful GPU without necessarily needing a new power supply, as long as the total system power draw remains within the PSU's capacity.