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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + Intel Arc B570

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88 Score

Top 12% Ranking

88 / 100

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Top 12% 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%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

Intel Arc B570

20,556 Benchmark Score

Top 9% 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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Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a pairing where the Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B570 create a balanced desktop platform, but the balance shifts depending on the workload. The CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3dMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, while the GPU's 3dMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 and Passmark G3D score of 14195 show a mid-range graphics solution. When examining FPS scaling across resolutions, a clear pattern emerges: the system holds up well at 1080p in many titles, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For instance, in Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate drops from 133 FPS at 1080p to 88 FPS at 1440p, a 34% reduction, and further to 49 FPS at 4K, a 63% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

Conversely, in CPU-light titles like Valorant, the system achieves 304 FPS at 1080p, 259 FPS at 1440p, and still 207 FPS at 4K, showing that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead matters more. The CPU's 3dMark max threads score of 5912, compared to 5895 for 16 threads, indicates that the 6-core, 12-thread configuration saturates its multi-threading capabilities around the 12-thread mark, with minimal gains from additional threads. In contrast, the GPU's compute score of 7281 in Passmark suggests it can handle compute-heavy tasks, but the 10 GB memory bus width of 160-bit and bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s may constrain performance in texture-heavy scenarios. The bottleneck analysis shows that for esports and older titles at 1080p, the CPU is often the constraint, as evidenced by titles like CS:GO reaching 293 FPS at 1080p but only 201 FPS at 1440p, a 31% drop that suggests the GPU is taking over as the limiter. For modern AAA games at 1440p and above, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with Cyberpunk 2077 dropping from 39 FPS at 1080p to 29 FPS at 1440p and 19 FPS at 4K.

The combined percentile of 69 places this build above 69% of all systems, with the CPU at the 73rd percentile and GPU at the 65th percentile. This 8-percentile gap between CPU and GPU indicates that the processor has slightly more headroom than the graphics card in most workloads. In multi-threaded applications like Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 12380, which is 0% deltaPct compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (score 19047, deltaPct 0) and 0.3% deltaPct compared to the Intel Core i5-1335U (score 18982, deltaPct 0.3). This near-parity with rival CPUs means the processor is not a weak link in this build. The data supports that for 1080p gaming, the CPU and GPU are roughly balanced, but for 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the primary limiter.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in multi-threaded performance?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-1335U (score 18982, deltaPct 0.3) and 0% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (score 19047, deltaPct 0), showing virtual parity in multi-threaded workloads. The average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7773X's 18979 (deltaPct 0.3).

Q: What is the GPU's performance position relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582). This places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 65% of graphics cards.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: The data shows playable frame rates at 4K only in lighter titles. Call of Duty: Warzone achieves 102 FPS at 3840x2160, Valorant reaches 207 FPS, and CS:GO hits 119 FPS. However, demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (19 FPS), Red Dead Redemption 2 (18 FPS), and The Medium (18 FPS) are not playable at 4K.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance compared to multi-thread?

A: The CPU scores 909 in 3dMark single-thread and 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The multi-thread scores scale well: 3dMark scores range from 1699 (2 threads) to 5912 (max threads), showing a 3.5x improvement from 2 to 12 threads. Passmark single-thread score is 3481, while multithread is 19433, a 5.6x multiplier.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU and how does it affect performance?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p gaming but may contribute to performance drops at higher resolutions, as seen in games like Ark: Survival Ascended dropping from 19 FPS at 1080p to 6 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the system perform in compute-heavy applications?

A: The GPU's Passmark compute score is 7281, and its FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS with FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1). The CPU's Passmark extended instructions score is 15834, and floating point math is 46759, indicating strong compute capability for a 6-core part.

Q: What is the combined system percentile and what does it mean?

A: The build has a combined percentile of 69, meaning it outperforms 69% of all desktop systems. The pair rank by FPS is 3047 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 86.1, placing it in the 82nd percentile of pair rankings.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though it lacks ECC memory support. The processor is built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales predictably with thread count. The 3dMark scores progress from 1699 (2 threads) to 3067 (4 threads), 4779 (8 threads), and 5895 (16 threads), with max threads at 5912. This near-plateau between 16 and max threads confirms that the 12-thread configuration is fully utilized. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core of 1680 indicate that the processor delivers balanced performance for both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded applications. Passmark results show a multithread score of 19433 and single-thread of 3481, with integer math at 59995 and floating point math at 46759. The data compression score of 233327 and encryption score of 11679 highlight strong data processing capabilities.

The CPU's percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs means it outperforms 73% of processors on the market. When compared to its nearest rivals, the average benchmark score of 19039 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, deltaPct -0.1), while being 0.3% ahead of both the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982) and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979). The single-thread performance of 909 in 3dMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core is competitive for gaming and everyday tasks, while the multi-thread scores support content creation and productivity workloads. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides responsive single-thread performance, and the 18 MB L3 cache helps with gaming scenarios where data reuse is common.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The system delivers exceptional frame rates in competitive titles, with Valorant at 304 FPS, CS:GO at 293 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 158 FPS at 1080p. Counter-Strike 2 reaches 133 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone hits 136 FPS, making this pairing suitable for 144Hz or even 240Hz monitors in esports titles at 1080p.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's dedicated compute capabilities (7281 Passmark compute score, 11.52 TFLOPS FP32) can handle encoding and game capture simultaneously. The combined CPU+GPU performance in games like Fortnite (64 FPS at 1080p) and Apex-style titles suggests that streaming at 1080p is feasible, though AAA games may require settings adjustments.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and Geekbench multicore of 9472 indicate solid processing power for video timelines. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth can assist with effects and rendering, though the FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS is modest for heavy GPU-accelerated workflows.

3D rendering: CPU rendering in Cinebench R23 (12380 multicore) is acceptable for occasional use, but the 6-core configuration will be slower than higher-core alternatives. GPU rendering via the Arc B570's 2304 shading units and 11.52 TFLOPS can handle basic scenes, but the 65th percentile GPU rank means it is not a primary rendering workstation.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 59995 and data encryption at 11679 support compilation and cryptography workloads. The 18 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) provide responsive performance for code editing and testing, though large builds will benefit from more cores.

Student and office work: The Geekbench single-core score of 1964 and Passmark single-thread of 3481 handle productivity applications smoothly. Data compression at 233327 and random string sorting at 22975 show strong performance for document processing and spreadsheet tasks, making this build more than adequate for academic and office environments.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a comprehensive picture of a mid-range desktop processor. In 3dMark, the single-thread score of 909 and max threads score of 5912 demonstrate a 6.5x scaling from single to full load. Cinebench R23 scores of 1680 single-core and 12380 multicore indicate the processor handles both everyday tasks and multi-threaded workloads well. Geekbench results show 1964 single-core and 9472 multicore. The Passmark suite reveals strengths in integer math (59995) and floating point math (46759), with a multithread score of 19433 and single-thread of 3481. The average benchmark score of 19039 places the CPU at the 73rd percentile, with nearest rival AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS matching at 19047 (deltaPct 0).

The GPU benchmarks show a capable mid-range graphics card. The 3dMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 positions it below high-end cards. Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 indicate strong compute performance. Passmark G3D score of 14195 and GPU compute of 7281 show balanced graphics and compute capabilities. The average benchmark score of 20556 places the GPU at the 65th percentile, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (deltaPct -0.1) as direct competitors.

The combined picture shows a system in the 69th percentile overall, with the CPU outperforming the GPU by 8 percentile points. The pair rank of 3047 out of 3732 pairs with an average FPS of 86.1 means this combination is slightly below average among all CPU+GPU pairs, but the measured FPS data shows it excels in specific titles and resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (909 3dMark) supports high FPS in esports titles, while the GPU's 65th percentile rank limits performance in the most demanding games at high resolutions.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) and manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, and 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, and operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. The memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The card supports PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and has a TDP of 150W, requiring a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested 450W PSU.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS and FP16 of 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) place it in the mid-range tier. The 18 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, though the performance in ray-traced titles may be limited. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s indicate the card can handle modern rendering demands at 1080p and 1440p. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 72 and DirectX 11 score of 118 show the card's API performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 indicates strong Vulkan compute performance. The 65th percentile ranking means the GPU outperforms 65% of all graphics cards, with nearest rival NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile being just 0.1% slower (score 20534 vs 20556).

In gaming workloads, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 160-bit bus may become a constraint at 4K. The measured FPS data shows the card excels in esports titles, achieving 304 FPS in Valorant, 293 FPS in CS:GO, and 158 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege at 1080p. For AAA games, performance is adequate at 1080p but drops significantly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs help maintain fill rates, but the 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 limits compute-heavy tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The platform's memory support allows for flexibility in choosing between DDR4 and DDR5 based on budget and availability. The CPU has a TDP of 65W, which is modest, and the GPU has a TDP of 150W with a suggested PSU of 450W. This means the total system power draw is manageable for most mid-range power supplies.

The upgrade path from this build would logically focus on the GPU first, as the CPU's 73rd percentile rank leaves headroom for a more powerful graphics card. The CPU's 65W TDP and the platform's PCIe Gen 5 support mean that a higher-end GPU could be installed without changing the motherboard or power supply, provided the PSU has adequate wattage. The 450W suggested PSU for the Arc B570 indicates that a more powerful GPU would require a PSU upgrade. The socket 1700 platform supports 12th and 13th generation Intel processors, so a CPU upgrade to a higher-core-count model is possible without a motherboard change. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that users can carry over existing DDR4 modules or upgrade to DDR5 for improved bandwidth, though the CPU's memory bandwidth is not specified in the data.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that adding a more powerful GPU would maximize gaming performance, as the CPU is already in the 73rd percentile and the GPU is in the 65th percentile. The 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth of the current GPU are the most likely bottlenecks at higher resolutions, based on the FPS scaling observed. Alternatively, upgrading the CPU to a model with more cores would benefit multi-threaded workloads, but the current 6-core/12-thread configuration already performs within 0.3% of rival chips in the same class. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future GPUs will not be bandwidth-limited, and the 20 CPU lanes provide ample connectivity for NVMe storage and other peripherals.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-12400F with the Intel Arc B570 in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake generation, released in January 2022 with a launch MSRP of $174. The GPU is an Intel Arc B570 from the Battlemage generation, released in January 2025 with a launch MSRP of 219 USD. The combined percentile of 69 means this system outperforms 69% of desktop builds. The CPU's 73rd percentile and GPU's 65th percentile create a slight imbalance, with the processor having more headroom than the graphics card.

The build class is desktop, indicating it is designed for a stationary workstation or gaming rig. The average FPS across all measured games is 86.1, with a pair rank of 3047 out of 3732 pairs. This places the combination in the lower half of all CPU+GPU pairs, though the specific game results show strengths in certain genres. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are well-matched to the GPU's mid-range compute capabilities for 1080p gaming and general productivity. The system's overall tier is upper-mid-range, based on the 69th combined percentile and the individual component percentiles. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while the CPU's 18 MB L3 cache and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide responsive performance.

This build is not a high-end enthusiast system, but it is also not an entry-level machine. It represents a balanced mid-range desktop that can handle modern games at 1080p with high settings and some titles at 1440p. The 65W CPU TDP and 150W GPU TDP keep the system power-efficient, with a suggested 450W PSU providing adequate headroom. The dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 offers flexibility in system configuration.

Who Should Build It

This system is well-suited for gamers who prioritize 1080p performance in esports and competitive titles. The measured FPS data shows exceptional results in Valorant (304 FPS), CS:GO (293 FPS), and Rainbow Six Siege (158 FPS) at 1080p, making it ideal for players who need high refresh rates. For 1440p gaming, the system handles lighter titles well, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 121 FPS and CS:GO at 201 FPS, but struggles with demanding AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 (29 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (27 FPS).

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU's Cinebench R23 score of 12380 and the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance adequate for occasional use, but not for professional workloads. Software developers will benefit from the Passmark integer math score of 59995 and data encryption of 11679, which support compilation and cryptography tasks. The 12 threads and 18 MB L3 cache provide responsive performance for development environments.

Students and office workers will find this build more than sufficient for productivity applications. The Geekbench single-core score of 1964 and Passmark single-thread of 3481 handle document processing, web browsing, and spreadsheet tasks with ease. The data compression score of 233327 indicates fast file operations, and the power efficiency of the 65W CPU and 150W GPU makes this a reasonable choice for small business workstations or academic settings where performance-per-watt is important.

The system is not recommended for 4K gaming, as the GPU's 65th percentile rank and 10 GB VRAM limit performance in demanding titles at that resolution. However, for gamers who primarily play at 1080p or 1440p in competitive or less demanding titles, this build offers excellent value in terms of measured performance.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is confirmed as measured (dataIsMeasured: true), shows the system's gaming capabilities across 51 titles at three resolutions. At 1080p, the system excels in esports titles: Valorant leads at 304 FPS, followed by CS:GO at 293 FPS, Roblox at 171 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 158 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone achieves 136 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 hits 133 FPS, and Minecraft reaches 131 FPS. Ready or Not delivers 107 FPS, and Doom runs at 99 FPS.

For demanding AAA titles at 1080p, performance is more modest. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 39 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 36 FPS, and The Medium at 28 FPS, indicating these games require settings adjustments or lower resolutions. Ark: Survival Ascended is the most demanding title at 19 FPS. Mid-range titles like Control (55 FPS), Grand Theft Auto V (60 FPS), and Fortnite (64 FPS) are playable, though not at high refresh rates.

At 1440p, the system maintains playable frame rates in many titles. Call of Duty: Warzone drops to 121 FPS, CS:GO to 201 FPS, and Valorant to 259 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 falls to 88 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege to 103 FPS. However, demanding titles see significant drops: Cyberpunk 2077 at 29 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 27 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 12 FPS. The Medium remains at 23 FPS, and Control at 42 FPS.

At 4K (3840x2160), only lighter titles remain playable. Valorant still achieves 207 FPS, CS:GO 119 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone 102 FPS. Roblox runs at 65 FPS, and Minecraft at 43 FPS. Most AAA titles fall below 30 FPS: Cyberpunk 2077 at 19 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 18 FPS, Control at 28 FPS, and Fortnite at 21 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended is nearly unplayable at 6 FPS. The data clearly shows that this system is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding or competitive titles.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + Intel Arc B570

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System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-12400F

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Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Build Overview

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

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Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

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