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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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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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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

15,199 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM form a classic 1080p desktop pairing—a six-core Alder Lake processor with strong single-threaded performance paired with an entry-level Ampere GPU that sits near the middle of the graphics hierarchy. This combination targets mainstream gaming and productivity, but the data reveals a significant imbalance: the CPU operates in the 73rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU lands in the 57th percentile, suggesting the graphics card will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-12400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19039 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta). It edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, +0.3% delta) and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, +0.3% delta), placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the performance tier of the RTX 3050 OEM relative to other GPUs?

A: With an average benchmark score of 15199, the GPU sits in the 57th percentile. It is statistically tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, +0.2% delta), while trailing the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, -0.5% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, -0.5% delta) by negligible margins. The RTX 2060 (15290) is 0.6% ahead.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU cannot be overclocked. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is the maximum achievable frequency under load, and the base clock sits at 2.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types are supported by this platform?

A: The i5-12400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel memory bus. The specific memory bandwidth figures are not provided, but the CPU’s memory controller is designed to work with either generation, offering flexibility in motherboard and RAM selection.

Q: How much L3 cache does the processor have?

A: The CPU features 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Each core also has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache, totaling 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the power draw of the GPU and what PSU is recommended?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM has a TDP of 130 W. NVIDIA suggests a 300 W power supply for a system with this graphics card. The card requires a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor.

Q: Is the RTX 3050 OEM still in production?

A: No, the production status is listed as "End-of-life." The GPU was released on 2022-01-03, alongside the CPU, and its successor is the GeForce 40 series.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 12th Gen Alder Lake architecture. The CPU uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The socket provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 20 lanes available from the CPU, which is forward-looking for storage and future GPU bandwidth needs. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders the choice between legacy and current-generation RAM standards. The dual-channel memory bus means that populating two DIMM slots is the optimal configuration for bandwidth.

The 65 W TDP of the i5-12400F is modest, indicating that a capable air cooler is sufficient for maintaining boost clocks. The GPU’s 130 W TDP, combined with the CPU’s 65 W, results in a total system draw that aligns with the suggested 300 W power supply. This leaves headroom for a few drives and fans, but it is not a configuration designed for heavy overclocking or high-power accessories. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is half the bandwidth of the full x16 slot, but for a mid-range card of this class, the interface is adequate.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck in gaming workloads. Replacing the RTX 3050 OEM with a higher-tier card would yield the most noticeable frame-rate gains, as the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking indicates it has more headroom to feed a faster GPU. The CPU itself could be upgraded within the same socket to a higher-core-count 12th Gen part, but the locked multiplier and the platform’s DDR4/DDR5 split mean that a motherboard change might be more practical for those seeking DDR5 speeds. The PSU headroom at 300 W is tight for a major GPU upgrade, so a power supply refresh would likely accompany any significant graphics card change.

Balance and Bottleneck

Benchmark results indicate a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3481 in Passmark places it well above the median, and its multi-thread score of 19433 in the same test shows strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 11857, however, places it in the 57th percentile, which is notably lower than the CPU’s 73rd percentile. In a gaming workload, the GPU will be the limiting factor, as the CPU can process game logic and physics faster than the GPU can render frames.

The CPU’s 3DMark scores reinforce this picture. The 8-thread score of 4779 and the max-thread score of 5912 indicate that the CPU has ample parallel throughput for modern game engines. The single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark is strong, ensuring that the CPU will not hold back frame pacing in most titles. The GPU’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 58 is far lower than its DirectX 11 score of 86, suggesting that the card handles older APIs more efficiently, which may affect performance in newer titles that rely heavily on DX12 features.

For productivity tasks, the balance shifts. In multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 12380, which is a solid result for a 6-core part. The GPU’s compute score of 5779 in Passmark indicates that it can assist with some acceleration, but its 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus limit its usefulness in heavy 3D rendering. The combined percentile of 65 for the build reflects that the CPU is the stronger component, and the GPU drags the overall package down in graphics-bound scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p with competitive settings, this pairing can push frame rates that satisfy 144 Hz monitors in esports titles, but the GPU’s 57th percentile ranking means it will struggle with high-fidelity AAA games at that refresh rate. The CPU’s single-thread strength (3481 Passmark) ensures high minimum frame rates, but the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 11857 is the ceiling.

Streaming: The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide enough headroom for software encoding at reasonable bitrates, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380. The GPU lacks a dedicated NVENC mention in the data, but its tensor cores and RT cores (72 and 18 respectively) can offload some encoding tasks, though the 8 GB VRAM may be a constraint when gaming and streaming simultaneously.

Video editing: The CPU excels in this scenario, with Geekbench multi-core score of 9472 and Passmark integer math score of 59995, indicating fast timeline scrubbing and export times. The GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth can handle 1080p effects, but 4K timelines with heavy color grading will see the GPU’s 57th percentile position become a bottleneck.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 18 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads deliver a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6980, which is reasonable for CPU-based rendering. The GPU’s 8.087 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 18 RT cores provide ray tracing acceleration, but the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity, making this a secondary rendering option rather than a primary workstation.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 233327 and encryption score of 11679 indicate fast compilation and code execution. The GPU is less relevant here, but its Vulkan score of 57103 in Geekbench suggests it can handle basic graphics debugging and shader work without issue.

Student and office work: The CPU’s low 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 130 W TDP make this an efficient system for everyday tasks. The Passmark single-thread score of 3481 ensures snappy application launches, and the GPU’s 2D score of 973 is sufficient for desktop compositing and office productivity, though the card is overkill for this use case.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. The die size is 163 mm², and the base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, making it a power-efficient part that does not require exotic cooling. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which is ample for gaming and productivity workloads.

Benchmark scores show a balanced performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 is strong for a 6-core chip, and the single-core score of 1680 indicates excellent per-thread performance, a crucial trait for gaming. The Geekbench multi-core score of 9472 and single-core score of 1964 corroborate this, showing that the CPU scales well from light to heavy loads. The 3DMark scores reveal the scaling pattern: 2-thread score of 1699, 4-thread score of 3067, 8-thread score of 4779, and max-thread score of 5912. The gap between 8-thread and max-thread scores (from 4779 to 5912) is modest, indicating that the 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient for most workloads without diminishing returns.

The Passmark tests provide additional depth. The multithread score of 19433 and the floating-point math score of 46759 show that the CPU handles complex calculations well. The integer math score of 59995 is particularly high, making this a good choice for code compilation and data processing. The data encryption score of 11679 is moderate, but the data compression score of 233327 is exceptional, suggesting strong performance in archiving and file management tasks. The CPU’s percentile rank of 73 places it above the majority of processors, and its nearest rivals are a mix of mobile and server chips, indicating that this desktop part punches above its weight in synthetic tests.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is based on the GA106 chip, built on Samsung’s 8 nm process with 12,000 million transistors across a 276 mm² die. The transistor density of 43.5M per mm² is high, and the card features 2304 shading units, 72 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The base clock is 1515 MHz with a boost clock of 1755 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 128-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is the standard capacity for this class, though the narrow bus limits bandwidth compared to wider-memory competitors.

The GPU’s benchmark scores tell a story of a capable but not exceptional card. The Passmark G3D score of 11857 places it in the 57th percentile, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, +0.2% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15290, -0.6% delta). The Geekbench OpenCL score of 60740 and Vulkan score of 57103 indicate solid compute performance, but the Passmark DirectX 12 score of 58 is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 86, suggesting that the card is better optimized for legacy APIs.

The GPU includes 18 RT cores and 72 tensor cores, providing hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though the 8.087 TFLOPS of FP32 performance limits the effectiveness of these features at high resolutions. The pixel rate of 56.16 GPixel/s and texture rate of 126.4 GTexel/s are modest, and the 8.087 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (1:1 ratio) is the same as FP32, indicating no dedicated FP16 acceleration. The card’s TDP of 130 W and dual-slot design make it a straightforward installation, and the single 8-pin power connector aligns with the 300 W suggested PSU. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting modern monitors.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize 1080p resolution with medium to high settings in older or less demanding titles. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking ensures that the processor will not bottleneck in most scenarios, but the GPU’s 57th percentile means that frame rates will be limited by the graphics card. For competitive esports players who play titles like CS:GO or Valorant, the CPU’s single-thread score of 3481 in Passmark will deliver high frame rates, and the GPU can keep up with lower graphical demands.

Content creators who work with 1080p video editing and light 3D rendering will find the CPU’s multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 12380) sufficient for export tasks, while the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM can handle effects and previews without excessive swapping. Software developers will appreciate the CPU’s integer math score of 59995 and data compression score of 233327, which accelerate compilation and data handling workflows. Students and small business users who need a reliable system for office applications, web browsing, and light media consumption will find this build more powerful than necessary, but the efficiency of the 65 W CPU and 130 W GPU keeps operating costs low.

The build is not ideal for high-refresh 1440p gaming or professional 3D rendering, where the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s and 8 GB VRAM become limiting factors. For those users, a GPU with a higher percentile ranking would be a better investment, even if the CPU remains unchanged.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) that pairs a 6-core Intel Core i5-12400F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The CPU is a 12th Gen Alder Lake part with a 65 W TDP, and the GPU is an Ampere architecture card with a 130 W TDP. The combined percentile of the build is 65, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems in the database but sits below the top tier. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19039 places it in the 73rd percentile, while the GPU’s average score of 15199 places it in the 57th percentile.

The pairing represents a balanced mainstream setup for 1080p gaming and general productivity. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3481) ensures responsive system behavior, while the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM provides enough capacity for modern game textures at lower resolutions. The lack of measured FPS data for this exact combination means that performance estimates are derived from the synthetic benchmark scores, which consistently show the GPU as the limiting factor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark suite is comprehensive, with notable scores including a 3DMark max-thread score of 5912, a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380, and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9472. The single-thread scores are equally strong: 909 in 3DMark, 1680 in Cinebench R23, and 1964 in Geekbench. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19039 places it in the 73rd percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0% delta).

The GPU’s benchmark scores are more modest. The Passmark G3D score of 11857 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 60740 are the headline numbers. The Vulkan score of 57103 is slightly lower, and the DirectX 12 score of 58 in Passmark is a weak point. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 15199 places it in the 57th percentile, with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, +0.2% delta) as its closest rival. The combined picture shows a system where the CPU outperforms its GPU counterpart by a significant margin, resulting in a build that is CPU-bound in most workloads and GPU-bound in gaming. The overall combined percentile of 65 reflects this mid-tier positioning, with the CPU providing the foundation for future GPU upgrades without requiring a platform change.