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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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88 Score

Top 12% Ranking

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%

GPU

92%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

23,172 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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Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

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Performance Insights

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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 3080 pairing represents a classic high-performance desktop configuration, one where a capable mid-range processor is matched with a former flagship graphics card. The data confirms this is a measured performance profile, with actual frame rates recorded across 53 games at three resolutions. The combination achieves a combined percentile of 71, placing it above the majority of all tested pairings. The average frame rate across this extensive game library sits at 154.2 FPS, with a pair rank of 1086 out of 3732 pairs, demonstrating that this system is positioned well within the upper echelon of gaming performance.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

The measured FPS data, recorded at ultra settings, reveals a system that is decisively capable at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K performance varying significantly by title. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports titles, delivering exceptional frame rates: Counter-Strike 2 achieves 242.6 FPS, Valorant reaches 438.9 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 289 FPS. Older competitive titles are even more impressive, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaching 537 FPS. For demanding AAA games, 1080p performance remains strong, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 70.3 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 134.2 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system shows its balanced nature. The RTX 3080's bandwidth and processing power keep frame rates at playable levels for most titles. Call of Duty: Warzone drops to 120.4 FPS, while Control runs at 79.3 FPS and Cyberpunk 2077 at 56.9 FPS. The 1440p results for lighter titles remain excellent; Counter-Strike 2 stays at 158.7 FPS, and Valorant remains extremely high at 415.2 FPS. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for the pairing, where the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration can feed the GPU effectively without becoming a major constraint.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth begin to show limitations with modern, demanding titles. Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 34.9 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 32 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended becomes nearly unplayable at 13.2 FPS. However, some titles remain fluid; Call of Duty: Warzone holds at 102.7 FPS, and Valorant still manages 377.2 FPS. The data suggests that 4K gaming is viable only for less demanding or well-optimized games, while the heaviest workloads will require lowered settings or upscaling.

Benchmark Performance — exact scores and percentile positions

The CPU and GPU present distinct benchmark profiles that together explain the system's overall tier. The Intel Core i5-12400F achieves an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047 with a delta of 0%, indicating the i5-12400F is statistically identical to that mobile part in aggregate performance. In multi-threaded Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 12380, while single-core performance is 1680. The Geekbench multicore score of 9472 and single-core of 1964 further define its capabilities.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 posts an average benchmark score of 23172, sitting at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249 with a delta of -0.3%, a surprising comparison that highlights how aggregate scores can flatten differences. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 4407. The passmark G3D score of 25086 and GPU compute score of 14397 illustrate its raw compute power. The combined picture is one of a CPU that is strong for its class and a GPU that remains competitive, resulting in a combined percentile of 71.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload

Benchmark results and FPS scaling indicate a workload-dependent bottleneck profile. At 1080p, the CPU's performance becomes more relevant, as lower resolution reduces the GPU's rendering load. The single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 3481 in Passmark single-thread show the i5-12400F is capable, but it is not a top-tier part. In lighter esports titles at 1080p, the CPU can limit maximum frame rates; for instance, Counter-Strike 2 hits 242.6 FPS, which is high but likely below the GPU's potential ceiling.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The RTX 3080's percentile of 68 is lower than the CPU's 73, and this gap manifests in the FPS data. In demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, performance scales down from 70.3 FPS at 1080p to 56.9 FPS at 1440p and 34.9 FPS at 4K, a pattern consistent with GPU limitations. The CPU's 12 threads and 18 MB of L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios, but the data suggests that in very high-refresh 1080p scenarios, the CPU's single-thread capabilities could be the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score being the lowest relative metric.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, this system is exceptional for competitive play, with measured FPS of 438.9 in Valorant and 289 in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, easily exceeding 144 Hz and approaching 240 Hz in many titles. The 1440p results are also strong, particularly in esports, where Counter-Strike 2 maintains 158.7 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh monitors at this resolution.

Streaming: The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide a solid foundation for streaming workloads, though it lacks the extra cores of higher-end parts. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 indicates adequate headroom for encoding, while the GPU's 272 tensor cores and dedicated encoder can offload some of this work. The data shows strong gaming performance that would leave some CPU headroom for software encoding in less demanding titles.

Video editing: The Geekbench multicore score of 9472 and Passmark multithread score of 19433 suggest the i5-12400F can handle video editing timelines. The RTX 3080's FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS and 272 tensor cores accelerate effects and rendering. However, the 10 GB VRAM may be a limitation for very complex 4K projects, though it is sufficient for most 1080p and 1440p editing tasks.

3D rendering: The GPU is the star here, with 8704 shading units and a texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s, making it a capable renderer for GPU-accelerated engines. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 is respectable for CPU-based rendering, but is not class-leading. The combination would handle moderate rendering workloads efficiently, with the GPU providing the bulk of the processing power.

Software development: The CPU's balanced performance, with a single-thread Passmark score of 3481 and a multicore score of 19433, makes it a good fit for compilation and development tasks. The 18 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads support parallel builds reasonably well. This is a dependable, if not exceptional, platform for coding, testing, and running virtual machines.

Student and office work: This configuration is vastly over-powered for typical productivity, but the data shows it would be seamless. The CPU's single-thread performance ensures snappy application loading, and the GPU's compute power is irrelevant for such tasks. The 65W TDP of the CPU and the system's overall efficiency make it a practical, if expensive, choice for a workstation that occasionally games.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². It operates with 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 of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Benchmark scores reveal its strengths. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 reflects solid multi-threaded capability for its class, while the single-core score of 1680 is strong for gaming. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1699 for 2 threads to 5912 for max threads, indicating good thread scaling. The Passmark data compression score of 233327 and integer math score of 59995 indicate strong general-purpose compute. The CPU's percentile of 73 places it above most processors, but its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which it matches within 0%, showing that its performance is typical for modern mid-range parts.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture, using the GA102 chip fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process with a massive 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. It features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The core clocks are 1440 MHz base and 1710 MHz boost, with memory running at 19 Gbps effective.

The GPU's compute resources are substantial: 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 68 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores. This translates to 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance. The pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s. The Passmark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4407 confirm its rendering power. However, its percentile of 68 and the fact that its nearest rivals include older and mobile parts suggest that while still powerful, it is not at the top of the current hierarchy. The 10 GB VRAM is a key limitation for 4K gaming, as evidenced by the measured FPS drops in demanding titles at 3840x2160.

Who Should Build It

This system is designed for gamers who prioritize high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. The measured FPS data shows it can push well beyond 144 Hz in esports titles and maintains smooth frame rates in AAA games at these resolutions. It is less suited for 4K gaming, where the 10 GB VRAM and GPU compute limit performance in the most demanding titles, as shown by the 34.9 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K.

For content creators, this build is a capable entry-level workstation. The CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS of compute power can handle video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. Students and office workers would find this system overwhelmingly powerful, but its performance would never be a bottleneck. Small business workstations that require occasional rendering or simulation work could also benefit, though the GPU's power draw is significant.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this system across all tested games?

A: The average FPS across all games tested is 154.2, with a pair rank of 1086 out of 3732 pairs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS score of 19047, with a delta of 0%.

Q: Is this system good for 4K gaming?

A: Performance at 3840x2160 varies, but demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 34.9 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 32 FPS, suggesting it is not ideal for 4K with ultra settings.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and socket type?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65W and uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Q: How does the GPU perform in compute workloads?

A: The GPU achieves a Passmark GPU compute score of 14397 and an OpenCL score of 152423, indicating strong compute performance for tasks like rendering.

Q: What is the system's overall combined percentile?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 71.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This platform offers flexibility for memory choice, though the CPU's dual-channel memory bus limits bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The suggested PSU for this build is 700W, and the GPU's TDP is 320W, leaving headroom for additional components. The CPU's 65W TDP is modest, meaning it can be cooled by a capable air cooler.

A sensible next upgrade would be to move to a higher-core-count processor on the same socket, such as a Core i7 or i9 from the 12th generation, which would improve multi-threaded workloads like video editing and 3D rendering, as evidenced by the CPU's current Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380. For the GPU, the RTX 3080 is end-of-life, and its successor generation would offer better performance and more VRAM, addressing the 10 GB limitation seen in 4K gaming. The platform's DDR4 support means existing memory can be retained, but moving to DDR5 would require a new motherboard, making the upgrade path more complex.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-12400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Alder Lake part, achieves a 73rd percentile ranking, while the GPU, an Ampere-based flagship, sits at the 68th percentile. The combined percentile of 71 places this system in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations. Measured gaming performance shows it is a dominant force at 1080p and 1440p, with an average FPS of 154.2 across a wide game library. The pairing is well-balanced for most workloads, though the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K and the CPU can be a constraint in extreme high-refresh scenarios. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $174, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 699 USD, but the data indicates this remains a relevant, high-performance gaming and productivity platform.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-12400F

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

Benchmark Performance — exact scores and percentile positions

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload

Usage Scenarios

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware

Who Should Build It

FAQ

Upgrade Path and Platform

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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