SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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87 / 100
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Power Build

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
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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 4060 form a coherent mid-range desktop pairing that prioritizes balanced 1080p and 1440p gaming over raw multi-threaded throughput. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Alder Lake-S part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 19039. The GPU, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 67, and measured ultra-preset frame rates across a broad game library show a clear trend: this build excels at 1080p, remains highly capable at 1440p, and begins to strain at 4K in demanding titles.

CPU Analysis

The Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermal requirements modest. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though ECC memory is not supported, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark data reveals a processor that scales predictably with thread count. In 3DMark tests, the 2-thread score is 1699, rising to 3067 at 4 threads, 4779 at 8 threads, and 5895 at 16 threads, with a max-thread score of 5912. This indicates that the 12 threads are fully utilized, but the incremental gain from 8 to 16 threads is modest (about 23%), suggesting diminishing returns beyond that point. The single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance for everyday tasks. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 6980 with a single-core score of 985, while Geekbench shows 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core.

The data shows a processor that competes closely with several other mid-range chips. Its average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3% delta). This means the 12400F is statistically indistinguishable from these rivals in aggregate performance, though its desktop-oriented 65 W TDP and 6 full-performance cores give it an edge in sustained workloads compared to mobile or low-power variants. For real workloads, the Passmark scores show strong integer math (59995) and floating-point math (46759) capabilities, with data compression at 233327 and encryption at 11679, making it a solid choice for general productivity and light content creation.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system percentile of 67 places this build in the upper third of all desktop configurations. The CPU's 73rd percentile rank among all CPUs is notably higher than the GPU's 61st percentile rank among all GPUs, indicating that the processor has more headroom relative to the broader market than the graphics card does. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19039 is backed by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a Passmark multithread score of 19433, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 17639 is driven by a Passmark G3D score of 19545 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 2302, which is a moderate result for a 40-series card. The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average score include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% delta), showing that the RTX 4060's aggregate performance is comparable to a mix of older discrete and modern integrated graphics. However, the RTX 4060's feature set, including 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, puts it in a different class for ray tracing and DLSS workloads, which are not fully captured by raw rasterization scores.

The measured FPS data across 54 games at ultra settings shows an average of 119.8 FPS across all games and resolutions, with the pair ranking 1988 out of 3732 pairs (about the 53rd percentile) by average FPS. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates in esports titles, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 408.3 FPS and Valorant at 418.7 FPS, while AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 hit 54 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 reaches 46.7 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates drop by roughly 30-40%, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 41 FPS and Call of Duty: Warzone at 121.4 FPS. At 4K, only lighter titles remain playable, with Minecraft at 60 FPS and Valorant at 283.7 FPS, but Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 27 FPS and Ark: Survival Ascended to 8.2 FPS.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, this pair is exceptional for competitive shooters, with Counter-Strike 2 at 183.9 FPS, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 219 FPS, and Valorant at 418.7 FPS, all well above 144 Hz refresh rates. The CPU's single-thread score of 1680 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame times remain consistent, preventing stutter in fast-paced scenes.

Streaming: The 6-core/12-thread configuration handles encoding overhead, but the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 suggests that simultaneous gaming and streaming at high bitrates could strain the processor. The GPU's tensor cores can offload encoding via NVENC, though this is not directly measured in the data provided.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and Passmark floating-point math score of 46759 indicate capable 1080p and some 1440p video editing performance. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth can handle 4K timeline scrubbing, but export times will favor higher-core-count CPUs.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-threaded scores (12380 in R23, 5912 in 3DMark max-threads) are adequate for occasional rendering, but not for professional workloads. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides a solid base for GPU-accelerated renderers, though the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 59995 and data encryption score of 11679 support compilation and encryption tasks, while the 73rd percentile CPU rank ensures snappy code editing. The 18 MB L3 cache aids in reducing compile times for moderate-sized projects.

Student and office work: The single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 3481 in Passmark single-thread deliver responsive word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, and web browsing. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low, and the CPU's 73rd percentile rank means it outperforms most office PCs.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize 1080p and 1440p performance over 4K or extreme ray tracing. The measured data shows that at 1080p ultra, most games exceed 60 FPS, with many esports titles exceeding 150 FPS, making it ideal for competitive and mainstream gamers. At 1440p, the system remains playable in most titles, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 121.4 FPS and Assetto Corsa at 74.6 FPS, though demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 dip to 41 FPS.

Content creators working with 1080p video or light 3D rendering will find the CPU's 12380 Cinebench R23 score and GPU's 95057 OpenCL score sufficient for basic tasks. Software developers benefit from the strong integer performance (59995 in Passmark) and 12 threads for parallel builds. Students and small business users will appreciate the low 65 W TDP and the system's ability to handle office applications with ease, as evidenced by the 73rd percentile CPU rank. The pair is less suited for professionals requiring heavy multi-threaded rendering or 4K video editing, where the CPU's 6 cores and the GPU's 8 GB VRAM become limiting factors.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for this system at higher resolutions. While the CPU ranks at the 73rd percentile, the GPU sits at the 61st percentile, creating a gap where the processor has more headroom than the graphics card. This is evident in the FPS scaling: at 1080p, the average FPS across games is high, but at 1440p and 4K, frame rates drop more steeply than CPU performance would suggest. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 drops from 54 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 1440p (a 24% decrease) and 27 FPS at 4K (a 50% decrease from 1080p), indicating GPU-bound behavior.

At 1080p in lighter titles, the CPU can become the limiter. In Valorant, the FPS at 1080p is 418.7, but at 1440p it drops to 359.2 (a 14% decrease), and at 4K it is 283.7 (a 32% decrease from 1080p), showing that the CPU's single-thread performance (1680 in R23) caps frame rates in esports scenarios. Conversely, in Ark: Survival Ascended, the 1080p score of 28.8 FPS is extremely low, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are severely challenged by this title, even at 1080p.

The GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is a notable constraint for 4K textures, and its 48 ROPs limit fill-rate-bound scenarios. The CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth, but the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is sufficient for this class of card. Overall, the system is well-balanced for 1080p, slightly GPU-bound at 1440p, and heavily GPU-bound at 4K.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die (118.9M transistors per mm²). It features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) across an 8 GB GDDR6 interface with a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The card is rated for 115 W TDP with a suggested 300 W PSU, uses a single 12-pin power connector, and is dual-slot with dimensions of 240 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm.

Benchmark results show a GPU that is strong for its class but not exceptional. The Passmark G3D score of 19545 places it at the 61st percentile, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 reflects moderate performance in modern DX12 titles. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057 and Vulkan score of 48643 indicate solid compute capability, with the FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1 with FP16) providing a balanced compute profile. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p rendering.

For ray tracing, the 24 RT cores are present but the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity, and the 128-bit bus restricts memory bandwidth for high-resolution textures. The tensor cores enable DLSS, which is not directly measured in the benchmarks but is a key feature for improving frame rates in supported titles. The GPU's nearest rivals by average score include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta) and AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% delta), but the RTX 4060's architectural advantages in RT and AI features make it a more capable card for modern games.

Gaming Performance

Measured data at ultra settings shows this system is a 1080p powerhouse with strong 1440p capabilities. At 1080p, the average FPS across all tested games is high, with esports titles leading the pack: Valorant at 418.7 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 408.3 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 219 FPS. Mainstream titles also perform well, including Fortnite at 88 FPS, Grand Theft Auto V at 84 FPS, and Palworld at 84.8 FPS. Heavier AAA games show playable frame rates, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 54 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 46.7 FPS, indicating that some settings may need adjustment for 60 FPS.

At 1440p, frame rates drop to levels that are still playable for most titles. Call of Duty: Warzone maintains 121.4 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 hits 120.3 FPS, and Assetto Corsa runs at 74.6 FPS. However, demanding titles struggle: Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 41 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 34.8 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 14.4 FPS. At 4K, only lighter or older titles remain playable, with Minecraft at 60 FPS, Valorant at 283.7 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 102.3 FPS, but most modern AAA games fall below 30 FPS.

Notable outliers include Ark: Survival Ascended, which performs poorly even at 1080p (28.8 FPS), and The Medium, which hits only 41.1 FPS at 1080p, suggesting that the 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for these titles. Conversely, older games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 408.3 FPS and Roblox at 236.6 FPS showcase the system's ability to drive very high refresh rates in less demanding engines.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which are more than sufficient for the RTX 4060's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 115 W TDP of the GPU suggest a total system power draw that is well within the 300 W suggested PSU, leaving headroom for additional components.

The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50-series as its successor, meaning that mid-life upgrades would focus on the graphics card. A future GPU upgrade would require a PSU with sufficient wattage, but the current 300 W suggestion provides a baseline. The CPU, released in January 2022, remains active in production, and its 73rd percentile rank means it can still handle more powerful GPUs without becoming a bottleneck in most games. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU with more VRAM and bandwidth, as the 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary limitations in modern titles at higher resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, while adequate for gaming, may limit future multi-threaded workloads, but its single-thread performance (1680 in R23) ensures it will not hold back gaming performance for several more years.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a good CPU for gaming?

A: Yes, its single-thread score of 1680 in Cinebench R23 and 73rd percentile rank among all CPUs provide strong gaming performance, especially at 1080p where it drives high frame rates in esports titles.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4060 have and is it enough?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but titles like Ark: Survival Ascended (28.8 FPS at 1080p) show that 8 GB can be a limiting factor.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K ultra, only lighter titles are playable, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 102.3 FPS and Valorant at 283.7 FPS, but demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 (27 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (26.9 FPS) fall below 30 FPS.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a 65 W TDP, while the GPU has a 115 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 300 W for the whole system.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-12400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, but ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU had a launch MSRP of $174, and the GPU had a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 17639 is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509) and 0.2% of the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), showing similar raw performance, though the RTX 4060 has superior RT and tensor cores.