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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

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89 / 100
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Power Build

Top 11% 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
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

37,648 Benchmark Score
Top 5% 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 4070 pairing represents a classic desktop configuration aimed at high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake-S part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, delivers a strong balance of single-threaded responsiveness and multi-threaded capability for its class. The GPU, an Ada Lovelace architecture chip with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, provides substantial rasterization and ray-tracing horsepower. Together, they form a system that sits at the 77th percentile of all tracked build combinations, indicating a performance tier well above the median for desktop systems.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a desktop processor built on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features 6 physical cores and 12 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.50 GHz and 4.40 GHz, respectively. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. This configuration, without the efficiency cores found in higher-tier Alder Lake parts, focuses purely on performance-core throughput, which is reflected in its benchmark scaling.

In synthetic tests, the CPU shows predictable scaling from 2 to 16 threads. The 3DMark results show a score of 909 for single-thread, jumping to 1699 for 2-thread, 3067 for 4-thread, and 4779 for 8-thread workloads. The score plateaus at 5895 for 16 threads and 5912 for max threads, indicating that the 12-thread count is fully utilized but additional virtual threads beyond the physical cores yield diminishing returns. This pattern is typical for a 6-core/12-thread part, where the multithreaded ceiling is reached with the 8-thread test, and the 16-thread test shows only a marginal 2.2% improvement over the 8-thread score.

Cinebench results reinforce this profile. The R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 suggest a processor that excels in lightly-threaded tasks like everyday application use and gaming, while still providing respectable throughput for content creation. The Geekbench scores—9472 multicore and 1964 single-core—place the CPU in a competitive position among its peers. Its Passmark multithread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 further confirm this balance. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it outperforms nearly three-quarters of the tracked processors, making it a solid mid-range choice.

The nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, a 0% delta, meaning performance is virtually identical. The Intel Core 3 201E is 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i5-1335U is 0.3% ahead. Even the AMD EPYC 7773X, a server-grade chip, is only 0.3% ahead in this specific benchmark metric. These tight margins show that the 12400F is positioned in a highly competitive performance band where small architectural differences determine the leader.

For real workloads, the 12400F's data indicates it can handle modern gaming without bottlenecking the GPU. The Passmark data compression score of 233327 and integer math score of 59995 suggest strong performance in file archiving and general computation. The floating-point math score of 46759 and extended instructions score of 15834 are respectable, though not class-leading. The low TDP of 65 W means it is power-efficient, which is a critical factor for system builders aiming for a balanced thermal profile.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this CPU+GPU pair places it at the 77th percentile of all tracked desktop builds. The CPU's average benchmark score is 19039, while the GPU's average benchmark score is 37648. The GPU's percentile rank of 81 against all GPUs is higher than the CPU's 73, indicating that the graphics card is the stronger component relative to its respective market.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 is a representative measure of modern DirectX 12 gaming performance. In Geekbench compute tests, the GPU scores 154858 in OpenCL and 174152 in Vulkan, showing strong compute capability. The Passmark G3D score of 26927 is the headline graphics metric, while the G2D score of 1164 covers 2D acceleration. The GPU compute score of 14720 in Passmark highlights its parallel processing power.

The pair's ranking by FPS across a broad game library is noteworthy. It ranks 870th out of 3732 tracked pairs, placing it in the top 23% of all combinations. The average FPS across all tracked games is 162.5, which is a strong indicator of high-refresh-rate capability. This average is skewed by lighter titles, but the measured data for demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 shows playable frame rates at high resolutions.

Looking at the combined picture, the data suggests a system that is GPU-bound in most scenarios. The CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark is sufficient to drive high frame rates, as evidenced by the measured FPS in esports titles. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking indicates it is a high-end part, while the CPU's 73rd percentile is solidly mid-range. The 4-percentile-point gap between them suggests the GPU has headroom that the CPU may not fully exploit in every title, but the measured FPS data shows the pairing works well in practice.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: How much memory does the GPU have and what type is it?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The Core i5-12400F is at the 73rd percentile, meaning it outperforms 73% of all tracked CPUs in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 is at the 81st percentile, indicating it is in the top 19% of all tracked graphics cards.

Q: What is the combined system percentile?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 77, reflecting its overall performance tier.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this build?

A: The suggested power supply is 550 W, based on the GPU's 200 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU does not have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is ideal for gamers targeting high-refresh-rate 1080p or smooth 1440p gameplay. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080, the pair delivers over 100 FPS in demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone (136 FPS) and Control (106 FPS), and over 250 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 (252.5 FPS). At 2560x1440, it maintains high frame rates, with Warzone at 121 FPS and Cyberpunk 2077 at 56 FPS, the latter being a demanding title.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's compute capabilities useful. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 indicates solid CPU rendering performance, while the GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 154858 OpenCL score support GPU-accelerated workloads. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for many 3D rendering tasks and moderate video editing timelines.

Software developers compiling code will benefit from the CPU's multithreaded performance, with a Passmark multithread score of 19433. The data encryption score of 11679 and random string sorting score of 22975 indicate efficiency in data-intensive operations. Students and small business users will find this build overkill for basic office tasks, but it provides longevity for future software demands. The CPU's 65 W TDP means a modest cooling solution suffices, and the GPU's dual-slot design fits standard cases.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. This flexibility allows builders to choose between more affordable DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, depending on their budget and performance priorities. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, though the GPU itself uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

The GPU has a TDP of 200 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. This leaves headroom for additional components like storage drives and fans. The CPU's 65 W TDP is low, so a capable air cooler is sufficient to manage thermals. The platform supports up to 20 PCIe lanes from the CPU, which accommodates a single high-bandwidth GPU and an NVMe SSD.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer Intel CPU on the same socket, should one be available, or moving to a higher-tier GPU if the user adopts a 4K monitor. However, the current pairing is well-balanced. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is future-proof for the next few years of game releases, and the CPU's 6 cores are adequate for current multi-threaded titles. The memory support for DDR5 means that a future platform upgrade would not require discarding the RAM if the user chooses DDR5 now.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. It uses the AD104 chip with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at an effective 21 Gbps. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

The GPU's compute resources include 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It features 46 RT cores for ray tracing and 184 tensor cores for AI acceleration. The pixel rate is 158.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 455.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 29.15 TFLOPS, which also matches the FP16 throughput at a 1:1 ratio, indicating strong compute density.

In benchmark tests, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 26927 places it at the 81st percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a delta of 0.4% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile with a delta of -1.3%. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3854 is a modern DX12 benchmark that reflects gaming performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 174152 and OpenCL score of 154858 show strong API-level performance.

For rendering, the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle large textures and complex scenes. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which is supported by APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4. The tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-based features, which can improve frame rates in supported games. The GPU's 200 W TDP is moderate for its performance class, and the dual-slot cooler with a 16-pin power connector is standard for modern high-end cards.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the measured data shows exceptional performance. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 252.5 FPS, Valorant at 438 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 302 FPS. These frame rates exceed 144 Hz and approach 240 Hz, making the system ideal for competitive play.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 threads handle encoding workloads while the GPU provides the gaming performance. In Call of Duty: Warzone, the system achieves 136 FPS at 1080p, leaving headroom for a software encoder. The GPU's NVENC capabilities, implied by its architecture, can offload encoding entirely.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and the GPU's compute scores suggest smooth timeline editing and rendering. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K video projects with effects. The Passmark floating-point score of 46759 supports physics simulations and effects processing.

3D rendering: The GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 184 tensor cores accelerate render engines that use CUDA or OptiX. The CPU's 6 cores handle scene preparation and geometry processing. The 12 GB VRAM allows for complex scenes without out-of-memory errors.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 59995 and data compression score of 233327 indicate fast compilation and data processing. The 12 threads handle parallel builds efficiently. The low TDP of 65 W means the CPU stays cool during extended compile sessions.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for word processing and spreadsheets, but it ensures no slowdowns with multiple applications open. The 73rd percentile CPU ranking means it handles web browsing, video conferencing, and office suites with ease. The quiet operation from the low-TDP CPU and dual-slot GPU is a benefit in shared spaces.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build featuring the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from Intel's 12th generation, based on the Alder Lake architecture. The GPU is from the GeForce 40-series, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The combined system ranks at the 77th percentile of all tracked builds, placing it in the upper quarter of desktop configurations.

The CPU's 73rd percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile show a slight imbalance, with the GPU being the stronger component. The pair's FPS ranking of 870 out of 3732 pairs confirms its position in the top 23% for gaming performance. The average FPS across games of 162.5 is high, indicating that most titles will run smoothly on high settings. This is a mid-to-high-end desktop system that balances cost and performance, though pricing details are beyond the scope of this analysis.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary performance driver. The GPU's 81st percentile compared to the CPU's 73rd indicates that in most workloads, the GPU has more relative performance headroom. This is typical for gaming builds, where the graphics card is the bottleneck in demanding titles.

In CPU-intensive games, the 12400F may limit the GPU. For example, in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, the system achieves 75 FPS, which is lower than the GPU's potential in lighter titles. However, the 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and the 2-thread score of 1699 show strong single-core performance that handles most game logic. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p in Cyberpunk 2077 (75 to 56 FPS) shows a 25% drop, which is less than the resolution pixel increase, indicating some CPU limitation at 1080p.

In GPU-bound scenarios, such as 4K gaming, the CPU becomes less of a factor. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 for Cyberpunk 2077 is 37 FPS, which is a 51% drop from 1080p, showing the GPU is the limiting factor. For esports titles, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as evidenced by 438 FPS in Valorant at 1080p. Overall, the balance favors the GPU, meaning users should prioritize GPU upgrades first and CPU upgrades second.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data across a wide range of games provides a comprehensive view of this system's gaming capability. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates in most titles. Esports and lighter games excel: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 561 FPS, Roblox at 326.2 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X at 305.8 FPS. More demanding titles still perform well, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 136 FPS, Fortnite at 123 FPS, and Grand Theft Auto V at 116 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable. Warzone drops to 121 FPS, while Control runs at 80 FPS. The demanding Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 53.9 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh. Cyberpunk 2077 at 56 FPS is playable with some settings adjustments. Esports titles stay high, with Counter-Strike 2 at 167.8 FPS and Valorant at 415 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with the most demanding games. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 37 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 33.9 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 12.3 FPS. However, many games remain playable, with Warzone at 102 FPS, Control at 54 FPS, and Doom at 66 FPS. The average FPS across all games is 162.5, but this is heavily skewed by lighter titles. For 4K gaming, users should expect to lower settings or use upscaling technologies, though the data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot for this build.