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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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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%
VS
GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

21,035 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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 pairing represents a balanced mid-range desktop configuration. The recorded data shows a combined percentile rank of 70, placing this build above the majority of recorded systems. The CPU holds a 73rd percentile position among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. This combination of a slightly stronger processor relative to its own category and a capable graphics card creates a system well-suited for 1080p gaming and moderate creative workloads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 uses the GB207 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 16,900 million transistors packed into a 149 mm² die. The card operates with a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz achieving 20 Gbps effective speed. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the card's target resolutions but does place limits at higher settings.

The GPU features 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. Ray tracing hardware includes 20 RT cores, while 80 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated workloads. The card achieves a pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s. Compute performance measures 13.17 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations, indicating a 1:1 ratio that simplifies mixed-precision workloads.

In the database's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GPU scores 2502 points. The Geekbench OpenCL score reaches 90334, while the Vulkan score is 89381, showing consistent performance across different compute APIs. The PassMark G3D score of 17326 and GPU compute score of 9184 further characterize the card's capabilities. The GPU's average benchmark score of 21035 places it at the 66th percentile of all graphics cards.

The nearest rivals in the database reveal interesting positioning. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153, a 0.6% advantage over the RTX 5050. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237, 1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT sits 1.6% behind with a score of 20713, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads by 1.6% with 21379. These deltas are minimal, indicating the RTX 5050 performs within a tight band around these established cards. For rendering workloads, the 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 tensor cores position this card as capable of handling real-time effects and AI-assisted rendering features, though the 8 GB memory capacity will constrain very large textures or complex scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the GPU memory configuration of the RTX 5050?

A: The RTX 5050 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: How does the GPU perform in DirectX 12 workloads?

A: The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test records a score of 2502, while the PassMark DirectX 12 score is 66, indicating the card handles modern API workloads effectively.

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

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

Q: What memory types does the platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 70, meaning it outperforms 70% of recorded system combinations.

Q: What is the average FPS across all measured games?

A: The pair achieves an average of 105.4 FPS across all games in the measured dataset, ranking 2559 out of 3861 pairs.

Q: What PCIe interface does the GPU use?

A: The RTX 5050 uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F belongs to the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture with the Alder Lake-S codename. The 10 nm process node from Intel produces a die size of 163 mm². The processor provides 6 physical cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 W, making it an efficient option for desktop builds.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. PCIe connectivity includes Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The processor was released on January 3, 2022, and remains in active production. The launch MSRP is $174.

Benchmark results show a strong single-threaded performer. The 3DMark single-thread test scores 909, with the 2-thread test at 1699 and 4-thread at 3067. Scaling continues through 8 threads at 4779 and 16 threads at 5895, with max threads reaching 5912. This scaling pattern indicates that the additional threads beyond 8 provide diminishing returns, a characteristic of the 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

Cinebench results confirm this profile. R15 multicore scores 1759 with single-core at 244. R20 multicore reaches 6980 with single-core at 985. R23 multicore scores 12380 with single-core at 1680. Geekbench records 9472 multicore and 1964 single-core. The PassMark suite shows multithread performance at 19433, single-thread at 3481, and specific workloads including integer math at 59995, floating-point math at 46759, extended instructions at 15834, data encryption at 11679, and data compression at 233327.

The average benchmark score of 19039 places the CPU at the 73rd percentile of all processors. The nearest rivals show tight competition: the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 with a 0.1% advantage, the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 with a 0.3% deficit, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 with a 0.3% deficit. These near-identical scores indicate the i5-12400F delivers performance directly comparable to these alternatives across mixed workloads. For real-world tasks, the 18 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide solid fundamentals for both gaming and productivity applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other. The CPU's 73rd percentile and the GPU's 66th percentile are reasonably close, suggesting complementary performance levels. The combined percentile of 70 sits between the two individual values, reflecting the integrated nature of the system.

The average FPS across games of 105.4 with a rank of 2559 out of 3861 pairs shows this configuration delivers above-median gaming performance. Examining specific game results reveals where each component takes the lead. In CPU-sensitive titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the system achieves 361 FPS at 1080p, indicating the processor can feed the GPU efficiently in lightly threaded scenarios. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699 and single-thread score of 909 support the CPU's strength in these workloads.

In GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 5050's 13.17 TFLOPS and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors. Cyberpunk 2077 at 48 FPS in 1080p and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 44 FPS in 1080p show the GPU's ceiling in demanding titles. The scaling from 1080p to 4K in these games, dropping to 24 FPS and 22 FPS respectively, clearly indicates GPU limitation at higher resolutions.

The CPU's multithreaded performance, with a max-thread 3DMark score of 5912 and Cinebench R23 multicore of 12380, provides sufficient headroom for background tasks and streaming while gaming. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration handles modern game engines that utilize multiple threads, while the strong single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark ensures responsiveness in games that rely on fewer, faster threads. The balance shifts toward the GPU in 1440p and 4K, where the RTX 5050's memory bandwidth and compute throughput become the primary determinants of frame rates.

Gaming Performance

The measured data provides FPS figures for 51 games at three resolutions with ultra settings. The system excels in competitive and esports titles. Valorant reaches 375 FPS at 1080p, 320 FPS at 1440p, and 256 FPS at 4K. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive achieves 361 FPS at 1080p, 249 FPS at 1440p, and 147 FPS at 4K. Counter-Strike 2 records 163 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege delivers 194 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K.

Roblox and Minecraft also perform strongly. Roblox hits 211 FPS at 1080p, 141 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K. Minecraft reaches 161 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. Call of Duty: Warzone manages 136 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K, showing excellent scalability. Barony, To The Core, and Inside all exceed 130 FPS at 1080p.

Demanding AAA titles present a different picture. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 48 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves 44 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. Ark: Survival Ascended is the most demanding title measured, with 24 FPS at 1080p, 15 FPS at 1440p, and just 8 FPS at 4K. The Medium records 34 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K, indicating heavy GPU load.

Mid-range titles show playable performance across resolutions. Assetto Corsa delivers 97 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. Control runs at 68 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. Doom achieves 122 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. Ready Or Not reaches 132 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 59 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K.

The pattern shows that 1080p is the primary resolution for this build, with the majority of games exceeding 60 FPS. The 1440p results often remain playable, though demanding titles drop below 60 FPS. The 4K results are generally below 60 FPS, with only esports titles and lighter games maintaining high frame rates.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700, a platform that supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the RTX 5050 uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface. This combination ensures the GPU has sufficient bandwidth for its data requirements.

The RTX 5050 has a TDP of 130 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector. The suggested power supply is 300 W, which is modest for a discrete GPU. The CPU's 65 W TDP adds to the overall system draw, but the combined power requirements remain manageable for standard desktop power supplies. The GPU occupies a dual-slot form factor.

The platform supports the full range of 12th Gen Intel Core processors on Socket 1700, providing a clear upgrade path within the same generation. Users can move to higher-core-count processors without changing motherboards, assuming the motherboard's VRM and power delivery can support them. The DDR4 and DDR5 memory support means the memory choice depends on the motherboard selection, with each memory type offering different characteristics.

The GPU's PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 x8, ensuring the RTX 5050 is not bandwidth-limited in current applications. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting modern monitors with high refresh rates and resolutions. A sensible next upgrade would focus on the GPU, as the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking suggests it retains more headroom than the GPU's 66th percentile in gaming workloads. Moving to a higher-tier GPU in the GeForce 50-series would address the limitations seen in demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended and Cyberpunk 2077 at higher resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The database records show a CPU average benchmark score of 19039, placing the Intel Core i5-12400F at the 73rd percentile of all processors. The GPU average benchmark score is 21035, placing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 at the 66th percentile of all graphics cards. The combined percentile for this pairing is 70.

In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 909 single-thread, 1699 for 2 threads, 3067 for 4 threads, 4779 for 8 threads, 5895 for 16 threads, and 5912 for max threads. The GPU scores 2502 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Cinebench results show R15 multicore at 1759 and single-core at 244, R20 multicore at 6980 and single-core at 985, and R23 multicore at 12380 and single-core at 1680. Geekbench records 9472 multicore and 1964 single-core for the CPU, with OpenCL at 90334 and Vulkan at 89381 for the GPU.

PassMark results for the CPU include multithread at 19433, single-thread at 3481, integer math at 59995, floating-point math at 46759, extended instructions at 15834, data encryption at 11679, and data compression at 233327. The GPU's PassMark results show G3D at 17326, G2D at 1113, GPU compute at 9184, DirectX 9 at 186, DirectX 10 at 103, DirectX 11 at 150, and DirectX 12 at 66.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU slightly outperforms the GPU relative to their respective categories. The 73rd versus 66th percentile gap is modest, indicating the processor can generally keep pace with the graphics card. The average FPS of 105.4 across all measured games confirms this balance delivers strong overall gaming performance. The pair ranks 2559 out of 3861 recorded pairs, placing it in the upper portion of the distribution.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i5-12400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 8 GB GDDR6 memory and a 130 W TDP. The combined percentile of 70 indicates this configuration outperforms 70% of recorded systems.

The CPU's 73rd percentile and GPU's 66th percentile place both components in the mid-to-upper range of their respective categories. The system achieves an average of 105.4 FPS across all measured games, with the pair ranking 2559 out of 3861. This positions the build as a solid mid-range desktop configuration capable of handling a wide range of gaming and productivity tasks.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database, including the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile, have average scores within 1.6% of the RTX 5050. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-1335U, have average scores within 0.3% of the i5-12400F. These tight margins indicate the components perform in well-established performance bands.

The overall tier of this build is defined by the 70th combined percentile and the 105.4 FPS average. It represents a capable desktop system that handles 1080p gaming with high frame rates in most titles, delivers playable performance at 1440p, and provides solid compute performance for content creation and development workloads.

Who Should Build It

The measured performance data indicates this build suits several user profiles. Gamers playing at 1080p will find high frame rates in most titles, with esports games like Valorant and Counter-Strike 2 exceeding 160 FPS. Players of demanding AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 should expect frame rates in the 40-50 FPS range at 1080p ultra settings. Gamers at 1440p will experience playable performance in many titles, though the most demanding games will require settings adjustments.

Content creators working with video and image processing will benefit from the CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's compute capabilities. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 90334 and Vulkan score of 89381 indicate solid acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects and rendering. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 233327 and integer math score of 59995 support productivity tasks like file archiving and data processing.

Software developers will find the 6-core, 12-thread CPU adequate for compilation and testing, with the 18 MB L3 cache supporting code-heavy workloads. The DDR4 and DDR5 memory support provides flexibility in system configuration. Students and small business workstations will benefit from the balanced performance across CPU and GPU, handling office applications, web development, and light creative work without significant bottlenecks.

The build's 65 W CPU TDP and 130 W GPU TDP, with a 300 W suggested power supply, make it suitable for compact desktop systems where power efficiency matters. The dual-slot GPU with a single 8-pin connector simplifies installation in standard cases. Users who primarily play competitive titles at 1080p with high refresh rates, or those who need a balanced system for mixed gaming and productivity, will find this configuration well-matched to their requirements.