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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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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 5070

40,377 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a desktop build that sits at the 78th combined percentile of all system pairings, with a measured average of 170.4 FPS across games. This is a configuration where the GPU is the clear performance star, but the CPU’s solid 73rd percentile standing ensures it does not become a drag on the experience. The data indicates a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming, handles 1440p very well, and remains usable at 4K, though with diminishing returns in the most demanding titles.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1920x1080, this pairing is exceptional for esports and competitive titles. The measured frames per second are remarkably high: Counter-Strike 2 runs at 271 FPS, Valorant at 438.7 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X at 327.6 FPS. Even more demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone hit 133.5 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 manages 81.3 FPS at Ultra settings. The combination delivers a fluid experience on high-refresh monitors for a wide spectrum of game genres.

Streaming: The RTX 5070's modern hardware, which includes 192 tensor cores and 48 RT cores, provides the necessary offload capabilities for encoding and broadcasting. While the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for gaming, the heavy lifting for streaming workloads is handled by the GPU. Benchmark results show strong compute performance with a Passmark GPU compute score of 15787, indicating the card can handle the parallel processing demands of encoding while maintaining high frame rates in games like Fortnite at 131 FPS (1080p) or Control at 114.9 FPS (1080p).

Video Editing: The combination of the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the CPU's multi-threaded capability makes this a capable editing rig. The CPU scores 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which handles timeline operations and codec decoding, while the GPU accelerates effects and rendering. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on the GPU provides ample capacity for 1080p and 1440p video projects, and the 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth ensures quick data transfer for previews and exports.

3D Rendering: The RTX 5070 is the dominant force here. With a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172660 and a Vulkan score of 178923, the GPU demonstrates massive parallel compute strength. The 48 RT cores are dedicated to ray tracing acceleration, which is critical for modern render engines. The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 59995 and floating point math score of 46759 provide adequate support for scene preparation and physics calculations, but the final render times will be dictated by the GPU.

Software Development: The i5-12400F offers a balanced platform for code compilation and multitasking. Its 12 threads and Passmark multithread score of 19433 indicate it can handle parallel builds efficiently. The single-thread performance, with a Passmark single thread score of 3481 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1964, is strong enough for responsive IDE use and code analysis. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data-heavy workloads like large repository operations.

Student and Office Work: This build is overkill for standard office tasks, but it excels at handling them with zero performance concerns. The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680) ensures snappy application launches and responsive spreadsheets. The GPU's capabilities are irrelevant for word processing but provide headroom for any future creative or analytical tasks a student might undertake. The 65W TDP of the CPU also means the system will not generate excessive heat in a quiet office environment.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary performance driver in this pairing. The GPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 73rd percentile. This disparity is reflected in the benchmark scores, where the GPU's average benchmark score of 40377 dwarfs the CPU's 19039. In most gaming scenarios, the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions.

Evidence of this comes from the FPS scaling across resolutions. For a title like Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 81.3 FPS at 1080p to 57.7 FPS at 1440p, and further to 41.9 FPS at 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering resolution directly impacts performance. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 goes from 73 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 1440p and 36 FPS at 4K, showing the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates at higher pixel counts.

However, the CPU can become a bottleneck in specific scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions in less demanding games. In titles like Valorant, the frame rate at 1080p is 438.7 FPS, but it drops to 415.4 FPS at 1440p and 387 FPS at 4K. The relatively small difference between 1080p and 4K here suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 909) is the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of far higher frame rates. The same pattern is visible in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with 603.4 FPS at 1080p falling to 245.5 FPS at 4K, but the 271 FPS at 1080p for Counter-Strike 2 shows the CPU is still keeping up with the GPU's demands in most modern titles.

FAQ

Q: Is this build good for 4K gaming?

A: It is playable but not ideal for the most demanding games. The data shows that while lighter titles like Valorant (387 FPS at 4K) and Roblox (134.2 FPS at 4K) run very well, heavy games like Cyberpunk 2077 (41.9 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (36 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold at Ultra settings. The 12 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the GPU's raw power limits 4K performance in AAA titles.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile. It performs almost identically to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average score of 19047 (a 0% delta). It is slightly behind the Intel Core 3 201E by 0.1% and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X by 0.3%.

Q: What is the GPU's class relative to other cards?

A: The RTX 5070 is at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40377 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, 0.8% delta). It is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile.

Q: Can this system handle ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 5070 is equipped with 48 dedicated RT cores. This hardware is designed specifically for ray-traced workloads. In games like Cyberpunk 2077, which features heavy ray tracing, the system still manages 81.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra settings, demonstrating that the RT core performance is sufficient for a good experience.

Q: What is the maximum memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This is achieved through a 192-bit memory bus using GDDR7 memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). This high bandwidth is crucial for feeding the GPU's 6144 shading units in texture-heavy scenes.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-12400F has a locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked is false). This means its operating frequency is fixed, and it cannot be overclocked in the traditional sense. Users must rely on its stock boost clock of 4.40 GHz for performance.

Q: What is the system's overall rank in the database?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pair ranks 742nd out of 3732 pairs in the database. This places it in the top 20% of all tested configurations, with an average FPS across all games of 170.4.

Who Should Build It

This build is primarily aimed at gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The data supports this, with average FPS across games being 170.4. For esports enthusiasts, the frame rates in competitive titles are exceptional, with games like Valorant (438.7 FPS at 1080p), CS:GO (603.4 FPS at 1080p), and Rainbow Six Siege X (327.6 FPS at 1080p) providing a significant competitive advantage on high-refresh monitors.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will also find this a compelling option, as the GPU's compute power (30.87 TFLOPS FP32) and VRAM capacity (12 GB) are well-suited for these tasks. The CPU's 12 threads are adequate for managing multitasking between creative applications. The system is not ideal for professional workstations requiring maximum CPU multi-threading, but it is a strong performer for a prosumer or indie developer.

For software developers, the combination of the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3481) and the GPU's compute capability for testing graphics-heavy applications makes it a versatile development machine. Students and small business users will find this build more powerful than necessary for standard productivity tasks, but it offers a smooth and responsive experience in office suites and web applications. The 65W TDP of the CPU also makes it an energy-efficient choice for a workstation that runs for long periods.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a balanced set of benchmark results. In 3DMark tests, it scores 909 in single-thread, 1699 in 2-thread, 3067 in 4-thread, 4779 in 8-thread, 5895 in 16-thread, and 5912 in max-threads. This shows good scaling up to 8 threads, with diminishing returns after that, consistent with its 6-core/12-thread design. In Cinebench, the multicore scores are 1759 (R15), 6980 (R20), and 12380 (R23), while single-core scores are 244 (R15), 985 (R20), and 1680 (R23). The Geekbench scores are 9472 for multicore and 1964 for single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481, with specialized workloads like integer math at 59995 and floating-point math at 46759.

The GPU's benchmark scores are significantly higher. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5077. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 172660, and the Vulkan score is 178923. In Passmark, the G3D score is 29137, and the GPU compute score is 15787. The GPU's average benchmark score is 40377, placing it at the 82nd percentile, while the CPU's average is 19039, at the 73rd percentile. The combined system percentile is 78, and the pair ranks 742 out of 3732, with an average FPS of 170.4 across all tested games.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB205 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. Memory is 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

The GPU is equipped with 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. For advanced workloads, it has 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 30.87 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). These specifications translate to benchmark scores that dominate the CPU, with a Passmark G3D score of 29137 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172660. This compute power is what enables high frame rates in demanding games and accelerates rendering tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The system is built on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The GPU, however, uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's lane configuration. The GPU's TDP is 250 W, and the suggested PSU is 600 W, which leaves headroom for the system's other components. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, so a standard power supply is sufficient.

The upgrade path is limited by the socket. The Intel Socket 1700 platform is specific to 12th Gen (Alder Lake) and 13th Gen processors. While a user could theoretically upgrade to a higher-tier CPU on the same socket, the data shows the current i5-12400F is well-balanced with the RTX 5070 for gaming. The most sensible future upgrade would be to the GPU, as the 82nd percentile GPU is the stronger component, and a future GPU would be limited by the CPU's 73rd percentile standing in CPU-bound scenarios. The platform's support for DDR5 is a plus, though the system does not specify which memory type is in use.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that combines the Intel Core i5-12400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The system's combined percentile is 78, which places it in the upper tier of all configurations. The pair ranks 742nd out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 170.4 across all games. This is a high-performance gaming system that prioritizes the GPU for graphics-intensive tasks while relying on the CPU for solid all-around performance. The data shows a well-matched pairing where the GPU leads in most scenarios, but the CPU provides a robust foundation without being a significant bottleneck. The overall tier is upper-midrange to high-end, given the 82nd percentile GPU and the 170+ average FPS.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture (Alder Lake-S). It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 163 mm². The base clock is 2.50 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.40 GHz. It has a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU does not have integrated graphics and is not multiplier-unlocked.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths. The single-thread performance is strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1964 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 909. This is critical for gaming and everyday responsiveness. The multi-threaded performance is adequate for its class, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and a Passmark multithread score of 19433. The Passmark data compression score of 233327 and encryption score of 11679 show it can handle data-intensive tasks. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 73, putting it ahead of most processors. Its nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, have nearly identical average scores (19047 vs 19039 for the i5-12400F), indicating this is a very competitive mid-range chip. The extended instructions score of 15834 suggests it handles modern instruction sets well, which is beneficial for both gaming and content creation.