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

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84%
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96%
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Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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49,957 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a desktop combination that delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p gaming experience, but its performance ceiling is defined by the processor. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with the combined system placing at the 80th percentile. This pairing is not about raw multi-threaded workstation power; it is about delivering high frame rates in esports and maintaining playable performance in demanding titles, with the GPU clearly being the dominant component.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features a cache hierarchy of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The processor is built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

Benchmark data shows the processor's single-threaded strength is its most notable asset. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 909, while the 2-thread score is 1699, indicating efficient scaling from one to two threads. Cinebench R23 results show a single-core score of 1680 and a multi-core score of 12380; the multi-core figure is about 7.4 times the single-core figure, which is expected for a 6-core, 12-thread part. This indicates that while the CPU can handle multi-threaded workloads, its core count limits its performance in heavily parallel tasks.

The average benchmark score of 19039 places the i5-12400F at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.3%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-12400F's overall average performance is statistically tied with these very different processors. This suggests that for general-purpose tasks, the average score is not the differentiator; rather, the specific workload characteristics matter more.

In PassMark tests, the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 3481 and a multithread score of 19433. Its integer math score is 59995, while floating-point math is 46759, showing a balance that favors integer operations. Data compression scores 233327, while encryption is 11679, indicating that the CPU is much better at compression tasks than encryption tasks. The extended instructions score is 15834, which reflects its capability with newer instruction sets. These scores suggest a processor that is responsive for everyday tasks and moderately capable in content creation, but not a top-tier workstation chip.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system's benchmark picture is defined by the GPU's dominance. The RTX 5070 Ti achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 212363, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 225122. In PassMark, the GPU scores 32974 in G3D and 20203 in GPU compute. The GPU's average benchmark score is 49957, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 with an average score of 50001 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A550M at 49737 (0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 50951 (-2%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at 48477 (3.1%). The GPU is therefore approximately 2% slower than the RX 6900 XT and about 3.1% faster than the RX 6800 XT in average benchmark scores.

The CPU's peak multi-threaded performance is seen in the 3DMark max-threads score of 5912, which is barely higher than the 16-thread score of 5895. This indicates that the processor is fully utilized at 12 threads and adding more threads does not improve performance. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6980 and R15 multi-core score of 1759 follow the same pattern. These scores confirm that the i5-12400F is a solid mid-range CPU, but its performance is not in the same league as higher-core-count processors.

The combined system percentile is 80, which is higher than the CPU's 73rd percentile but lower than the GPU's 86th percentile. This implies that the system's overall position is pulled down by the CPU, which is the weaker link in the pairing. The average FPS across all games in the measured data is 188, and the pair ranks 448th out of 3861 pairs, placing it in the top 12% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations. This ranking shows that while the system is not at the absolute top, it is well above average for gaming performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is the stronger component and is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 73rd percentile shows a performance gap. In gaming, this means that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck, while at higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Looking at FPS scaling across resolutions for specific games, the pattern is consistent. In Counter-Strike 2, the system achieves 307.9 FPS at 1080p, 205.3 FPS at 1440p, and 117.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, and from 1440p to 4K is 43%. In Cyberpunk 2077, the scores are 89 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 25% and 33% respectively. These diminishing returns at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU's workload increases, but the CPU is less strained. For a game like Valorant, the FPS is 436.9 at 1080p, 415.3 at 1440p, and 383.2 at 4K. The tiny drop from 1080p to 4K (12%) shows that the CPU is severely limiting the GPU at 1080p in this esports title; the GPU is capable of much higher frame rates, but the CPU cannot feed it fast enough.

The bottleneck analysis shows that the CPU will limit performance in high-refresh-rate esports scenarios at 1080p. In titles like Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (364 FPS at 1080p), the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 909) is the ceiling. Conversely, in graphically intensive titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, where the system only achieves 45 FPS at 1080p and 15 FPS at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, as even the powerful RTX 5070 Ti cannot overcome the game's demanding rendering requirements.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The system's power requirements are manageable: the CPU has a 65 W TDP and the GPU has a 300 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 700 W. This leaves room for a more powerful CPU in the future without necessarily upgrading the power supply, provided the new CPU's TDP does not exceed the available headroom.

The upgrade path for this platform is limited by the socket. The i5-12400F is a 12th-generation Alder Lake part, and the platform supports newer 13th and 14th generation Intel Core processors. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU from the same socket, which would improve multi-threaded performance for tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. However, the data shows that the current CPU's single-thread performance is already quite good, so gaming gains would be minimal unless the new CPU also has a higher boost clock. For memory, the platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose based on availability and cost, but the performance difference is not quantified in the data. The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU and the GPU's PCIe 5.0 interface ensure that neither component will be a bottleneck for data transfer in the foreseeable future.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a high-end graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The GPU has 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It includes 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores, which are dedicated to ray tracing and AI acceleration respectively. The card has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz. Memory is 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are substantial. It delivers 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same for FP16 (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s. These figures indicate that the card is well-suited for both gaming and compute workloads. The RT cores are the second generation of Blackwell, and the tensor cores are the latest iteration, supporting features like DLSS and ray tracing. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In benchmark tests, the GPU's DirectX 12 PassMark score is 127, while DirectX 11 is 300 and DirectX 9 is 351. These scores are relative within the PassMark suite and show that the card is more efficient in legacy APIs relative to its own peak. The G2D score of 1332 is low, indicating that 2D performance is not a focus. The G3D score of 32974 is the primary gaming metric, and the GPU compute score of 20203 shows strong compute performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 is a modern game benchmark that reflects the card's ability to handle current titles. Its average benchmark score of 49957 places it just below the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, making it a high-end card that is slightly outclassed by the previous generation's top-tier AMD offering.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, this system excels in esports titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 307.9 FPS, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 364 FPS, and Valorant at 436.9 FPS. These frame rates are well above the 144 Hz and 240 Hz thresholds, making this an excellent choice for competitive gaming. At 1440p, the same games run at 205.3, 238, and 415.3 FPS respectively, which still exceeds high-refresh requirements.

Streaming: The CPU has 12 threads and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5912, which can handle encoding workloads. The GPU also has tensor cores that can accelerate encoding. However, the CPU's performance is not top-tier for simultaneous gaming and streaming. For a game like Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p (67 FPS), streaming would require some of the CPU's resources, potentially reducing frame rates. The system is capable, but not ideal for heavy streaming workloads.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and Geekbench multi-core score of 9472 indicate solid performance for video editing. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth (896.0 GB/s) can accelerate effects and rendering. The system can handle 1080p and 1440p video editing smoothly, but 4K timelines with heavy effects may strain the CPU.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS and its 70 RT cores make it very capable for GPU-based rendering. However, the CPU's multi-core performance is a limitation for CPU-based rendering. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 is modest, so rendering scenes that rely on the CPU will be slower. The system is better suited for GPU-accelerated renderers.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread score of 3481 in PassMark and 909 in 3DMark indicates fast compile times for single-threaded tasks. The 12 threads handle parallel builds adequately. The 73rd percentile ranking shows it is above average for development work, but not at the level of high-core-count workstation CPUs.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for these tasks. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3481 and the GPU's G2D score of 1332 are more than sufficient for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The high performance is wasted here, but the system will handle these tasks with ease.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (dataIsMeasured is true) shows the system's performance across a wide range of games at three resolutions. At 1080p, the system is very fast in most titles. Esports games are the standout: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 676 FPS, Roblox at 402.7 FPS, and To The Core at 313.6 FPS. These are all above 300 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors.

At 1440p, performance remains strong. Counter-Strike 2 drops to 205.3 FPS, but still high. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 121.2 FPS, and Overpower at 109 FPS. Even demanding games like Red Dead Redemption 2 run at 65.1 FPS, which is playable. However, Ark: Survival Ascended is an outlier at 28 FPS, showing that some titles are extremely demanding.

At 4K, the system struggles with the most demanding titles. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 45 FPS, Ark: Survival Ascended at 15 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 42 FPS. These are below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Less demanding games run well, with Valorant at 383.2 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 117.9 FPS. The average FPS across all games is 188, but this is skewed by the high-performance esports titles. For AAA gaming at 4K, the system is marginal, requiring settings adjustments or upscaling to achieve 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The system has a combined percentile of 80, meaning it performs better than 80% of all tested desktop configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056), with deltas of 0% and -0.1% respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in gaming?

A: At 1080p in esports titles like Valorant (436.9 FPS), the CPU is the bottleneck. At 4K in demanding games like Ark: Survival Ascended (15 FPS), the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this system?

A: The suggested PSU is 700 W, with the CPU having a 65 W TDP and the GPU having a 300 W TDP.

Q: Does the system support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-12400F supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score compared to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average score of 49957, which is 2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 50951.

Who Should Build It

This system is for gamers who prioritize high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS in esports titles like Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (364 FPS at 1080p) and Valorant (436.9 FPS) make it ideal for competitive players. At 1440p, it still delivers over 100 FPS in most games, making it a strong choice for high-refresh 1440p monitors.

Content creators who work with GPU-accelerated applications will benefit from the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB VRAM and 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. However, CPU-heavy workloads like video editing or 3D rendering will be limited by the i5-12400F's 6-core configuration. This system is not for professionals who need maximum multi-threaded performance.

Software developers will find the CPU's single-thread performance adequate for everyday tasks. The 12 threads handle parallel builds, and the 73rd percentile ranking shows it is above average for general development. Students and office workers will find this system vastly overpowered, but it will handle all productivity tasks without any performance issues. Small business workstations that need fast gaming performance or GPU compute will also be well-served, provided the workloads are not heavily CPU-dependent.