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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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System Balance Analysis

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84%

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98%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a desktop configuration that combines a mid-range 12th-generation processor with a top-tier Blackwell GPU. The data shows a combined percentile of 83, placing this pairing in the upper echelon of all tested builds, though the CPU's 73rd percentile versus the GPU's 92nd percentile reveals a significant performance imbalance. This build is defined by its massive GPU throughput, which drives exceptional frame rates at high resolutions, but it is also constrained by the six-core processor in CPU-bound scenarios, making it a gaming-first configuration rather than a balanced workstation.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes, while the RTX 5090 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, ensuring full bandwidth for the GPU. The platform does not support ECC memory, and the CPU's multiplier is locked, limiting overclocking potential. The 65 W TDP of the processor is modest, but the RTX 5090 requires a 575 W TDP, pushing the suggested PSU to 950 W. This means a power supply with substantial headroom is mandatory, and the 1x 16-pin power connector on the GPU must be supported by the chosen PSU.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the CPU rather than the GPU, as the RTX 5090 already sits at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The 12th-generation platform supports newer Intel processors on the same socket, offering higher core counts and faster clocks. Since the i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, moving to an 8-core or higher Alder Lake or Raptor Lake chip would alleviate CPU bottlenecks in multi-threaded workloads. However, the memory choice is critical: DDR4 and DDR5 are supported, but the data shows no bandwidth figures, so the user must decide based on platform capabilities. The Gen 5 PCIe lanes are fully utilized by the RTX 5090, leaving room for future Gen 5 storage devices. The 950 W suggested PSU provides enough headroom for the current components and some future expansion, but adding more power-hungry peripherals would require careful budgeting.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This pairing excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. The measured FPS in Counter-Strike 2 reaches 369.8 at 1080p and 245.1 at 1440p, while Valorant hits 438 at 1080p and 415 at 1440p. These numbers comfortably exceed 240 Hz monitors, though the CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3dMark single-thread suggests some titles may be limited. At 4K, the RTX 5090 takes over, delivering 139.5 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 385 in Valorant, showing strong scaling.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's dedicated encoding capabilities make this a viable streaming setup. The data shows a PassMark multi-thread score of 19433, which supports simultaneous gaming and encoding, but the 73rd percentile CPU ranking means heavy streaming workloads may cause frame dips in CPU-bound games. The RTX 5090's 32 GB memory and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide ample headroom for encoding and rendering tasks without impacting gaming.

Video Editing: The RTX 5090's 334370 Geekbench OpenCL score and 26756 PassMark GPU compute score indicate strong acceleration for video effects and rendering. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 is adequate for timeline editing, but the 6-core design limits export speeds compared to higher-core rivals. For 4K editing, the GPU handles heavy lifting, but proxy workflows may be needed for complex timelines. The 32 GB GDDR7 memory is a major asset for large projects.

3D Rendering: The RTX 5090 dominates this workload, with a PassMark G3D score of 39650 and a 3dMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6980 and R15 multi-core score of 1759 show that CPU-based rendering is slower, but GPU-accelerated renderers will see massive gains. The 92,200 million transistors and 21,760 shading units make this a top-tier rendering card, though the CPU may bottleneck in scenes with heavy geometry processing.

Software Development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 59995 and data compression score of 233327 suggest solid performance for compilation and data processing. The 6 cores and 12 threads handle typical development tasks, but large builds may benefit from more cores. The 18 MB L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core provide adequate memory for caching frequently used code. The GPU is largely irrelevant for most development tasks, but the system's overall speed ensures quick tooling response.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is massively overpowered for office tasks. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3481 and Geekbench single-core score of 1964 handle word processing and spreadsheets effortlessly. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking is wasted on such workloads, but the system's responsiveness is never in question. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps idle power low, though the GPU's 575 W TDP dominates under load, making this an inefficient choice for pure productivity.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-12400F achieves an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3% delta). This indicates the CPU performs nearly identically to these competitors, with no significant advantage in either direction. The CPU's 3dMark scores show scaling from 909 single-thread to 5912 max-threads, with 16-thread and max-thread scores nearly identical at 5895 and 5912, confirming the 6-core/12-thread design saturates at 12 threads. Cinebench R23 multi-core of 12380 and single-core of 1680 place it as a capable mid-range processor.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves an average benchmark score of 79842, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79605 (0.3% delta), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79396 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940 (1.1% delta). The GPU's 3dMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 and PassMark G3D score of 39650 demonstrate exceptional raw performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728 and OpenCL score of 334370 show strong compute capabilities. Combined, this pairing's combined percentile of 83 suggests the CPU holds back the GPU from reaching its full potential in CPU-bound tasks, but GPU-bound workloads see near-maximum performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios. The i5-12400F's 73rd percentile versus the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile means the CPU cannot keep pace with the GPU in high-FPS, low-resolution gaming. This is evident in the FPS scaling: in Counter-Strike 2, the 1080p score of 369.8 drops to 245.1 at 1440p and 139.5 at 4K, showing the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. However, in lighter titles like Valorant, the 1080p score of 438 drops only to 415 at 1440p and 385 at 4K, indicating the CPU caps performance at lower resolutions. The PassMark single-thread score of 3481 and 3dMark single-thread score of 909 suggest the CPU's per-core performance is the limiting factor in games that rely on few threads. Conversely, in GPU-heavy workloads like Cyberpunk 2077, the FPS drops from 89 at 1080p to 53 at 4K, showing the GPU scales well but the CPU still holds back the 1080p performance. The pairRankByFps of 113 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 217.2 across games, indicates this pairing is faster than 97% of tested builds, but the bottleneck prevents it from being top-tier.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is an Alder Lake-S processor built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but does not support ECC memory. The 65 W TDP is modest for a desktop processor. Benchmark scores show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and single-core of 1680, while Geekbench multi-core of 9472 and single-core of 1964. The PassMark multi-thread score of 19433 and single-thread of 3481 confirm its position as a mid-range chip. The 3dMark scores show scaling from 909 single-thread to 5912 max-threads, with the 16-thread and max-thread scores nearly identical, confirming the 12-thread limit. The data compression score of 233327 and integer math score of 59995 indicate strong performance for data-intensive tasks, but the find prime numbers score of 72 and physics score of 1202 show weaknesses in specific workloads. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking places it slightly below the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047, but above the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982. This means the i5-12400F is competitive with modern mobile processors but not with higher-core desktop chips.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers who prioritize high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. The measured FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 (369.8 at 1080p) and Valorant (438 at 1080p) makes it ideal for competitive players with 240 Hz or 360 Hz monitors. At 4K, the RTX 5090 ensures smooth gameplay in AAA titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 (51.4 FPS at 4K) and Cyberpunk 2077 (53 FPS at 4K), though the CPU may limit frame rates in less demanding scenes. Content creators working with GPU-accelerated renderers will benefit from the RTX 5090's 32 GB memory and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32, but CPU-based tasks like video encoding will be slower than with higher-core alternatives. Software developers compiling large codebases will find the 6 cores limiting, but the 18 MB L3 cache and 12 threads handle typical workloads. Students and office workers will find the system overwhelmingly fast, but the 950 W PSU requirement and high GPU TDP make it an impractical choice for these use cases. Small business workstations running GPU-accelerated applications like data visualization or AI inference will see strong performance, but the CPU's 73rd percentile may bottleneck multi-threaded tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 83, placing it in the top 17% of all tested builds.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB?

A: The RTX 5090 scores 79842 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB's 79605.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What are the measured FPS figures for Counter-Strike 2 at different resolutions?

A: Counter-Strike 2 runs at 369.8 FPS at 1920x1080, 245.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and 139.5 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck this build at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's 73rd percentile limits performance in CPU-bound games, as seen in Valorant where 1080p (438 FPS) and 1440p (415 FPS) scores are very close.

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

A: The suggested PSU is 950 W, due to the RTX 5090's 575 W TDP.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to the Intel Core i5-1335U in benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400F scores 19039, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-1335U's 18982.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class configuration pairing the Intel Core i5-12400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The CPU is a 12th-generation Alder Lake processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The combined percentile of 83 indicates this build outperforms 83% of all tested configurations. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking makes it the dominant component, while the CPU's 73rd percentile is a clear bottleneck. The RTX 5090's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it one of the fastest GPUs available, but the i5-12400F's single-thread score of 909 in 3dMark limits its full potential in CPU-bound workloads. The average FPS across games is 217.2, ranking 113th out of 3732 pairs, which places it in the top 3% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations. This pairing is best described as a GPU-centric gaming build that sacrifices CPU headroom for maximum graphics performance at high resolutions.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is marked as measured (dataIsMeasured: true), shows this pairing delivers exceptional gaming performance across a wide range of titles. At 1920x1080, esports titles reach very high frame rates: Counter-Strike 2 hits 369.8 FPS, Valorant reaches 438 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive achieves 812 FPS. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 89 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 102.6 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 136 FPS. At 2560x1440, the scores remain strong: Counter-Strike 2 at 245.1 FPS, Valorant at 415 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 at 81 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 72.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 continues to deliver playable frame rates in most titles, with Counter-Strike 2 at 139.5 FPS, Valorant at 385 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 102 FPS. However, the most demanding games struggle at 4K: Ark: Survival Ascended runs at 20.1 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 at 53 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 51.4 FPS. The FPS scaling pattern shows the CPU's influence at lower resolutions, with 1080p scores often not much higher than 1440p scores in CPU-bound games like Valorant (438 vs 415 FPS), while GPU-bound games show larger drops between resolutions. The average FPS across all tested games is 217.2, confirming this build's gaming prowess, though the CPU bottleneck prevents it from achieving the highest possible frame rates in lightly-threaded titles.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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