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

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Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D presents an unusual but instructive combination: a low-power, six-core Alder Lake desktop CPU harnessed to one of the most powerful consumer GPUs available. This pairing sits at the 83rd percentile overall, with the CPU at the 73rd percentile and the GPU at the 92nd percentile. The database shows this as a desktop-class build with measured frame rates across dozens of titles, and the analysis below unpacks what the data means for rendering, gaming, upgrades, and specific usage scenarios.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 5090 D is a GB202 chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture and TSMC's 5 nm process. The die is 750 mm² with 92,200 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 122.9M per mm². The GPU offers 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. For ray tracing, there are 170 RT cores, while 680 tensor cores handle AI and DLSS tasks. The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost to 2407 MHz. Memory consists of 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, producing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also listed at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1).

These specs explain the benchmark results. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the card scored 14,326. In Geekbench OpenCL it reached 310,674, and in Vulkan it scored 376,915. PassMark G3D score is 44,065, while the GPU compute score is 28,396. The card's average benchmark score is 77,712, which places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are interesting: the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% faster, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% faster, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 2.1% faster. The RX 6650M XT is 1.1% slower. This means the RTX 5090 D sits in the same performance band as those high-end mobile GPUs and the Tesla P100s, despite being a desktop card with a 575 W TDP. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant performance component in this build, with the CPU percentile far lower at 73.

The 32 GB GDDR7 allocation and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are enormous for gaming and content creation. For rendering, the 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores are the relevant hardware. The FP32 and FP16 performance are identical at 104.8 TFLOPS, which indicates a 1:1 ratio and suggests the card can sustain high compute throughput for AI or scientific tasks without a penalty for FP16. The PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface ensures that no bandwidth bottleneck exists between the CPU and GPU in most real workloads. The 5-point launch MSRP is $2,299 USD.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks are as follows: 3DMark 16-thread score 5,895, single-thread 909. Cinebench R15 multicore 1,759 and single-core 244. R20 multicore 6,980, single-core 985. R23 multicore 12,380 and single-core 1,680. Geekbench multi-core 9,472 and single-core 2,964. PassMark single-thread 3,481, multithread 19,433, and the average CPU score is 19,039. The CPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19,047 (delta 0%), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19,056 (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18,982 (delta 0.3%), and the AMD EPIC 7773X at 18,979 (delta 0.3%). Note that these rivals are all laptop or low-power parts; the 12400F is roughly on par with a 7535HS or 1335U in average score, though the 7535HS is a mobile chip. The delta percentages are essentially zero, meaning the 12400F is exactly at parity with those parts. The CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark is strong, but the multi-thread score of 5,895 shows the 6-core/12-thread limit.

The GPU benchmarks: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 14,326, Geekbench OpenCL 310,674, Vulkan 376,915, PassMark G3D 37,065, and GPU compute 28,692. The average GPU benchmark score is 77,712. The GPU is in the 92nd percentile. The combined percentile of the build is 83. The average FPS across all measured games is 218, and the pair rank is 104 out of 3,732 pairs. That rank is high, but the CPU's 73rd percentile suggests that the GPU often waits for the CPU. The combined picture is a system that is extremely fast in GPU-bound tasks but only average in CPU-bound scenarios. For example, at 1080p, the RTX 5090 D can output 392 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, but the 12400F's single-thread 909 score in 3DMark (which is the same as the 2-thread score) may limit frame pacing in some high-FPS games. The data shows a 73rd percentile CPU and a 92nd percentile GPU; the gap is 19 points.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12400F uses LGA 1700 socket and is based on the Alder Lake architecture, a 10 nm process. The memory support is dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, while the GPU's TDP is 575 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 950 W. The GPU has a 1x 16-pin power connector and is dual-slot with dimensions of 304 mm length, 137 mm height, and 48 mm width. The data does not list a CPU cooler requirement, but the 65 W TDP means a capable air cooler is sufficient. The platform is a standard desktop ATX. For a sensible next upgrade, the CPU can be replaced with a newer LGA 1700 processor, but the motherboard must support DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the memory chosen. The memory bus is dual-channel, so two DIMMs are recommended. The PCIe Gen 5 x16 slot is ready for the RTX 5090 D. The PSU headroom is from the suggested 950 W PSU, which covers the 575 W GPU and the 65 W CPU. The 12400F does not have a multiplier unlocked, so overclocking is not possible. The platform is limited by the CPU's 6 cores and the memory controller.

Who Should Build It

This build is for users who need extreme GPU performance but do not require a high-end CPU. The target user is a gamer at 1440p or 4K resolution. The measured FPS data shows that at 2560x1440, the system runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 81 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 79 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 114 FPS. At 3840x2160, Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 57 FPS, but Fortnite still does 63 FPS. This is ideal for a 4K gaming rig with high or ultra settings. Content creators using GPU-accelerated rendering, such as 3D rendering with NVIDIA RTX, will benefit from the 32 GB VRAM and the high compute scores. The RTX 5090 D's FP32 and FP16 are both 104.8 TFLOPS, so machine learning and video editing tasks are well-suited. However, the CPU's multi-thread score (Cinebench R23 12,380 and Geekbench multi-core 9,472) means CPU-heavy tasks like 3D scene simulation or video encoding may be slower. The 12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are enough for gaming and light productivity. Students and small business workstations can use this for GPU compute workloads, such as data science or 3D modeling, but not for CPU-heavy Excel or database tasks. The data shows the CPU is 73rd percentile, so it is not a top performer. The build class is desktop, so it fits into a tower case.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 2.50 GHz and boost is 4.40 GHz. The architecture is Alder Lake, specifically Alder Lake-S. It is a 10nm process from Intel. The die size is 163 mm². The cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The memory support is DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. The PCIe is Gen5, 20 lanes. The market segment is desktop. The processor has no integrated graphics. The launch MSRP is $174. The release date is January 3, 2022. The production status is active. The part number is SRL4S RL5Z.

The benchmark scores show a certain pattern. The single-thread 3DMark score is 909, which is also the 2-thread score. The 4-thread score is 3,067, the 8-thread is 4,779, the 16-thread is 5,895, and max-threads is 5,912. The scaling from 4 to 8 threads is 4,779/3,067 = 1.56, and from 8 to 16 threads 5,895/4,779 = 1.23. This indicates that the 6-core/12-thread CPU has limited scaling beyond 8 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core 12,380 is a good number for a 6-core, but the single-core 1,680 is modest. The Geekbench multi-core 9,472 and single-core 1,964. The PassMark multi-thread 19,433 and single-thread 3,481. The average benchmark score is 19,039, with a 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals are the Ryzen 5 7535HS and 1335U, which are mobile parts. The 12400F is at parity with those, but it is a desktop part. The 73rd percentile means it is better than many CPUs but not in the top tier. The architecture is Alder Lake, which is the 12th generation. The 10nm process is efficient enough for the 65W TDP. The data shows that the CPU's single-thread performance is strong (909 in 3DMark single-thread), but the multi-thread is limited by the core count. For real workloads, this means the CPU is good for gaming and everyday tasks, but not for heavy multi-threaded server or rendering jobs. The memory support DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility. The 20 PCIe Gen5 lanes allow for a fast GPU and NVMe SSD. The L3 cache 18 MB is shared across all cores.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's socket and what motherboards does it support?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F uses the Intel Socket 1700. It is a desktop processor.

Q: How much memory can the system use and what type?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The memory bus is dual-channel, so two DIMMs are recommended.

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

A: The RTX 5090 D has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and recommended PSU?

A: The GPU's TDP is 575 W and the suggested PSU is 950 W.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP?

A: The CPU's TDP is 65 W.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture?

A: The GPU is based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, with 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not possible.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p: At 1920x1080, the system delivers 392 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, 866 FPS in CS:GO, and 507 FPS in Roblox. The GPU is not the bottleneck; the CPU's single-thread 909 score and 6 cores may limit the peak FPS in some games, but the data shows very high frame rates. The 1240F is the limiting factor.

Streaming: The GPU has 680 tensor cores that can handle encoding or AI tasks. The CPU has 12 threads, which is sufficient for streaming and gaming at 1080p. The data shows a solid frame rate in Fortnite (188 FPS at 1080p) and Call of Duty Warzone (136 FPS), so streaming headroom is present.

Video editing: The GPU's 32 GB GDDR7 and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 are excellent for GPU-accelerated effects. The CPU's multi-core score (Cinebench R23 12,380, Geekbench multi-core 9,472) is average, so CPU-heavy encoding is slower. The data suggests a mixed experience: GPU-accelerated tasks will be fast; pure CPU encoding will be moderate.

3D rendering: The RTX 5090 D's 170 RT cores and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 make it powerful for ray-traced and rasterized rendering. The 32 GB VRAM can hold large scenes. The CPU's multi-thread score (PassMark multi-thread 19,433) may be a bottleneck in CPU-based rendering, but GPU-based renderers will be very fast.

Software development: The CPU's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are adequate for compilation and IDE use. The 3DMark 16-thread score 5,895 and single-thread 909 indicate decent responsiveness. The GPU is not a factor. The data shows a 73rd percentile CPU, so development tasks are not top-tier but acceptable.

Student and office work: The 12400F's single-thread PassMark score 3,481 and multi-thread 19,433 are more than enough for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheets. The GPU is overkill, but the system is fast. The 65W CPU TDP means low power consumption for the CPU, but the GPU requires a 950W PSU.

4K gaming: At 3840x2160, the GPU often hits high FPS. For example, Valorant at 385 FPS, CS:GO at 352 FPS, and Minecraft at 127 FPS. But heavy games like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 57 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 52 FPS. The GPU is the main factor, but the CPU may limit CPU-bound titles.

Build Overview

This build combines the Intel Core i5-12400F, a six-core Alder Lake desktop processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, a Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 32 GB GDDR7. The build class is "desktop". The combined percentile is 83, meaning this system is in the 83rd percentile of all builds. The CPU percentile is 73, the GPU percentile is 92. The average FPS across all games is 218, and the pair rank is 104 out of 3,732 pairs. The GPU is the dominant component, but the CPU is a budget part. The pairing is unusual because the CPU is a low-cost part (launch MSRP $174) while the GPU is at $2,299 MSRP. The TDP is 65W for the CPU and 575W for the GPU, requiring a 950W PSU. The system is a high-end gaming and rendering machine with a moderate CPU.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance. The CPU is at the 73rd percentile, while the GPU is at the 92nd. The combined percentile is 83, which is higher than the CPU but lower than the GPU. This suggests that the GPU is often underutilized because the CPU cannot feed it fast enough. However, the measured FPS data shows that in many games, the FPS is high. For example, at 1080p, CS:GO hits 866 FPS, but the 12400F's 909 single-thread score may limit that. In GPU-bound scenarios, such as 4K gaming, the GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 57 FPS, which is likely GPU-bound. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as high-FPS 1080p esports, the CPU is the limit. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 5,895, which is low compared to modern CPUs. The average FPS across games is 218, but the rank is 104/3732, meaning 104th out of 3732 pairs. That rank is good, but the CPU percentile is 73, while the GPU is 92. The bottleneck is the CPU in most light games. For example, at 1080p, the Call of Duty Warzone runs 136 FPS, which is good, but the CPU can limit if the game is CPU-optimized. The data suggests that a better CPU would result in higher FPS in CPU-bound games. The GPU is the top 8% of all GPUs, so it is not the issue. The CPU, at 73rd percentile, is not top-tier. The system is balanced only if the user targets 4K gaming, where the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1440p and 1080p, the CPU is a bottleneck.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data is from "measuredFpsUltraByGame" (dataIsMeasured is true). At 1920x1080, the system achieves high FPS in many titles. For example, Counter-Strike 2 runs at 392 FPS, CS:GO at 866 FPS, and Valorant at 438 FPS. At 2560x1440, the FPS drops: Counter-Strike 2 to 260, CS:GO to 596, and Valorant to 415. At 3840x2160, Counter-Strike 2 is 145, CS:GO 352, and Valorant 385. Heavy games: Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p is 89 FPS, 1440p 81, and 4K 57. Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1080p 105 FPS, 1440p 79, 4K 52. Ark: Survival Ascended is very heavy: 1080p 57 FPS, 1440p 36, 4K 19. The data shows that at 1080p, many games are CPU-bound. For example, the difference between 1080p and 1440p in Counter-Strike 2 is 132 FPS (392 vs 260), which indicates the CPU is the limit at 1080p. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. For 4K gaming, the system delivers playable frames in most titles except the most demanding (Ark, Cyberpunk 2077 at 57, Red Dead 52). The average FPS across games is 218. The rank is 104 out of 3732 pairs. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM prevents any memory bottleneck. The data confirms the 12400F is a good match for 60-100 FPS at 4K, but not for 300+ FPS at 1080p. The measured FPS values are exact numbers from the database, and they show a wide range: from 19 FPS in Ark at 4K to 866 FPS in CS:GO at 1080p. The system is a solid 4K gaming rig with a CPU bottleneck at high refresh rates. The pair rank of 104/3732 indicates the combination is in the top 2.8% of all pairs.

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

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