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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a study in contrasts: a mainstream six-core CPU from the Alder Lake generation paired with a flagship Blackwell GPU. The data shows a massive performance gulf between the two components, making this a highly specialized build for users who prioritize raw GPU compute over balanced CPU-GPU synergy.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a stark imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, a solid mid-range position, while the GPU’s average benchmark score places it at the 59th percentile, though its single benchmark score of 16504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad is substantial. The combined percentile for this build is 66, reflecting the disconnect between the two parts.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance shows a clear ceiling. In 3DMark, the i5-12400F scores 5895 with 16 threads and only marginally improves to 5912 at max threads, indicating that its six physical cores and twelve threads are fully saturated early. This is a hard limit for CPU-bound workloads. The GPU, by contrast, has no such limitation; its 21760 shading units and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are waiting for data, but the CPU can only feed it so fast.

In gaming, this bottleneck manifests at lower resolutions where the CPU’s single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23 become the limiting factor. At 1080p, the GPU will be underutilized because the CPU cannot issue draw calls quickly enough. At 4K, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU, but the sheer power of the RTX 5090 D V2 means it will still outpace the CPU’s ability to process game logic in many titles. The data suggests this is a build where the GPU is waiting on the CPU more often than not, especially in esports or older titles that rely on single-thread performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. In Geekbench, it achieves 9472 multi-core and 1964 single-core. These scores place it at the 73rd percentile, with its closest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg score 19047, 0% delta), Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta), and Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3% delta). The i5-12400F is effectively performance-equivalent to these parts, trading blows within a fraction of a percent.

The GPU’s sole benchmark result is 16504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This places it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, which is surprisingly low for a flagship part. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA T400 (16508, 0% delta), AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415, 0.5% delta), and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408, 0.6% delta). This suggests the RTX 5090 D V2, despite its massive specifications, is not performing at the top tier in this particular benchmark, possibly due to driver maturity or thermal constraints.

The combined picture is one of a CPU that is a solid mid-range performer and a GPU that, while scoring high in absolute terms, sits in an unusual position relative to its expected tier. The CPU’s avg benchmark score of 19039 is respectable, but it is nowhere near the level needed to fully complement a GPU with 24 GB of VRAM and a 1.34 TB/s memory bandwidth.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the CPU’s and GPU’s benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results. The dataIsMeasured flag is false, confirming this is a theoretical pairing.

Based on the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16504, which is comparable to an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, 0.9% delta), expect high frame rates at 1440p and 4K in most titles. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 384-bit bus provide ample bandwidth for 4K textures. However, the CPU’s single-thread performance will cap frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, expect the i5-12400F to limit the GPU, potentially holding frame rates to what a 6-core/12-thread CPU can manage, which the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699 suggests is adequate but not exceptional. At 1440p, the balance improves, and at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver, with the CPU’s 12 threads likely sufficient to maintain playable frame rates in most AAA titles.

For esports titles like CS2 or Valorant, the CPU’s single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark indicates strong per-core performance, but the GPU will be largely idle. For graphically intensive titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Alan Wake 2, the GPU will shine, but the CPU may still cause frame pacing issues in crowded scenes.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need extreme GPU compute for non-gaming workloads but are constrained to a mid-range CPU. The RTX 5090 D V2’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 and 680 tensor cores make it an excellent choice for AI researchers and data scientists running local inference or fine-tuning models. The 24 GB of VRAM is sufficient for large batch sizes in deep learning frameworks, and the 1.34 TB/s bandwidth accelerates data transfer.

For content creators, the GPU’s 176 ROPs and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate will accelerate 8K video editing and color grading in DaVinci Resolve, while the CPU’s Passmark multi-thread score of 19433 handles basic encoding tasks. However, the CPU will bottleneck heavily in CPU-bound renderers like Blender’s Cycles, where the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 is the limiting factor.

Developers working on large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 233327, which speeds up build times, but the GPU is overkill for most development tasks. Students and small business workstations would be better served by a balanced build, as this pairing wastes the GPU’s potential in office workloads where the CPU’s 65W TDP and 12 threads are more than sufficient but the GPU sits idle.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU will bottleneck the GPU, limiting frame rates in esports titles to what the i5-12400F can deliver, which the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699 suggests is decent but not top-tier. At 1440p and above, the GPU takes over, and the 16504 Steel Nomad score indicates strong 1440p high-refresh capability.

Streaming: The GPU’s tensor cores and RT cores can handle NVENC encoding, offloading this task from the CPU. However, the CPU’s 12 threads must handle game logic and streaming overhead simultaneously, which the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 shows is a moderate load. Expect some frame drops in CPU-heavy games while streaming.

Video editing: The GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth accelerate timeline scrubbing and effect rendering in Premiere Pro. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 handles export encoding, but it will be slower than a higher-core-count CPU. This is a viable 4K editing rig, but 8K timelines may strain the CPU.

3D rendering: This is a mixed bag. The GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 will accelerate GPU-based renderers like Octane or Redshift exceptionally well. However, CPU-based rendering in Blender or V-Ray will be limited by the i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 that is modest for this task.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 59995 and data compression score of 233327 indicate strong compile times for single-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads. The GPU is irrelevant here, but it doesn’t hurt. This is a functional, if unbalanced, developer machine.

Student and office work: The CPU’s 65W TDP and 12 threads are more than enough for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The GPU is entirely wasted in this scenario, and the build’s 575W TDP GPU makes it an impractical choice for a quiet office machine.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the GB202 chip with a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It features 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The GPU has 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, which power its ray tracing and DLSS capabilities. Clock speeds are 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus provides 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for 4K textures and AI workloads. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s indicate strong rasterization performance, though the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16504 suggests it is not outperforming its rivals by a wide margin. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS is identical to its FP16 performance (1:1 ratio), meaning it does not have a dedicated FP16 boost, which is unusual for a Blackwell part.

For rendering, the 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 makes this GPU a compute monster, capable of handling massive simulations and real-time ray tracing workloads. The 680 tensor cores accelerate DLSS and AI-based denoising, making it a strong choice for real-time ray tracing at high resolutions. The 24 GB VRAM is future-proof for upcoming game releases and AI models, but the 59th percentile ranking suggests the GPU may be thermally or power-limited in some scenarios, given its 575W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D V2?

A: Yes, in CPU-bound workloads and at lower resolutions. The CPU’s max-thread 3DMark score of 5912 is far below what the GPU’s 16504 Steel Nomad score requires to be fully utilized. At 1080p, the CPU will limit frame rates; at 4K, the GPU is more likely to be the limit.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth from 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus. This high bandwidth is critical for 4K textures and AI workloads, but the 3DMark score of 16504 suggests it is not translating into top-tier gaming performance in all cases.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile. It is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047), Intel Core 3 201E (19056), and Intel Core i5-1335U (18982), making it performance-equivalent to these parts.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 5090 D V2 has 170 RT cores. This hardware supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features. The GPU also supports Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F had a launch MSRP of $174. This is a desktop-class CPU with a 65W TDP.

Q: Can this build handle 8K video editing?

A: The GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth can handle 8K timelines, but the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 may slow down export and effect rendering. It is more suitable for 4K editing.

Q: Is the GPU’s performance tier accurately reflected by its percentile?

A: The GPU is at the 59th percentile with an average score of 16504. This is lower than expected for a flagship, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA T400 (16508, 0% delta). This suggests the benchmark may not fully capture the GPU’s capabilities, or the part is underperforming in this specific test.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs the Intel Core i5-12400F, a 6-core/12-thread Alder Lake processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2, a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The combined percentile for this pairing is 66, reflecting the imbalance between the CPU’s 73rd percentile and the GPU’s 59th percentile.

The overall tier is mid-range, driven by the CPU’s mainstream performance. The GPU is a flagship part, but its benchmark scores do not reflect top-tier dominance. This is a build for a specific user: one who needs massive GPU compute for AI or rendering and is willing to accept a CPU that will bottleneck in some scenarios. It is not a balanced gaming rig, nor is it a sensible workstation for CPU-bound tasks. It is a GPU-centric machine with a modest CPU bolted on.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built 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 65W TDP. 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 in a dual-channel configuration, and it has no integrated graphics. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

The benchmark scores show a processor that excels at single-threaded tasks relative to its multi-threaded performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 are strong for a 12th-gen part. However, the multi-threaded scores reveal a plateau: the 3DMark max-threads score of 5912 is only slightly higher than the 16-thread score of 5895, confirming that the 12 threads are fully utilized and adding more threads would not help.

In real workloads, this means the CPU is well-suited for daily tasks, light productivity, and gaming, where single-thread performance matters. It will struggle with heavy multi-threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, where the Passmark multi-thread score of 19433 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 are merely adequate. The Passmark data compression score of 233327 is a bright spot, indicating strong performance for file archiving and database workloads. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking and its near-identical scores to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-1335U confirm it is a competent but unremarkable mid-range processor that is outclassed by the GPU it is paired with.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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