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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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88 / 100
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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
84%
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GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12400F

19,039 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

21,629 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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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

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70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is a desktop configuration that combines a modern 12th-generation mid-range processor with a professional-grade Turing architecture graphics card. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 67th percentile among all GPUs, placing the combined system at the 70th percentile overall. This pairing is characterized by a significant performance gap between the two components, with the processor delivering strong multi-threaded performance for its class while the graphics card, despite its professional credentials, shows compute and rasterization scores that lag behind its nearest consumer-tier rivals. The data indicates a workstation-oriented build where the CPU is the primary driver of system responsiveness and productivity tasks, and the GPU is more specialized toward professional visualization workloads than raw gaming performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 physical cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip is socketed in Intel Socket 1700 and remains in active production, having launched with an MSRP of $174.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales predictably with thread count. In 3DMark tests, the CPU 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-thread tests. The near-identical scores between 16-thread and max-thread (5895 vs 5912) confirm that the 12-thread architecture is fully utilized by the 16-thread workload, with only marginal gains from additional scheduling headroom. Cinebench results reinforce this: R15 multicore scores 1759, R20 multicore scores 6980, and R23 multicore scores 12380. The R23 single-core score of 1680 is robust for the segment, indicating strong per-thread performance that benefits lightly-threaded applications.

The average benchmark score of 19039 places it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 with a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 with a 0.3% delta. This means the i5-12400F is essentially performance-equivalent to all four rivals within a 0.4% range, despite the EPYC 7773X being a high-end server part. The practical takeaway is that the i5-12400F delivers class-leading efficiency for its price point, though the data shows it does not outpace any of these specific alternatives by a meaningful margin.

PassMark sub-tests reveal workload-specific strengths. The multithread score of 19433 and integer math score of 59995 indicate strong general-purpose compute. Floating-point math scores 46759, while extended instructions score 15834. Data compression scores 233327, which is notably high, and random string sorting scores 22975. The data encryption score of 11679 is modest, and finding prime numbers scores just 72, suggesting the architecture is not optimized for that particular algorithm. Physics scores 1202 in PassMark, while single-thread performance measures 3481. Geekbench scores are 9472 multicore and 1964 single-core, confirming the processor's balanced profile across different benchmark suites.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i5-12400F have?

A: The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock of this processor?

A: The boost clock is 4.40 GHz, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 19039 for the i5-12400F versus 19047 for the Ryzen 5 7535HS, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the PCIe version and lane count supported by the CPU?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Q: What is the TDP of the processor?

A: The TDP is 65 W.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system ranks at the 70th percentile overall, reflecting a configuration where both components are above average but neither is top-tier. The CPU's 73rd percentile and the GPU's 67th percentile show that the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers.

For the CPU, the average benchmark score of 19039 places it in the upper-middle range of all processors. The single-thread 3DMark score of 909 is solid, while the max-thread score of 5912 demonstrates good scaling across the 12 threads. Cinebench R23 multicore at 12380 is a strong result for a 6-core part, and the single-core score of 1680 ensures responsive performance in everyday tasks. Geekbench single-core of 1964 and multicore of 9472 corroborate these findings. The PassMark multithread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 provide additional confirmation of balanced performance.

The GPU, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, scores 15616 in PassMark G3D and 6525 in GPU compute. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 78999, and Vulkan score is 92309. In DirectX tests, it scores 113 in DirectX 10, 140 in DirectX 11, and 59 in DirectX 12, with DirectX 9 scoring 195. The average benchmark score of 21629 places it at the 67th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB with a score of 21856 and a -1% delta, the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 with a 1.2% delta, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 with a 1.8% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL at 21153 with a 2.3% delta. This indicates the Quadro RTX 5000 is essentially on par with a GTX 1060 6 GB in average benchmark score, trailing by just 1%, while being slightly ahead of the other three rivals.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its percentile rank suggests, while the GPU underperforms relative to its professional positioning. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are substantial, but the raw compute scores do not translate to gaming dominance. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 59 is particularly low, suggesting potential driver or architectural limitations in modern gaming APIs. In contrast, the CPU's consistent performance across all benchmark suites indicates a reliable workhorse for diverse workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile, while the GPU sits at the 67th percentile, a difference of 6 points. In practical terms, the CPU is capable of feeding data to the GPU faster than the GPU can process it in most scenarios, making the GPU the primary bottleneck in graphics-intensive tasks.

The CPU's max-thread 3DMark score of 5912 and PassMark multithread of 19433 show ample processing headroom. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15616, while respectable, is only 1% below the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, a much older and less expensive consumer card. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 59 is particularly concerning, as it suggests weak performance in modern APIs that rely on draw call efficiency and async compute. This means in DirectX 12 games, the GPU is likely to limit frame rates well below what the CPU can support.

For CPU-bound workloads such as physics calculations, the PassMark physics score of 1202 and the CPU's 73rd percentile indicate robust performance. The GPU-bound workloads, such as pixel and texture processing, are limited by the GPU's 116.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 348.5 GTexel/s texture rate. The FP32 performance of 11.15 TFLOPS is adequate for professional compute but not exceptional for gaming.

The FPS scaling evidence, while not measured directly for this combination, can be inferred from the percentile gap. A CPU at the 73rd percentile paired with a GPU at the 67th percentile will typically see the GPU as the limiting factor at lower resolutions, where the CPU can generate frames faster than the GPU can render them. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes even more restrictive. The 230 W GPU TDP and 550 W suggested PSU also indicate that the GPU is a power-hungry component that may throttle under sustained load, further exacerbating the bottleneck.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, indicating that the figures below are analytical projections rather than empirical results.

Based on the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15616 and its proximity to the GTX 1060 6 GB (within 1%), the Quadro RTX 5000 is expected to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p for most titles, with performance roughly equivalent to that of the GTX 1060 6 GB. At 1440p, the 16 GB memory capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth help maintain larger texture loads, but the raw compute power limits frame rates to approximately 60 FPS in moderately demanding games. At 4K, the GPU would struggle to maintain 60 FPS in AAA titles, with the low DirectX 12 score of 59 suggesting particularly poor performance in modern APIs.

The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 909, PassMark single-thread 3481) ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p. However, the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 59 indicates that games using this API will see significantly lower frame rates than those using DirectX 11 (score 140) or DirectX 10 (score 113). The DirectX 9 score of 195 suggests that older titles will run well, but the GPU is not optimized for contemporary gaming workloads. The 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores are present for professional rendering and AI tasks, but their gaming impact is limited by the GPU's overall architecture.

For esports titles and less demanding games, the system should deliver high frame rates at 1080p, potentially exceeding 144 FPS in games that are CPU-bound. For AAA releases, expect 60-100 FPS at 1080p with medium to high settings, and 40-60 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, the system is not recommended for gaming, as the GPU's compute limitations will likely result in sub-30 FPS in demanding titles.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 73rd percentile and single-thread performance support high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU's 67th percentile and low DirectX 12 score limit the system to 144 Hz panels only in less demanding or older titles. The GPU's performance parity with the GTX 1060 6 GB suggests that high-refresh gaming at 1440p is not achievable in modern titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 threads and 12380 Cinebench R23 multicore score provide sufficient headroom for software encoding while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 19433 and data compression score of 233327 indicate that the CPU can handle encoding workloads without significant frame drops, though the GPU's gaming limitations will still cap overall quality.

Video editing: The CPU's Geekbench multicore score of 9472 and Cinebench R23 multicore of 12380 are strong for 6-core processors, making it suitable for 1080p and some 4K video editing. The GPU's 16 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth help with timeline scrubbing and effect previews, but the FP32 performance of 11.15 TFLOPS is modest for heavy GPU-accelerated rendering.

3D rendering: The GPU's 3072 shading units and 384 tensor cores are designed for professional workloads, and the 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance is adequate for moderate rendering tasks. The 16 GB memory is a significant advantage for large scenes, but the GPU's 67th percentile overall indicates that it is not a top-tier renderer. The CPU's 12380 Cinebench R23 score provides solid CPU-based rendering performance for scenes that are not GPU-accelerated.

Software development: The CPU's strong integer math score of 59995 and data encryption score of 11679 indicate good performance for compilation, code analysis, and encryption tasks. The 6 cores and 12 threads handle parallel builds effectively, and the single-thread score of 3481 in PassMark ensures fast interactive response. The GPU's compute capability of 6525 in PassMark GPU compute supports CUDA-based development and testing.

Student and office work: The CPU's 73rd percentile and 909 single-thread 3DMark score ensure responsive everyday performance. The 65 W TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, making it suitable for long study sessions. The GPU's professional features are largely unused in this scenario, but the 16 GB memory does not harm productivity. The system is oversized for basic office tasks but capable of handling any academic workload.

Who Should Build It

This system targets professionals who need a workstation-class GPU with substantial memory capacity. The Quadro RTX 5000's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are suited for large datasets in engineering, scientific visualization, and content creation. The GPU's 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores support ray-traced rendering and AI inference workloads, making it appropriate for architects, product designers, and researchers who use CUDA-accelerated applications.

Gamers seeking high-refresh 1080p or 1440p performance should look elsewhere, as the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 59 and 67th percentile indicate it will not deliver competitive frame rates in modern titles. The system is better suited for 1080p gaming at medium settings, and the CPU's 73rd percentile ensures that any gaming bottleneck is the GPU, not the processor.

Content creators working with 4K video or large 3D scenes will benefit from the combination of the CPU's 12380 Cinebench R23 score and the GPU's 16 GB memory. Software developers using CUDA for parallel computing will appreciate the GPU's 6525 PassMark GPU compute score, though the CPU's strong integer performance is also valuable for compilation.

Students and small business workstations will find the system overqualified for typical tasks, but the CPU's efficiency and the GPU's professional drivers may be useful for specialized coursework or niche applications. The build is not ideal for budget-conscious buyers, given the GPU's professional premium, but for those who need ISV-certified graphics, the system is a viable option.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 12th Gen series. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in memory selection. The PCIe Gen 5 implementation with 20 CPU lanes provides future-proofing for high-bandwidth storage and expansion cards, although the GPU itself uses PCIe 3.0 x16.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, leaving substantial power headroom. The GPU's 230 W TDP and suggested PSU of 550 W mean that the current power supply is adequate, but upgrading to a more powerful GPU would require a power supply upgrade as well. The GPU uses 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors, which are standard for its class.

The most sensible next upgrade is the GPU. The CPU's 73rd percentile and strong single-thread performance mean it can drive significantly more powerful graphics cards without becoming a bottleneck. A GPU with a higher percentile rank would unlock better gaming performance and faster compute. The CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure that any modern GPU will be adequately supported.

Alternatively, the CPU could be upgraded to a higher-tier 12th Gen or 13th Gen processor within the same socket, provided the motherboard BIOS supports it. The 65 W TDP and 4.40 GHz boost clock indicate that there is thermal and power headroom for a more powerful processor. Memory could also be upgraded to DDR5 for higher bandwidth, though the current dual-channel DDR4 support is sufficient for most workloads. The platform's DDR4 and DDR5 support means that a memory upgrade is possible without changing the motherboard.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs a mid-range 12th Gen Intel processor with a professional workstation GPU. The CPU, Intel Core i5-12400F, is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake-S processor with a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The GPU, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, is a Turing architecture workstation card with a 67th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combined system ranks at the 70th percentile overall.

The configuration is best described as a workstation-leaning desktop with gaming limitations. The CPU provides strong multi-threaded performance for productivity and content creation, with an average benchmark score of 19039 that places it in the upper-middle tier. The GPU's 16 GB memory and professional features make it suitable for specialized compute and visualization tasks, but its raw gaming performance is comparable to a GTX 1060 6 GB, which is a 1% higher average score. The system is not balanced for gaming, where the GPU holds back the CPU, but it is a coherent pairing for professional applications that benefit from the GPU's memory capacity and CUDA support. The build is not recommended for gamers seeking high-refresh or high-resolution gaming, but it is a competent workstation for users who prioritize CPU performance and GPU memory over raw frame rates.