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CPU
85%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12490F

20,802 Benchmark Score
Top 15% Market Ranking
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49,957 Benchmark Score
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30-60
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60-85
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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# Intel Core i5-12490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

This pairing combines a 6-core Alder Lake desktop processor with a high-end Blackwell GPU, creating a desktop build that sits at the 80th percentile overall. The CPU delivers strong single-threaded performance for a locked 65 W part, while the GPU provides top-tier rasterization and compute throughput. The data indicates a system where the processor is likely to become the limiting factor in many GPU-bound scenarios, but the sheer graphics horsepower ensures high frame rates across most workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12490F is a desktop processor built on the Alder Lake-S architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 163 mm². It provides 6 physical cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial for a mainstream part: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. This is a locked multiplier part (no overclocking), with a 65 W TDP, and it does not include integrated graphics.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales predictably with thread count. The 3DMark single-thread score is 946, while the 2-thread score reaches 1727, indicating that the first two cores boost effectively. The 4-thread score of 3133 and 8-thread score of 4811 show continued gains, but the jump from 8 threads to 16 threads is modest: the max-threads score is 5936, only about 23% higher than the 8-thread result. This suggests that the 6-core/12-thread configuration provides diminishing returns beyond 8 threads, which is typical for a mainstream part without hyper-threading benefits in all workloads.

Cinebench results reinforce this picture. The R23 multi-core score is 17284, while the single-core score is 2440. The ratio between these is roughly 7.1x, which is close to the theoretical 6x from core count but slightly higher due to turbo behavior. The R20 scores (7259 multi-core, 1024 single-core) follow the same pattern. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 20202 and a single-thread score of 3682. Integer math (60548) and floating-point math (47326) are both strong, while extended instructions score 15993. Data compression is particularly impressive at 237304, suggesting the L3 cache and memory subsystem handle compression workloads well. Data encryption scores 12018, and random string sorting reaches 23791.

The CPU's percentile rank against all CPUs is 74, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 20802. The nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20821 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826 (0.1% higher), the AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20733 (0.3% lower). This places the i5-12490F in a competitive mid-range tier, essentially on par with these alternatives. For real workloads, this means the CPU can handle everyday productivity, moderate multi-threaded rendering, and most gaming scenarios without being the primary bottleneck, though it will trail higher-core-count parts in heavily threaded tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU is clearly the dominant component here, and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 946 is sufficient to feed the RTX 5070 Ti in most titles. The estimated FPS at 1440p and 4K will be limited primarily by the GPU, making this a capable high-refresh 1440p system.

Streaming: The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides enough headroom for encoding overhead. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 20202 suggests it can handle software encoding at moderate bitrates, though using the GPU's dedicated encoders would free up CPU resources for game logic.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17284 indicates the CPU can handle 1080p and some 4K timeline edits, especially with GPU acceleration. The data compression score of 237304 suggests good performance with compressed media formats.

3D rendering: The CPU will be the bottleneck in CPU-based rendering. The R23 multi-core score is respectable for a 65 W part, but higher-core-count CPUs would render faster. For GPU-accelerated renders, the RTX 5070 Ti's 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance would dominate.

Software development: Compilation tasks benefit from the 12 threads and the strong integer math score of 60548. The 20 MB L3 cache helps with repeated code access patterns. For most development workloads, this CPU is more than adequate.

Student and office work: The single-thread PassMark score of 3682 ensures snappy responsiveness in document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The 65 W TDP keeps cooling requirements minimal, making this an efficient choice for daily productivity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows a GPU-heavy build. The CPU's percentile rank is 74, while the GPU's percentile rank is 86. The combined percentile is 80, which reflects the higher-performing component pulling the average up. In gaming workloads, the RTX 5070 Ti is designed to deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions, and at those resolutions the CPU's single-thread performance is less likely to constrain frame rates. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 4811 suggests it can handle the multi-threaded game logic of modern titles without excessive frame drops.

However, in CPU-bound scenarios — such as 1080p gaming with a high-end GPU, or simulation games with complex AI — the i5-12490F's 6 cores may become the limiting factor. The FPS scaling data is not measured for this exact combination, but the CPU's single-thread score of 946 in 3DMark indicates it is not a top-tier gaming processor. The nearest rival data shows the CPU is essentially on par with the Core Ultra 5 125U and Ryzen 5 5600GT, which are mid-range parts. This means the CPU is the component most likely to bottleneck the GPU in frame-rate-limited scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it is not the limiting factor in most situations. Its PassMark G3D score of 32974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6604 indicate high-end performance. The GPU's nearest rivals are the RX Vega 64 (0.1% lower), Arc A550M (0.4% higher), RX 6900 XT (2% higher), and RX 6800 XT (3.1% lower). This places the RTX 5070 Ti in a performance tier where it can push frame rates well beyond what the CPU can support in many titles. The practical bottleneck is the CPU, especially in games that rely heavily on single-thread performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the LGA 1700 socket designed for 12th-gen Alder Lake processors. This socket also supports 13th-gen and 14th-gen Intel Core processors, providing a clear upgrade path within the same platform. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility on memory choice. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 CPU lanes is forward-looking, though the RTX 5070 Ti uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which is fully compatible.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is low for a desktop processor. The GPU has a 300 W TDP and requires a 700 W suggested PSU. The power supply recommendation is driven by the GPU, not the CPU. The total system power draw will be dominated by the GPU, so the 700 W PSU provides ample headroom for the CPU's modest consumption. The CPU does not have an integrated GPU, so the discrete RTX 5070 Ti is mandatory for display output.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a higher-core-count 13th or 14th-gen i7 or i9 processor, which would slot into the same LGA 1700 socket and provide substantially more multi-threaded performance for rendering and streaming workloads. The GPU could also be upgraded to a future 50-series successor, as the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth. Memory can be expanded to 32 GB or 64 GB if needed, though the dual-channel configuration means capacity is more important than bandwidth for most workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 20802, ranking in the 74th percentile among all CPUs. Its most notable scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 17284 and a single-core result of 2440. The PassMark multi-thread score is 20202 with a single-thread score of 3682. The 3DMark max-threads score is 5936, which is close to the 16-thread score of 5923, indicating that the 12-thread configuration is fully utilized in that test.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 49957, ranking in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6604, which is a modern DX12 test. Geekbench scores are 212363 for OpenCL and 225122 for Vulkan. PassMark scores include a G3D score of 32974, a GPU compute score of 20203, and DirectX 11 score of 300, DirectX 10 score of 192, and DirectX 9 score of 351. The G2D score is 1332.

The combined percentile for this build is 80, which places it in the upper quintile of all systems in the database. The CPU is slightly below the GPU in relative standing, but both components are above the 70th percentile. The nearest CPU rivals show the i5-12490F is within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and within 0.2% of the EPYC 7J13, indicating it is competitively positioned. The nearest GPU rivals show the RTX 5070 Ti is within 0.4% of the Arc A550M and 0.1% of the RX Vega 64, with the RX 6900 XT 2% higher and RX 6800 XT 3.1% lower.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread score of 946 in 3DMark and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6604 suggest a system that is GPU-bound at high resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU may limit frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU's raw power should still push well above 144 FPS in most competitive games. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and frame rates should remain high in AAA titles. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are well-suited to handle the increased memory pressure.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 32974 and its percentile rank of 86 indicate it is a top-tier gaming GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 74 suggests it is slightly below the GPU in overall capability. In GPU-bound scenarios, the system will deliver excellent frame rates. In CPU-bound scenarios, frame rates may be lower than what the GPU could theoretically deliver. For a 60 FPS target at 4K ultra settings, this pairing should be more than adequate. For 144 Hz at 1440p, the system should also perform well, though some CPU-heavy titles might not fully saturate the GPU.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, specifically the GB203 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process node with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. This gives a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU has 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. It includes 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores, making it well-equipped for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads.

The memory subsystem is a key strength. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. The base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2452 MHz. The pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 43.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 43.94 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating no half-rate penalty for FP16 workloads.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a strong compute-oriented part. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 212363 and Vulkan score of 225122 are high. The PassMark G3D score of 32974 and GPU compute score of 20203 confirm its position in the 86th percentile. The DirectX 12 score of 127 in PassMark is lower than the DirectX 11 score of 300, which is a common pattern for newer APIs that are more demanding. The GTexel/s rate of 686.6 and GPixel/s rate of 235.4 suggest excellent texture fill and pixel throughput, which benefits rasterized rendering.

The 70 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing, and the 280 tensor cores support DLSS and other AI features. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for modern games at 4K with high-resolution textures, and the bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 8960 shading units. The GPU's TDP is 300 W, requiring a 700 W suggested PSU. It uses a 1x 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-12490F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what type?

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

Q: What is the combined percentile rank of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 80, meaning it outperforms 80% of all systems in the database.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, so the CPU cannot be overclocked. It runs at a 65 W TDP.

Q: What is the GPU's process node and transistor count?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die.

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

A: The CPU is 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and 0.1% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, based on average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute performance?

A: The GPU delivers 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with FP16 also at 43.94 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Who Should Build It

This build is suited for gamers targeting high-refresh 1440p or smooth 4K gaming, as the GPU's 86th percentile rank and 16 GB VRAM will handle modern titles at high settings. Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the GPU's compute performance and the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration, which can handle 1080p and some 4K timelines. Software developers will find the CPU's integer math score of 60548 and 20 MB L3 cache useful for compilation and testing. Students and office workers will appreciate the 65 W TDP for low cooling requirements, though the GPU's 300 W TDP means a 700 W PSU is necessary. Small business workstations that rely on GPU-accelerated applications — such as CAD or 3D visualization — will see strong performance from the RTX 5070 Ti's 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores. The CPU's 74th percentile rank ensures it is not a weak link for most productivity tasks, but users with heavily threaded workloads might consider a higher-core-count processor on the same socket.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i5-12490F, a 6-core Alder Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a Blackwell 2.0 GPU. The CPU is a locked 65 W part with a 74th percentile rank, while the GPU is a 300 W high-end part with an 86th percentile rank. The combined percentile is 80, placing this system in the upper quintile of all builds. The CPU's average benchmark score is 20802, and the GPU's average score is 49957. The GPU is clearly the dominant component, and the CPU provides sufficient single-threaded performance for most gaming scenarios. The platform supports DDR4 or DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, offering a clear upgrade path to higher-core-count processors on the LGA 1700 socket. This pairing is best described as a GPU-first build, where the graphics card drives the experience and the CPU provides a solid, efficient foundation.