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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Intel Core i5-12490F

20,802 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

56,083 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12490F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture and fabricated on a 10 nm process. It belongs to the Core 12th Gen family and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The chip has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that positions it as a mainstream power envelope. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The die size is 163 mm².

The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though it lacks ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not officially supported.

Benchmark scores reveal a processor that scales well with thread count. The 3DMark results show a progression from 946 in single-thread, 1,727 in 2-thread, 3,133 in 4-thread, 4,811 in 8-thread, 5,923 in 16-thread, and 5,936 in max-thread tests. This near-linear scaling from 8 to 16 threads indicates that the 12 threads are efficiently utilized in heavily threaded workloads.

Cinebench results reinforce the multi-core capability. The R23 multi-core score is 17,284, while the single-core score is 2,440. The R20 multi-core score is 7,259, and the single-core score is 1,024. The R15 multi-core score is 1,742 with a single-core score of 245. These numbers suggest that the i5-12490F delivers strong per-core performance for a 12th-gen part, while the multi-core scores indicate it can handle content creation tasks that scale across threads.

PassMark testing shows a multithread score of 20,202 and a single-thread score of 3,682. The integer math score is 60,548, floating point math is 47,326, and extended instructions score 15,993. Data compression hits 237,304, while data encryption reaches 12,018. Random string sorting scores 23,791, and the find prime numbers test yields 87. Physics testing produces a score of 1,345. The average benchmark score is 20,802.

The CPU sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the processors in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6325P with an average score of 20,821 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20,826 (0.1% difference), the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20,845 (0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT at 20,733 (0.3% difference). The performance deltas are all within 0.3%, indicating that the i5-12490F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For real workloads, the single-thread score of 946 in 3DMark and 2,440 in Cinebench R23 suggests responsive day-to-day operation and solid gaming performance. The multi-thread scores show that the processor can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, though it will not lead in heavily parallel workloads compared to higher-core-count parts.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a desktop graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB203 chip fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The chip contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The card features 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units. Ray tracing is handled by 84 RT cores, while 336 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads.

The GPU has a base clock of 2,295 MHz and a boost clock of 2,617 MHz. Memory runs at 1,875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed. The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory sits on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

Compute performance is significant: FP32 throughput is 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b connections.

The RTX 5080 is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It requires a 360 W TDP and uses a single 16-pin power connector. The suggested PSU is 750 W. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16. The card was released on January 29, 2025, with a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

Benchmark results show strong raw performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8,637. Geekbench OpenCL scores 235,901, while Vulkan scores 255,450. PassMark results include G3D at 36,565, GPU compute at 21,789, and G2D at 1,415. DirectX tests yield 389 for DX9, 324 for DX11, 208 for DX10, and 151 for DX12.

The GPU sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, placing it well above the majority of graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 56,083. Nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (0.6% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (0.7% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (2.3% difference), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE at 57,367 (2.2% difference). The deltas are modest, but the RTX 5080 edges out two of its four nearest rivals in aggregate score.

For rendering workloads, the 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 960 GB/s memory bandwidth indicate strong performance in GPU-accelerated rendering engines. The 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and DLSS-style upscaling, which benefits both gaming and creative applications.

# Benchmark Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 20,802, placing it at the 74th percentile. The GPU's average benchmark score is 56,083, placing it at the 87th percentile. Together, this pairing achieves a combined percentile of 81, indicating that the system overall outperforms four-fifths of the configurations in the database.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is 17,284 in Cinebench R23, while the GPU's compute score is 21,789 in PassMark GPU compute. The CPU's single-thread score of 2,440 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can keep up with the GPU in latency-sensitive tasks, while the GPU's 36,565 PassMark G3D score indicates dominant graphics throughput.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the CPU is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Intel Xeon 6325P, and AMD EPYC 7J13. The GPU is within 2.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, AMD Radeon 8060S, AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X. The combined picture is a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other in aggregate scoring.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8,637 is a strong indicator for gaming workloads, while the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,923 suggests it can feed the GPU in most scenarios. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 20,202 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 235,901 together imply that compute-heavy tasks like video rendering or scientific simulation will see substantial acceleration.

# Who Should Build It

This desktop pairing targets users who need high-end graphics performance without requiring a top-tier CPU. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU ranking makes it suitable for gamers at high resolutions, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking is sufficient to avoid holding back the GPU in most titles, though extreme CPU-bound scenarios may see some limitation.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960 GB/s bandwidth, which handle large textures and high-resolution frames. The CPU's 12 threads and 20 MB L3 cache provide enough parallel processing for encoding and compositing tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will find the CPU's multi-thread scores adequate, while the GPU's compute capabilities accelerate machine learning training and inference workloads. Students working on graphics-intensive projects or research involving CUDA-accelerated applications will find this configuration capable.

Small business workstations running CAD, simulation, or data visualization software will see strong performance from the GPU's FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS, while the CPU's 65 W TDP keeps power requirements manageable.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 5 support and 20 lanes from the CPU. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, while the GPU's TDP is 360 W, and the suggested PSU is 750 W.

A sensible next upgrade would be to a higher-core-count processor on the same socket, which would improve multi-threaded performance for heavily parallel workloads. The CPU's locked multiplier means overclocking is not an option, so upgrading to an unlocked part would provide additional headroom.

The GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is forward-compatible, so the RTX 5080 can be carried over to a newer platform. The 750 W suggested PSU provides enough headroom for the current configuration, and a future CPU upgrade with a higher TDP would still fit within this power budget.

The dual-channel memory controller and DDR4/DDR5 support give users flexibility in choosing memory, though the actual bandwidth will depend on the modules selected. The 20 MB L3 cache is shared across all cores, which benefits workloads that reuse data frequently.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12490F has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 5080 has 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 16 GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 946 in 3DMark single-thread, 2,440 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 3,682 in PassMark single-thread.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5080 sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56,083.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-12490F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's release date and launch MSRP?

A: The RTX 5080 was released on January 29, 2025, with a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

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

A: The combined percentile is 81, meaning it outperforms 81% of configurations in the database.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8,637 and 87th percentile ranking indicate strong frame rates at high resolutions. The CPU's single-thread score of 946 in 3DMark ensures responsive gameplay, though the GPU will be the primary driver of FPS in most titles.

Streaming: The GPU's tensor cores and 16 GB memory support hardware encoding and AI-based features. The CPU's 12 threads handle encoding overhead, while the 65 W TDP keeps system power draw reasonable during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput accelerates effects and color grading, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,284 handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding. The 960 GB/s memory bandwidth moves large video files efficiently.

3D rendering: The GPU's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced renders, and the 16 GB GDDR7 memory holds complex scenes. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 20,202 supports scene preparation and simulation tasks.

Software development: The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,923 and PassMark integer math score of 60,548 speed up compilation. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 235,901 accelerates testing of compute shaders and parallel algorithms.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance handles everyday productivity tasks, while the GPU's 36,565 PassMark G3D score supports graphics-heavy coursework like CAD or media projects. The 750 W suggested PSU keeps the system viable for dorm or small-office power delivery.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-12490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with a 360 W TDP and 16 GB GDDR7 memory.

The combined percentile of 81 places this system above four-fifths of all configurations in the database. The CPU's 74th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile create a pairing where the GPU is the stronger component, making this a GPU-forward build suitable for graphics-intensive workloads.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 20,802 and the GPU's average score of 56,083 indicate that the GPU contributes roughly 2.7 times the raw benchmark performance of the CPU. This is not an inherently unbalanced pairing, but it does favor workloads that scale with GPU compute rather than CPU threads.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data shows a GPU-skewed configuration. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile is 13 points higher than the CPU's 74th percentile, indicating that the GPU is the more capable component. In gaming scenarios, the GPU will likely be the limiting factor at high resolutions due to its dominant graphics throughput.

The CPU's single-thread performance of 946 in 3DMark and 2,440 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient for most game engines, meaning CPU bottlenecks would only appear in heavily CPU-bound titles or at low resolutions where the GPU is underutilized. The GPU's 36,565 PassMark G3D score suggests that at 1080p, the CPU might become the limiting factor in some titles, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint.

For compute workloads, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS dwarfs the CPU's PassMark floating point score of 47,326, meaning GPU-accelerated tasks will see minimal CPU bottleneck. Conversely, tasks that are single-threaded and memory-latency-sensitive will rely more on the CPU's 3.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks.

The 20 MB L3 cache on the CPU helps reduce memory latency, but the GPU's 960 GB/s bandwidth is vastly higher than what the CPU can access through its dual-channel memory controller. This architectural difference means the GPU excels at bandwidth-hungry tasks, while the CPU handles latency-sensitive workloads.

In aggregate, the estimated FPS from benchmark scores suggests that the GPU will drive most gaming performance, with the CPU providing adequate support. The 750 W suggested PSU provides enough headroom for both components under load, but the 360 W GPU TDP means the CPU's 65 W draw is a minor contributor to system power. Users seeking more balanced CPU-GPU performance would need to upgrade the processor, while those prioritizing GPU-bound workloads will find this pairing well-suited to their needs.

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