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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12500T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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75%

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Intel Core i5-12500T

4,216 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score

Top 2% Market Ranking

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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core i5-12500T paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a study in extremes: a 35-watt, efficiency-focused desktop processor harnessed to one of the most powerful consumer graphics cards available. The benchmark data shows a combined system percentile of 75, placing it ahead of three-quarters of all tracked configurations, but the individual components tell a more nuanced story. The RTX 5090 D operates in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12500T sits at the 57th percentile among CPUs, a gap that defines the system's character and its limitations. This analysis will dissect the benchmark scores, usage suitability, and the inherent balance—or imbalance—of this pairing, using only the measured data from the FACT PACK.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a monolithic powerhouse built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die is massive, containing 92,200 million transistors across a 750 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 122.9M per mm². This is not a chip designed for compromise; it is engineered for maximum throughput. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz, or 28 Gbps effective. The memory subsystem is equally imposing: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus delivers a staggering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, a figure that eliminates memory bottlenecks in high-resolution texture loading and large dataset manipulation.

The compute resources are correspondingly vast. The GPU contains 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 176 raster output pipelines (ROPs). For ray tracing, there are 170 dedicated RT cores, and for AI acceleration, 680 tensor cores are present. These translate into raw throughput numbers that define its class: 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The FP16 performance is identical at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1), which is notable for workloads that can leverage reduced precision.

Benchmark results confirm the GPU's top-tier status. In 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), it scores 14,326 points. Geekbench scores are equally strong, with 310,674 in OpenCL and 376,915 in Vulkan. Passmark results show a G3D score of 44,065 and a GPU compute score of 28,396. The average benchmark score across all tests is 77,712, and the GPU's percentile rank of 92 places it above 92% of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, according to the data, are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (average score 76,904, deltaPct 1.1), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, deltaPct -1.6), and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (79,396 and 79,605, deltaPct -2.1 and -2.4 respectively). These deltas are all within roughly 2.5%, suggesting that while the RTX 5090 D is a leader, its immediate competition in the database is surprisingly close in aggregate score. For rendering, the combination of 32 GB of GDDR7, 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute means it can handle complex scenes, large textures, and multi-frame rendering tasks with substantial headroom.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The combined percentile for this build is 75, indicating that 75% of tracked desktop configurations score lower overall. This is a strong result, but the components are not equal contributors. The GPU's percentile of 92 is the primary driver of this high rank. The CPU, by contrast, holds a percentile of 57, a middling position that reflects its efficiency-oriented design rather than raw performance. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 4,216, while the GPU's average is 77,712; when combined into the system metric, the GPU's numerical dominance is overwhelming.

The CPU's benchmark scores are as follows: Cinebench R15 multicore 1,402 and singlecore 197; Cinebench R20 multicore 5,843 and singlecore 824; Cinebench R23 multicore 13,913 and singlecore 1,964; Geekbench multicore 7,733 and singlecore 1,854. These scores place it in the company of the Intel Xeon E-2378 (average score 4,232, deltaPct -0.4), Intel Core i5-11500H (4,187, deltaPct 0.7), Intel Core i7-1265U (4,248, deltaPct -0.7), and Intel Core i9-9900 (4,163, deltaPct 1.3). The deltas are tiny, ranging from -0.7% to 1.3%, meaning the i5-12500T's performance is statistically indistinguishable from these rivals in aggregate terms. This is a critical data point: the CPU is not a performance outlier; it is a solid mid-range part.

The combined picture is one of asymmetry. The GPU can deliver frame rates and render times that are class-leading, but the CPU's 57th percentile position means it will be the limiting factor in scenarios that demand high single-thread or multi-thread CPU throughput. The data suggests that in GPU-bound workloads, such as high-resolution gaming with maxed settings, the system will perform near the GPU's potential. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as low-resolution competitive gaming or physics-heavy simulations, the CPU will hold the system back from achieving the full potential of the RTX 5090 D.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rate monitors, the CPU's 57th percentile will likely bottleneck the GPU. The i5-12500T's single-core score of 1,964 in Cinebench R23 is adequate but not exceptional, and its 35W TDP suggests sustained boost clocks may be limited. The GPU's 92nd percentile ensures it can render frames quickly, but the CPU must feed it. The data indicates that this pairing is better suited for 4K gaming, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck and the CPU's limitations are less exposed.

Streaming: The RTX 5090 D's 680 tensor cores and support for modern APIs (DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4) suggest it can handle encoding tasks offloaded from the CPU. The CPU's 12 threads via 6 cores are sufficient for a streaming workload, and its 35W TDP means thermal headroom is less of a concern. However, the CPU's lower percentile could cause frame drops in CPU-intensive games while encoding, as the 57th percentile indicates it is not a high-end part.

Video Editing: The GPU's 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are excellent for handling large video projects, 8K timelines, and effects-heavy edits. The CUDA cores (21,760 shading units) will accelerate exports and rendering in compatible software. The CPU's multithreaded score of 13,913 in Cinebench R23 is workable, but it will not be the fastest for timeline scrubbing or encoding tasks that rely on the processor. The system will be GPU-accelerated, but CPU-bound tasks will be mid-pack.

3D Rendering: This is where the RTX 5090 D shines. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, combined with 170 RT cores, will dramatically reduce render times for ray-traced scenes. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 14,326 and the high Geekbench compute scores support this. The CPU's role in rendering is less critical; the 57th percentile is acceptable, as the GPU will handle the bulk of the work. The 32 GB VRAM is a significant advantage for massive scenes.

Software Development: The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient for compilation tasks, though the 35W TDP means sustained loads may cause clocks to drop. The i5-12500T's Geekbench multicore score of 7,733 is respectable for code compilation. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, but it would be useful for developers working on graphics or machine learning applications, leveraging the tensor cores and high FP32 throughput.

Student and Office Work: This system is massively overqualified. The CPU's efficiency is a plus for low power draw, but the GPU's 575W TDP makes this a power-hungry configuration. For document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet tasks, the i5-12500T's UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU would be sufficient, and the RTX 5090 D would be idle, wasting its potential and drawing power. The system is not a sensible choice for basic productivity, as the GPU's cost and power are not justified by such workloads.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This build is for users who prioritize GPU compute above all else, specifically those with workloads that can fully utilize the RTX 5090 D's capabilities. The primary target is a 4K gamer who wants maximum settings without compromise. The GPU's 92nd percentile and 32 GB of VRAM ensure that even the most demanding textures and effects can be enabled at 4K resolution, where the CPU's 57th percentile is less likely to bottleneck. Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, are another key audience. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth will accelerate rendering and exports dramatically, making the CPU's mid-range performance a secondary concern.

Developers working on AI or graphics-intensive applications will find the 680 tensor cores and Vulkan 1.4 support valuable, as the Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 indicates strong compute capabilities. However, the i5-12500T's 57th percentile means that CPU-bound tasks like large-scale code compilation will not be a strength. Students and small business workstations are not ideal targets. The system's power draw, driven by the GPU's 575W TDP, is high, and the performance is wasted on typical productivity tasks. The data suggests this is a specialized tool for enthusiasts and professionals, not a general-purpose machine.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-12500T is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-S desktop variant. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process and fits into the Intel Socket 1700. The base clock is 2,000 MHz, which is low, but it boosts to 4.40 GHz. The low base clock and a TDP of just 35W are indicative of a power-efficient part, likely intended for compact or thermally constrained systems. 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 has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. It includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though this is likely irrelevant in a build with a discrete GPU.

The benchmark scores reveal a consistent pattern. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13,913 is reasonable for a 6-core part, but the single-core score of 1,964 is not particularly high. The Geekbench scores of 7,733 (multicore) and 1,854 (singlecore) corroborate this. The average benchmark score is 4,216, and the 57th percentile ranking shows it is an average performer. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E-2378 (deltaPct -0.4), Intel Core i5-11500H (deltaPct 0.7), Intel Core i7-1265U (deltaPct -0.7), and Intel Core i9-9900 (deltaPct 1.3). These are all older or lower-power parts, and the deltas are minimal, indicating the i5-12500T's performance is comparable to these mid-range options.

For real workloads, the 4.40 GHz boost clock is the key asset. It means that single-threaded tasks, such as gaming or older software, will perform adequately. However, the 35W TDP suggests that sustained all-core workloads will likely see clocks drop below the boost level to stay within power limits. The 18 MB of L3 cache is generous for the core count and helps with game performance. The 57th percentile is the most telling metric: this CPU is not a high-performance part, and it will not excel in heavily threaded productivity tasks like video encoding or 3D scene simulation, where higher-core-count processors would score significantly better.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results. The GPU's 92nd percentile and the CPU's 57th percentile provide the basis for these estimates.

At 4K resolution with ultra settings, the system will be heavily GPU-bound. The RTX 5090 D's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 14,326 and its high Passmark G3D score of 44,065 indicate it can push extremely high frame rates in most titles. The 32 GB VRAM ensures that even games with massive texture packs will not run out of memory. The CPU's single-core performance, while not stellar, is sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecks at this resolution. Estimated frame rates in demanding AAA titles could exceed 100 FPS on average, with less demanding titles hitting 200 FPS or more. These are estimates, but the GPU's performance class makes them plausible.

At 1440p, the balance shifts. The CPU's 57th percentile becomes a more significant factor, as the lower resolution reduces the GPU's rendering time, making the CPU's ability to submit draw calls more critical. Frame rates would still be high, but the gap between this CPU and a higher-end processor would be more noticeable. At 1080p, the CPU bottleneck would be the primary limiter. The i5-12500T's single-core score of 1,964 in Cinebench R23 suggests it could struggle to maintain frame rates above 144 FPS in CPU-intensive esports titles, despite the GPU's enormous capacity. The overall gaming experience is therefore resolution-dependent, with 4K being the sweet spot for this pairing.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop system is 75, meaning it outperforms 75% of all tracked configurations in the database.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12500T has an average benchmark score of 4,216 and ranks in the 57th percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E-2378, scores 4,232 (deltaPct -0.4), while the Intel Core i9-9900 scores 4,163 (deltaPct 1.3). The performance differences are minimal, within a range of -0.7% to 1.3%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

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

Q: Is the GPU's benchmark score significantly higher than its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 77,712, which places it in the 92nd percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, has an average score of 76,904, a deltaPct of 1.1, meaning the RTX 5090 D is only 1.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605, which is 2.4% higher.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and TDP?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500T has a base clock of 2000.00 MHz, a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and a TDP of 35W.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is 2,299 USD.

Q: Are there any measured FPS values for this build?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate expectations are estimates based on the benchmark scores.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build, as indicated by the `buildClass` field. It pairs the Intel Core i5-12500T, a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 35W TDP and a 57th percentile CPU ranking, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, a flagship GPU with a 575W TDP and a 92nd percentile GPU ranking. The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 75, is upper-midrange to high-end. The GPU is a top-tier component, while the CPU is a mid-range, efficiency-focused part. This is a lopsided pairing, where the GPU is the clear performance leader and the CPU serves as a functional but not exceptional companion. The system's tier is elevated almost entirely by the GPU's presence; without it, the CPU's 57th percentile would place the system in the mid-range category. This is a build defined by graphics compute capability, not balanced overall performance.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance analysis is straightforward: the RTX 5090 D is the dominant component, and the i5-12500T is the limiting factor in most CPU-bound scenarios. The evidence is in the percentiles. The GPU's 92nd percentile indicates it is near the top of the performance hierarchy, while the CPU's 57th percentile is firmly in the middle. In workloads that are purely GPU-bound, such as 4K gaming with ultra settings or GPU-accelerated 3D rendering, the system will perform admirably, and the CPU will not be a significant hindrance. The GPU's massive FP32 throughput and memory bandwidth will be fully utilized.

However, in CPU-bound workloads, the bottleneck is clear. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's ability to process game logic and submit draw calls becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's single-core score of 1,964 in Cinebench R23 and its 57th percentile ranking suggest it will not keep pace with the GPU's frame generation capability, leading to lower frame rates than the GPU could theoretically deliver. Similarly, in productivity tasks that rely heavily on multi-threaded CPU performance, such as video encoding with x264 or physics simulations, the CPU's 13,913 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 35W TDP will limit throughput. The GPU will be underutilized in these scenarios. Conversely, the GPU will be the bottleneck in workloads like ray-traced rendering or large-scale data processing, where its 104.8 TFLOPS and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are the key metrics. The system is balanced when the GPU is the primary workload; it is imbalanced when the CPU is required to feed the GPU or handle compute-heavy tasks independently. The 75th combined percentile is a reflection of the GPU's high rank pulling up the system's overall score, obscuring the CPU's mid-range nature.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12500T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

FAQ

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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