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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12500T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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82 Score

Top 18% Ranking

82 / 100

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Top 18% 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

75%

GPU

90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12500T

4,216 Benchmark Score

Top 25% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

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

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30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

This analysis examines the pairing of an Intel Core i5-12500T processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 graphics card. The data indicates a desktop-class configuration where the GPU is a top-tier rendering monster, while the CPU is a highly efficient, lower-power chip. The benchmark scores reveal a significant performance disparity between the two components, which shapes the system's capabilities and limitations across different workloads. This report will break down the individual component strengths, analyze the combined benchmark picture, and interpret what this means for potential users.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a data center and professional visualization-class GPU built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The data shows it is a massive chip, with a die size of 750 mm² and containing 92,200 million transistors on a 5 nm process from TSMC. This hardware foundation provides immense computational resources, including 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 176 render output units (ROPs). The sheer scale of this processor is reflected in its theoretical peak performance figures: 104.8 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and an identical 104.8 TFLOPS for FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The texture fill rate is listed at 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and the pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s.

Memory configuration is equally substantial. The card is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s. This is a critical specification for large datasets, high-resolution textures, and complex 3D scenes. The memory clock is listed as 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. This combination of capacity and bandwidth ensures that the GPU is unlikely to be starved of data, even in the most demanding professional rendering and AI workloads. For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, the card includes 170 RT cores and 680 Tensor cores, making it a highly specialized piece of hardware.

The benchmark score for this GPU is a single data point: 16,504 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places the GPU at the 59th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals provide a fascinating context. The data shows a delta of 0% against the NVIDIA T400 (score 16,508), a 0.5% delta against the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (score 16,415), and a 0.6% delta against the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (score 16,408). The benchmark results indicate a performance cluster where the RTX 5090 D V2 is statistically tied with these other professional cards. This is a curious result, as it suggests that despite its massive specifications, this particular benchmark places it in a similar performance tier to these other offerings. For rendering, this means the card is capable of handling very high-end workloads, but the benchmark data does not suggest it is in a class of its own. The card's boost clock is 2407 MHz, and its base clock is 2017 MHz, which are the clock speeds at which these scores are achieved.

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

The combined picture from the benchmark data is one of stark contrast. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12500T, has an average benchmark score of 4,216, placing it at the 57th percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the GPU has an average benchmark score of 16,504, placing it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. While the percentile rankings are similar, the raw scores reveal a massive difference in computational throughput. The combined percentile for this build is 58, which is a moderate overall ranking driven by the CPU's relatively lower performance ceiling.

The CPU's individual benchmark scores show a clear profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13,913 in multi-core and 1,964 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 7,733 multi-core and 1,854 single-core. These are solid mid-range numbers. The GPU's single 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504 is orders of magnitude higher than any CPU score, but this is expected as they measure completely different types of workloads. The data indicates that this is a system where the GPU is the dominant component in terms of raw processing power, while the CPU serves as a capable but less powerful partner.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the performance is tightly clustered. The Intel Xeon E-2378 has an average score of 4,232, which is -0.4% different from the i5-12500T. The Intel Core i5-11500H scores 4,187 (0.7% delta), the Intel Core i7-1265U scores 4,248 (-0.7% delta), and the Intel Core i9-9900 scores 4,163 (1.3% delta). The benchmark results indicate that the i5-12500T's performance is essentially equivalent to these other CPUs, with deltas of less than 1.5%. This means that in CPU-bound tasks, this system will perform similarly to systems built with those other processors. The combined picture is that of a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, a pairing that will excel in GPU-bound tasks but will be limited in scenarios where the CPU is the primary bottleneck.

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

The Intel Core i5-12500T is a 12th-generation desktop processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The data lists its die size as 163 mm². It features 6 cores and 12 threads, a configuration that is well-suited for modern multitasking and threaded applications. The base clock is 2000.00 MHz, which is notably low, but the boost clock reaches 4.40 GHz. This wide range between base and boost is characteristic of a "T" series, or low-power, chip. The TDP is listed as 35 W, which is exceptionally low for a desktop CPU, emphasizing efficiency over raw sustained performance.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 18 MB of L3 cache. This is a substantial amount of cache for a 6-core chip, which helps mitigate the lower clock speeds in some workloads. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, and the CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning it is not designed for overclocking.

The benchmark scores for the CPU provide a clear picture of its real-world performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,913 is indicative of its capability in heavily threaded tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering. The single-core score of 1,964 in the same test is strong and suggests good performance in everyday tasks and games that rely on single-thread performance. The Geekbench scores of 7,733 (multi-core) and 1,854 (single-core) corroborate this profile. The data shows that the i5-12500T is a capable processor for productivity, but its low TDP and modest core count mean it will not lead the charts. Its performance is statistically on par with the Intel Xeon E-2378 and the Intel Core i9-9900, according to the nearest rival deltas. This makes it a solid, efficient workhorse, but not a high-performance enthusiast chip. Its real workloads include office productivity, software compilation, and light-to-moderate creative work, where its efficiency and decent multi-core scores are beneficial.

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

The data indicates a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The GPU is designed for massive parallel throughput, while the CPU is designed for efficiency and moderate performance. This creates a scenario where the CPU will be the primary bottleneck in most workloads. The evidence for this lies in the relative performance scores and the nature of the components. The CPU's average benchmark score is 4,216, while the GPU's is 16,504. While these are not directly comparable metrics, they illustrate the vast difference in computational capacity. The CPU is at the 57th percentile, and the GPU is at the 59th percentile, but the raw performance gap is enormous.

In gaming, this means that at lower resolutions, where the CPU must process more frames per second, the i5-12500T will likely limit the frame rate. The RTX 5090 D V2 is capable of rendering frames far faster than the CPU can issue draw calls and process game logic. This is a classic CPU-bound scenario. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the rendering load increases significantly, allowing the GPU to work closer to its full potential. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is so powerful that it would be challenging for the i5-12500T to keep up in any scenario. For professional workloads like 3D rendering, the GPU will be the star, drastically accelerating render times. However, the CPU's lower multi-core score of 13,913 in Cinebench R23 could slow down the pre-processing and physics simulation stages of a render, creating a bottleneck before the GPU even starts its work. The system is heavily GPU-biased, and any task that is not purely GPU-accelerated will be held back by the CPU's 57th-percentile performance.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this build is 58, indicating that it performs better than 58% of all tracked system configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500T's average benchmark score is 4,216. This is 0.4% lower than the Intel Xeon E-2378 (4,232), 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i5-11500H (4,187), and 1.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900 (4,163). The performance is effectively equivalent.

Q: What is the GPU's measured score in the 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 achieved a score of 16,504 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 575 W. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 950 W.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s.

Q: Is there any measured FPS data for this specific CPU and GPU combination?

A: No, the data package contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination. All FPS discussions must be considered estimates based on the individual benchmark scores.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-12500T's memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is for a niche user with very specific needs. It is not a balanced gaming PC. The primary audience is a professional or prosumer whose work is heavily GPU-accelerated and who requires maximum GPU compute power for tasks like 3D rendering, AI model training, or large-scale data analysis. The 24 GB of VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth make it suitable for handling massive datasets and high-resolution textures. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for managing the system and feeding the GPU, but its 57th-percentile ranking means it is not a workstation CPU for heavy multi-threaded CPU tasks.

Gamers at 4K resolution could theoretically benefit from the GPU's raw power, but the CPU would likely be a bottleneck in many titles. Content creators who work primarily in GPU-accelerated applications like video editors using hardware encoders or 3D renderers that use CUDA would see massive performance gains. However, a developer compiling large codebases would find the CPU's 13,913 Cinebench R23 multi-core score limiting. Students or small businesses needing a general-purpose workstation would find this pairing to be overkill on the GPU side and potentially underpowered on the CPU side for their needs. This build is for someone who knows they need an RTX 5090 D V2 and is willing to pair it with a power-efficient, mid-range CPU to save on cost and power consumption, accepting the bottleneck.

Gaming Performance

Important note: The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU and GPU combination. Therefore, all frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2's raw processing power, indicated by its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and high 3DMark score, suggests it is capable of extremely high frame rates in modern games. However, the Intel Core i5-12500T's performance, while solid at the 57th percentile, will likely be the limiting factor. In this pairing, the CPU's 6 cores and 4.40 GHz boost clock will struggle to keep up with the GPU's frame rendering capability, particularly at lower resolutions like 1080p and 1440p. At these resolutions, the system is likely to be CPU-bound, meaning the frame rate will be dictated by the CPU's processing speed rather than the GPU's.

At 4K resolution, the load shifts to the GPU, allowing it to work closer to its full potential. Here, the system should deliver very high frame rates in most titles, but it may still experience dips in CPU-intensive scenes. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for any current game at maximum settings. The estimated performance is that this system is a high-refresh-rate 4K gaming machine in GPU-bound scenarios, but its performance is inconsistent and heavily dependent on the game's CPU usage. In esports titles with low CPU demand, the frame rates could be exceptionally high, but in open-world games with complex simulation, the CPU will hold the system back.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs a low-power Intel Core i5-12500T processor with a professional-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 graphics card. The overall tier of this system is defined by its combined percentile of 58. The CPU is a 12th-generation Alder Lake chip, and the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture part. The pairing is unusual, combining a 35 W TDP CPU with a 575 W TDP GPU. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-centric. The CPU is a competent mid-range performer at the 57th percentile, while the GPU, despite its massive specifications, benchmarks at the 59th percentile in its own category. This suggests that while the GPU is a high-end part, this specific model (the "D V2") is not the absolute fastest in the database, sitting in a tight cluster with other professional cards. The build is fundamentally a professional rendering or compute workstation that has been given a highly efficient, lower-power CPU to manage system tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The motherboard platform for this CPU is based on the Intel Socket 1700. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory modules. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The GPU, however, uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the motherboard's slot. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which can be used for troubleshooting or basic display output if the discrete GPU is not active.

The power supply for this system is a critical consideration. The GPU's TDP is 575 W, and the suggested PSU wattage is 950 W. The CPU's low TDP of 35 W means that the power supply headroom is almost entirely dedicated to the GPU. A sensible next upgrade path would be to replace the CPU with a more powerful Socket 1700 part. The data shows the CPU's performance is on par with the Intel Core i9-9900, which is an older generation. Upgrading to a higher-core-count or higher-clock 12th or 13th generation CPU would help alleviate the CPU bottleneck in gaming and CPU-bound professional tasks. The GPU is already a top-tier professional part, so an upgrade there would be unnecessary for most users. The platform's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that an upgrade could also involve moving to faster DDR5 memory to improve overall system responsiveness.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p or 1440p, the i5-12500T will likely bottleneck the RTX 5090 D V2, preventing it from reaching its maximum frame rate potential. At 4K, the system is more balanced and should deliver excellent, high-refresh-rate performance in most titles, though CPU-intensive games may still see frame drops.
Streaming: The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for software encoding at moderate bitrates, but the system is better suited for GPU-based encoding using the RTX 5090 D V2's dedicated encoders. This offloads the streaming workload from the CPU, keeping game performance stable.
Video editing: This is a strong scenario for this build. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM and high compute throughput will dramatically accelerate effects rendering, timeline scrubbing, and export times in modern editors that leverage GPU acceleration. The CPU will handle the editing interface and basic tasks adequately.
3D rendering: This is the primary use case for this pairing. The RTX 5090 D V2's massive 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance will deliver incredibly fast render times in GPU-accelerated engines. The CPU's 13,913 Cinebench R23 multi-core score is sufficient for scene management and simulation, but it will not be the main driver of performance.
Software development: The CPU's 57th-percentile performance means compilation times will be moderate. The system will excel in developing and testing GPU-compute applications, CUDA programming, and machine learning models, where the GPU is the primary compute engine.
Student and office work: This is a highly inefficient pairing for this use case. The GPU's power is entirely wasted on document editing, web browsing, or spreadsheets. The CPU is capable, but the system's cost and power draw make it a poor choice for general office tasks. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 would be sufficient for these tasks, making the discrete GPU unnecessary.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12500T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Cyberpunk 2077

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Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

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High-End

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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

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

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

FAQ

Who Should Build It

Gaming Performance

Build Overview

Upgrade Path and Platform

Usage Scenarios

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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