SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + AMD Radeon 740M

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

88 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

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

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
88%
VS
GPU
88%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12600H

28,882 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →
GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 740M

12,870 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles
View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

Performance Tiers Explained

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

1440p Ultra 4K High
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

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-12600H and AMD Radeon 740M form a laptop-class pairing that lands in the 67th combined percentile across all CPU+GPU combinations. The processor is the clear leader here, sitting at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the integrated GPU sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. This is a system where the CPU substantially outperforms the graphics solution, and that imbalance defines what this build can and cannot do well.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12600H is a 12-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on the Alder Lake-H architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. It carries a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 45 W TDP. The chip uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and includes 18 MB of shared L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Benchmark results show a processor with strong multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20072 in multi-core and 2833 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results are 8430 multi-core and 1189 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2023 multi-core and 285 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28882.

The nearest rival data puts this chip in interesting company. The Intel Core i9-13900H scores 28886 on average, which is a delta of 0% — essentially identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, just 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, 0.7% higher. Only the Intel Core i7-12650H scores slightly lower at 28815, a 0.2% difference. This means the i5-12600H is trading blows with higher-tier and newer parts, making it a very capable mobile workhorse.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength. The multithread score is 21128, with integer math at 71168 and floating point math at 51264. Data compression hits 247404, while data encryption reaches 14799. Extended instructions score 14508, and random string sorting is 27653. Single-thread performance is 3453, with physics at 1262 and find prime numbers at 71. These numbers indicate a CPU that handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads with ease, and the 16 threads provide strong parallelism for rendering, compilation, and encoding tasks.

For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 suggests a chip that can sustain heavy all-core loads without major throttling, which matters for video rendering and software builds. The single-core score of 2833 is competitive with desktop parts from a generation or two ago, meaning everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications will feel quick. The architecture combines performance cores and efficiency cores (as part of Alder Lake), though the core count breakdown is simply listed as 12 cores and 16 threads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU can absolutely feed high-refresh displays in esports and older titles, given its single-thread score of 3453 in PassMark and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2833. However, the AMD Radeon 740M sits at the 53rd GPU percentile with an average benchmark score of 12870, so frame rates at high refresh will be limited by the GPU in most graphically demanding games. Expect the CPU to be ready but the GPU to hold back maximum FPS.

Streaming: The 16 threads and strong multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 20072, PassMark multithread 21128) provide enough headroom for software encoding of a stream while gaming, though the integrated GPU's modest performance means game settings will need to be lowered to maintain smooth output. The CPU's data compression score of 247404 suggests it can handle the encoding workload without becoming the bottleneck.

Video editing: Multi-core performance is excellent for export and rendering tasks. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8430 and R23 score of 20072 indicate fast timeline scrubbing and render times in applications that use all threads. The GPU's 53rd percentile position means GPU-accelerated effects will be slower, but CPU-based rendering will be strong.

3D rendering: This is a CPU-dominated workload, and the i5-12600H delivers. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2023 and PassMark floating point math of 51264 show a chip that can chew through ray tracing and rasterization on the CPU side. The Radeon 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest, so GPU-accelerated renderers will be limited, but CPU rendering will be competitive with much higher-tier laptops.

Software development: Compilation tasks benefit from the 16 threads and high integer math score of 71168. The PassMark multithread score of 21128 means parallel builds will finish quickly. The single-thread score of 3453 ensures fast startup of IDEs and responsive UI interaction. Data encryption at 14799 is adequate for most development workflows.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2833) makes everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheets feel snappy. The PassMark single-thread score of 3453 is well above what typical office software requires. The low 45 W TDP means the laptop should maintain performance on battery without excessive heat, though the integrated GPU will handle only light graphical tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance: the CPU sits at the 81st percentile while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile. In gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads, the Radeon 740M will be the limiting factor. The GPU's average benchmark score of 12870 is within 0.4% of the AMD Radeon RX 580 (score 12928) and 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 (score 12830), putting it in the field of older discrete GPUs. This means the CPU will often be waiting on the GPU to finish rendering frames.

For CPU-bound tasks like compilation, rendering, and data processing, the bottleneck shifts to the processor, but that is a positive — the CPU is strong enough to avoid being a limiting factor. The 16 threads and multi-core scores suggest that even heavy parallel workloads will be processed efficiently.

In gaming, the FPS will be constrained by the GPU's pixel rate of 22.40 GPixel/s and texture rate of 44.80 GTexel/s. The GPU has only 8 ROPs and 16 TMUs, which are low numbers by modern standards, further limiting fill-rate-bound scenarios. The CPU's high single-thread performance means it can push high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU will cap those rates in practice.

The 67th combined percentile reflects this imbalance — the system is better than most laptops overall, but the GPU drags down the combined score relative to the CPU's standalone strength. Users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks will find this pairing well-suited; those who prioritize gaming will be disappointed by the GPU performance.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need strong CPU performance in a laptop form factor without requiring high-end discrete graphics. Software developers will benefit from the 16 threads and integer math score of 71168, making compilation and testing faster than typical laptops. Students and office workers get a responsive system with a single-thread score of 3453, which handles document editing, spreadsheets, and web apps with ease. Small business workstations that run data analysis, virtualization, or moderate rendering will find the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 more than sufficient.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering or video encoding will appreciate the performance, though they should note the GPU's 53rd percentile means GPU-accelerated effects will be slower. Gamers at 1080p with low settings may find the Radeon 740M acceptable for older or less demanding titles, but those seeking high-refresh or ultra settings will need a discrete GPU. This build is not for gamers who want to play modern AAA titles at high detail — the GPU's performance relative to the RX 580 and GTX 590 (both within 0.4% and 0.3% respectively) shows it is competitive with mid-range GPUs from several generations ago.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture is a system at the 67th percentile among all CPU+GPU pairs. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28882, placing it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 12870, placing it at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs.

In Geekbench, the GPU scores 10172 in OpenCL and 15568 in Vulkan. These are respectable numbers for an integrated GPU, but they place it in the middle of the pack. The nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5100 (score 12847, delta 0.2%), AMD Radeon Pro 455 (score 12831, delta 0.3%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 (score 12830, delta 0.3%), and AMD Radeon RX 580 (score 12928, delta -0.4%). This clustering means the Radeon 740M performs nearly identically to those older discrete GPUs, which is impressive for an integrated solution but also highlights its age relative to modern discrete parts.

The CPU's nearest rivals show it trading blows with much higher-tier processors. The Intel Core i9-13900H matches it exactly at 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is 0.7% ahead. Only the Intel Core i7-12650H is slightly behind at 0.2%. This puts the i5-12600H in a performance class that includes desktop and high-end mobile parts.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this pairing, so all frame rates discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's performance relative to the AMD Radeon RX 580 (delta -0.4%) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 (delta 0.3%) suggests it will deliver frame rates similar to those older discrete GPUs in games that are not VRAM-limited.

Given the GPU's 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 ROPs, modern AAA titles at 1080p ultra settings will likely struggle to maintain 30 FPS. The pixel rate of 22.40 GPixel/s and texture rate of 44.80 GTexel/s are limiting factors for fill-rate-heavy scenes. Esports titles and older games should run smoothly, as the CPU's single-thread score of 3453 can push high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU will cap them at whatever its rendering throughput allows.

For 1080p gaming with reduced settings, expect playable frame rates in many titles, but do not expect high-refresh or ultra-quality experiences. The CPU will never be the bottleneck in gaming; the GPU will be the limiting factor across virtually all gaming workloads. The estimates here are derived from the GPU's benchmark scores relative to known discrete GPUs, not from direct measurement.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The chip is named Phoenix2, and the GPU uses 256 shading units, 16 TMUs, and 8 ROPs. It has 4 ray tracing cores, and the base clock is 800 MHz with a boost clock of 2800 MHz. The memory is system shared, meaning the GPU uses the CPU's DDR4 or DDR5 memory, with bandwidth described as system dependent.

The GPU's FP32 performance is 2.867 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 2.867 TFLOPS as well (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s. The transistor count is 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die, with a transistor density of 152.6M per mm². The TDP is 45 W, matching the CPU's TDP, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8.

In benchmark terms, the GPU scores 10172 in Geekbench OpenCL and 15568 in Geekbench Vulkan. The average benchmark score is 12870, placing it at the 53rd percentile. The nearest rivals are all older discrete GPUs, with the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 (0.2% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 455 at 12831 (0.3% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 at 12830 (0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 580 at 12928 (-0.4% delta). This means the Radeon 740M performs nearly identically to those GPUs, which is notable for an integrated solution but also means it performs like a discrete GPU from several generations ago.

The 4 ray tracing cores provide some hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, but the overall GPU performance is modest, so ray tracing will be limited to very low resolutions and settings. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring modern API compatibility. The display outputs are motherboard dependent, which is typical for an integrated GPU.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12600H compare to the Intel Core i9-13900H?

A: The two processors have essentially identical average benchmark scores — 28882 for the i5-12600H and 28886 for the i9-13900H, a delta of 0%. This means the i5-12600H delivers the same level of CPU performance as the higher-tier i9 in this comparison.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the AMD Radeon RX 580?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870 on average, while the Radeon RX 580 scores 12928, a delta of -0.4%. This means the integrated GPU performs nearly identically to the older discrete RX 580, with the RX 580 being only 0.4% faster.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-12600H scores 20072 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This is a strong result that places the chip at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, indicating it can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads like rendering and compilation effectively.

Q: Does this build support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon 740M includes 4 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). However, given the GPU's overall performance at the 53rd percentile, ray tracing will be limited to low resolutions and settings.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The GPU uses system shared memory, so its bandwidth depends on the installed system memory.

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

A: The combined percentile is 67, meaning this pairing performs better than 67% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU contributes the majority of the performance, sitting at the 81st percentile, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT?

A: The i5-12600H scores 28882 on average, while the Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, a delta of -0.2%. This means the Ryzen 5 5600XT is only 0.2% faster, making the two processors effectively equivalent in performance.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-12600H with the AMD Radeon 740M in a laptop form factor. The CPU is a 12-core, 16-thread Alder Lake-H processor with a 45 W TDP, and the GPU is an integrated RDNA 3.0 solution also rated at 45 W. The combined percentile is 67, placing this system above the majority of laptop pairs in the database.

The tier of this build is defined by the CPU's strength. At the 81st CPU percentile, the i5-12600H is a high-performance mobile processor that competes with the Intel Core i9-13900H (0% delta) and outperforms the Intel Core i7-12650H (0.2% delta). The GPU, at the 53rd percentile, is a mid-pack integrated solution that performs like older discrete GPUs such as the Radeon RX 580 (-0.4% delta) and GeForce GTX 590 (0.3% delta).

This is a CPU-first laptop build. It is well-suited for users who need strong multi-threaded performance for development, rendering, and productivity tasks, but it is not designed for high-end gaming. The imbalance between the CPU and GPU means the system excels at CPU-bound workloads while the GPU limits graphics-intensive applications. For a laptop, this pairing offers a compelling balance of processing power and integrated graphics capability, with the understanding that the GPU will be the bottleneck in gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.