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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU

88%

GPU

92%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12600H

28,882 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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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

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-12600H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile pairing represents a mid-range laptop configuration built around Intel’s Alder Lake-H architecture and NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace GPU. The data shows a system that sits in the 74th percentile overall among all tested combinations, indicating a solidly above-average performer for mobile computing. This analysis draws exclusively from the benchmark scores and specifications provided, interpreting what these numbers mean for real-world usage without relying on measured frame rates, which are not available for this exact configuration.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is built on the AD107 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, packing 18,900 million transistors into a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1890 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz, translating to 16 Gbps effective speed. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is paired with a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This bandwidth figure is a key constraint for the GPU, as it must feed 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines.

The RT and tensor hardware is substantial for a mobile part: 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS features. The pixel rate is 90.72 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 181.4 GTexel/s, while FP32 performance sits at 11.61 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 11.61 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). These compute figures indicate a GPU that is balanced for both rasterization and compute workloads, though the FP16 throughput being equal to FP32 suggests a design focused on standard gaming rather than specialized AI compute.

Benchmark results show the GPU scoring 17469 in Passmark G3D, which places it in the 67th percentile among all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89420 and Vulkan score of 89569 are nearly identical, indicating consistent performance across different API workloads. The Passmark DirectX tests show scores of 107 for DX10, 157 for DX11, and 73 for DX12, with the lower DX12 score relative to DX11 suggesting that the GPU may not scale perfectly with the more modern API in this specific benchmark. For rendering, the data implies this GPU can handle 1080p gaming at high settings, but the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit ultra-high-resolution textures or heavy ray tracing workloads.

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

The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 and a single-core score of 2833. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 8430 and single-core is 1189, while R15 shows 2023 multi-core and 285 single-core. The Passmark multi-thread score is 21128, with a single-thread score of 3453. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 28882, placing it in the 81st percentile among all CPUs. Notably, the CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900H with an average score of 28886 and a deltaPct of 0, meaning the i5-12600H is statistically tied with a higher-tier i9 part in this metric. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940 with a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i7-12650H scores 28815 with a 0.2% delta, again showing near-identical performance.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22729, with a Passmark G3D score of 17469. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 with an average score of 22895 and a -0.7% delta, meaning the RTX 4060 Mobile is slightly behind the desktop RTX 2080. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22549 with a 0.8% delta, the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021 with a -1.3% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435 with a 1.3% delta. This places the RTX 4060 Mobile in a competitive position against both previous-generation desktop parts and newer mobile offerings. The combined percentile for the CPU+GPU pairing is 74, indicating that this system outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested laptop configurations.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform is built around the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which means the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded in a traditional sense. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving laptop manufacturers flexibility in memory selection, though the exact bandwidth is not specified. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. This x8 link is sufficient for the RTX 4060 Mobile’s bandwidth needs, and the Gen 4 standard provides ample throughput for NVMe storage and other peripherals.

The CPU has a TDP of 45 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 115 W, and the suggested PSU is not listed. Since this is a laptop (buildClass is “laptop”), the PSU headroom discussion is largely irrelevant, as power delivery is handled by the laptop’s internal power brick and motherboard VRMs. The power connectors for the GPU are listed as “None” and the slot width is “IGP,” which is unusual for a discrete GPU but reflects the mobile form factor where the GPU is integrated into the board rather than slotted. A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing memory capacity or speed, since the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but the soldered nature of the CPU and GPU means the only realistic upgrades are storage and memory. The production status of both components is “Active,” indicating they are still current and supported.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

This configuration is suited for mobile users who need a balance of CPU and GPU performance for gaming and productivity. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking and the GPU’s 67th percentile ranking suggest it can handle most modern workloads at high settings. Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the RTX 4060 Mobile capable of running titles at high or ultra settings, given the Passmark G3D score of 17469 and the GPU’s position relative to the desktop RTX 2080. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s 12 cores and 16 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 that indicates strong rendering capability. The Passmark data encryption score of 14799 and data compression score of 247404 suggest the CPU handles encryption and compression tasks efficiently, making it suitable for developers and IT professionals who work with large datasets.

Students and small business workstations would find this system responsive for office applications, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3453 indicating snappy single-core performance. The Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics provides a fallback for basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is not needed, though the RTX 4060 Mobile is the primary graphics solution. The CPU’s nearest rival being the Core i9-13900H with a 0% delta means that users are getting near-flagship CPU performance in a mid-range package, which is a significant advantage for multi-threaded workloads like compiling code or running virtual machines.

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

The balance between the CPU and GPU is relatively even, as indicated by the combined percentile of 74, but the data reveals where each component takes the lead. In CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression with a Passmark score of 247404 or integer math at 71168, the i5-12600H is the clear driver. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking means it outperforms most CPUs on the market, so it is unlikely to be the bottleneck in gaming scenarios. Conversely, the GPU’s 67th percentile ranking is lower than the CPU’s, suggesting that in gaming, the RTX 4060 Mobile will be the limiting factor more often than not.

The FPS scaling evidence is indirect, as no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. However, the GPU’s performance relative to the RTX 2080 (a -0.7% delta) indicates that it should deliver frame rates comparable to a desktop RTX 2080, which is a known quantity for 1080p gaming. In CPU-heavy games, the i5-12600H’s single-thread score of 3453 in Passmark ensures that frame pacing remains consistent. For productivity tasks, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU for tasks like GPU-accelerated rendering, where the 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the ceiling. In memory-bandwidth-constrained workloads, the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit bus could limit performance, but for typical gaming and productivity, the CPU and GPU are well matched.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28882.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile compare to the desktop RTX 2080?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22729, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.7%, meaning the mobile GPU is just 0.7% behind the desktop part.

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-12600H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is 74, indicating it outperforms 74% of tested laptop configurations.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-12600H does not support ECC memory, as indicated by the eccMemory field being false.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s process node and foundry?

A: The CPU is built on Intel’s 10 nm process node at Intel’s foundry, with a die size of 217 mm².

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

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination, as the fact pack contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries. Therefore, all frame rate expectations must be framed as estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 17469 and its position relative to the desktop RTX 2080 (a -0.7% delta) suggest that at 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 4060 Mobile should deliver frame rates in the range typical of a desktop RTX 2080, which is generally considered capable of 60-100+ FPS in most modern titles depending on optimization. At 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth may become limiting factors for texture-heavy games, potentially requiring settings reductions to maintain smooth gameplay. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3453, ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios, allowing the RTX 4060 Mobile to operate near its full potential.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass is “laptop”) pairing the Intel Core i5-12600H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. The CPU is a 12-core, 16-thread Alder Lake-H part with a 45 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based mobile part with a 115 W TDP. The combined percentile of 74 places this system in the upper-middle tier of laptop configurations, meaning it should handle the majority of gaming and productivity tasks without major compromises. The CPU alone ranks in the 81st percentile, which is notably high for a mid-range mobile processor, while the GPU’s 67th percentile is more modest, indicating that the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. This pairing is best described as a “balanced mid-range” laptop that punches above its weight in CPU-bound tasks while delivering solid, if not spectacular, GPU performance.

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

The Intel Core i5-12600H is a 12-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-H codename. It operates with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 45 W. The CPU is fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 217 mm², and features a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The architecture is hybrid, combining performance and efficiency cores, though the fact pack does not specify the exact core configuration beyond the total counts.

Benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 is particularly strong, indicating that the CPU can handle demanding rendering tasks such as video encoding or 3D scene compilation. The single-core score of 2833 in the same test shows that individual thread performance is also competitive, which is important for lightly-threaded applications like web browsing or office productivity. The Passmark scores provide further granularity: floating point math at 51264, integer math at 71168, and extended instructions at 14508 all point to strong computational capability. The prime number finding score of 71 is low, but this is a specific workload that may not reflect general performance. The data encryption score of 14799 indicates that the CPU has hardware acceleration for encryption, which is valuable for secure communications and VPN workloads. Overall, the i5-12600H’s 81st percentile ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs, making it a capable choice for users who need multi-threaded power in a mobile form factor.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4060 Mobile’s G3D score of 17469 and its proximity to the RTX 2080 suggest that at 1080p, this system can drive high-refresh-rate monitors (120Hz+) in esports titles and many AAA games at medium-to-high settings. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3453 ensures that frame rates remain stable without CPU-induced stutters.

Streaming: The CPU’s 12 cores and 16 threads, combined with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072, provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The GPU’s tensor cores, 96 in total, can also offload encoding tasks via NVENC, though the fact pack does not specify NVENC capabilities directly. The Passmark multi-thread score of 21128 supports simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8430, is well-suited for video editing timelines and export tasks. The GPU’s 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 GB VRAM can accelerate effects and color grading, though the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit 4K multi-stream editing.

3D rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 indicates strong CPU-based rendering performance, while the GPU’s RT cores (24) and tensor cores (96) enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and denoising in compatible applications. The combined CPU and GPU power places this system in a capable position for moderate 3D workloads.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 247404 and integer math score of 71168 indicate efficient handling of compilation tasks and data processing. The 18 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support further enhance responsiveness during large builds.

Student and office work: The Passmark single-thread score of 3453 ensures that everyday applications like word processors and spreadsheets run smoothly. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking means it will not be a bottleneck for any office task, and the integrated Iris Xe 80EU graphics provides a low-power fallback for basic display duties.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

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

FAQ

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

Build Overview

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

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

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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