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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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92 Score

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92 / 100

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

88%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12600H

28,882 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

45,152 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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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

1440p Ultra 4K High

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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720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-12600H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile forms a laptop-class configuration that occupies the 83rd combined percentile among all hardware combinations. The CPU is a 12-core, 16-thread Alder Lake-H part, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture mobile solution with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. Benchmark data for this exact combination is not measured; the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows, so all frame-rate and gaming performance discussion in this analysis is estimated from the underlying CPU and GPU benchmark scores. The following sections interpret the available data to describe the pairing's behavior in real workloads, its balance, and its target users.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12600H is a mobile processor built on the Alder Lake-H architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel with a die size of 217 mm². It features 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, drawing a TDP of 45 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode and provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics is Iris Xe 80EU. The multiplier is locked, and the socket is Intel BGA 1744.

Benchmark scores show a strong mid-range mobile CPU. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20,072 points multi-core and 2,833 single-core. Cinebench R20 yields 8,430 multi-core and 1,189 single-core. Cinebench R15 scores 2,023 multi-core and 285 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 21,128, a single-thread score of 3,453, integer math of 71,168, floating-point math of 51,264, data compression of 247,404, and data encryption of 14,799. Extended instructions score 14,508, random string sorting 27,653, physics 1,262, and find prime numbers 71.

The CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 28,882. Compared to its nearest rivals, it matches the Intel Core i9-13900H exactly at a 0% delta (28,886). It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12650H (28,815), 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28,940), and 0.7% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29,093). These deltas are remarkably small, meaning the i5-12600H performs statistically identically to a much higher-tier i9 part in average benchmarks. For real workloads, the 16 threads and 18 MB L3 cache handle heavy multitasking and compilation well. The single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 2,833 indicates responsive day-to-day application use. However, the 45 W TDP means sustained all-core loads may be thermally constrained, though the 4.50 GHz boost clock allows for strong short bursts.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance is defined by the CPU's 81st percentile and the GPU's 84th percentile, yielding a combined 83rd percentile. This near-parity suggests that neither component is drastically weaker than the other in overall benchmark terms, but the nature of the workloads matters. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,453 and its 18 MB L3 cache indicate it can feed the GPU in most scenarios, but the GPU's raw throughput—31.80 TFLOPS FP32—vastly exceeds the CPU's arithmetic capability. In gaming, the CPU is more likely to become the limiting factor in high-frame-rate scenarios where the CPU must process game logic, physics, and draw calls. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,072 is respectable, but the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,871 suggests a GPU-heavy system.

The TDP values show a 45 W CPU and a 95 W GPU, indicating the cooling solution must prioritize the GPU. The GPU's 24 GB GDDR7 memory and 896 GB/s bandwidth can feed data to the cores without starving them, but the CPU's 18 MB L3 and dual-channel memory interface may limit memory bandwidth in CPU-bound tasks. In 3D rendering, the GPU will dominate, while in code compilation or data compression, the CPU is the primary engine. The data indicates a system that is balanced enough for general use, but for pure gaming, the GPU is the star and the CPU is adequate. For CPU-heavy professional workloads, the CPU's 81st percentile is a moderate, not exceptional, performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite confirms its mid-range standing. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 20,072 and single-core at 2,833 place it in the upper-mid tier. PassMark multithread at 21,128 and single-thread at 3,453 show a solid performer for its class. The GPU's scores are exceptional: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 5,871, Geekbench OpenCL scores 201,834, and Vulkan scores 198,405. PassMark GPU G3D scores 30,034, and GPU compute scores 13,401. The GPU's percentile is 84th among all GPUs.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 28,882 sits at the 81st percentile, and the GPU's average score of 45,152 sits at the 84th percentile. The combined percentile of 83 indicates that this build outperforms 83% of all hardware configurations. Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 44,795 (0.8% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384 (0.5% lower), the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592 (1.0% lower), and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 45,972 (1.8% higher). This places the RTX 5090 Mobile at the very top of mobile GPU performance. The CPU's rivalry data shows a 0.0% delta to the i9-13900H, meaning the CPU is a true performance match for a much more expensive part.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is designed for laptop users who require extreme GPU performance without a desktop. The GPU's 84th percentile and 24 GB VRAM make it ideal for 3D artists, video editors, and AI researchers who need large textures and high compute throughput. The CPU's 16 threads and data compression score of 247,404 support content creation pipelines. Gamers who play at high refresh rates will find the 83rd combined percentile capable, though the CPU may cap frame rates in CPU-limited titles. Software developers will benefit from the integer math score of 71,168 and 16 threads for parallel compilation. Students in engineering or data science fields will appreciate the 16-thread multitasking and the GPU's 31.80 TFLOPS for simulation workloads. Small business workstations that need to run heavy spreadsheets, virtual machines, or occasional 3D CAD will find the balance sufficient, though the GPU is overkill for office tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a mobile socket, meaning the CPU is soldered and not upgradeable. The GPU is also a mobile component with a slot width of 95 W TDP, and it is not user-replaceable. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode; users can upgrade the RAM capacity, though the maximum is not specified. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x16, so the GPU will run at PCIe 4.0 bandwidth. There is no suggested PSU for a laptop; the total TDP of 140 W (45+95) indicates the system requires a robust power adapter. A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory to the maximum supported, add a high-speed NVMe drive on the PCIe 4.0 lanes, or use an external GPU enclosure if the laptop supports it—but the CPU and GPU are fixed.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 84th percentile and 24 GB VRAM will handle demanding titles at high frame rates, but the CPU's 81st percentile may limit CPU-bound esports titles. Expect smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p.
Streaming: The 16-thread CPU with a data compression score of 247,404 can handle encoding and overlays, while the GPU's compute capabilities (13,401 GPU compute) assist with real-time effects.
Video editing: The GPU's 3DMark score of 5,871 accelerates rendering and effects, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core of 20,072 ensures smooth timeline playback and export.
3D rendering: With 82 RT cores and 31.80 TFLOPS FP32, the GPU is ideal for ray-traced scenes, and 24 GB VRAM allows large textures. The CPU's 16 threads assist in scene preparation.
Software development: The integer math score of 71,168 and 16 threads speed up compilation, and the single-thread score of 3,453 keeps IDEs responsive.
Student and office work: The 3,453 single-thread score and the Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics handle document editing and web browsing, though the discrete GPU is unused for such light tasks.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so the following are estimates based on benchmark scores. The GPU's 84th percentile and 31.80 TFLOPS FP32 suggest it can run most modern titles at high settings. The 24 GB GDDR7 memory and 896 GB/s bandwidth allow high texture quality. However, the CPU's 81st percentile and 5.5 GHz boost clock indicate that in CPU-bound games, the frame rate may be capped by the processor. The combined 83rd percentile suggests a system that is capable of high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but the lack of measured data means exact FPS figures cannot be provided. Expect strong performance in GPU-heavy titles, but the CPU is the potential weak link in fast-paced shooters or real-time strategy games.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") that pairs a mid-range 12th-generation Core i5 CPU with the top-of-the-line RTX 5090 Mobile GPU. The CPU is a 10nm Alder Lake-H part with 12 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU is a 5nm Blackwell 204 with 24 GB GDDR7. The combined percentile of 83 places it in the top 17% of all hardware configurations. This is a high-end gaming and content creation laptop, not a productivity or entry-level device. The GPU is the dominant component, and the CPU is a capable but secondary partner.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU socket type?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit bus and a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's base clock speed?

A: The base clock is 2.70 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.50 GHz.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false).

Q: What is the release date of the GPU?

A: The GPU was released on March 26, 2025.

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

A: The build has a combined percentile of 83, meaning it performs better than 83% of all hardware configurations.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die (a density of 120.6 million transistors per mm²). It features 10,496 shading cores, 328 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 82 RT cores, and 328 tensor cores. The base clock is 990 MHz, boost clock is 1,515 MHz, and memory clock is 1,750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The pixel rate is 169.7 GPixel/s, texture rate is 496.9 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 31.80 TFLOPS (FP16 is also 31.80 TFLOPS). It draws a 95 W TDP and uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface.

Benchmark scores show the GPU at the 84th percentile. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,871 indicates strong DX12 gaming performance. Geekbench OpenCL scores 201,834, Vulkan scores 198,405. PassMark G3D scores 30,034, and GPU compute scores 13,401. The GPU's average benchmark score is 45,152. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, scores 44,795, which is 0.8% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592 (1.0% lower). The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 45,972, which is 1.8% higher. For rendering, the 82 RT cores and 31.80 TFLOPS FP32 accelerate ray tracing and compute, while the 24 GB VRAM allows large scenes. The 5nm process and 95W TDP indicate a high-performance, high-efficiency mobile GPU, though the IGP slot width (IGP) suggests it is integrated into the laptop board.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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CPU Analysis

Balance and Bottleneck

Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

Upgrade Path and Platform

Usage Scenarios

Gaming Performance

Build Overview

FAQ

GPU Analysis

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