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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Apex Performer

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%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12600KF

27,799 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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

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 i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER represents a high-performance desktop combination that targets 1440p and high-refresh 1080p gaming, while also providing substantial compute capabilities for content creation. The RTX 4070 SUPER uses the AD104 chip on TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 35,800 million transistors into a 294 mm² die. This GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The data shows a strong foundation for modern rendering workloads, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz and a base clock of 1980 MHz.

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

The RTX 4070 SUPER comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for 1440p gaming at ultra settings, where the data shows most titles maintain playable frame rates. The 12 GB capacity provides sufficient headroom for high-resolution textures, though the 192-bit bus width does limit bandwidth compared to wider-memory GPUs. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective, which is a capable speed for this class of card.

For ray tracing, the GPU includes 56 dedicated RT cores, which are the hardware units responsible for accelerating ray-traced effects. In Cyberpunk 2077, a title known for heavy ray tracing, the system achieves 85.7 FPS at 1080p, 60.4 FPS at 1440p, and 42.8 FPS at 4K. These results indicate that the RT cores provide playable performance for ray-traced content at 1440p, though 4K ray tracing will require adjustments to settings. The tensor cores, numbering 224, handle AI-accelerated tasks such as DLSS, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported titles.

The compute capabilities are substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 35.48 TFLOPS and FP16 matching at 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 4627 points, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The PassMark G3D score of 29995 further confirms its strong rasterization performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795 and Vulkan score of 205624 indicate robust general-purpose compute performance, which is beneficial for tasks like video encoding and physics simulations.

The benchmark results place the RTX 4070 SUPER near the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which has an average score of 43262, putting the RTX 4070 SUPER just 0.1% behind. It also sits close to the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, which scores 43667, showing the desktop card trails by only 1% in average benchmark score. This positioning suggests the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers performance comparable to some professional-grade and high-end mobile GPUs, making it a versatile choice for both gaming and creative workloads.

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

The combined system percentile is 81, indicating it outperforms 81% of all tested desktop configurations. The CPU holds a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. This balanced positioning suggests neither component dramatically outclasses the other, which is often a sign of good system design.

In CPU benchmarks, the Core i5-12600KF achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302. The Geekbench multicore score is 12137, with a single-core score of 2157. The 3DMark tests show a max-thread score of 7952 and a single-thread score of 1016. These numbers place the CPU in close competition with the Intel Core i9-10900K, which has an average score of 27872, a mere 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also just 0.3% higher, indicating the i5-12600KF trades blows with some older high-end processors.

For the GPU, the PassMark G3D score of 29995 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627 reflect strong performance. The GPU's average benchmark score of 43223 places it in the 83rd percentile. The pair rank by FPS is 651 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 175.4. This rank means the combination delivers higher average frame rates than roughly 82% of all tested CPU-GPU pairs, showing the pair is well-matched for high-performance gaming.

The combined picture shows a system that excels in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's strong single-thread performance supports high-FPS gaming, while the GPU's compute and rasterization power handles demanding graphics workloads. The average FPS across games of 175.4 suggests this system can drive high-refresh displays in many titles, though the specific game results vary significantly depending on optimization and engine requirements.

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

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 215 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The base clock runs at 3.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This hybrid architecture combines performance cores with efficient cores, though the exact core configuration is not specified in the data. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though only dual-channel configurations are supported.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration is designed to reduce memory latency and improve performance in multi-threaded workloads. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for GPUs and NVMe storage.

In PassMark tests, the CPU achieves a multithread score of 27575 and a single-thread score of 3925. The integer math score is 87830, floating point math is 67074, and extended instructions score is 22003. Data encryption scores 18445, while data compression hits 343231. These scores indicate strong performance in productivity applications that rely on integer and floating-point calculations, such as spreadsheet processing, financial modeling, and scientific computing.

The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9824 and R15 multicore score of 2357 reflect good rendering performance for its class. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3302 is particularly strong, which is crucial for applications that rely on single-threaded performance, such as older games and some legacy software. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and 8-thread score of 6128 show scaling with thread count, though the 16-thread and max-thread scores are nearly identical, suggesting diminishing returns beyond 16 threads.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27799 places it in the 79th percentile. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, scores 27872, showing the i5-12600KF is essentially on par with a previous-generation i9 in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, a 0.3% difference, indicating the i5-12600KF competes well with AMD's gaming-focused flagship from the previous generation. The PassMark physics score of 1539 and find prime numbers score of 91 are lower, but these are specialized tests that may not reflect typical real-world usage.

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

The system shows good balance between the CPU and GPU, as evidenced by the combined percentile of 81 compared to the CPU's 79th and GPU's 83rd percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27799 is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which is known for gaming performance. This suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck in most scenarios.

However, FPS scaling across resolutions reveals where each component becomes the limiting factor. In Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 85.7 FPS at 1080p to 60.4 FPS at 1440p and 42.8 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the resolution increase places more load on the graphics card. The CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases.

In contrast, esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 show a different pattern. The game runs at 283 FPS at 1080p, 187 FPS at 1440p, and 105 FPS at 4K. The high frame rates at 1080p indicate the CPU is capable of very high throughput, and the GPU is still able to render frames quickly. The 1080p result of 283 FPS is nearly three times the 4K result of 105 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions in this title.

The pair rank by FPS of 651 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 175.4, indicates the combination performs better than most tested pairs. This rank suggests the CPU and GPU are well-matched for the games tested. The data shows that in CPU-intensive games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the system achieves 102 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p (20 FPS) compared to the drop from 1440p to 4K (21 FPS) suggests the CPU becomes more of a factor at lower resolutions, while the GPU dominates at higher resolutions.

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

The system is built on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports the Core 12th Gen series. The CPU's TDP is 125 W, and the GPU's TDP is 220 W, with a suggested PSU rating of 550 W for the GPU alone. This leaves headroom for a system with additional components, though the actual total power draw depends on the full system configuration.

Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders flexibility to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5 kits. The dual-channel memory bus is standard for this platform. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which can accommodate a x16 GPU and additional NVMe drives or expansion cards. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's lane configuration.

The GPU's power requirement is specified with a 1x 16-pin power connector, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. This is a moderate requirement for a GPU of this performance class. The CPU's TDP of 125 W is also manageable with a capable air cooler, though the data does not specify cooling requirements beyond the TDP.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the CPU is the component closest to its rivals in performance, with the i5-12600KF sitting within 0.3% of the i9-10900K and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Upgrading the CPU within the same socket to a higher-core-count 12th Gen part could provide more multi-threaded performance, but the current CPU already delivers strong results. The GPU, being end-of-life, would be the primary candidate for a future upgrade, though the current RTX 4070 SUPER holds the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, leaving limited headroom for improvement without a significant investment.

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

This system is well-suited for gamers targeting high-refresh 1080p or smooth 1440p gaming. The measured FPS at 1440p ultra settings shows playable performance in most titles, with games like Valorant hitting 466.7 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 430 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 220 FPS. For more demanding titles, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 60.4 FPS at 1440p, which is playable, while Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves 57 FPS. These results indicate the system can handle competitive esports and AAA gaming at high settings.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 and the GPU's compute performance. The PassMark GPU compute score of 17108 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795 support tasks like video transcoding and GPU-accelerated effects. The CPU's data compression score of 343231 is particularly useful for file archiving and large data transfers.

Software developers will find the CPU's strong single-thread performance beneficial for compilation tasks, and the 20 MB of L3 cache helps with frequent code access patterns. The PassMark integer math score of 87830 indicates good performance for general-purpose computing tasks. Students and small business users running office applications will find the system more than capable, with the CPU's single-thread score of 3925 in PassMark ensuring responsive application performance.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame

The data provides measured FPS for 53 games at three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, all at ultra settings. This is actual measured performance, not estimates. The average FPS across all games is 175.4, with the system ranking 651st out of 3732 tested pairs.

At 1080p, the system excels in esports titles. Valorant achieves 490.8 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 624 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege runs at 336 FPS. These results show the system can drive 240Hz or even 360Hz monitors in competitive games. Minecraft runs at 278 FPS, and Roblox at 365 FPS. For AAA titles at 1080p, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 85.7 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 76 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 102 FPS, all playable at ultra settings.

At 1440p, the system maintains high frame rates in most games. Valorant drops to 466.7 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 to 187 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege to 220 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 60.4 FPS, Assetto Corsa at 114.5 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 138.9 FPS. The most demanding title, Ark: Survival Ascended, drops to 28.9 FPS at 1440p, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Other heavy titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 hit 57 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator achieves 82 FPS.

At 4K, the system becomes GPU-bound in most titles. Valorant still manages 429.5 FPS, but more demanding games struggle. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 42.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 37 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 13 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 61 FPS, which is playable, and Call of Duty: Warzone hits 115.7 FPS. For 4K gaming, the system is best suited for less demanding titles or games with DLSS enabled.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average score of 27896, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-12600KF's 27799, making them statistically equivalent in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combined system percentile?

A: The combined system percentile is 81, indicating it outperforms 81% of all tested desktop configurations.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and suggested power supply rating?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 220 W, and the suggested PSU rating is 550 W.

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

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded in the measured games?

A: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive achieves 624 FPS at 1920x1080, which is the highest recorded FPS in the data.

Usage Scenarios

The system is excellent for high-refresh gaming at 1080p, with esports titles like Valorant hitting 490.8 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 reaching 283 FPS. For streaming, the CPU's 16 threads and the GPU's NVENC encoder (as part of the Ada Lovelace architecture) support simultaneous gaming and encoding, though the data does not specify encoder performance. Video editing benefits from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 and the GPU's compute capabilities, with the PassMark GPU compute score of 17108 indicating strong acceleration for effects and rendering.

For 3D rendering, the CPU's multicore performance in Cinebench R20 (9824) and R15 (2357) supports CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS accelerates GPU-based renderers. Software development benefits from the CPU's single-thread score of 3925 in PassMark and the 20 MB of L3 cache, which helps with compile times and code analysis. Student and office work is handled easily, with the system's high single-thread performance ensuring responsive application usage and the PassMark data compression score of 343231 supporting large file operations.