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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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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%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12600KF

27,799 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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 4080 SUPER represents a high-performance desktop build that combines a 12th-generation Alder Lake processor with a current-generation Ada Lovelace graphics card. This analysis examines the pairing strictly through the data, focusing on platform compatibility, benchmark scores, measured frame rates, and workload-specific performance. The data shows a system designed for high-refresh gaming and demanding content creation, with the GPU clearly serving as the primary performance driver.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The motherboard requirement is the Intel Socket 1700, which is the foundation for this desktop build. The CPU, being a 12th-generation Alder Lake-S part, is currently marked as "Active" in production status. The platform supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in memory selection. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and the GPU connects via a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, ensuring a high-bandwidth connection between the two primary components.

Regarding power, the CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the graphics card has a higher TDP of 320 W. The overall system power supply requirement is listed at a 700 W PSU, which is the suggested PSU for the GPU. This headroom accounts for the combined load of the CPU, GPU, and other components. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector, and the build requires a triple-slot card with the dimensions of 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Therefore, a chassis with sufficient clearance for a 310 mm triple-slot card is a prerequisite.

The potential upgrade path is interesting. The CPU's platform, Socket 1700, typically supports newer generations of Intel processors, though this build's data does not specify a particular upgrade. The GPU is end-of-life, with a successor listed as GeForce 50. As such, the most logical upgrade path for this system would be a new graphics card from the 50-series, or a CPU platform change if more CPU performance is needed. However, the current CPU is already a strong performer, so the GPU is the more likely bottleneck in most scenarios.

Benchmark Performance

The core benchmarks reveal a system with a strong CPU and a powerful GPU. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 79, placing it in the top 21% of processors. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 27799. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, -0.3% difference), AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712, +0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896, -0.3%). This indicates the 12600KF is effectively in a dead heat with these competing chips, with a negligible 0.3% performance difference.

The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 86, placing it in the top 14% of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 54209. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54247, -0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.7%), and AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.8%). The RTX 4080 SUPER is effectively tied with the RTX 4080, but trails the AMD alternatives by 1.1% to 2.8%. The complete picture is a CPU and GPU that are both above-average, but the GPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers.

The CPU benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R3 multi-core score is 23391, which is a strong result, and the single-core score is 3302. Geekbench 5 multi-core is 12137 and single-core 2157. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 7956, and the max-thread score is almost identical at 7952, indicating the CPU is fully utilized at higher thread counts. The Passmark multithreaded score is 27575. These figures show the CPU is well-suited for parallel workloads.

The GPU's benchmark results show its raw power. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6600. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 260075 and OpenCL score is 219065. PassMark G3D score is 34245 and the G2D is 1270. These scores place the GPU in the 86th percentile, well ahead of the CPU's 79th percentile. The combined percentile of the entire build is 83.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4080 SUPER excels in high-refresh gaming. At 1080p, many esports titles achieve extremely high frame rates, such as Counter-Strike 2 at 326 FPS and Valorant at 491.7 FPS. Even 1440p runs with high refresh rates, with Counter-Strike 2 at 215.4 FPS and Valorant at 464.1 FPS. While the CPU can sometimes be a limiting factor at lower resolutions, the GPU handles the load well.

Streaming: With the powerful GPU, streaming is a viable option. The hardware encoding capabilities of the GPU, combined with the strong CPU multi-threading, ensure a smooth streaming experience. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle the encoding and game simultaneously without significant performance drops.

Video Editing: The CPU's multi-core performance, shown by a Cinebench R3 multi-core score of 23391, is excellent for video editing. The 16 threads can handle 4K timelines and rendering. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and CUDA cores provide further acceleration for effects and rendering.

3D Rendering: Both the CPU and GPU are well-suited for 3D rendering. The CPU's multi-core performance and the GPU's extremely high FP32 performance (52.22 TFLOPS) accelerate rendering tasks. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 80 RT cores and tensor cores are beneficial for ray tracing and AI-accelerated denoising.

Software Development: The CPU's strong single-threaded performance (Cinebench R3 single score of 3302, PassMark single-thread score of 3925) ensures a responsive development environment. Compilation tasks, which are often multi-threaded, will also benefit from the 10 cores and 16 threads. The system is well-suited for development, from coding to running virtual machines.

Student and Office Work: For general productivity, the CPU is more than adequate. The high single-thread performance makes everyday applications feel snappy. The PassMark data compression score of 343231 is a strong indicator of fast file operations, which benefits office workloads. This build is overkill for basic tasks, but it will crush any office workload.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data is extensive, and the data is measured, not estimated. The build includes 54 games across three resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system is a powerhouse. Esports titles are extremely fast: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 713.6 FPS, Valorant 491.7 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege 384 FPS. Even demanding single-player games perform well: Cyberpunk 2077 at 93.1 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 87 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 47 FPS. The average FPS across all games at this resolution is 203.2 FPS, which is a high figure.

At 2560x1440, the system remains strong. Esports titles still deliver: Counter-Strike 2 at 215.4 FPS, Valorant at 464.1 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 135.1 FPS. The heavier games hold up: Cyberpunk 2077 at 73.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 30 FPS. The 1440p experience is excellent for high-refresh gaming.

At 3840x2160, the system can still handle 4K. Call of Duty: Warzone is at 112.9 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 at 47 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43 FPS. The most demanding title, Ark: Survival Ascended, drops to 16 FPS, while Microsoft Flight Simulator maintains 71 FPS. The 4K performance is good for a 60 FPS target in many titles, but not all. For example, Control runs at 70.8 FPS and Red Dead 2 at 43 FPS, so a 60 FPS target is not always met.

The pair rank by FPS is 220 out of 3732 pairs, placing it in the top 5.9% of processor+GPU combinations. The average FPS across all games is 203.2 FPS.

Who Should Build It

This build is for gamers who want high refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows this system is capable of over 300 FPS at 1080p in games like Minecraft and Roblox, and over 200 FPS at 1440p in e-sports titles. It is also a valid 4K gaming system, with many titles exceeding 60 FPS, though the most demanding games will require lower settings for a stable experience.

Content creators will benefit from the combination. Video editors will appreciate the CPU's multi-threaded performance and the GPU's CUDA acceleration. 3D artists will use the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and rendering capabilities. The system is a strong workstation for these tasks.

Software developers are also a target audience. The CPU's high single-threaded and multi-threaded performance is ideal for code compilation, and the system's overall robustness makes it a solid platform for development.

Students and small business users can also benefit, but the system is beyond what is needed for simple office work. It is a powerful workstation. The build's high price point and performance level mean it is for users who want to run demanding applications and games without compromise.

GPU Analysis

The GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with an AD103 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process from TSMC with 45,900 million transistors. The memory configuration is 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The clocks are 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective).

The GPU has 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. It also has 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 52.22 TFLOPS. The FP16 is the same figure, indicating a 1:1 ratio, which is the expected for this architecture.

The benchmark scores are strong. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6600. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 260075 and OpenCL is 219065. The PassMark G3D score is 34245 and GPU compute is 19822. The 3DMark scores indicate the GPU is a top-tier performer. The nearest rival is the RTX 4080, which is a -0.1% difference, meaning the SUPER is essentially the same in terms of average score. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is -1.1% slower, and the RX 6750 GRE is -2.7% slower.

For rendering, the FP32 and ray tracing capabilities are substantial. The 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is high, and the 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI workloads. The 16 GB of VRAM is the recommended capacity for modern texture-heavy workloads and 4K gaming. The GPU is clearly not the bottleneck in this build.

CPU Analysis

The CPU is an Intel Core i5-12600KF, part of the 12th Generation Core series. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The TDP is 125 W. It is built on the Alder Lake architecture and Alder Lake-S codename, using a 10 nm process node from Intel. The cache is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU is unlocked for overclocking.

The benchmark scores show a capable processor. The 3DMark scores are 7956 for 16 threads and 7952 for max threads, indicating efficient scaling. The single-thread score is 1016. The Cinebench scores are 23391 (R23 multi) and 3302 (R23 single-core). The Geekbench 5 single-core is 2157, and multi-core is 12137. The PassMark multithread is 27575, and single-thread is 3925.

The CPU's performance is competitive. It is within a 0.3% margin of the Core i9-10900K, Ryzen 5 8500GE, Ryzen 7 6800U, and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. This means it is an upper-tier processor, with a percentile of 79.

The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are well-suited for modern workloads. The single-thread performance is high, which is important for gaming. The multi-threaded performance is more than enough for content creation. The 20 MB of L3 cache is a good amount. The data shows it is a strong CPU that can handle most tasks without issue.

FAQ

Q: What is the socket type for the Intel Core i5-12600KF?

A: The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU's launch MSRP is $264, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 999 USD.

Q: How does the CPU perform compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average score is 27799, which is within 0.3% of the i9-10900K, Ryzen 5 8500GE, Ryzen 7 6800U, and Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

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

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and suggested PSU?

A: The GPU's TDP is 320 W, and the suggested PSU is 700 W.

Q: What is the FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p?

A: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 73.8 FPS at 2560x1440.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck?

A: The GPU is the stronger component, with a percentile of 86 compared to the CPU's 79, so it is generally the GPU that will be the limit in demanding games.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced build, but with a clear performance hierarchy. The CPU is a strong 12-core processor with a percentile of 79, while the GPU is a top-tier graphics card with a percentile of 86. The combined percentile of the system is 83.

In gaming, the GPU is typically the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU's load is high, and the CPU's load is lower. At 1080p, the CPU can sometimes be the bottleneck, as it cannot keep up with the GPU's frame generation. This is evident in the FPS scaling. For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the FPS is 326 at 1080p, 215.4 at 1440p, and 116.8 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 110.6 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 98.6 FPS, showing that at 1080p, the CPU is a factor.

In games like Cyberpunk 2077, the FPS is 93.1 at 1080p, 73.8 at 1440p, and 47 at 4K. The scaling suggests the GPU is the limit even at 1080p for this heavy title. The average FPS across all games is 203.2, which is a high average.

For CPU-bound workloads, the CPU is the limit. Video rendering, compilation, and 3D rendering will stress the CPU, but the GPU's compute performance (52.22 TFLOPS FP32) also helps with rendering. The CPU's single-thread performance is good for gaming, and the GPU is well-matched. The overall bottleneck analysis shows that for gaming, the GPU is the main limit at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU can be a limit at 1080p.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build-class system. It pairs the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Alder Lake processor with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a TDP of 125 W. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card with 16 GB of GDDR6X, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores, with a TDP of 320 W.

The combined percentile of the build is 83, and the pair rank by FPS is 220 out of 3732 pairs. The average FPS across games is 203.2. The performance tier is high-end. The system is designed for serious gaming at high refresh rates and 4K, as well as content creation and development. The CPU and GPU are both above-average performers, with the GPU being the stronger component. The build is a compelling choice for users who want high-end performance without going to the absolute top-end extremes. The data indicates a system that can handle almost any task.