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Intel Core i5-12600KF

27,799 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-12600KF + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000: A Benchmark Database Analysis

This pairing combines a 10-core Alder Lake desktop processor with a 16 GB Turing-based workstation GPU, landing at the 73rd combined percentile across all CPU+GPU configurations in the database. The CPU is a strong performer for its class, while the GPU, despite being end-of-life since its 2018 release, still holds a respectable position. However, no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived strictly from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct game testing.

Gaming Performance

Because there are no measured FPS rows for this specific CPU+GPU pairing, the following analysis is entirely estimated from the benchmark scores of each component. The CPU's single-thread performance is notably strong — a Passmark single-thread score of 3925 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2157 — which typically translates to solid frame pacing in games that rely on one or two primary threads. The GPU's DirectX 11 score of 140 and DirectX 12 score of 59 from Passmark are modest, suggesting that at ultra settings, this combination would likely produce playable but not exceptional frame rates at 1080p, with diminishing returns as resolution increases.

At 1080p ultra settings, the CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1995 and 4-thread score of 3806 indicate that most modern titles, which typically use four to eight threads, would be adequately fed. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is ample for high-resolution textures, but its raw compute — 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 — is roughly in line with mid-range gaming cards from its era. Estimated frame rates in esports titles could reach into the high refresh territory, while AAA games at ultra would likely hover around 60 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 40-50 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, the GPU would become the primary constraint, with estimated performance falling below 30 FPS in many demanding titles.

The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and max-thread score of 7952 suggest that even in heavily threaded game engines, the processor would not be the limiting factor at lower resolutions. However, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15616, which places it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, indicates that it is a mid-tier performer by today's standards. The estimated FPS figures for this pairing are best characterized as suitable for 1080p gaming with some settings compromises, rather than a high-refresh or high-resolution gaming powerhouse.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU+GPU combination support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern gaming APIs. However, the GPU's Passmark DirectX 12 score of 59 is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 140, suggesting that it may not excel in titles that heavily leverage DX12 features.

Q: How much VRAM does the Quadro RTX 5000 have, and is it sufficient for modern games?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for modern games at 1080p and 1440p, even with high-resolution texture packs, though the GPU's compute power may limit actual utilization of that memory in gaming scenarios.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and does it support overclocking?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 and has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it supports overclocking. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and it has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: Is the GPU still in production, and what was its predecessor/successor?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is end-of-life. Its predecessor was Quadro Volta, and its successor is Workstation Ampere. It was released on August 12, 2018, and is based on the Turing architecture with the TU104 chip.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average score of 27896. This puts the i5-12600KF at a 0.3% deficit relative to the 5800X3D, making them statistically equivalent in overall CPU performance.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the Quadro RTX 5000 is 550 W. The GPU itself has a TDP of 230 W and requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, so a 550 W PSU should provide adequate headroom for the entire system.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing and tensor operations?

A: Yes, the Quadro RTX 5000 has 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores. These are dedicated hardware units for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads, respectively, which is significant for professional rendering and machine learning tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node from Intel. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration, combined with its unlocked multiplier, makes it a versatile desktop processor for both gaming and productivity workloads.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 27575. These numbers position the CPU at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, scores 27872, a mere 0.3% difference, indicating that the i5-12600KF delivers near-flagship-level multi-threaded throughput despite its lower tier in the product stack. In single-threaded tasks, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302 and Passmark single-thread score of 3925 suggest excellent responsiveness for everyday applications and lightly threaded workloads.

Real-world workload implications are significant. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7956 and max-thread score of 7952 show that the CPU scales well up to its full thread count, making it suitable for video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The Passmark data encryption score of 18445 and data compression score of 343231 indicate robust performance for security-related and archiving tasks. However, the Passmark find prime numbers score of 91 is notably low, suggesting that pure integer-heavy scientific workloads may not be this CPU's strongest suit. Overall, this is a highly capable desktop processor that punches above its weight class, rivaling older i9 parts in multi-threaded scenarios.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing is skewed toward the processor. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. This 12-percentage-point gap indicates that in most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput dominates. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3925 is strong enough to feed the GPU in most titles, but the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15616, which is 1% below the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, suggests that frame rates will be constrained by the GPU's raw rendering power.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as physics simulations or AI inference, the balance shifts. The CPU's Passmark physics score of 1539 is respectable, and its 3DMark 2-thread score of 1995 shows strong low-thread performance. The GPU's compute capabilities, however, are substantial — the Passmark GPU compute score of 6525 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 78999 indicate that for parallel workloads, the GPU can offload significant work from the CPU. The estimated FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p would show a typical GPU-bound drop, with the CPU maintaining high utilization at 1080p but the GPU becoming saturated at 1440p and above.

The 16 GB of VRAM on the GPU is a notable asset for professional workloads, but in gaming, it does little to alleviate the compute bottleneck. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allows for flexible platform choices, but the dual-channel memory bus could become a limiting factor in memory-intensive applications, though no specific bandwidth figures are available in the data. Overall, this is a CPU-heavy pairing where the processor has headroom to spare, and the GPU is the primary constraint for gaming, while the GPU's tensor and RT cores provide specialized acceleration that the CPU cannot match.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is a Turing-architecture workstation GPU built on a 12 nm process by TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1620 MHz and a boost clock of 1815 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Its transistor count is 13,600 million on a 545 mm² die, giving a density of 25.0M transistors per mm².

In terms of compute resources, the GPU has 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It also includes 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores, which are dedicated to ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, respectively. The pixel rate is 116.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 348.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 11.15 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance of 22.30 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). These specifications make it a capable workstation card, but the benchmark scores tell a more nuanced story.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15616 places it at the 67th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 21629. Its nearest rival, the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, scores 21856, meaning the Quadro RTX 5000 is 1% behind a mainstream gaming card from the same era. This suggests that for pure rasterization, the workstation GPU does not offer a significant advantage over consumer parts. However, the Geekbench Vulkan score of 92309 and OpenCL score of 78999 indicate strong compute performance, which is where the tensor and RT cores provide value. For rendering workloads that leverage ray tracing or AI denoising, the 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores would deliver meaningful acceleration that a GTX 1060 cannot match.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is suited for professionals and prosumers who need a balanced system for both productivity and moderate gaming. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking and multi-threaded scores make it an excellent choice for content creators who work with video editing, 3D modeling, and software development. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 indicates that rendering tasks would complete quickly, while the Passmark integer math score of 87830 supports compilation and data processing workloads.

Gamers at 1080p would find this system capable, though the GPU's 67th percentile position means it is not optimized for high-refresh or 1440p-plus gaming. Students and small business workstations would benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3925) for office applications, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and compute capabilities would handle CAD, scientific visualization, and machine learning inference tasks. The GPU's 4x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C outputs make it suitable for multi-monitor setups in financial or design environments.

The CPU's support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility for system builders, and its unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking to extend its lifespan. The GPU, while end-of-life, still offers workstation-class features like RT and tensor cores that are not available in older consumer cards. This build is not ideal for high-end gaming enthusiasts, but it is a solid choice for those who need a reliable workstation with some gaming capability.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1995 and 4-thread score of 3806 are sufficient for feeding high frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU's Passmark DirectX 11 score of 140 suggests that 144 Hz gaming at 1080p would be achievable only in less demanding games, with estimated frame rates in the 100-144 FPS range for titles like CS:GO or Valorant, but this is an estimate based on benchmark scores, not measured data.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming, though the GPU's lack of a dedicated NVENC encoder specification in the data means streaming would rely on the CPU, which is capable but may impact frame rates in CPU-intensive titles.

Video editing: The Passmark multi-thread score of 27575 and data compression score of 343231 indicate strong performance for video encoding and decoding tasks, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and FP16 performance of 22.30 TFLOPS would accelerate effects rendering and color grading, making this a viable system for 4K video editing workflows.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9824 and R23 multi-core score of 23391 show excellent performance for CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores would accelerate ray-traced rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray, offering a hybrid rendering solution that leverages both components.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 87830 and data encryption score of 18445 support compilation and cryptographic operations, while the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle parallel build tasks efficiently, and the GPU's compute capabilities can be used for testing CUDA-based applications.

Student and office work: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3925 and Geekbench single-core score of 2157 deliver snappy performance for web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheet analysis, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is overkill for these tasks but provides future-proofing for more demanding academic projects.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining an Intel Core i5-12600KF with an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000. The CPU is an active production part from the Core 12th Gen series, while the GPU is end-of-life, having been released in August 2018. The combined percentile ranking for this pairing is 73, placing it above the majority of systems in the database. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking drives this overall score, while the GPU's 67th percentile pulls it down slightly.

This pairing represents a workstation-leaning configuration, where the CPU is the stronger component relative to the GPU. The i5-12600KF's near-parity with the Intel Core i9-10900K (0.3% difference) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (0.3% difference) in average benchmark scores means it delivers high-end desktop CPU performance. The Quadro RTX 5000, despite being several generations old, retains value through its 16 GB VRAM and specialized hardware, but it is not a top-tier performer by current standards. Overall, this build is a capable general-purpose system that excels in CPU-bound tasks and offers moderate GPU performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 27799, placing it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Key scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391, a Geekbench multi-core score of 12137, and a Passmark multi-thread score of 27575. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3925. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, has an average score of 27872, a delta of -0.3%, putting the i5-12600KF essentially at parity with a previous-generation flagship.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 21629, placing it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. The Passmark G3D score is 15616, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 78999 and a Vulkan score of 92309. The nearest rival, the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, has an average score of 21856, a delta of -1%, indicating that the Quadro RTX 5000 performs slightly below a mainstream consumer card from the same period. The combined picture is a system where the CPU is the standout component, delivering high-end performance, while the GPU offers workstation-specific features but lags in raw gaming performance relative to its CPU counterpart.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which is sufficient for a single high-bandwidth GPU and NVMe storage. The GPU, however, uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, which may limit bandwidth on newer platforms, though the impact on gaming performance is likely minimal given the GPU's compute limits.

The suggested PSU for the GPU is 550 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 230 W and the CPU has a TDP of 125 W. This leaves approximately 195 W of headroom for other components, which is adequate for a typical desktop system with a few drives and fans. For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the primary candidate for replacement, as its 67th percentile ranking and end-of-life status make it the weakest link in the system. Upgrading to a modern GPU with higher performance would better balance the system, given the CPU's 79th percentile ranking. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster DDR5 modules could improve memory-bound workloads, though the current dual-channel setup is already standard. The platform's support for PCIe Gen 4 means a newer GPU could take advantage of higher bandwidth, making a GPU upgrade the most logical path forward.