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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700 + AMD Radeon RX 6800

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90%

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94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700

32,942 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 6800

30,095 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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70-89

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50-69

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The Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 form a desktop pairing that sits in the 79th combined percentile, with the CPU landing in the 83rd percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 75th percentile among all graphics cards. This is a system built around a 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake processor with 12 cores and 20 threads, paired with a RDNA 2.0 GPU carrying 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay capture.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3188 and Passmark G3D score of 22067 place it within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 1% of the RTX 2080 Ti, which are established high-refresh 1440p performers. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1012 in 3DMark and 1894 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest it can feed frames quickly at high refresh rates. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this pairing should sustain well above 60 FPS in most titles at ultra settings, though exact figures are estimates.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. Passmark multithread score of 30273 and 3DMark max threads score of 9446 indicate strong parallel throughput, meaning software x264 encoding can run alongside a game without crippling frame rates. The GPU also supports hardware encoding via its RDNA 2 architecture, offering an alternative path that offloads the CPU entirely.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 and R20 multicore score of 10639 demonstrate solid rendering muscle for export and timeline previews. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth can hold large video buffers and effect layers, while its FP32 throughput of 16.17 TFLOPS accelerates GPU-accelerated effects. The combination should handle 4K multicam edits with proxies comfortably, though 8K timelines may require patience during final renders.

3D rendering: In CPU-bound rendering, the i7-12700’s 12 cores and 20 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 score of 21751, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D’s average score of 33079 — note that the 7800X3D scores higher overall, but the i7-12700 remains competitive for its class. For GPU rendering, the RX 6800’s 60 RT cores and 3840 shading units provide a strong foundation, with Passmark GPU compute score of 10864 indicating respectable compute throughput. Blender or similar workloads would benefit from the 16 GB VRAM for larger scenes.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 375950 and integer math score of 106554 suggest fast compilation and code indexing. The 12 cores and 20 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, while the single-thread performance (Passmark single thread score of 3864) keeps interactive IDE tasks snappy. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 24508 offers compute acceleration for testing and simulation workloads.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for basic productivity, but the headroom means it will never feel slow. The CPU’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 1987 and 4-thread score of 3824 show strong responsiveness for everyday multitasking. Office suites, web browsers with dozens of tabs, and spreadsheet calculations will run with zero perceptible lag. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is ever disabled.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 79, placing this build above roughly four-fifths of all measured desktop configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The i7-12700 has an average benchmark score of 32942, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (score 32812) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (score 33079, deltaPct -0.4). It is effectively a statistical tie with all four nearest rivals.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RX 6800 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false). The base clock is 2.10 GHz and boost clock is 4.90 GHz, but users cannot adjust the multiplier beyond factory settings.

Q: What is the GPU’s production status?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is end-of-life, having been released on 2020-10-27. Its predecessor is Navi and its successor is Navi III.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The RX 6800 has an average benchmark score of 30095, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti’s score of 29945. This makes them near-identical in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s memory support?

A: The i7-12700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility on platform costs and memory speed.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data suggests a well-balanced pairing where neither component dramatically overshadows the other in typical gaming workloads. The CPU’s 83rd percentile and GPU’s 75th percentile are close enough that neither will consistently hold the other back. In CPU-bound scenarios like competitive shooters at 1080p with low settings, the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3188 could become secondary to the CPU’s single-thread performance (1012 in 3DMark single thread), meaning the CPU would be the limiting factor. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K ultra gaming or heavy ray tracing, the RX 6800’s 75th percentile position becomes the constraint, and the CPU’s extra headroom (83rd percentile) goes unused.

The FPS scaling story is estimated: at 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread scores (Cinebench R23 single-core 1894) should allow the GPU to stretch its legs, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s workload intensifies, and the 16.17 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the primary driver of frame rates. For productivity, the CPU leads: Cinebench R23 multicore of 21751 versus the GPU’s Passmark GPU compute of 10864 shows that CPU rendering tasks will complete faster relative to GPU compute tasks, but the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM prevents memory-related stalls in large datasets.

The Passmark data encryption score of 20143 and floating-point math score of 81191 indicate the CPU handles encryption and scientific workloads without bottlenecking the GPU, which is useful for mixed-use systems. The GPU’s texture rate of 505.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 202.1 GPixel/s ensure that texture-heavy scenes don’t stall the CPU’s draw-call processing. Overall, this is a 79th percentile pairing where the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers, but the gap is small enough that workload-specific bottlenecks will be minor.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh: The RX 6800’s 75th percentile GPU score, combined with the CPU’s 83rd percentile, suggests this build can drive 1440p monitors at high refresh rates in most titles. The 16 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for texture-heavy games, and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth handles high-resolution assets.

Content creators on a hybrid workflow: Video editors who alternate between CPU rendering and GPU-accelerated effects will benefit from the i7-12700’s 20 threads (Cinebench R23 21751) and the RX 6800’s compute capabilities (Passmark GPU compute 10864). The 16 GB VRAM allows larger compositions without swapping.

Software developers compiling large codebases: The CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 375950 and multithread score of 30273 indicate fast parallel builds. The GPU is not the primary driver here, but its OpenCL score of 24508 supports testing and simulation workloads.

Small business workstations: For tasks like database management, financial modeling, and office productivity, this build offers massive headroom. The CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 6775 and max threads score of 9446 ensure multi-user responsiveness in virtualized environments.

Not ideal for: Budget-constrained builds (no pricing discussion here, but the components are high-end), or 4K ultra ray tracing enthusiasts — the GPU’s RT cores (60) are present but its 75th percentile position suggests it will struggle with heavy path tracing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700 is a 12-core, 20-thread processor built on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It features a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core distribution. The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and the CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Benchmark scores paint a picture of a strong all-around performer. The 3DMark scores scale from 1987 (2 threads) to 9446 (max threads), showing excellent multi-thread scaling. Cinebench R23 multicore of 21751 and single-core of 1894 indicate that this CPU can handle both heavily threaded workloads and latency-sensitive tasks. Passmark scores reinforce this: multithread 30273, single thread 3864, integer math 106554, and floating-point math 81191. The data encryption score of 20143 and compression score of 375950 show strong throughput in security and data-handling tasks.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 83 means it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score of 32942 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: Intel Core 5 213PTE (32924, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, 0.4% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079, -0.4% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089, -0.4% delta). In practical terms, this CPU trades blows with the 7800X3D in aggregate benchmarks, which is notable given the latter’s gaming reputation. The launch MSRP is $349.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 21 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die, with a transistor density of 51.5M per mm². The GPU features 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 60 RT cores for ray tracing. Clock speeds are 1700 MHz base, 1815 MHz game, and 2105 MHz boost. Memory consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Compute throughput is substantial: FP32 performance is 16.17 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 32.33 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 202.1 GPixel/s and texture rate is 505.2 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C. It requires a 600 W suggested PSU and uses 2x 8-pin power connectors, with a 250 W TDP.

Benchmark scores show strong rasterization performance: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3188, Passmark G3D of 22067, and Passmark GPU compute of 10864. Geekbench scores include Metal 153635, OpenCL 24508, and Vulkan 115107. The GPU’s 75th percentile rank places it ahead of three-quarters of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 30095 is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (29945) and 0.6% ahead of the RTX 5070 Mobile (29928), while being 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (30433). The GPU is end-of-life, released on 2020-10-27, with a launch MSRP of 579 USD.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame-rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3188 and Passmark G3D of 22067, combined with the CPU’s single-thread strength, suggest the following expectations:

At 1080p ultra settings, this pairing should deliver well above 60 FPS in most modern titles, with esports and competitive shooters potentially exceeding 144 FPS given the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1012 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 1894. The CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads ensure that even CPU-heavy open-world games won’t cause frame drops due to thread starvation.

At 1440p ultra, the GPU becomes the primary driver. The RX 6800’s 512.0 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM should maintain 60-100 FPS in AAA titles, with the 75th percentile GPU position suggesting medium-high settings for demanding ray-traced games. The 60 RT cores will handle light ray tracing but may struggle with full path tracing.

At 4K ultra, expect 30-60 FPS in most titles depending on optimization. The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 16.17 TFLOPS is adequate for native 4K in older titles, but newer releases may require upscaling or reduced settings. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ensures it won’t bottleneck at this resolution.

Frame pacing should be smooth due to the CPU’s 25 MB L3 cache and the GPU’s 96 ROPs, which help maintain consistent frame times. These are estimates; actual results will vary by game and driver optimization.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) combining the Intel Core i7-12700 with the AMD Radeon RX 6800. The CPU is a 12th Gen Alder Lake processor with 12 cores and 20 threads, a 2.10 GHz base clock, and a 4.90 GHz boost clock. The GPU is a RDNA 2.0 architecture card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, 60 RT cores, and a 2105 MHz boost clock.

The combined percentile is 79, meaning this build outperforms 79% of all measured desktop configurations. The CPU carries the higher individual percentile (83) versus the GPU (75), indicating that the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers. This is a high-end mid-range to upper-mid-range desktop pairing, suitable for 1440p gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing builders to choose their platform cost. The GPU is end-of-life but still competitive, sitting within 1% of the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 2080 Ti in aggregate benchmarks.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 32942, ranking in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core 5 213PTE with a score of 32924 (0.1% delta), followed by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (-0.4% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33089 (-0.4% delta). This places the i7-12700 in a statistical tie with all four rivals, with deltas under half a percentage point.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 30095, ranking in the 75th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at 29945 (0.5% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile at 29928 (0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at 29783 (1% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 at 30433 (-1.1% delta). The RX 6800 sits in a tight cluster, slightly ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti and slightly behind the RX 6700.

Combined, the CPU and GPU produce a 79th percentile pairing. The CPU’s strongest scores are in Cinebench R23 multicore (21751) and Passmark multithread (30273), while the GPU’s strongest scores are in Passmark G3D (22067) and Geekbench Vulkan (115107). The weakest CPU scores are in Passmark find prime numbers (101) and 3DMark single thread (1012), while the GPU’s weakest are in Passmark DirectX 9 (257) and DirectX 10 (128). This profile indicates a balanced system that excels in modern multi-threaded workloads and DirectX 12 gaming, with less emphasis on legacy API performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8764 and 8-thread score of 6775 show strong scaling up to 16 threads, which benefits modern games that use 8 or more cores.

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