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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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CPU
90%
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GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700

32,942 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

16,129 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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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Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-12700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing represents a mid-range desktop configuration built around a 12th-generation Alder Lake processor and an Ampere-architecture graphics card. This combination targets 1080p and 1440p gaming, alongside productivity workloads that benefit from the CPU's hybrid core design. The data set provides benchmark scores for both components, but no measured FPS figures exist for this exact pairing, so all gaming performance estimates are derived from the individual component scores and their relative positions within the broader hardware landscape.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700 is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it includes an integrated UHD Graphics 770 unit for basic display output. The processor's cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. It is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited, but the high boost clock compensates for this in single-threaded tasks.

Benchmark results show a strong balance between single-thread and multi-thread performance. In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 1012 in single-thread, 1987 in 2-thread, 3824 in 4-thread, 6775 in 8-thread, 8764 in 16-thread, and 9446 in max-thread tests. This scaling pattern indicates efficient thread utilization, with performance growing steadily as more threads are engaged. The Cinebench R23 results further confirm this, with a multicore score of 21751 and a singlecore score of 1894. The multicore-to-singlecore ratio of roughly 11.5:1 suggests that the processor excels in heavily threaded workloads like video rendering and 3D modeling, while maintaining respectable single-core performance for everyday tasks.

PassMark tests provide additional context for real-world workloads. The processor achieves 30273 in multithread and 3864 in single-thread tests, placing it in a position where it handles both integer and floating-point math efficiently. Specifically, it scores 106554 in integer math, 81191 in floating-point math, and 24184 in extended instructions. Data compression and encryption scores of 375950 and 20143, respectively, indicate solid performance in file archiving and security-related tasks. The chip's percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs means it outperforms roughly 83% of the processors in the database, a strong showing for a mid-range desktop part.

Comparisons to nearest rivals highlight its competitive position. The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 32924 on average, which is only 0.1% lower than the i7-12700's 32942 average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.4% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G are 0.4% ahead. These deltas are negligible, suggesting that the i7-12700 sits in a densely packed performance tier where no single contender has a decisive advantage. For real workloads, this means the CPU will not be the limiting factor in most gaming or productivity scenarios, as it trades blows with other high-end processors within a fraction of a percent.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32942 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, a robust position that indicates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The GPU, meanwhile, achieves an average benchmark score of 16129, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. This disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-range percentile suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding more powerful graphics cards, but the RTX 3060 Ti will be the primary driver of gaming performance.

In GPU-specific benchmarks, the RTX 3060 Ti shows a mixed profile. It scores 2626 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a modern API test reflecting current game workloads. Geekbench results show 78927 in OpenCL and 47784 in Vulkan, indicating strong compute performance for a range of applications. PassMark scores reveal a more granular picture: DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores are 132, 163, and 78, respectively, while DirectX 9 scores higher at 234. The G3D score of 20349 and GPU compute score of 10006 further quantify its capabilities. The GPU's percentile of 59 means it outperforms 59% of all GPUs in the database, placing it in the upper half but not the top tier.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 71, which reflects a system that is well above average but not flagship-level. The CPU's 83rd percentile pulls the combined score upward, while the GPU's 59th percentile drags it down slightly. This combined picture indicates a build that excels in CPU-bound tasks such as compilation, rendering, and multitasking, while delivering competent but not exceptional GPU-bound performance. The 0.7% delta between the RTX 3060 Ti and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (the closest rival at 16014 average score) shows that GPU performance is tightly clustered, with the RTX 3060 Ti holding a slim advantage over its nearest competitor.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows an imbalance between CPU and GPU capabilities. The i7-12700's 83rd percentile ranking far exceeds the RTX 3060 Ti's 59th percentile, meaning the CPU is significantly more powerful relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its own peers. In CPU-bound workloads—such as video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, and multitasking—the processor will operate without constraint, delivering near-full performance. However, in GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution gaming or ray-traced rendering, the RTX 3060 Ti will be the limiting factor, capping frame rates and visual fidelity.

This bottleneck is not necessarily a negative; it means the system has headroom for future GPU upgrades without requiring a CPU replacement. The CPU's strong multi-thread scores, particularly the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 21751, indicate it can handle the demands of modern game engines that offload physics and AI tasks to the CPU. Meanwhile, the GPU's 59th percentile suggests that at 1080p with high settings, the CPU will often outpace the GPU, leading to frame rates that are GPU-limited. At lower resolutions or with reduced graphical settings, the CPU's advantage becomes more pronounced, potentially causing the GPU to saturate while the CPU remains underutilized.

The FPS scaling evidence, derived from the benchmark scores, reinforces this analysis. Since no measured FPS data exists for this pairing, estimates must be drawn from the component scores. The CPU's single-thread score of 1012 in 3DMark and 3864 in PassMark single-thread suggest it can handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, where frame rates are often limited by CPU performance. Conversely, the GPU's scores, particularly the PassMark DirectX 12 result of 78, are modest, indicating that at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled, the GPU will be the primary constraint. The combined percentile of 71 reflects a system where the CPU is the stronger component, making it ideal for users who prioritize productivity performance but still want a capable gaming experience.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on budget and availability. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is a forward-looking feature for storage and GPU connectivity, though the RTX 3060 Ti uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible and offers sufficient bandwidth for current game workloads. The platform's dual-channel memory bus means that two memory modules are recommended for optimal performance, though the exact bandwidth is not specified in the data.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, making it easy to cool with a standard air cooler, and it does not require excessive power delivery hardware. The GPU's 200 W TDP, however, is significantly higher, and the suggested PSU rating of 550 W provides ample headroom for the entire system. The GPU uses a 1x 12-pin power connector, which may require an adapter for older power supplies, but the 550 W recommendation ensures that most modern PSUs can handle the load without issue. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is limited, but the high boost clock of 4.90 GHz reduces the need for manual tuning.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking leaves substantial headroom for graphics improvements. For example, moving to a GPU in the 90th percentile or higher would better utilize the CPU's capabilities, particularly in GPU-bound scenarios. Alternatively, adding more memory or upgrading to faster DDR5 modules could improve memory-sensitive workloads, though the current dual-channel configuration is adequate. The platform's support for PCIe Gen 5 means that future storage devices and GPUs will be compatible, extending the system's longevity. The production status of the CPU is active, while the GPU is end-of-life, suggesting that the CPU has a longer support horizon for drivers and updates.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip, manufactured by Samsung on an 8 nm process node with 17,400 million transistors and a die size of 392 mm². It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is ample for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The shader configuration includes 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, providing a solid foundation for rasterization and compute tasks.

For ray tracing and AI workloads, the GPU includes 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores, which are essential for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. The FP32 performance is 16.20 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 16.20 TFLOPS (1:1), indicating that the GPU can handle both standard and half-precision compute tasks efficiently. The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 253.1 GTexel/s, which are respectable figures for a mid-range GPU. The GPU is a dual-slot design measuring 242 mm in length and 112 mm in height, making it compatible with most mid-tower cases.

Benchmark scores reflect a GPU that is competitive within its class. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 is a modern measure of gaming performance, and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 indicates strong compute capability for applications like video editing and 3D rendering. The PassMark G3D score of 20349 places it in the 59th percentile, suggesting it outperforms most GPUs but trails higher-end models. The GPU compute score of 10006 further demonstrates its capability for non-gaming tasks such as machine learning inference and scientific computing. The 0.7% delta between the RTX 3060 Ti and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 shows that performance is closely matched with its nearest rival, while the 1.4% gap to the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and RX 5700 XT indicates the RTX 3060 Ti holds a slight edge over those older or professional-focused cards.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the data set, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1012 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3864, suggests that at 1080p resolution, the system can achieve high frame rates in most games, provided the GPU is not the limiting factor. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking, however, indicates that at 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 3060 Ti will be the primary constraint, likely delivering smooth but not extreme frame rates in demanding titles.

At 1440p resolution, the GPU's load increases, and the 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become more critical. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 suggests it can handle modern DirectX 12 games at this resolution with medium to high settings, but ultra settings may push the VRAM capacity and cause performance dips. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it will not bottleneck the GPU at these resolutions, allowing the RTX 3060 Ti to operate at its full potential. At 4K resolution, the GPU would likely struggle with ultra settings due to its 8 GB VRAM and mid-range computational power, but it could manage lower settings or older titles.

The benchmark scores indicate that the system is best suited for 1080p gaming with high settings and 1440p gaming with medium settings. The CPU's high single-thread score supports high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, where frame rates can exceed 100 FPS in less demanding games. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 78 in PassMark is relatively low, suggesting that the most modern, graphically intensive games will be limited by the GPU, but the overall performance remains competent for a mid-range build. These are estimates, not measured figures, and actual performance will vary depending on the specific game, settings, and driver optimizations.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p and are willing to adjust settings to achieve smooth frame rates. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance makes it suitable for content creators who edit video, render 3D scenes, or stream gameplay, as the 12 cores and 20 threads handle these workloads efficiently. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 indicates that the system can handle professional-grade rendering tasks, making it viable for small business workstations or freelance designers who need a balance of CPU and GPU power.

Developers and students in computer science or engineering fields will benefit from the CPU's high integer and floating-point math scores, which are 106554 and 81191, respectively. These scores indicate fast compilation times and efficient execution of complex algorithms. The GPU's compute capabilities, evidenced by a Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927, make it useful for machine learning experiments and data analysis, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit the size of models that can be processed. Small business workstations that run office applications, accounting software, and light database tasks will find the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30273 more than sufficient, while the GPU provides acceleration for tasks like video conferencing and image editing.

The system is not ideal for users who require maximum GPU performance, such as 4K gamers or those who use GPU-intensive rendering engines like Blender Cycles with complex scenes. The 59th percentile GPU ranking means it is a mid-range performer, and users with higher demands should consider a more powerful GPU. However, for the majority of users who game at 1080p or 1440p and perform occasional productivity tasks, this build offers a balanced experience. The CPU's 83rd percentile ensures that the system will remain responsive for years, even as software becomes more demanding.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-12700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The CPU is a 12th-generation Alder Lake processor with 12 cores and 20 threads, positioned in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU is an Ampere-architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, positioned in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile of 71 places this build in the upper-mid range of desktop systems, offering strong CPU performance with competent but not top-tier GPU performance.

The build is well-suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development, while still enjoying a capable gaming experience at 1080p or 1440p. The CPU's high benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 21751 and a PassMark multithread score of 30273, make it a workhorse for productivity. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for modern games, but its 59th percentile ranking means it will not excel at 4K or heavy ray tracing. This pairing represents a balanced system where the CPU is the stronger component, providing headroom for future GPU upgrades without requiring a platform change.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700 has 12 cores and 20 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 32942, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PTE, 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the system have measured FPS data for gaming?

A: No, the data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 59% of GPUs, but its performance is closely matched with rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which is only 0.7% behind.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3060 Ti is 550 W, which provides adequate headroom for the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 200 W TDP.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 71, indicating that this desktop build outperforms 71% of all systems in the database.