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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Top 6% 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
90%
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GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700

32,942 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

131,938 Benchmark Score
Top 1% 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

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700 is a 12th-generation Alder Lake desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. It pairs 12 physical cores with 20 threads, a configuration that leverages the hybrid architecture of Alder Lake-S to balance high-performance and high-efficiency workloads. The base clock sits at 2.10 GHz, while the boost clock reaches 4.90 GHz, providing a wide operating range that scales from lightly threaded tasks to heavily parallel workloads. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, and it includes 25 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present, though this build pairs the CPU with a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results place the i7-12700 in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32942. The 3DMark thread scaling tests reveal a clear progression: single-thread score of 1012, 2-thread score of 1987, 4-thread score of 3824, 8-thread score of 6775, 16-thread score of 8764, and max-thread score of 9446. This scaling pattern indicates strong multi-threaded efficiency—the jump from 8 to 16 threads adds 1989 points, while the jump from 16 to max threads adds only 682 points, suggesting that the hybrid core arrangement delivers most of its parallel throughput within the first 16 threads. The Cinebench results reinforce this: R15 multicore scores 3151 against 272 single-core, R20 multicore scores 10639 against 1501 single-core, and R23 multicore scores 21751 against 1894 single-core. The R23 multicore-to-single-core ratio is approximately 11.5x, which is typical for a 12-core, 20-thread part with a mixed P-core/E-core design.

PassMark results add further granularity. Integer math scores 106554, floating-point math scores 81191, and extended instructions score 24184. Data compression hits 375950, while data encryption reaches 20143. Random string sorting scores 38970, and find prime numbers scores 101. The multithread score is 30273, with a single-thread score of 3864. These numbers indicate that the CPU excels at integer-heavy and compression workloads, which are common in software compilation, database operations, and file archiving. The lower encryption score relative to integer math suggests that AES-NI throughput is adequate but not exceptional for a high-end desktop part. The physics score of 1558 in PassMark aligns with gaming physics simulations that rely on moderate thread counts.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700 sits within a tight cluster. The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 32924, a delta of 0.1%—effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, a 0.4% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, a -0.4% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 33089, also -0.4%. This means the i7-12700 is neither ahead nor behind these competitors by more than a fraction of a percent in aggregate benchmark score. For real workloads, this translates to parity in multi-threaded rendering and compilation tasks, though the i7-12700's 20 threads give it an edge in heavily threaded scenarios that can utilize more than 16 threads, while the 7800X3D's 3D V-Cache may favor certain gaming scenarios. The benchmark data does not include specific gaming scores, so any gaming advantage must be inferred from the aggregate performance parity.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-12700's position relative to other CPUs?

A: The i7-12700 ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32942. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, scores 33079, a delta of -0.4%, placing the i7-12700 within a fraction of a percent of that processor in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Does the RTX 3090 Ti support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. These API features enable modern rendering techniques such as ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the RTX 3090 Ti provide?

A: The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, with 21 Gbps effective data rate.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-12700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti combination ranks in the 89th percentile among all builds, based on the average benchmark scores of both components.

Q: Is the i7-12700's clock speed unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU is not unlocked for overclocking. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz is the maximum factory-rated frequency.

Q: What PSU wattage is suggested for the RTX 3090 Ti?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3090 Ti is 850 W. The GPU itself has a TDP of 450 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: How does the RTX 3090 Ti compare to the NVIDIA L4 in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3090 Ti has an average benchmark score of 131938, while the NVIDIA L4 scores 131072, a delta of 0.7%. This places the RTX 3090 Ti slightly ahead of the L4 in aggregate performance.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this build is strong. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32942 places it in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 131938 places it in the 95th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 89, indicating that the system sits near the top of desktop configurations. The GPU's percentile is notably higher than the CPU's, which sets the stage for a GPU-limited balance in most workloads—the data shows that the RTX 3090 Ti is a top-tier component, while the i7-12700 is a solidly above-average CPU but not at the absolute peak.

The CPU's 3DMark scores—8764 at 16 threads and 9446 at max threads—show that multi-threaded scaling is present but not perfectly linear. The single-thread score of 1012 is respectable for a 12th-gen part, and the 2-thread score of 1987 indicates that lightly threaded tasks like legacy games or office applications will perform well. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 is the headline number for content creation: this is a CPU that can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation without bottlenecking a high-end GPU. The PassMark multithread score of 30273 confirms this, with integer math (106554) and floating-point math (81191) both well above average.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5741, which is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark that stresses ray tracing and mesh shaders. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 174441 and Vulkan score of 215633 provide cross-API performance data. The Vulkan score being higher than OpenCL suggests that the Ampere architecture handles Vulkan's lower-level API more efficiently, which is relevant for games and compute workloads that use Vulkan. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA L4 (131072, delta 0.7%), the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation (135218, delta -2.4%), the NVIDIA A10M (135230, delta -2.4%), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135396, delta -2.6%). This means the RTX 3090 Ti is slightly ahead of the L4 but trails the newer Ada-generation workstation cards by about 2.5%.

There is no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate discussions in the Gaming Performance section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need top-tier GPU performance with a capable CPU that will not hold back the graphics card in most scenarios. Gamers at 4K resolution are the primary audience, as the RTX 3090 Ti's 95th percentile GPU score and 24 GB of VRAM are designed for high-resolution, high-detail gaming. The CPU's 83rd percentile score ensures that even at lower resolutions where CPU load is higher, the i7-12700 will maintain adequate frame pacing, though the GPU will likely be the limiting factor at 4K.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or large dataset processing will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 and the GPU's compute capabilities. The 24 GB VRAM on the RTX 3090 Ti is particularly suited for large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and GPU-accelerated rendering tasks that exceed the memory capacity of smaller cards. Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 106554 and multithread score of 30273.

Students and small business workstation users who run demanding applications like CAD, simulation software, or data analysis tools will find this build overqualified for most tasks but useful for workloads that scale with GPU compute. The CPU's data compression score of 375950 is beneficial for database and file server workloads. The build is less suited for users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks over GPU performance, as the i7-12700's 83rd percentile is lower than the GPU's 95th percentile, meaning the CPU will be the bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulations or heavily threaded office workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The bottleneck analysis for this pairing is clear: the GPU is the stronger component. The RTX 3090 Ti sits in the 95th percentile among GPUs, while the i7-12700 sits in the 83rd percentile among CPUs. This 12-point gap means that in most gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 9446 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 are sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios, but there will be cases—particularly at 1080p resolution or in CPU-bound game mechanics—where the i7-12700 cannot deliver frames as fast as the RTX 3090 Ti can render them.

The CPU's single-thread score of 1012 in 3DMark and 1894 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate that lightly threaded games will not be severely bottlenecked, but the GPU's raw power will outpace the CPU's ability to issue draw calls in some titles. The PassMark physics score of 1558 is moderate, which may limit performance in games with heavy physics simulation. Conversely, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s and FP32 throughput of 40.00 TFLOPS are so high that the CPU's memory bandwidth—which is not specified in the FACT PACK—could become a constraint in data-intensive workloads.

For productivity tasks, the balance shifts. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30273 is well above average, but the GPU's compute capabilities will dominate in rendering tasks that offload to CUDA cores. The GPU's 10752 shading units, 336 tensor cores, and 84 RT cores provide massive parallel throughput, so workloads like 3D rendering or machine learning inference will be GPU-bound. The CPU's integer math score of 106554 will help with compilation and data processing, but the GPU will still be the primary driver of performance in GPU-accelerated applications.

The combined percentile of 89 reflects this imbalance: the build is very fast overall, but the CPU is the weaker link. Users who run CPU-bound workloads will see the i7-12700 as the limiting factor, while users who run GPU-bound workloads will see near-full utilization of the RTX 3090 Ti.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p or 1440p with a high-refresh monitor, the RTX 3090 Ti's 95th percentile GPU score will push frame rates well beyond 144 FPS in most titles, but the i7-12700's 83rd percentile CPU score and single-thread 3DMark score of 1012 may limit maximum frame rates in CPU-bound games. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and the CPU will be sufficient.

Streaming: The i7-12700's 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751, provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The GPU's NVENC hardware—implied by the 30-series architecture—would offload encoding, though the FACT PACK does not specify NVENC capabilities directly.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30273 and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM make this a capable editing workstation. Timeline scrubbing and effects rendering will be GPU-accelerated, while export encoding will leverage both CPU cores and GPU compute. The GPU's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth is well suited for 4K and 8K footage.

3D rendering: The RTX 3090 Ti's FP32 throughput of 40.00 TFLOPS and 84 RT cores will dominate in GPU-based renderers like Octane or Redshift. The CPU's R23 multicore score of 21751 will handle CPU-based renderers, though the GPU is the stronger renderer by far.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 106554 and data compression score of 375950 make code compilation and package management fast. The GPU's compute capabilities can accelerate machine learning training or GPU-accelerated libraries, though the i7-12700's 83rd percentile CPU score is not top-tier for heavily parallel compile farms.

Student and office work: This build is massively overqualified for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU's single-thread score of 3864 in PassMark ensures snappy responsiveness, while the GPU idles for most office tasks. The 24 GB GDDR6X memory is unused in these scenarios, making this a poor price-to-performance choice for basic office use.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The platform supports modern connectivity, though the exact chipset features are not specified in the FACT PACK. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is limited to BCLK adjustments, which are not detailed.

The RTX 3090 Ti has a TDP of 450 W and requires a suggested PSU of 850 W. The GPU is a triple-slot card measuring 336 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, with a single 16-pin power connector. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date of January 26, 2022. The predecessor is the GeForce 20 series, and the successor is the GeForce 40 series. This means the GPU is a previous-generation flagship, and the upgrade path would be to a newer GPU with higher performance, though no specific successor specs are provided.

A sensible next upgrade for this build would be a newer-generation GPU from the GeForce 40 series, which would require checking PSU headroom—the 850 W suggested PSU is sufficient for the current GPU, but a higher-end replacement may need more power. The CPU platform is mature, with the i7-12700 being a 12th-gen part, so a CPU upgrade would require a motherboard change to a newer socket. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that users can choose either memory type, though the FACT PACK does not specify which is faster. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for troubleshooting or basic display output without the discrete GPU.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-12700, a 12-core, 20-thread desktop CPU from the Alder Lake generation, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, a 24 GB GDDR6X GPU from the Ampere architecture. The build class is desktop. The combined percentile is 89, placing this configuration in the upper echelon of desktop builds. The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile indicate a GPU-dominant system. The CPU has a locked multiplier, a TDP of 65 W, and a launch MSRP of $349. The GPU has a TDP of 450 W, a triple-slot design, and a launch MSRP of 1,999 USD, which was stated once here per the data. The production status of the GPU is end-of-life, while the CPU is active, meaning this is a pairing of a current CPU with a previous-generation flagship GPU.

The average benchmark scores—32942 for the CPU and 131938 for the GPU—combine to place this system in the 89th percentile of all builds. This is a high-performance desktop configurable for gaming, content creation, and compute workloads. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.4% in aggregate score, so the i7-12700 is competitively positioned, while the GPU's nearest rivals show it trailing newer workstation cards by about 2.5%. The build is not measured for FPS, so all gaming estimates are derived from benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

There is no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK does not contain any measuredFps rows, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores and percentiles.

The RTX 3090 Ti's 95th percentile GPU score and 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 throughput indicate that this GPU is capable of extremely high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, likely exceeding 144 FPS in most titles at ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth are well suited for high-resolution textures, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741 reflects strong modern API performance. The CPU's 83rd percentile score and single-thread 3DMark score of 1012 suggest that at 1080p, the CPU may limit frame rates in CPU-bound games, particularly those with heavy physics or AI. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU will likely keep up.

The estimated frame rates are as follows: at 1080p ultra, most games will see frame rates in the 150-250 FPS range, with CPU-bound titles dropping to 120-150 FPS. At 1440p ultra, frame rates will range from 120-200 FPS, with the GPU becoming more dominant. At 4K ultra, frame rates will range from 60-120 FPS depending on the game, with ray tracing enabled titles falling on the lower end. These are estimates only; the actual performance depends on the specific game, driver optimizations, and system configuration.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured by Samsung on an 8 nm process. The die size is 628 mm² with 28,300 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 45.1 million per mm². The GPU has 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. It includes 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI processing. The base clock is 1560 MHz, with a boost clock of 1860 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, with a memory clock of 1313 MHz and 21 Gbps effective data rate, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth.

The pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 625.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 40.00 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 40.00 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The GPU's average benchmark score is 131938, placing it in the 95th percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5741, which is a demanding modern benchmark. Geekbench OpenCL scores 174441, and Vulkan scores 215633, indicating that the GPU performs better under Vulkan than OpenCL. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA L4 (131072, delta 0.7%), the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation (135218, delta -2.4%), the NVIDIA A10M (135230, delta -2.4%), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135396, delta -2.6%).

The 24 GB VRAM is the standout feature for rendering workloads, as it allows for massive textures, high-resolution 3D scenes, and GPU-accelerated machine learning models that exceed 16 GB. The 336 tensor cores provide strong performance for AI inference and DLSS, though the FACT PACK does not specify DLSS capabilities explicitly. The 84 RT cores deliver hardware ray tracing support, which is reflected in the DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support. The GPU's 450 W TDP and suggested 850 W PSU indicate a high-power component that requires robust cooling and power delivery. The triple-slot design, 336 mm length, and 61 mm width mean that case compatibility is a consideration for builds. The GPU is end-of-life, so availability is limited, but its benchmark scores remain competitive in the 95th percentile.