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90%
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Intel Core i7-12700

32,942 Benchmark Score
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17,639 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i7-12700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 form a desktop pairing that lands in the 72nd percentile of all combined CPU-GPU configurations. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. This is a mid-to-upper-tier desktop build where the processor significantly outclasses the graphics card in relative standing, a dynamic that shapes performance expectations across every workload category.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 159 mm² containing 18,900 million transistors. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus that delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The chip houses 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines, producing a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 15.11 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), indicating no dedicated half-precision acceleration advantage.

The RT and tensor hardware is substantial for the card's class: 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, enabling DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Benchmark data shows the GPU scoring 2302 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 95057 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 48643 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark results include a G3D score of 19545 and a GPU compute score of 9213. The 3DMark Steel Nomad figure indicates strong DirectX 12 rasterization performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score suggests competent compute throughput. The GPU's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% ahead), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% behind), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% behind), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% behind). This places the RTX 4060 in a tightly clustered performance band, with the 8 GB framebuffer and 128-bit memory bus being the primary constraints for high-resolution rendering. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and entry-level 1440p workloads but becomes a limiting factor when texture sizes and resolution scale upward.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the RTX 4060's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 and the i7-12700's strong single-thread performance (1012 in 3DMark single-thread, 1894 in Cinebench R23 single-core) suggest the pairing can drive high frame rates in esports and moderately demanding titles. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate support high refresh rates at lower resolutions, though the 8 GB memory capacity may require texture quality compromises in newer titles.

Streaming and content creation benefit from the RTX 4060's 96 tensor cores, which accelerate encoding and AI-assisted workflows. The CPU's passmark data encryption score of 20143 and extended instructions score of 24184 indicate solid throughput for encoding tasks, while the GPU's compute performance (9213 in Passmark GPU compute) assists in video processing. The 12-core, 20-thread CPU configuration handles concurrent streaming and gaming without overtaxing the system.

Video editing workloads rely on both components. The i7-12700's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 provides strong rendering acceleration for timeline exports, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 95057 aids in effects processing and GPU-accelerated previews. The 25 MB shared L3 cache and 20 threads handle multi-track timelines efficiently, and the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p editing projects.

3D rendering performance is dominated by the CPU's multicore capabilities. The i7-12700's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10639 and Passmark multithread score of 30273 indicate robust CPU rendering throughput. The GPU's 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported applications, but the 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB capacity limit complex scene sizes at high resolutions.

Software development workloads are well-served by the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads. Compilation tasks benefit from the Passmark integer math score of 106554 and floating-point math score of 81191, while the single-thread score of 3864 ensures responsive IDE interactions. The GPU's capabilities are secondary here but provide acceleration for GUI rendering and any CUDA-based development.

Student and office work falls well within this system's capabilities. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1987 and single-thread score of 1012 demonstrate snappy application responsiveness, while the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest for daily use. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though the RTX 4060 handles all graphics-intensive tasks.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-12700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPU-GPU pairings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-12700 has an average benchmark score of 32942, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core 5 213PTE (32924), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812), 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079), and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089).

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

A: The RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth with a memory clock of 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective).

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700 has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 4060 includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The i7-12700 ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32942.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and what power supply is suggested?

A: The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W, and the suggested power supply is 300 W.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh-rate play will find this pairing well-matched. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 and the CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 6775 indicate sufficient headroom for maintaining high frame rates in competitive titles. Those playing at 1440p should expect playable but not consistently high-refresh performance, given the GPU's 61st percentile standing and 8 GB memory capacity.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's multicore strength. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 and Passmark multithread score of 30273 make this a capable CPU for rendering tasks, while the GPU's 9213 Passmark GPU compute score accelerates effects and previews. The 12-core, 20-thread configuration handles multitasking workloads without bottlenecking.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's integer math score of 106554 and data compression score of 375950. The combination of 12 cores for parallel builds and strong single-thread performance (3864 in Passmark single-thread) for editor responsiveness makes this a productive development workstation. The 25 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed data.

Students and small business users requiring a versatile desktop will find this system exceeds their requirements. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking ensures smooth multitasking across office applications, while the GPU provides headroom for occasional gaming or creative workloads. The 65 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP keep the system efficient for daily operation.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a clear imbalance: the CPU ranks at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile. This 22-percentage-point gap indicates the CPU will frequently be underutilized in GPU-bound scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors. The GPU's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest relative to the CPU's processing throughput, creating a scenario where frame rates will be governed by the graphics card in most gaming workloads.

In CPU-bound tasks such as compilation, data compression, and multithreaded rendering, the i7-12700's 12 cores and 20 threads provide substantial headroom. The Passmark multithread score of 30273 and data compression score of 375950 demonstrate that the CPU can sustain heavy parallel workloads without becoming the constraint. However, in gaming at 1080p with lower graphics settings, the CPU's single-thread performance (1012 in 3DMark single-thread) may occasionally limit frame rates in lightly threaded game engines.

The memory configuration presents a potential bottleneck for the GPU. With 8 GB of VRAM and a 128-bit bus, the RTX 4060 will struggle with high-resolution textures and large scene buffers. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 780M, is only 0.3% behind in average score, indicating that the RTX 4060 operates in a performance band where memory bandwidth constraints are already evident. The 300 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for both components without excessive margin.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for the Intel Core i7-12700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and the CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 9446 provide the basis for these expectations.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate suggest strong performance in most titles. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking indicates it operates in the mid-range tier, capable of high frame rates in less demanding games but requiring settings adjustments in graphically intensive releases. The 8 GB memory capacity may necessitate reduced texture quality in games with large texture packs.

At 1440p, the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit memory bus become apparent limitations. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 suggests moderate performance at this resolution, with frame rates dropping below high-refresh thresholds in demanding titles. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 8764 ensures the processor will not be the limiting factor at this resolution, placing the constraint firmly on the GPU.

The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for non-gaming tasks but does not meaningfully contribute to gaming performance. The pairing's overall 72nd combined percentile indicates that this system delivers above-average gaming capability, though it does not reach the top tier where high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming becomes viable.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a well-rounded processor. In 3DMark tests, scores range from 1012 in single-thread to 9446 in max-threads, with 2-thread at 1987, 4-thread at 3824, 8-thread at 6775, and 16-thread at 8764. Cinebench results include R15 multicore at 3151 and single-core at 272, R20 multicore at 10639 and single-core at 1501, and R23 multicore at 21751 and single-core at 1894. Passmark tests show data compression at 375950, data encryption at 20143, extended instructions at 24184, find prime numbers at 101, floating-point math at 81191, integer math at 106554, multithread at 30273, physics at 1558, random string sorting at 38970, and single-thread at 3864.

The GPU's benchmark results are more modest. 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 2302, Geekbench OpenCL scores 95057, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 48643. Passmark results show DirectX 10 at 103, DirectX 11 at 175, DirectX 12 at 76, DirectX 9 at 236, G2D at 1037, G3D at 19545, and GPU compute at 9213. The GPU's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its nearest rivals by small margins. The i7-12700's average score of 32942 is 0.1% above the Intel Core 5 213PTE and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, while sitting 0.4% below both the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The GPU's average score of 17639 places it in a tight cluster with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% ahead), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% behind), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% behind), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% behind). This indicates the RTX 4060 is competitively positioned within its performance class, with no single rival holding a significant advantage.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-12700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The CPU is a 12th Gen Core processor based on Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The GPU is a GeForce 40-series card based on Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with a die size of 159 mm². The combined percentile ranking of 72 places this system in the upper-mid range of all measured configurations.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors makes it the stronger component in this pairing. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking indicates it is the limiting factor for graphics-intensive workloads. The build targets users who prioritize CPU-intensive tasks such as rendering, compilation, and multitasking, while still requiring competent gaming and graphics performance. The 12-core, 20-thread CPU configuration provides substantial compute headroom, while the GPU delivers solid 1080p and entry-level 1440p performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700 features 12 cores and 20 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture with a hybrid design. The base clock runs at 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 65 W. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The process node is 10 nm, with a die size of 215 mm².

Benchmark scores reveal a processor with strong single-thread and multithread capabilities. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1012 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1894 indicate excellent per-core performance, while the 3DMark max-threads score of 9446 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 demonstrate robust parallel throughput. Passmark results show a multithread score of 30273 and a single-thread score of 3864. The data encryption score of 20143 and data compression score of 375950 indicate strong throughput for security and storage workloads. The floating-point math score of 81191 and integer math score of 106554 show balanced arithmetic performance across both domains.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking places it above the majority of all processors. Its average benchmark score of 32942 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with deltas of only 0.1% to 0.4% in either direction. This places the i7-12700 in a highly competitive performance band where small architectural differences determine ranking order. The 12-core, 20-thread configuration with a 4.90 GHz boost clock provides a strong balance between high-frequency single-thread operation and substantial multicore throughput.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12700 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The platform supports ECC memory, though the CPU does not support ECC. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $349, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W and uses a single 12-pin power connector, with a suggested power supply of 300 W. The CPU's 65 W TDP leaves substantial power headroom within the system, allowing for future component upgrades without necessitating a new PSU. The GPU's dimensions are 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, making it a dual-slot card that fits in most mid-tower cases. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU, as the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking provides ample headroom for a more powerful graphics card. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support and 16 lanes ensure compatibility with future GPUs, while the 25 MB L3 cache and 20 threads can support more demanding graphics workloads without becoming the bottleneck. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility for platform upgrades, though moving to a newer CPU generation would require a motherboard change to a compatible Socket 1700 board with appropriate chipset support. The 300 W suggested PSU provides sufficient headroom for the current configuration, but a GPU upgrade would require evaluating the new card's power requirements against the existing supply.