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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER

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90%

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84%

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Intel Core i7-12700

32,942 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER

6,270 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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The Intel Core i7-12700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER form a desktop pairing that sits at the 60th percentile for combined performance. The CPU, a 12-core Alder Lake-S part, ranks in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, sits lower at the 36th percentile in its category. This page analyzes the benchmark data available for this exact combination, noting that no measured FPS figures exist for this pairing. All gaming performance discussions are therefore estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for the Intel Core i7-12700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER. Consequently, all frame rate expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

The GPU’s single benchmark entry, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, returns a score of 6269.5. This places the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER at the 36th percentile among all GPUs, which indicates moderate performance relative to the broader GPU landscape. The CPU’s 3DMark scores provide context for what this pairing can sustain: a single-thread score of 1012 and a 16-thread score of 8764 suggest the processor can feed a mid-tier GPU without major bottlenecks in most scenarios.

For 1080p gaming, the combination of a strong single-threaded CPU score and a GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory should handle high-refresh-rate titles capably. The CPU’s 4-thread score of 3824 and 8-thread score of 6775 indicate solid responsiveness in games that rely on fewer cores. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the more significant factor; its 896.0 GB/s bandwidth and 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest good headroom for demanding titles, though the 36th percentile GPU ranking implies it is not at the top tier. At 4K, the 16 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for large textures, but the GPU’s overall percentile position suggests frame rates will be moderate rather than exceptional. These are estimates; actual results depend on specific game optimizations and driver performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is built on the GB203 chip using the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm process from TSMC. The die contains 45,600 million transistors across a 378 mm² area, giving a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². Memory consists of 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

The GPU’s compute resources include 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. Ray tracing hardware is present with 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated workloads. The base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz. Pixel fill rate is 235.4 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 686.6 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 43.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 43.94 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio.

The single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6269.5 places this GPU at the 36th percentile. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102, which scores 6270 with a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically identical in this benchmark. The AMD FirePro W600 scores 6223 (0.8% lower), and the AMD Radeon R7 M350 scores 6327 (0.9% higher). These rivals span very different market segments, suggesting the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER occupies an unusual position where its Steel Nomad score does not clearly differentiate it from older or lower-tier cards. For rendering workloads, the 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects and DLSS-style upscaling, while the 16 GB VRAM is ample for large scenes or high-resolution textures.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-12700 delivers an average benchmark score of 32942 across all tests, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 213PTE at 32924 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33089 (0.4% higher). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating the i7-12700 performs essentially on par with a diverse set of competing processors.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 6270, derived from its single 3DMark Steel Nomad result. This places it at the 36th percentile among all GPUs, which is a notably lower position than the CPU’s 83rd percentile. The combined system percentile is 60, reflecting the gap between the strong CPU and the more modest GPU.

Specific CPU benchmarks show strengths in multithreaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 21751, while single-core scores 1894. PassMark multithread returns 30273, and single-thread returns 3864. Data compression in PassMark scores 375950, while data encryption scores 20143 and extended instructions score 24184. Integer math scores 106554, and floating-point math scores 81191. The CPU’s 3DMark scores scale from 1012 single-thread to 9446 max-threads, showing good scaling across core counts. The combined picture is a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU relative to their respective markets, meaning synthetic benchmarks will often show CPU-bound results, but real-world gaming will depend heavily on the GPU’s 36th-percentile standing.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals an asymmetric pairing. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU sits at the 36th percentile. This 47-point gap strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming, the GPU’s 3DMark score of 6269.5 will dictate frame rates at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s strong single-thread score of 1012 can handle game logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck.

Evidence from FPS scaling, though estimated, supports this view. At 1080p, the CPU’s 8-thread score of 6775 and 16-thread score of 8764 provide ample headroom for the GPU to work near its maximum potential. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s workload grows, and its 36th-percentile position becomes more consequential. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3864 is strong enough that it will rarely be the primary constraint in gaming, even in esports titles that favor high clock speeds.

In productivity tasks, the balance shifts. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 and PassMark multithread score of 30273 indicate it can handle heavy multi-threaded work, while the GPU’s 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores accelerate specific rendering and AI tasks. For workloads that use both components, such as 3D rendering with GPU acceleration, the GPU’s lower percentile will cap performance. For CPU-only tasks like data compression (PassMark score 375950) or integer math (106554), the i7-12700 carries the load effectively. The system is well balanced for general use, but clearly GPU-limited in gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering.

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, allowing for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage. The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, though the platform’s dual-channel bus means memory bandwidth is not a differentiator on its own.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, while the GPU has a 350 W TDP. The suggested PSU is not listed in the data, so power supply headroom must be considered qualitatively: the GPU’s 350 W draw and 1x 16-pin power connector indicate a high-wattage PSU is necessary. The GPU is dual-slot with dimensions of 304 mm length, 137 mm height, and 48 mm width, so case compatibility is a factor. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited to boost behavior rather than manual tuning. A sensible next upgrade would be a stronger GPU, given the CPU’s higher percentile (83rd) compared to the GPU (36th). The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures a newer GPU would not be bottlenecked by the interface. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster DDR5 could benefit memory-sensitive workloads, though the data does not specify memory bandwidth figures.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need strong CPU performance with moderate GPU capability. Gamers at 1080p and 1440p will find the system capable, based on the CPU’s 83rd-percentile ranking and the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM, though 4K gaming will be limited by the GPU’s 36th-percentile position. Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 for encoding, while the GPU’s tensor cores can accelerate effects. Software developers will appreciate the CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 106554 and data compression score of 375950 for compilation and build tasks. Students and small business workstations can rely on the CPU’s strong single-thread performance for everyday productivity, with the GPU providing adequate acceleration for light graphics work. The system is less suited for users who prioritize extreme gaming frame rates at high resolutions, as the GPU’s percentile suggests mid-range performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1012 and 8-thread score of 6775 can drive high frame rates, while the GPU’s 896.0 GB/s bandwidth supports fast texture streaming. The GPU’s 36th-percentile ranking means it will handle most titles at high settings, but not at the absolute top tier.

Streaming: The CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads, evidenced by the max-threads score of 9446, provide headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU’s tensor cores could offload encoding tasks, though specific encoder hardware is not detailed in the data.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 suggests strong CPU rendering for timelines and exports. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM accommodates large projects and effects, while FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS aids in preview rendering.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 70 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes, and the 280 tensor cores handle AI denoising. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 30273 supports scene preparation and physics calculations.

Software development: PassMark integer math score of 106554 and data compression score of 375950 indicate fast compilation and data handling. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ensures responsive builds for multi-threaded toolchains.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3864 in PassMark handles everyday applications smoothly. The GPU’s moderate performance is sufficient for office graphics, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps power draw reasonable in a workstation context.

FAQ

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

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

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in the 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER scores 6269.5, which is exactly tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 at 6270, showing a deltaPct of 0.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-12700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Q: How many RT cores and tensor cores does the GPU have?

A: The GPU has 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific CPU and GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact pairing, so all gaming performance figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700 is a 12-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture with the codename Alder Lake-S. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The base clock is 2.10 GHz, boosting up to 4.90 GHz. 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 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are present via UHD Graphics 770. The TDP is 65 W, and the launch MSRP is $349.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single- and multi-threaded tasks. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1012 and the 2-thread score of 1987 indicate strong per-core performance, useful for games and legacy applications. Scaling to 4-thread (3824), 8-thread (6775), and 16-thread (8764) shows near-linear gains, with max-threads reaching 9446. In Cinebench, the R23 multicore score of 21751 and single-core score of 1894 confirm strong rendering capability. PassMark results reveal specific workload strengths: data compression at 375950, integer math at 106554, and floating-point math at 81191. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking places it among the better-performing desktop processors, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079, 0.4% higher) and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089, 0.4% higher) showing essentially equivalent average scores. This CPU is well-suited for heavy multitasking, content creation, and productivity software that can utilize all 20 threads.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-12700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER. The CPU is a 12th-generation Alder Lake-S part with 12 cores and 20 threads, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The combined percentile for this system is 60, indicating it performs above the median but below the top tier of available hardware.

The CPU’s 83rd percentile and average score of 32942 demonstrate strong processing power, particularly in multithreaded benchmarks like Cinebench R23 (21751) and PassMark multithread (30273). The GPU’s 36th percentile and average score of 6270 show more modest performance, with its 3DMark Steel Nomad result tying exactly with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102. This creates a system where the CPU is a clear strength, capable of handling demanding productivity workloads, while the GPU provides adequate but not exceptional gaming and rendering performance. The pairing is best described as a CPU-forward desktop configuration, suited for users who prioritize processing power over extreme graphics fidelity. The 60th combined percentile reflects the balance between these two components, with the CPU pulling the system upward and the GPU holding it back from higher overall rankings. For a user seeking a capable desktop for mixed workloads, this build offers strong CPU performance with sufficient GPU power for mainstream gaming and creative tasks.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER

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