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Intel Core i7-12700

32,942 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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The Intel Core i7-12700 and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation represent a desktop pairing that combines a high-core-count 12th Gen processor with a workstation-class GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The CPU holds an 83rd percentile rank against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 95th percentile against all graphics cards, and the combined configuration reaches an 89th percentile. This analysis draws exclusively from the provided benchmark data to interpret what these scores mean for specific workloads, platform considerations, and overall system balance.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

A: The average benchmark score for the Core i7-12700 is 32942, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.4%. This means the i7-12700 trails the Ryzen 7 7800X3D by just 0.4% in average benchmark performance, indicating they are statistically equivalent in overall processing power.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to the AMD Radeon PRO W6800?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation has an average benchmark score of 135218, while the Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396, showing a deltaPct of -0.1%. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is effectively tied with the Radeon PRO W6800, lagging by only one-tenth of a percent in average performance.

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

A: Yes, the memory support field lists both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the system does not support ECC memory. This flexibility allows builders to choose between the two memory types based on platform availability.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i7-12700?

A: The launch MSRP is $349. This figure represents the official price at the time of release, and the CPU's production status is listed as Active, meaning it remains a current product.

Q: How many RT cores and tensor cores does the RTX 4000 Ada Generation have?

A: The GPU contains 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. These dedicated hardware units are responsible for ray tracing acceleration and AI-based tensor operations respectively, which are key features of the Ada Lovelace architecture.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the CPU in Cinebench R23?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1894. This figure represents the processor's performance in a single-threaded workload, which is relevant for tasks that do not scale well across multiple cores.

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

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation has a memory bandwidth of 360.0 GB/s, delivered over a 160-bit memory bus. The memory is 20 GB of GDDR6 type, with an effective speed of 18 Gbps.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1987 and single-thread score of 1012 indicate strong per-core performance that handles game logic and draw calls. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 and Vulkan score of 123842 suggest substantial rendering throughput, though without measured FPS data, frame rates are estimated from these benchmark scores.

Streaming workloads benefit from the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, which provide headroom for encoding while gaming. The Passmark multithread score of 30273 and 3DMark max threads score of 9446 show the processor can manage simultaneous high-load tasks. The GPU's 192 tensor cores could also offload AI-based encoding tasks.

Video editing relies heavily on both single and multi-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 and single-core score of 1894 provide a balance for timeline scrubbing and export rendering. The GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 20 GB of VRAM support effects processing and high-resolution previews.

3D rendering is dominated by the GPU's compute capabilities. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 6144 shading units and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput enable complex scene rendering. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10639 supports physics simulations and scene preparation, while the 25 MB shared L3 cache aids data-heavy tasks.

Software development benefits from the CPU's performance in compilation tasks. The Passmark integer math score of 106554 and data encryption score of 20143 indicate strong handling of code compilation and secure operations. The 20 threads allow parallel builds, and the GPU's Vulkan 1.4 support provides modern graphics API access for development testing.

Student and office work is well-served by this pairing, though it exceeds typical requirements. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3864 delivers responsive application usage, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output. The GPU's 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor productivity setups.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700 is a desktop processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node from Intel. The die size measures 215 mm², and the CPU features 12 cores and 20 threads, which indicates a hybrid configuration of performance and efficiency cores typical of Alder Lake-S. The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and the TDP is 65 W.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This arrangement provides each core with fast local storage while enabling data sharing across the chip. The memory controller supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders platform flexibility. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, enabling high-bandwidth connections for modern GPUs and storage devices.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales well with thread count. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8764 rises to 9446 at max threads, indicating only a modest gain beyond 16 threads. The 4-thread score of 3824 and 8-thread score of 6775 demonstrate strong scaling in the mid-range. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 represents the full-thread workload, while the single-core score of 1894 shows per-core efficiency. The Passmark multithread score of 30273 aligns with the 3DMark data, reinforcing the multi-core performance picture.

Real workload implications from these numbers point to a processor that handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded tasks competently. The Passmark floating-point math score of 81191 and extended instructions score of 24184 indicate strong scientific and vectorized workload performance. The data compression score of 375950 and random string sorting score of 38970 suggest efficient handling of data manipulation tasks. The find prime numbers score of 101 is notably lower, reflecting the mixed workload nature of that test.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the mounting interface for Alder Lake processors. The production status is Active, and the part number is SRL4Q. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, allowing users to select their preferred memory type based on motherboard compatibility and availability. ECC memory is not supported, so error-correcting memory is not an option.

The PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The GPU's bus interface is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe lanes, and the Gen 5 capability offers headroom for future components that may utilize the newer standard.

Power requirements are modest for this configuration. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 130 W and a suggested PSU rating of 300 W. This suggests a total system power draw that is manageable with a mid-range power supply, leaving headroom for additional drives and peripherals. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a single slot, measuring 245 mm in length and 112 mm in height.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU, as the CPU's performance remains competitive. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation's successor, the Blackwell PRO W, is listed as the next generation, but the current GPU's 95th percentile ranking suggests it has substantial remaining life. For the CPU, the socket 1700 platform may limit processor upgrades to the same generation, so a platform change would be required for a newer architecture. The dual-channel memory support and DDR4/DDR5 flexibility mean memory upgrades are possible without changing the motherboard.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 89 places this pairing in the upper echelon of systems. The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile indicate that the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. In gaming workloads, the GPU is likely the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's single-thread score of 1012 in 3DMark and 3864 in Passmark single-thread suggest it can keep up with frame generation demands.

For CPU-bound tasks such as physics calculations, the Passmark physics score of 1558 and 3DMark 2-thread score of 1987 show a capable processor. The GPU's performance in these scenarios is less relevant, so the CPU becomes the limiting factor only in specific workloads that do not utilize the GPU. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 130 W TDP of the GPU indicate a balanced power draw that does not create thermal constraints for one component over the other.

The FPS scaling, while not measured for this exact pairing, can be inferred from the benchmark data. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking against all GPUs suggests it will deliver high frame rates in most titles, with the CPU's 83rd percentile providing sufficient processing power to avoid severe bottlenecks. The deltaPct values for adjacent rivals are small, with the CPU within 0.4% of its nearest competitors and the GPU within 0.9% of its nearest rivals, indicating that performance differences are minimal at this tier.

Memory bandwidth may become a bottleneck in data-intensive workloads. The GPU's 360.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial, but the CPU's dual-channel memory bus, without a specified bandwidth figure, could limit performance in memory-bound tasks. The 20 GB VRAM on the GPU provides ample capacity for large textures and datasets, reducing the need for system memory transfers in GPU-accelerated workloads.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting high-refresh 1440p or 4K resolutions would benefit from this pairing, as the GPU's 95th percentile ranking indicates strong frame generation capability. The CPU's 83rd percentile ensures that even demanding game engines have sufficient processing headroom. The 20 GB VRAM supports high-resolution textures without capacity concerns.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering would find this system well-suited. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 accelerates export and render tasks, while the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance handles GPU-accelerated effects. The 192 tensor cores enable AI-based workflows such as denoising and upscaling.

Software developers compiling large codebases would benefit from the CPU's 20 threads and Passmark integer math score of 106554. The GPU's Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support provide modern graphics APIs for development and testing. The 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs allow multiple monitors for code, documentation, and debugging interfaces.

Students and small business workstations would find this system capable, though potentially overprovisioned for basic tasks. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3864 ensures snappy application responsiveness, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display option. The single-slot GPU design and 300 W suggested PSU make system integration straightforward for compact workstations.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 32942, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rival is the Intel Core 5 213PTE with a score of 32924 and a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the i7-12700 is 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, trailing by 0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, leading by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 33089, also leading by 0.4%.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 135218, placing it at the 95th percentile among all GPUs. The NVIDIA A10M scores 135230 with a deltaPct of 0%, indicating a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396, leading by 0.1%, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 135774, leading by 0.4%. The AMD Radeon PRO V620 scores 136472, leading by 0.9%.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU significantly outperforms the CPU relative to their respective peer groups. The GPU's 95th percentile versus the CPU's 83rd percentile means the graphics card is the stronger component, but the CPU is not a weak link. The 89th combined percentile reflects the overall capability of this pairing.

Specific CPU benchmark scores provide granular detail. The 3DMark suite shows scores of 8764 for 16 threads, 1987 for 2 threads, 3824 for 4 threads, 6775 for 8 threads, 9446 for max threads, and 1012 for single thread. Cinebench R15 scores are 3151 multicore and 272 single-core, while R20 scores are 10639 multicore and 1501 single-core. Passmark results include 375950 for data compression, 20143 for data encryption, and 24184 for extended instructions.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-12700 processor with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card. The CPU is a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake-S processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 130 W workstation card based on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture. The combined percentile of 89 indicates this system performs in the top 11% of all configurations.

The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile place both components in the upper tier of their respective markets. The GPU's workstation classification, as indicated by the "Workstation Ada" generation, suggests this build targets professional workloads as well as gaming. The single-slot GPU design and 300 W suggested PSU make this a relatively compact and power-efficient workstation configuration.

The processing node difference is notable, with the CPU on Intel's 10 nm process and the GPU on TSMC's 5 nm process. The GPU's 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die yield a transistor density of 121.8M per mm², while the CPU's 215 mm² die does not list transistor count. These architectural differences contribute to the performance characteristics observed in benchmarks.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU and GPU combination in the data. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this pairing, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, confirming that the following analysis is based on benchmark-derived expectations rather than direct game testing.

The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 and Vulkan score of 123842 indicate strong graphics compute performance. The 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 48 RT cores suggest the card can handle modern games at high settings with ray tracing enabled. The 20 GB GDDR6 memory with 360.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity and bandwidth for high-resolution textures.

The CPU's gaming-relevant scores include a 3DMark single-thread score of 1012 and 2-thread score of 1987. These figures suggest the processor can feed the GPU adequately in most gaming scenarios. The 4-thread score of 3824 and 8-thread score of 6775 indicate that games utilizing more cores will see improved performance scaling.

For competitive gaming at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more critical, while the GPU's raw throughput dominates at higher resolutions. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking means it should outperform the vast majority of graphics cards, supporting high-refresh gaming at 1440p and solid frame rates at 4K. The CPU's 83rd percentile ensures it does not hold back the GPU in most titles.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is a workstation graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The AD104 chip contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 2175 MHz, and the memory clock is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed.

The memory subsystem consists of 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 417.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 26.73 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 26.73 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio.

The GPU includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based operations. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The display outputs consist of 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, and the card uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface with a single 16-pin power connector.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 and a Vulkan score of 123842, contributing to an average benchmark score of 135218 and a 95th percentile ranking. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA A10M, scores 135230 with a 0% deltaPct, indicating they are performance equals. The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 leads by 0.1%, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo leads by 0.4% and the Radeon PRO V620 leads by 0.9%.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 performance of 26.73 TFLOPS and the 20 GB VRAM capacity enable complex scenes with large geometry and high-resolution textures. The tensor cores accelerate AI-based rendering techniques such as denoising, and the RT cores handle ray-traced effects. The 160-bit memory bus, while narrower than some competitors, is partially compensated by the high effective memory speed and substantial 20 GB capacity.

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