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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + AMD Radeon RX 7700

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84 / 100

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System Balance Analysis

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78%

GPU

89%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700E

6,776 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7700

15,852 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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90-100

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 i7-12700E and AMD Radeon RX 7700 form a desktop pairing that sits near the median of current hardware, with a combined percentile of 60 against all CPU and GPU combinations. The processor is a 12-core Alder Lake-S part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the graphics card is a 5nm Navi 32 GPU from the Radeon RX 7000 series. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the data pack; all frame-rate discussion in this analysis is therefore estimated from the individual benchmark scores of each component, not from direct gameplay captures.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12700E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which places it within the 12th Gen Core series on the Alder Lake-S architecture. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory technology based on availability and preference, though the system does not support ECC memory. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes from the processor itself, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for modern storage and expansion cards, while the GPU connects via its own PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

The CPU has a 65W TDP, which is modest for a 12-core desktop part, and the GPU carries a 200W TDP with a suggested PSU of 550W. This power envelope is notably restrained for the performance class, meaning a 550W power supply is the baseline recommendation from the data, and the dual 8-pin power connectors on the GPU require appropriate cabling from that PSU. The combination of a 65W CPU and 200W GPU creates substantial headroom for a system builder, as the total draw of the core components is well within typical mid-range power supply capabilities, though the exact wattage figures beyond these two components are not specified in the data.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would involve maximizing the memory subsystem, given that the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but the data does not specify which yields better performance on this particular chip. The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU also opens the door for future storage devices that can exploit that bandwidth, though the GPU itself is limited to PCIe 4.0. The processor is not multiplier-unlocked, as indicated by the "multiplierUnlocked" field being false, so overclocking headroom is limited to what the motherboard and memory allow rather than direct CPU clock manipulation.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-12700E posts an average benchmark score of 6776, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. This puts it slightly above the median, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX at 6760 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 at 6803 (0.4% behind), and the Intel Xeon D-2775TE at 6711 (1% ahead). The margins are extremely tight, indicating that the i7-12700E performs within a narrow band of these enterprise and workstation chips, which is notable given its lower TDP and desktop orientation. In Cinebench tests, the CPU scores 2406 in R15 multicore and 339 in R15 singlecore, 10029 in R20 multicore and 1415 in R20 singlecore, and 23879 in R23 multicore with 3371 in R23 singlecore. Geekbench results show 10676 multicore and 2094 singlecore.

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves an average benchmark score of 15852, sitting at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 (-0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014 (-1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 (1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 (-1.7%). The GPU is essentially neck-and-neck with the RTX 3060 Ti, trailing by just 1.7%, which places it in the upper-midrange tier of graphics hardware. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 2865, while Geekbench OpenCL returns 106028. Passmark results show 20974 in G3D, 10963 in GPU compute, and legacy DX9 through DX12 scores ranging from 92 to 261, with a G2D score of 1206.

The combined picture from these scores is a system that delivers strong compute capability for both CPU and GPU tasks, with the CPU edging slightly ahead of its percentile position relative to the GPU. The CPU's singlecore score of 3371 in Cinebench R23 indicates solid responsiveness for lightly-threaded workloads, while the multicore score of 23879 shows substantial parallel throughput. The GPU's average score of 15852, combined with its 58th percentile, suggests it handles modern graphics workloads competently, though the Steel Nomad score of 2865 indicates it is not at the top tier for demanding DX12 rendering.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This is a substantial memory configuration, with the data showing memory clocks of 2438 MHz and 19.5 Gbps effective. The GPU is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5nm process by TSMC with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 81.2 million per square millimeter. The shading units number 2560, with 160 texture mapping units and 96 render output units, and the GPU includes 40 ray tracing cores.

Clock speeds show a base of 1900 MHz, a boost of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 25.18 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a 1:1 ratio, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The 40 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for RT workloads, though the data does not specify tensor cores, which are absent from this AMD architecture.

The benchmark scores indicate that the GPU performs strongest in compute-heavy tasks, as evidenced by the Geekbench OpenCL score of 106028 and the Passmark GPU compute score of 10963. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 reflects modern gaming workloads, while the Passmark DX11 score of 186 shows older API performance is also respectable. For rendering, the combination of 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth is well-suited to texture-heavy scenes and large frame buffers, and the 40 RT cores allow for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the data does not provide direct RT benchmark scores to quantify this capability.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 62nd percentile and the GPU's 58th percentile are closely aligned, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component drastically overshadows the other. The combined percentile of 60 further confirms this equilibrium. In compute-heavy workloads, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23879 indicates strong parallel processing, which can feed the GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance without a significant bottleneck in most rendering or simulation tasks. The CPU's singlecore score of 3371 in R23 ensures that the system does not lag in tasks that require rapid sequential processing.

In gaming workloads, the balance depends on resolution and settings. At lower resolutions where the CPU is more dominant, the i7-12700E's singlecore performance will likely be the limiting factor, though its score of 3371 is competitive. At higher resolutions, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth become more critical, and the RX 7700's 58th percentile position suggests it may become the constraint. The FPS scaling data is absent from the measuredFpsUltraByGame field, so precise bottleneck quantification is not possible, but the percentile gap of 4 points between CPU and GPU implies that the system is well-matched for most workloads, with the CPU holding a slight edge.

The memory bandwidth of the GPU at 624.1 GB/s is high, which mitigates potential bottlenecks in texture streaming and high-resolution rendering, while the CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory bus support efficient data flow to the GPU. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU provide ample bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, ensuring no interface bottleneck. Overall, the data suggests that this pairing will not exhibit a severe bottleneck in either direction, though the GPU may limit performance in the most demanding graphics scenarios given its 58th percentile relative to the CPU's 62nd.

Who Should Build It

The Intel Core i7-12700E and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination targets users who need strong multicore CPU performance alongside capable GPU compute. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions, where the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are advantageous, would benefit from this pairing, as the CPU's singlecore score of 3371 in R23 is sufficient for most gaming workloads. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering software will find the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23879 and the GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute to be mutually reinforcing, allowing for faster previews and final renders.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 12 cores and 20 threads, which provide a 62nd percentile CPU performance, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 106028 supports parallel computing tasks. Students and small business users building workstations for general productivity will find the system capable, given the CPU's 65W TDP allows for efficient operation and the GPU's 58th percentile ensures smooth graphics for office applications and light media work. The 550W suggested PSU keeps the system within reach of standard power supplies, making this a practical choice for a mid-range desktop workstation.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; the data pack contains no measuredFps data for any game. All gaming performance figures here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU, and should be treated as approximations rather than empirical results. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and its 58th percentile position suggest it can handle modern titles at high settings, though the exact frame rates will vary by game and resolution.

The CPU's singlecore score of 3371 in Cinebench R23 and its 62nd percentile position indicate that it will not be a limiting factor in most games, providing enough headroom for the GPU to reach its potential. At 1080p, the system is likely to deliver high frame rates in esports and less demanding titles, while at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth will be more heavily utilized, potentially capping performance in the most graphically intensive games. The lack of measured FPS data means these are qualitative estimates based on the benchmark scores, not verified performance figures.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU socket and what memory does it support?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700E uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 6776, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX at 6760, and 0.4% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 at 6803.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s and memory clocks of 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the GPU is 550W, and the GPU itself has a 200W TDP with two 8-pin power connectors.

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

A: No, the data pack contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming FPS figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU's process node and architecture?

A: The CPU is built on Intel's 10nm process with the Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-S codename, with a die size of 215 mm².

Q: How does the GPU perform in compute benchmarks?

A: The GPU scores 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL and 10963 in Passmark GPU compute, with FP32 performance rated at 25.18 TFLOPS.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-12700E desktop CPU with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 desktop GPU, forming a system that sits at the 60th combined percentile among all CPU and GPU pairings. The CPU is a 12-core Alder Lake-S processor with 20 threads, a 65W TDP, and a 62nd percentile position, while the GPU is a Navi 32 RDNA 3.0 part with 16 GB VRAM and a 58th percentile position. The overall tier is upper-midrange, with both components performing within a few percent of their nearest rivals, indicating a balanced system that is neither entry-level nor top-tier.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 6776 and the GPU's average of 15852 place the system in a competitive position for its class. The CPU's launch MSRP is $344, while the GPU has no launch MSRP specified in the data. The system is designed for desktop use, with the CPU supporting PCIe Gen 5 (20 lanes) and the GPU using PCIe 4.0 x16, and both components are active in production status.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a 12-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10nm process. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65W TDP. 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 DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though the discrete GPU in this build makes that less relevant.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 23879 in multicore and 3371 in singlecore, showing strong parallel throughput and solid single-thread performance. The Geekbench scores of 10676 multicore and 2094 singlecore corroborate this, and the CPU's 62nd percentile position means it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include server and workstation chips like the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, with deltas under 1%, indicating the i7-12700E delivers enterprise-adjacent performance at a desktop TDP. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is limited, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides high peak frequency for bursty workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's singlecore score of 3371 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 58th percentile suggest this system can drive high-refresh monitors at 1080p in less demanding titles, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact rates are unknown. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM ensures textures and frame buffers are not a constraint at high settings.

Streaming: The 20 threads and 12 cores of the CPU, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23879, provide ample headroom for encoding and streaming while gaming, as the GPU can offload graphics work without competing for CPU resources. The 65W TDP keeps thermals and power draw manageable during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's multicore performance in Cinebench R20 at 10029 and R23 at 23879 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 106028 supports GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for large project previews.

3D rendering: The GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 40 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated rendering in compatible engines, while the CPU's 12 cores handle simulation and geometry processing. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2865 indicates strong DX12 rendering capability.

Software development: The 12 cores and 20 threads, with a Geekbench multicore score of 10676, compile code efficiently, and the CPU's 62nd percentile ensures responsiveness during builds. The GPU's compute performance can accelerate parallel workloads like machine learning inference.

Student and office work: The CPU's 65W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770 allow for efficient operation, and the 62nd percentile CPU performance handles office suites and web browsing with ease. The GPU, while powerful, is overkill for basic tasks but provides future-proofing for graphics-intensive coursework.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + AMD Radeon RX 7700

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