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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + Intel Arc A350

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Intel Core i7-12700E

6,776 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A350

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The Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Arc A350 pairing is a desktop combination that sits at the 56th percentile overall, with the CPU performing in the 62nd percentile against all CPUs and the GPU in the 50th percentile against all GPUs. This is a system where the processor clearly outclasses the graphics card, and the benchmark data shows a significant imbalance that shapes every workload discussion.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i7-12700E?

A: The CPU has 12 cores and 20 threads, based on the Intel Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU memory configuration of the Intel Arc A350?

A: The Arc A350 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 124.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile position?

A: The i7-12700E sits in the 62nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6776, placing it near rivals like the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Intel Xeon Gold 6154.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile position?

A: The Arc A350 is in the 50th percentile against all GPUs, but it has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no direct benchmark scores are available for the GPU in this data.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported by the Intel Core i7-12700E, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 25 W with a suggested PSU of 200 W.

Q: What is the socket and PCIe support for the CPU?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU only.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12700E is built on the Alder Lake-S architecture, using the Intel Socket 1700 platform. This socket supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility on memory choice depending on motherboard selection. The platform does not support ECC memory, which makes it less suited for error-correcting workstation tasks but fine for mainstream desktop use.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU only, which is a modern interface that allows for high-bandwidth devices like NVMe storage and discrete GPUs. The GPU, an Intel Arc A350, uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots, though it will operate at the lower PCIe 4.0 speed. The GPU has no display outputs, meaning it is not intended for direct monitor connection; it would require a motherboard with integrated graphics output or a different GPU for display duties, though the CPU does include integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is a modest power draw for a 12-core part, making it suitable for a wide range of power supplies. The GPU has a TDP of 25 W and a suggested PSU of 200 W, which is a low requirement and indicates that even a modest power supply can handle this pairing. The combined power draw of the CPU and GPU is well within the range of typical desktop power supplies, leaving headroom for additional components like drives and fans.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to replace the Arc A350 with a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has significantly more headroom for graphics performance. The CPU's 62nd percentile ranking suggests it can handle more demanding GPUs without becoming a bottleneck in many scenarios. The motherboard socket supports newer 12th Gen parts and potentially other LGA 1700 CPUs, though the data does not specify compatibility beyond the current CPU. Memory upgrades are also possible, with support for both DDR4 and DDR5, though the data does not specify maximum capacities or speeds.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A350 is a discrete GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 157 mm² and 7,200 million transistors. It features 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 6 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, with memory running at 1937 MHz, effective at 15.5 Gbps.

The memory subsystem is modest: 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a limiting factor for high-resolution textures and large data sets, but the GPU's compute capabilities include 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 2:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, indicating that the GPU can handle basic rendering tasks but will struggle with high-detail workloads.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it can run modern games with ray tracing and other advanced features, though the small memory pool and low bandwidth will constrain performance. The GPU has no display outputs, which is unusual for a discrete card and suggests it is designed for compute or specific embedded tasks rather than standard desktop use. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with a predecessor of Xe Graphics and a successor of Battlemage, indicating it is a first-generation Arc product.

The GPU's benchmark percentile is 50 against all GPUs, but with an average benchmark score of 0, there is no measured data to interpret its absolute performance. This means that any discussion of GPU performance must be qualitative, based on its specifications, rather than citing specific scores.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is targeted at users who need strong multi-core CPU performance but only light graphics capability. The Intel Core i7-12700E, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is well-suited for content creators who work on CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23879 and Geekbench multi-core score of 10676 indicate that the CPU can handle demanding parallel workloads, making it a good fit for developers building code, students running simulations, or small business workstations handling data processing.

Gamers, however, will find the Arc A350 limiting. The GPU's 4 GB memory and 64-bit bus are entry-level specifications, and its 50th percentile ranking suggests it is an average performer among all GPUs, but with no measured FPS data, it is likely to struggle at higher resolutions or with demanding titles. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks, but the discrete GPU is not designed for high-end gaming.

For small business workstations, the combination offers a low-power GPU with a 25 W TDP and a 65 W CPU, which can keep system power requirements modest. The lack of display outputs on the GPU means it is not suitable for graphics output, so this build would likely rely on the CPU's integrated graphics for display, making the discrete GPU redundant for typical office work unless used for compute tasks like OpenCL or AI inference, given its FP16 capabilities.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this pairing is split between the CPU and GPU. The CPU has extensive scores: Cinebench R15 multi-core at 2406 and single-core at 339, Cinebench R20 multi-core at 10029 and single-core at 1415, Cinebench R23 multi-core at 23879 and single-core at 3371, Geekbench multi-core at 10676 and single-core at 2094. These scores place the CPU in the 62nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6776.

The nearest rivals to the CPU include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX with an average score of 6760, a delta of 0.2% behind, and the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 with an average score of 6803, a delta of -0.4% ahead, making the i7-12700E essentially on par with these workstation-class parts. The Intel Xeon D-2775TE and Xeon Gold 5317 both have average scores of 6711 and 6710 respectively, with deltas of 1% behind the i7-12700E. This means the CPU is competitive with older high-core-count server chips, offering similar multi-threaded performance.

The GPU has no benchmark scores, with an average benchmark score of 0, and sits in the 50th percentile against all GPUs. The combined percentile for the build is 56, which reflects the CPU's stronger performance dragging up the overall position. The data shows a clear imbalance: the CPU is a mid-range performer relative to all CPUs, while the GPU is only average, but the lack of GPU scores means the combined picture is heavily weighted by the CPU's measured results.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of the Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Arc A350. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's specifications, such as 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth, are entry-level, and its 50th percentile ranking against all GPUs suggests it is an average performer, but without direct scores, precise FPS figures cannot be provided.

Based on the CPU's strong single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3371 and Geekbench single-core of 2094, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most games, as modern titles often rely on single-thread performance. The GPU, however, with only 768 shading units and 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, is likely to be the bottleneck in gaming scenarios. At 1080p resolution with low to medium settings, the Arc A350 might handle older or less demanding titles, but at 1440p or with ultra settings, it would likely struggle due to its small memory pool and low bandwidth.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which means it can run modern game APIs, but its hardware capabilities are limited. The 6 ray tracing cores provide some RT support, but the low compute throughput means ray tracing performance would be poor. The lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates, and builders should expect the GPU to be a limiting factor for gaming, making this pairing more suitable for CPU-heavy tasks than for high-refresh-rate gaming.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a process node of 10 nm from Intel. The chip has a die size of 215 mm² and a cache hierarchy of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, boosting to 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W.

The benchmark scores show a strong multi-core performer: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 23879 is a high score for a 65 W part, and the Geekbench multi-core of 10676 confirms this. The single-core scores, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3371 and Geekbench single-core at 2094, are respectable, though not top-tier. The CPU is in the 62nd percentile against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms a majority of processors in the database, and its average benchmark score of 6776 puts it on par with high-end server chips like the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, which scores 6760, and the Intel Xeon Gold 6154, which scores 6803.

For real workloads, this CPU is well-suited for multi-threaded tasks like video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation, where its 12 cores and 20 threads can be fully utilized. The single-core performance is adequate for general productivity and gaming, though the CPU's L3 cache of 25 MB is moderate, which might affect some cache-sensitive workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving flexibility, but with a dual-channel bus, memory bandwidth is not a standout feature.

The CPU has integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, which provides a basic display output and can handle light graphics tasks, but it is not a substitute for a discrete GPU in demanding applications. The CPU is locked, with the multiplier not unlocked, so overclocking is not possible, but the 65 W TDP means it runs cool and is efficient for its performance class.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-12700E CPU with the Intel Arc A350 GPU. The CPU is a 12th Gen Alder Lake part with 12 cores and 20 threads, while the GPU is an Arc 3-class part based on the Xe-HPG architecture. The combined percentile for the build is 56, which places it slightly above the midpoint of all builds in the database, but this is largely driven by the CPU's 62nd percentile ranking, as the GPU sits at the 50th percentile.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for a stationary system, and the components are both current or recently end-of-life, with the CPU marked as active production and the GPU marked as end-of-life. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $344, which is a single reference point for its original price, but the GPU has no launch MSRP in the data.

The overall tier of this build is mid-range, given the CPU's strong multi-core performance and the GPU's average standing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 6776 is comparable to workstation-class processors, indicating that this build is more of a productivity machine than a gaming rig. The GPU's lack of measured benchmarks and modest specifications mean that the build's overall performance is skewed toward CPU-bound tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows that the Intel Core i7-12700E is the stronger component in this pairing. The CPU's 62nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average score of 6776, contrasts sharply with the GPU's 50th percentile and lack of measured scores. This imbalance means that in most workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor, especially in graphics-intensive tasks like gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering.

For CPU-bound workloads, such as video encoding, 3D rendering in software, or compiling code, the i7-12700E's 12 cores and 20 threads will perform at a high level, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23879. The GPU, however, is not needed for these tasks, and the CPU can handle them on its own, with the integrated UHD Graphics 770 providing display output if needed.

In GPU-bound workloads, the Arc A350's 4 GB memory and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the bottleneck. The GPU's FP32 compute of 3.072 TFLOPS is entry-level, and its 50th percentile ranking suggests it is average, but with no measured FPS data, the exact impact is unclear. The CPU's single-core performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2094, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU, meaning the GPU will be the limiting factor in gaming and other graphics tasks.

The FPS scaling in gaming would be constrained by the GPU, as the CPU's single-core performance is unlikely to be a bottleneck at lower resolutions or settings where the GPU is already struggling. The combined percentile of 56 reflects a system that is well above average overall, but the balance is skewed: upgrading the GPU would provide the most significant performance boost for graphics workloads, while the CPU has headroom to support a more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + Intel Arc A350

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