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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + Intel Arc A380E

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78%

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74%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700E

6,776 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A380E

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60-85

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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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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Arc A380E form a desktop pairing that sits in the middle of the performance spectrum, with a combined percentile of 56. The CPU is the dominant component, delivering strong multi-threaded performance for its class, while the GPU provides a baseline for entry-level gaming and hardware-accelerated workloads. This analysis is based entirely on benchmark scores, as no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a 12-core, 20-thread processor built on the Alder Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. It features a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the core distribution. The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and the CPU operates at a 65 W TDP. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The processor includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. PCIe Gen 5 connectivity is available with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided via UHD Graphics 770, though this pairing uses a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the i7-12700E scores 23,879 multi-core and 3,371 single-core. The R20 results are 10,029 multi-core and 1,415 single-core, while R15 shows 2,406 multi-core and 339 single-core. Geekbench scores are 10,676 multi-core and 2,094 single-core. The average benchmark score across all tests is 6,776, placing the CPU at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. The single-core performance is respectable for its generation, but the multi-core results are clearly the standout feature, indicating strong parallel processing capability for productivity tasks.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700E is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, which has an average score of 6,760, a negligible 0.2% difference. It trails the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 by 0.4% (6,803 average) and leads both the Intel Xeon D-2775TE and Intel Xeon Gold 5317 by 1% (6,711 and 6,710 averages, respectively). This positions the i7-12700E as a processor that competes with older high-core-count workstation chips, despite having fewer cores than some of those rivals. The data indicates that the i7-12700E is a capable all-rounder, with single-threaded responsiveness adequate for everyday tasks and multi-threaded power sufficient for heavy workloads like rendering and compilation.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks reveal a clear performance profile. In multi-core tests, the i7-12700E achieves 23,879 in Cinebench R23, which is a strong score that places it comfortably in the upper half of all CPUs. The single-core score of 3,371 in R23 is moderate, indicating that while the architecture is efficient, it does not lead its class. The Geekbench multi-core score of 10,676 further confirms the multi-threaded strength, while the single-core score of 2,094 suggests adequate but not exceptional per-thread performance.

The GPU, Intel Arc A380E, has no benchmark scores listed in the FACT PACK, but it holds the 50th percentile among all GPUs, which denotes median performance. The average benchmark score for this GPU is listed as 0, which simply reflects the absence of data rather than a lack of capability. The combined percentile for the entire build is 56, meaning this system outperforms roughly 56% of all tested configurations. The CPU is clearly the stronger component, with its 62nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 50th.

The combined picture is one of balance skewed toward the processor. The i7-12700E provides substantial compute power for CPU-bound tasks, while the Arc A380E offers baseline GPU performance for display and acceleration. In mixed workloads that utilize both components, the system will be limited by the GPU when graphics demand increases, but for CPU-intensive applications like compilation or data processing, the processor will perform admirably. The 6,776 average CPU benchmark score, paired with a median GPU, suggests a system that handles productivity tasks well but is not optimized for high-end gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A380E is a modest GPU with a 50th percentile ranking. Based on the CPU's 62nd percentile and the GPU's median position, high-refresh gaming at 1080p is possible only in less demanding titles. The 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 6 GB of VRAM suggest that 144 Hz gaming in competitive esports titles is feasible at lower settings, but the system lacks the headroom for triple-A games at high frame rates.

Streaming: The i7-12700E's 20 threads provide ample CPU capacity for encoding while gaming. The 23,879 multi-core R23 score indicates that software encoding will not significantly impact gaming performance. However, the GPU's limited power means that streamers would need to rely on CPU-based encoding, which is viable given the processor's strength.

Video editing: Multi-threaded performance is excellent for video editing. The 10,029 R20 multi-core score and 10,676 Geekbench multi-core score allow for smooth timeline scrubbing and faster export times. The GPU can assist with effects and rendering via its 1024 shading units, though the 4.096 TFLOPS is modest. Export times will be CPU-bound, which is favorable here.

3D rendering: The CPU excels in rendering workloads. The 23,879 Cinebench R23 score is strong for a 65 W chip, and the 2,406 R15 multi-core score reinforces this. GPU-accelerated rendering will be limited by the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS, so final renders in GPU-based engines will be slower. CPU rendering engines will see better throughput.

Software development: Compilation is heavily multi-threaded, and the i7-12700E's 20 threads and high multi-core scores make it well-suited for building large codebases. The 25 MB of L3 cache helps with repeated accesses to frequently used data. The 62nd CPU percentile indicates that this system is above average for development tasks.

Student and office work: For general productivity, the i7-12700E's single-core score of 3,371 in R23 ensures responsive application performance. Office suites and web browsing will run smoothly. The GPU is sufficient for dual displays via its 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The 65 W TDP means low power consumption, which is ideal for quiet office environments.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 56, meaning this system outperforms 56% of all tested desktop configurations. The CPU ranks at the 62nd percentile, while the GPU sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700E has an average benchmark score of 6,776. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX (6,760), 0.4% slower than the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 (6,803), and 1% faster than both the Intel Xeon D-2775TE (6,711) and Intel Xeon Gold 5317 (6,710).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 1937 MHz, which translates to 15.5 Gbps effective.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked, so the boost clock of 4.80 GHz is the maximum frequency available. The base clock is 2.10 GHz.

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

A: The Arc A380E uses the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation) on a 6 nm process from TSMC. The chip is DG2-128 with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die.

Q: What APIs does the GPU support?

A: It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern games and applications.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific build?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Arc A380E combination. All gaming performance discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance is clearly skewed toward the CPU. The i7-12700E ranks at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc A380E sits at the 50th percentile for GPUs. This 12-percentage-point gap indicates that the processor will not be the limiting factor in most tasks. In gaming, the GPU will be the bottleneck at any resolution above 720p, as the 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 6 GB of VRAM are modest by current standards. The CPU's 20 threads and high multi-core scores are far more than what most games require, so frame rates will be dictated by the GPU's pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s.

For CPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering, compilation, and video encoding, the CPU will be the limiting factor only in the sense that it defines the maximum throughput. The GPU will not accelerate these tasks substantially due to its limited compute power. The FPS scaling in games would be heavily influenced by the GPU's 96-bit memory bus and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth, which can cause performance drops in texture-heavy scenes. The CPU, with its 25 MB of L3 cache and 4.80 GHz boost clock, will handle game logic and physics without issue. The bottleneck analysis shows that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant gaming performance gains, while the CPU is already well-positioned for productivity.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380E is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-128 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2000 MHz. Memory consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s and an effective speed of 15.5 Gbps.

The compute configuration includes 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The GPU has 8 ray tracing cores, though the tensor core count is not specified. Pixel rate is 64.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 128.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 4.096 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.192 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio. The TDP is 75 W, and the card is single-slot with no power connectors, requiring only a 250 W PSU. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 and offers 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs.

The GPU holds the 50th percentile among all GPUs, indicating median performance. With 6 GB of VRAM, it can handle 1080p gaming with moderate texture settings, but the 96-bit bus limits bandwidth-heavy scenarios. The 8 RT cores provide entry-level ray tracing capability, though the 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 throughput will constrain ray tracing performance. For rendering workloads, the GPU can assist with effects and rasterization, but it will not accelerate compute-heavy tasks significantly. The 186.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for its class but will be a limiting factor in high-resolution textures or heavy post-processing. The GPU is end-of-life, with Battlemage as its successor, and was released on March 31, 2024.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination of Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Arc A380E. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and hardware specifications.

At 1080p ultra settings, this system can be expected to run esports titles like Counter-Strike and Valorant at playable frame rates, likely above 60 FPS, given the CPU's strong single-core performance of 3,371 in R23 and the GPU's 4.096 TFLOPS. For triple-A games, ultra settings will be challenging; the 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth may cause stuttering in memory-intensive scenes. Medium settings at 1080p are more realistic for modern games, with frame rates in the 30-60 FPS range depending on the title. At 1440p, the GPU will struggle to maintain 30 FPS in demanding games due to its limited compute and memory bandwidth. The CPU's 20 threads will not bottleneck gaming performance; the GPU will be the primary limiter. Ray tracing is available via the 8 RT cores, but performance will be poor at any resolution above 720p. The 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs allow for multi-monitor setups, though driving multiple high-resolution displays will further tax the GPU. For a system targeting 1080p medium settings in current games, this pair is adequate, but it is not suitable for high-refresh or high-resolution gaming.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-12700E with the Intel Arc A380E. The combined percentile is 56, which places this system in the upper-middle range of all tested configurations. The CPU is a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, designed for mainstream desktop use. The GPU is an entry-level discrete card from Intel's Alchemist generation, with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 75 W TDP.

The class is desktop, and the overall tier is mid-range. The CPU's 62nd percentile indicates strong performance for its class, while the GPU's 50th percentile is exactly average. This pairing is best suited for productivity-focused users who need multi-threaded CPU power and only require basic GPU acceleration. The system's strength lies in CPU-intensive tasks like software development, video editing, and 3D rendering in CPU-based engines. The GPU provides display output and hardware acceleration for media playback and light gaming. The 65 W CPU and 75 W GPU mean the entire system can run on a 250 W power supply, making it energy-efficient and easy to cool. The i7-12700E's launch MSRP is $344, though no pricing information is available for the GPU.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who prioritize CPU performance over graphics capability. Gamers at 1080p who play less demanding titles or are willing to lower settings will find adequate performance, but those seeking high-refresh or ultra-settings in modern games should look elsewhere. Content creators working in video editing will benefit from the CPU's 23,879 R23 multi-core score, which accelerates export and encoding tasks. 3D artists using CPU-based renderers will see strong performance, while GPU-accelerated renders will be slower due to the Arc A380E's modest 4.096 TFLOPS.

Software developers will appreciate the 20 threads and 10,676 Geekbench multi-core score for fast compilation and test execution. Students and office workers will find the system more than sufficient for document creation, web browsing, and multitasking, with the 65 W CPU ensuring low noise and heat. Small business workstations that run database queries or spreadsheet calculations will perform well. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support multi-monitor productivity setups. This build is not intended for serious gaming or GPU compute workloads; it is a CPU-centric desktop that happens to have a discrete GPU. Users who need occasional gaming or GPU acceleration for video encoding will be satisfied, but the system's core value is in its processor.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + Intel Arc A380E

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