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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + Intel Arc B570

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78%

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91%

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Intel Core i7-12700E

6,776 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc B570

20,556 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i7-12700E pairs an Alder Lake desktop CPU with the Intel Arc B570, a Battlemage-generation graphics card, in a desktop build. The combined percentile of 64 indicates that this pairing performs better than 64% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU achieves a 62nd percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, creating a balanced mid-to-upper tier system for a range of productivity and gaming tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a 12th Generation Alder Lake-S desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It utilises a hybrid architecture with 12 cores and 20 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The chip has a 65 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though it lacks ECC support. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770.

Benchmark results show a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 23879, with a single-core score of 3371. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 10029 and single-core is 1415. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 2406 multi-core and 339 single-core. Geekbench scores are 10676 for multi-core and 2094 for single-core. The average benchmark score across all tests is 6776.

The nearest rival comparisons show the i7-12700E sits at 6760 avg score against the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, a 0.2% difference. Against the Intel Xeon Gold 6154, the score is 6803, a -0.4% delta. The Intel Xeon D-2775TE scores 6711, placing the i7-12700E 1% ahead. The Intel Xeon Gold 5317 also scores 6710, with the i7-12700E again 1% ahead. These margins are narrow, but the data indicates the i7-12700E competes directly with enterprise-class Xeon and Threadripper parts in multi-threaded workloads, despite being a mainstream desktop chip.

For real workloads, the 20 threads handle heavily parallel tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation efficiently. The single-core score of 3371 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong responsiveness in everyday applications and lightly-threaded games. The combination of 12 cores and a 4.80 GHz boost clock positions this CPU as capable of both high-frequency gaming and sustained multi-core productivity.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The chip, designated BMG-G21, contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, with a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It includes 18 ray tracing cores. Clock speeds are fixed at a base and boost of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz, delivering 19 Gbps effective.

Memory configuration consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The card has a 150 W TDP, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and measures 272 mm in length.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the B570 scores 2649. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 83514 and 96844 respectively. Passmark tests show a G3D score of 14195, a G2D score of 661, and a GPU compute score of 7281. DirectX-specific Passmark scores are 65 for DX10, 118 for DX11, 72 for DX12, and 164 for DX9.

The nearest rival comparisons place the Arc B570 at an average score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, placing the B570 0.1% behind. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, with the B570 0.4% ahead. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, putting the B570 0.5% behind. These figures show the B570 performs essentially on par with these four cards, spanning mobile and desktop parts from previous generations.

For rendering workloads, the 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient capacity for high-resolution textures and complex scenes at 1080p and 1440p. The 18 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 figure suggests raw rasterisation remains the primary strength. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure modern API utilisation.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Arc B570 together achieve a combined percentile of 64, meaning they outperform 64% of all recorded CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?

A: The i7-12700E has an average benchmark score of 6776, which is 0.2% higher than the Threadripper 2970WX's 6760, indicating near-identical multi-threaded performance.

Q: What memory types does the i7-12700E support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It does not support ECC memory.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc B570 have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the graphics card?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has a launch MSRP of 219 USD.

Q: Which rival GPU is the B570 closest to in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has an average score of 20582, while the B570 scores 20556, a difference of -0.1%, making them nearly identical in performance.

Q: Does the CPU have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, so the i7-12700E does not support unlocked multiplier overclocking.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark percentile data shows a well-matched pair. The CPU sits at the 62nd percentile for all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile for all GPUs. This close alignment suggests neither component dramatically outclasses the other, reducing the risk of a severe bottleneck in either direction.

In CPU-bound scenarios, such as high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions or physics-heavy simulations, the i7-12700E's 20 threads and 4.80 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23879 indicates strong sustained performance that can keep up with the GPU's output. In GPU-bound scenarios, such as 4K gaming or heavy ray tracing, the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor.

The GPU's FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS is modest compared to the CPU's compute capability, suggesting that in mixed workloads like gaming with background streaming, the GPU will be the primary constraint once resolution and detail settings increase. The CPU's average benchmark score of 6776 versus the GPU's 20556 average across their respective test suites indicates that the CPU has more relative headroom for compute tasks, while the GPU will saturate first in graphics-intensive applications.

For productivity workloads like video editing, the balance shifts depending on the task. CPU-heavy encoding will leverage the i7-12700E's 20 threads, while GPU-accelerated effects and rendering will utilise the Arc B570's shading units and 18 ray tracing cores. The 65 W CPU TDP and 150 W GPU TDP suggest a combined thermal load that a standard desktop power supply can manage, with the suggested 450 W PSU providing sufficient headroom.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23879 places it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. The single-core score of 3371 shows strong per-thread performance. Geekbench multi-core of 10676 and single-core of 2094 corroborate the Cinebench results. The average CPU benchmark score is 6776, with the nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX at 6760, a 0.2% delta.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 reflects modern DirectX 12 gaming performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 is notably higher than the OpenCL score of 83514, suggesting strong Vulkan optimisation. The Passmark G3D score of 14195 and GPU compute score of 7281 indicate solid rasterisation and compute capabilities. The average GPU benchmark score is 20556, with the Intel Arc A750 as the closest rival at 20582, a -0.1% delta.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU and GPU both perform near the mid-60th percentile. The CPU's multi-threaded scores suggest it can handle professional workloads that scale across cores, while the GPU's scores indicate it is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming card. The average benchmark scores place both components within 1% of their nearest rivals, indicating that this pairing delivers consistent, predictable performance without major weaknesses.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need balanced performance for both productivity and gaming. The i7-12700E's 12 cores and 20 threads, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23879, make it suitable for content creators who edit video, render 3D scenes, or compile code. The Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth support these workloads with GPU acceleration where available.

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p will find the GPU's 65th percentile ranking adequate for high-detail gaming. The CPU's single-core score of 3371 in Cinebench R23 ensures that game logic and physics calculations are handled promptly. Students and small business users benefit from the CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 as a fallback, allowing the system to remain functional even if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

Software developers will appreciate the 20 threads for parallel builds, and the PCIe Gen 5 support provides fast storage and peripheral connectivity. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption moderate, making this a reasonable choice for always-on workstations. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support future-proofs the system for modern game engines and compute APIs.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 380 GB/s bandwidth can drive high frame rates at 1080p in most titles. The CPU's 4.80 GHz boost clock and single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3371 prevent frame pacing issues in CPU-bound scenes. Estimated frame rates would be solid for esports titles, though the GPU's 65th percentile suggests it may not sustain maximum refresh rates in the most demanding games.

Streaming: The i7-12700E's 20 threads allow simultaneous gaming and encoding. The CPU's multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 23879 provides ample headroom for software encoding, while the GPU's Vulkan score of 96844 supports hardware-accelerated encoding paths. The 10 GB VRAM ensures the frame buffer does not become a constraint during streaming.

Video editing: The multi-core Cinebench R20 score of 10029 indicates strong performance in timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K video previews and GPU-accelerated effects. The combination of 12 cores and 2304 shading units provides balanced performance across CPU and GPU-accelerated workflows.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2406 shows it can handle CPU-based rendering engines efficiently. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS supports GPU-accelerated renderers. The 18 ray tracing cores enable hardware ray tracing in compatible applications, though the 65th percentile ranking indicates mid-range performance for heavy rendering tasks.

Software development: The 20 threads and 25 MB L3 cache speed up compilation and testing cycles. The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 10676 demonstrates strong parallel processing. The PCIe Gen 5 support allows for fast NVMe storage, reducing build times and improving developer productivity.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output, while the discrete GPU accelerates tasks like spreadsheet rendering and presentation graphics. The 65 W CPU TDP and 150 W GPU TDP keep the system quiet and cool, suitable for shared workspaces. The 10 GB VRAM is overkill for office tasks but provides headroom for occasional creative projects.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-12700E and Intel Arc B570. The CPU is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-S processor with 12 cores and 20 threads, using the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The GPU is a Battlemage-generation Arc 5 card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process. The combined percentile of 64 places this build in the upper-middle tier of all recorded systems.

The CPU's 62nd percentile and GPU's 65th percentile rankings indicate a system that outperforms the majority of existing builds. The CPU competes directly with enterprise Xeon and Threadripper parts, while the GPU matches the performance of the Intel Arc A750 and NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile. This is a mainstream desktop build with professional-grade compute capabilities and solid gaming performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and Passmark G3D score of 14195 indicate a card capable of high-detail gaming at 1080p and playable frame rates at 1440p. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3371 and multi-core score of 23879 ensure that the processor will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

For 1080p ultra settings, the GPU's 65th percentile ranking suggests it can deliver 60+ FPS in most titles, with esports games potentially reaching 144+ FPS. At 1440p, the 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth support high textures, though frame rates may drop below 60 FPS in the most demanding games. Ray tracing performance, enabled by the 18 RT cores, will be moderate, with significant frame rate impacts in RT-heavy titles. These figures are estimates based on benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12700E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. This means the system can accommodate newer PCIe Gen 5 devices like NVMe SSDs, though the GPU is limited to Gen 4 bandwidth. The 65 W CPU TDP and 150 W GPU TDP suggest a total system power draw that the suggested 450 W PSU can handle with headroom for modest upgrades.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU with more VRAM and bandwidth, as the CPU's 62nd percentile ranking indicates it has more headroom than the GPU's 65th percentile. The 20 threads and 25 MB L3 cache provide sufficient compute for a more powerful graphics card. Alternatively, adding a second GPU for compute tasks is possible given the 20 PCIe lanes, though the power supply may need an upgrade beyond the 450 W suggestion for dual-GPU configurations. The platform's DDR4 and DDR5 support allows for memory upgrades without changing the motherboard, and the UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is removed for servicing or replacement.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + Intel Arc B570

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