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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

78%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700E

6,776 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

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

1080p Med eSports

0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-12700E paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a desktop build that combines a 12-core Alder Lake processor with a flagship-class Ada Lovelace GPU. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures discussed below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct empirical measurements.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU pairing, the gaming analysis relies on the component benchmark scores to project expected performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s PassMark G3D score of 34,245 places it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it sits in the upper echelon of graphics hardware. For a card of this tier, the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and demanding effects.

At 1080p and 1440p, the primary limiter will often be the CPU rather than the GPU. The i7-12700E’s Geekbench single-core score of 2,094 suggests strong per-thread performance that should keep frame pacing consistent in most titles. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 80 RT cores indicate that ray-traced workloads will be handled with ease, but the exact frame rates will vary widely by title and optimization level.

For 4K gaming, this combination is where the GPU’s power becomes most apparent. The 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate from the 4080 SUPER are exceptionally high, suggesting that 4K ultra settings are realistic for many games. The 86th percentile GPU ranking versus the CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking indicates the graphics card is the stronger component, so at higher resolutions where GPU load increases, the system should scale well.

Esports and competitive titles at lower settings should see very high frame rates, but without measured data, the precise numbers remain estimates. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,371 is solid, and the boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps keep frame times low. The 20-thread count from 12 cores (8 performance and 4 efficiency cores by Alder Lake architecture) ensures background tasks won’t interfere with gaming sessions.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 6,776 positions it at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. This places it in a tight cluster with several workstation-class processors: it is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX (6,760), 0.4% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 (6,803), and 1% ahead of both the Intel Xeon D-2775TE (6,711) and Intel Xeon Gold 5317 (6,710). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the i7-12700E trades blows with dual-socket Xeon territory in aggregate workloads.

Multi-threaded performance is strong: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 23,879, R20 multicore reaches 10,029, and R15 multicore scores 2,406. Geekbench multicore comes in at 10,676. Single-core scores are equally respectable, with R23 at 3,371, R20 at 1,415, R15 at 339, and Geekbench single-core at 2,094.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,209 places it at the 86th percentile, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54,247 (0.1% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.8% higher). The 4080 SUPER is effectively tied with the non-SUPER 4080, and the small deltas to the AMD cards are within benchmark variance.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 74, which sits between the CPU’s 62 and the GPU’s 86, reflecting that the graphics card carries more weight in overall system capability. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600, Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065, and Vulkan score of 260,075 all indicate a very fast graphics solution. PassMark results show DirectX 11 at 301, DirectX 12 at 134, and DirectX 9 at 381, with G2D at 1,270 and GPU compute at 19,822.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile GPU ranking and 16 GB VRAM make it suitable for 144Hz or higher monitors at 1440p, and even 4K high-refresh in less demanding titles. The CPU’s 4.80 GHz boost clock and single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,371 help maintain high frame rates, though the 62nd percentile CPU ranking suggests it may hold back the GPU in very CPU-bound scenarios.

Streaming: The 20 threads from 12 cores provide enough parallel headroom for encoding overhead while gaming. The GPU’s 320 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture support hardware-accelerated encoding, offloading work from the CPU. The combined percentile of 74 indicates a balanced system for simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,879 and Geekbench multicore of 10,676 provide solid export and rendering performance. The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and 19,822 PassMark GPU compute score accelerate effects, color grading, and preview rendering. This pairing handles 4K timelines without major bottlenecks.

3D rendering: The 12-core, 20-thread CPU with a 25 MB L3 cache delivers respectable CPU-based rendering, but the GPU is the star here. The 4080 SUPER’s 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 80 RT cores provide massive parallel compute for GPU-accelerated renderers. The 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die at 5 nm offer high efficiency for long render sessions.

Software development: The 20 threads handle parallel compilation well, and the 65W TDP keeps power draw reasonable for sustained workloads. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allows flexibility in platform configuration. The CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking means it competes with workstation Xeons, which is adequate for most development tasks.

Student and office work: The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback for basic display tasks, though the dedicated RTX 4080 SUPER is overkill for document editing or web browsing. The 65W CPU TDP keeps the system cool and quiet in typical office environments. This configuration is far more capable than needed for these workloads, but it leaves no room for performance complaints.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 4K ultra settings with ray tracing are the primary audience for this pairing. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM and 86th percentile GPU ranking ensure high-detail textures and effects at 4K, while the CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking is sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution where the graphics card becomes the bottleneck.

Content creators working with 4K video or GPU-accelerated 3D rendering will benefit from the combination of 20 CPU threads and the GPU’s massive compute throughput. The 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 RT cores make this a viable workstation for animation, visual effects, and architectural visualization.

Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 12 cores and 20 threads, which handle parallel builds efficiently. The 65W TDP means the CPU won’t overwhelm cooling solutions in smaller workstations, though the GPU’s 320W TDP and triple-slot cooler require a roomy case.

Students and small business users building a serious workstation that also games would find this configuration future-proof for several years. The 62nd percentile CPU and 86th percentile GPU mean it outperforms most consumer systems, though it’s not the absolute fastest in either category.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5 depending on motherboard selection. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, providing headroom for next-generation storage and expansion cards.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is more than sufficient for the RTX 4080 SUPER’s bandwidth needs. The suggested PSU for this build is 700W, and the combined TDP of 65W (CPU) plus 320W (GPU) totals 385W, leaving substantial headroom in that 700W envelope for other components and overclocking.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer Intel Core processor on the same Socket 1700, assuming motherboard BIOS compatibility. The 62nd percentile CPU ranking is the weaker link in this pairing, so a CPU upgrade would provide the most balanced performance improvement. Alternatively, adding more RAM or faster DDR5 memory could benefit memory-sensitive workloads.

The GPU is marked as end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, so upgrading the graphics card later is possible but not immediately necessary given its 86th percentile ranking. The 16-pin power connector means the PSU must support this connection or use an adapter.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 74, which sits between the CPU’s 62nd percentile and the GPU’s 86th percentile, indicating the graphics card is the stronger component.

Q: How does the i7-12700E compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?

A: The i7-12700E has an average benchmark score of 6,776, which is 0.2% higher than the Threadripper 2970WX’s 6,760. This difference is negligible in real-world performance.

Q: What is the RTX 4080 SUPER’s closest competitor according to benchmark data?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the 4080 SUPER’s 54,209. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher at 54,828.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The memory support is limited to DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The launch MSRP is $344.

Q: What is the GPU’s production status?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series listed as its successor. It was released on 2024-01-30.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 700W. The CPU has a 65W TDP and the GPU has a 320W TDP, totaling 385W, which leaves headroom for other components.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65W TDP that keeps thermal requirements modest. The cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache.

The 62nd percentile ranking places this CPU in the mid-to-upper range of all processors. Its average benchmark score of 6,776 puts it in direct competition with workstation-class Xeons and Threadripper parts, as shown by the nearestRivals data with deltas of 0.2% to -0.4%. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,879 and single-core score of 3,371 indicate a balanced performance profile.

The 20 threads from 12 cores (likely 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores in the Alder Lake hybrid design) provide strong multi-threaded throughput for content creation and compilation. The single-core performance is sufficient for gaming and lightly-threaded applications, though it trails the very fastest consumer CPUs. The 4.80 GHz boost clock helps in latency-sensitive workloads.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering platform flexibility. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes provides future-proofing for storage and expansion. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a basic display output option, which is useful for troubleshooting or office builds without a discrete GPU.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-12700E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, creating a system where the GPU clearly outclasses the CPU in relative performance. The combined percentile of 74 reflects a high-tier system overall, with the GPU’s 86th percentile being the standout feature and the CPU’s 62nd percentile being the limiting factor.

The RTX 4080 SUPER is a triple-slot card measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, requiring a case with ample clearance. It uses a 1x 16-pin power connector and has a 320W TDP, with a suggested 700W PSU. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multiple high-refresh monitors.

The CPU’s 65W TDP makes it easy to cool, though the GPU’s 320W TDP means overall system thermals will be dominated by the graphics card. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on the GPU is substantial for modern games and creative applications, while the CPU’s 25 MB L3 cache supports its 20-thread workload capacity.

The build class is desktop, and the production status of the GPU is end-of-life, while the CPU remains active. The launch MSRP of the GPU is 999 USD, and the CPU is $344, though pricing is not discussed further here.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a clear imbalance in this pairing. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile among GPUs, while the i7-12700E is at the 62nd percentile among CPUs. This 24-point gap means the CPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions like 1080p where frame rates are more CPU-dependent.

In gaming workloads, the GPU’s massive compute resources (52.22 TFLOPS FP32, 80 RT cores, 320 tensor cores) will often be underutilized if the CPU cannot feed frames fast enough. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,371 is solid but not exceptional, meaning some titles may see frame rate ceilings imposed by the processor.

At 4K resolution, the bottleneck shifts toward the GPU as pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth of the 4080 SUPER are the key specifications here, and the CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking becomes less relevant.

In compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the balance is better. The CPU’s 20 threads handle parallel tasks well, and the GPU’s compute scores (219,065 OpenCL, 260,075 Vulkan, 19,822 PassMark compute) complement the CPU’s multicore performance. The combined percentile of 74 reflects a system that is stronger in GPU-accelerated tasks than in pure CPU-bound work.

The nearestRivals data shows the CPU trading blows with workstation Xeons, while the GPU is nearly identical to the RTX 4080. This suggests that for gaming, a stronger CPU would better unlock the GPU’s potential, but for mixed workloads, the current pairing is adequate. The bottleneck is workload-dependent, with CPU limitation at low resolutions and GPU limitation at high resolutions.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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