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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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88 / 100
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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
78%
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GPU
98%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700E

6,776 Benchmark Score
Top 22% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score
Top 2% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

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

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-12700E and what architecture does it use?

A: The Core i7-12700E is a 12th-generation desktop processor from Intel's Alder Lake family, built on the Alder Lake-S architecture using a 10 nm process node. It has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What are the key specifications of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D?

A: The RTX 5090 D is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, 21,760 shading units, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. Its base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its multicore performance?

A: The CPU scores 3,371 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 23,879 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The single-core score is roughly 14% of the multicore score, which is typical for a hybrid architecture with fewer high-performance cores and additional efficiency cores, but the absolute numbers indicate strong performance in both single-threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 D has a percentile rank of 92 among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of all GPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 77,712, which places it slightly above the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, delta +1.1%) and slightly below the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, delta -1.6%).

Q: What is the combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for the Core i7-12700E and RTX 5090 D pairing is 77. This places the overall build in the upper quarter of all desktop configurations in the database, though the GPU's individual 92nd percentile is notably higher than the CPU's 62nd percentile.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-12700E does not support ECC memory. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory but lacks ECC capability, which may be a consideration for users requiring error-correcting memory for certain professional workloads.

Q: What are the GPU's power requirements?

A: The RTX 5090 D has a TDP of 575 W and requires a 950 W suggested power supply. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a significant imbalance in this pairing. The GPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. This 30-percentile gap strongly indicates that the CPU will be the limiting factor in most workloads, particularly those that are latency-sensitive or lightly threaded.

In gaming scenarios, the RTX 5090 D's massive compute capability — 104.8 TFLOPS FP32, 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate, and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate — will frequently outpace what the Core i7-12700E can feed it in CPU-bound scenes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,371 is respectable but not top-tier, and in frame pacing scenarios where the CPU must issue draw calls and process game logic, this processor will likely create a bottleneck at high refresh rates, especially at lower resolutions.

For heavily threaded workloads, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,879 and Geekbench multicore score of 10,676 show solid throughput, but they do not match the GPU's relative dominance. In content creation tasks that leverage both components — such as video editing with GPU-accelerated effects — the GPU will handle rendering tasks efficiently, but CPU-side encoding, timeline scrubbing, and asset management may lag behind.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 complicates the bottleneck picture. With dual-channel memory support and no ECC, the CPU's memory bandwidth could be a constraint in memory-heavy workloads, particularly when paired with a GPU that has 1.79 TB/s of dedicated bandwidth. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core help mitigate some memory pressure, but the fundamental imbalance remains.

The GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI workloads, respectively. In such workloads, the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck for the GPU's specialized units, but for general compute — as measured by Geekbench OpenCL (310,674) and Vulkan (376,915) — the CPU's role as a data feeder becomes critical, and its 62nd percentile ranking suggests it will throttle the GPU's potential in mixed workloads.

For the combined percentile of 77, the bottleneck dynamics matter. In GPU-bound scenarios at high resolutions with demanding graphics settings, the RTX 5090 D will dominate, and the CPU's relative weakness becomes less impactful. In CPU-bound scenarios — such as esports titles at low settings or physics-heavy simulations — the Core i7-12700E will be the constraint, and the GPU will remain underutilized.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-12700E delivers an average benchmark score of 6,776, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX with an average score of 6,760 (delta +0.2%), effectively a statistical tie. The CPU also sits close to the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 (6,803, delta -0.4%) and the Intel Xeon D-2775TE (6,711, delta +1.0%), indicating that its performance clusters with high-core-count server and workstation parts.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 3,371 single-core and 23,879 multicore. The multicore score represents roughly a 7.1x scaling factor over single-core, which is reasonable for a 12-core/20-thread processor using a hybrid architecture. The Cinebench R20 results (1,415 single-core, 10,029 multicore) and R15 results (339 single-core, 2,406 multicore) follow similar scaling patterns. Geekbench scores are 2,094 single-core and 10,676 multicore, with a multicore scaling of approximately 5.1x.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves an average benchmark score of 77,712, ranking at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, delta +1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, delta -1.6%), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (79,396 and 79,605, deltas -2.1% and -2.4%). The GPU's nearest competitors are notably mobile and data-center parts, highlighting its strong desktop positioning.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 14,326. Its Passmark G3D score is 44,065, with DirectX 11 scoring 371, DirectX 12 scoring 219, DirectX 10 scoring 231, and DirectX 9 scoring 434. The Passmark G2D score is 1,487, and the GPU compute score is 28,396. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 310,674 and 376,915, respectively. The GPU's FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio) indicate exceptional compute throughput.

The combined picture shows a GPU that is elite-tier relative to its database peers, paired with a CPU that is solidly mid-range. The GPU's 92nd percentile versus the CPU's 62nd percentile creates a configuration where the GPU will deliver top-tier frame rates and compute performance, but the CPU will constrain overall system responsiveness in certain scenarios. The combined percentile of 77 reflects this asymmetry, positioning the build as high-performance but not perfectly balanced.

# Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize GPU-centric workloads over CPU-heavy tasks. Gamers gaming at 4K resolution with ultra settings will benefit most, as the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth can handle large textures and high-resolution assets without VRAM limitations, while the CPU's single-core performance is sufficient for most modern game engines at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

Content creators working with 8K video, complex 3D scenes, or AI-assisted workflows will find the GPU's 680 tensor cores and 170 RT cores invaluable for acceleration. The 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate make this GPU a rendering powerhouse, and the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide adequate support for non-GPU tasks like asset management and timeline operations.

Software developers working on GPU-accelerated applications, machine learning models, or scientific computing will benefit from the GPU's compute capabilities. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 indicate strong general-purpose compute performance, while the CPU's 62nd percentile ranking is adequate for compilation, debugging, and development tooling.

Students and small business workstation users who need a capable desktop for coursework, productivity applications, and occasional GPU-accelerated tasks will find this build overkill but functional. The CPU's support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility in system configuration, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is unavailable.

The build is not ideal for users whose primary workloads are CPU-bound, such as large-scale simulation, heavy software compilation, or multi-threaded server tasks, where the CPU's 62nd percentile may become a limiting factor.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as projections rather than verified results.

Given the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU ranking and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326, the GPU is capable of extremely high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p resolutions in most titles. However, the Core i7-12700E's 62nd percentile CPU ranking and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,371 suggest that at lower resolutions, the CPU may become the bottleneck, limiting frame rates in CPU-intensive game scenarios such as large multiplayer battles or physics-heavy open worlds.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's massive 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth will allow ultra-quality textures and ray tracing effects without memory pressure. The 170 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced lighting, shadows, and reflections. The GPU's 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate support high-resolution rendering with minimal performance degradation.

At 1440p, the balance between CPU and GPU becomes more critical. The CPU's 20 threads help with modern games that utilize multiple cores, but the single-core performance may limit maximum frame rates in titles that are not well-threaded. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute ensures that even with the CPU bottleneck, frame rates will remain high but potentially below the GPU's theoretical maximum.

At 1080p, the CPU bottleneck is most pronounced. The GPU's performance advantage over the CPU's ability to feed it will result in diminishing returns, with the CPU's single-core score of 3,371 in Cinebench R23 serving as a rough proxy for frame rate ceilings in lightly threaded game engines. Users seeking maximum frame rates at 1080p with high refresh rate monitors may find the CPU limiting.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a desktop GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, utilizing the GB202 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². This is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width, requiring a single 16-pin power connector.

Memory configuration is substantial: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, yielding 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. This memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for 8K textures, large machine learning models, and multi-display configurations with high-resolution outputs.

The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 2017 MHz and boost of 2407 MHz. It has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The 170 RT cores provide dedicated ray tracing hardware, and 680 tensor cores handle AI and deep learning workloads. The FP32 and FP16 performance are both 104.8 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, indicating balanced compute capability across precision levels.

In benchmark results, the GPU scores 14,326 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a modern DX12 benchmark. Passmark scores show 44,065 in G3D, with DirectX 11 at 371, DirectX 12 at 219, DirectX 10 at 231, and DirectX 9 at 434. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 indicate strong cross-API compute performance. The Passmark GPU compute score of 28,396 confirms the GPU's general compute capability.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking places it among the top-tier graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% higher average score), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% lower), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (2.1% to 2.4% lower). The GPU's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting modern high-bandwidth displays.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute, 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate, and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate make it exceptionally capable for real-time 3D rendering, GPU-accelerated video effects, and scientific visualization. The 680 tensor cores accelerate AI-based features like DLSS and other neural network operations, while the 170 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a desktop processor from the Core 12th Gen series, featuring the Alder Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. It has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a 12-core part, suggesting efficient power management. The die size is 215 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides a total of 20 threads across 12 cores, which implies a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores typical of Alder Lake designs. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory but does not support ECC memory. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show the CPU achieving a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,879 and single-core score of 3,371. The Cinebench R20 scores are 10,029 multicore and 1,415 single-core, while Cinebench R15 scores are 2,406 multicore and 339 single-core. Geekbench scores are 10,676 multicore and 2,094 single-core. The average benchmark score is 6,776, placing the CPU at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX (average score 6,760, delta +0.2%), Intel Xeon Gold 6154 (6,803, delta -0.4%), Intel Xeon D-2775TE (6,711, delta +1.0%), and Intel Xeon Gold 5317 (6,710, delta +1.0%). These rivals are predominantly high-core-count server and workstation processors, indicating that the Core i7-12700E's multicore performance is competitive with parts that have more cores but potentially lower clock speeds.

The CPU's 20 threads provide strong multi-threaded performance for content creation, software compilation, and productivity applications. The 25 MB L3 cache helps with data-heavy workloads, and the 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output capability without a discrete GPU.

The 65 W TDP makes this CPU relatively power-efficient, though the launch MSRP is $344. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported. The production status is active, and the part number is SRL6D. For workloads that require more CPU throughput, the 62nd percentile ranking indicates there are faster options available, but for most desktop applications, this CPU provides balanced performance.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12700E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-performance DDR5, though the CPU does not support ECC memory. The PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage.

The RTX 5090 D uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support. The GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU requirement mean that any system using this GPU needs a robust power supply. The GPU's 1x 16-pin power connector requires a modern PSU with the appropriate cable.

For memory upgrades, the CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose their platform memory based on availability and preference, but the motherboard must match the chosen memory type. The 25 MB L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core benefit from faster memory, so DDR5 would likely yield better performance in memory-sensitive workloads.

The GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus provide substantial VRAM for future games and applications. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures that the GPU is not bandwidth-limited by the connection to the CPU. However, the CPU's 20 PCIe lanes may be a constraint if multiple high-bandwidth devices are installed simultaneously.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-performing CPU on the same socket, as the Socket 1700 platform supports multiple generations of Intel processors. However, the CPU's locked multiplier means that upgrading to a K-series processor would be required for overclocking capabilities. Alternatively, a platform upgrade to a newer socket would be needed for significant CPU performance gains beyond what Socket 1700 offers.

The PSU headroom is critical given the GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU. Any CPU upgrade within the 65 W TDP range would not significantly change power requirements, but a higher-TDP CPU would require careful PSU sizing. The GPU's dual-slot form factor and 304 mm length require a case with adequate clearance.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-12700E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D. The CPU is a 12th-generation Alder Lake processor with 12 cores and 20 threads, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 77, indicating a high-performance configuration overall.

The GPU is the dominant component, ranking at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77,712. The CPU ranks at the 62nd percentile with an average score of 6,776. This creates a configuration where the GPU is near the top of its class, while the CPU is solidly mid-range. The combined percentile of 77 reflects this asymmetry, positioning the build as a GPU-first system.

The CPU's launch MSRP is $344, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 2,299 USD. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, while the GPU's 575 W TDP is substantial, requiring a 950 W suggested power supply. The build uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU and PCIe 5.0 x16 from the GPU.

In terms of tier, this build sits in the upper quarter of all desktop configurations in the database, driven primarily by the GPU's elite performance. The CPU's performance is adequate but not exceptional, and users seeking maximum CPU performance would need to look at higher-end processors. Overall, this is a GPU-centric build designed for graphics-intensive workloads and high-resolution gaming.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh Gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 suggest very high frame rates in most titles, but the Core i7-12700E's 62nd percentile CPU ranking and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,371 may cap frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. At 4K, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth support ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.

Streaming: The GPU's 680 tensor cores and 170 RT cores can handle encoding and real-time effects, while the CPU's 20 threads provide adequate headroom for streaming software and game capture. The CPU's 25 MB L3 cache helps maintain smooth performance during simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Video Editing: The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute and Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 accelerate video effects, color grading, and rendering. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,879 handles timeline operations and export encoding, though the 62nd percentile ranking means faster CPUs exist for this workload.

3D Rendering: The GPU's 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, combined with its 32 GB VRAM, make it exceptionally capable for real-time 3D rendering and viewport performance. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide adequate scene preparation and physics simulation, but render farms or complex scenes may benefit from a higher-tier CPU.

Software Development: The CPU's 20 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,879 support parallel compilation and build processes. The GPU's Passmark GPU compute score of 28,396 accelerates machine learning training and GPU-accelerated algorithms. The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2,094 ensures responsive IDE performance.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display solution, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for daily productivity tasks. The CPU's 62nd percentile ranking is more than sufficient for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work, though the GPU is vastly overkill for such scenarios.