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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700E + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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Intel Core i7-12700E

6,776 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score

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# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance tier of the Intel Core i7-12700E and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation pairing?

A: The combined percentile for this desktop pairing is 79, placing it in the upper tier of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700E has an average benchmark score of 6776, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX (6760), 0.4% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 (6803), and 1% ahead of both the Intel Xeon D-2775TE (6711) and Intel Xeon Gold 5317 (6710).

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

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation sits at the 95th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 135218.

Q: How does the GPU's score compare to the nearest rival workstation cards?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is essentially level with the NVIDIA A10M (135230, 0% delta), 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135396), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (135774), and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO V620 (136472).

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700E features 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing and tensor operations?

A: Yes, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What memory configurations does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and includes the integrated UHD Graphics 770.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components, not from directly measured gameplay.

The CPU's single-core performance is robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3371 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2094. These figures suggest strong per-thread throughput, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads. The GPU's OpenCL score of 146593 and Vulkan score of 123842 indicate substantial graphics compute headroom, capable of driving high resolutions and demanding visual settings.

For competitive esports titles running at 1080p, the pairing should deliver very high frame rates, given the CPU's single-core capabilities and the GPU's 95th percentile ranking. The CPU's boost clock of 4.80 GHz on the performance cores provides the responsive processing needed for fast-paced action, while the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 compute ensures minimal bottlenecking at lower resolutions where CPU speed matters most.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 360.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 20 GB of GDDR6 VRAM will help maintain smooth frame pacing in visually rich titles. The GPU's texture rate of 417.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s contribute to detailed scenes without stutter, though the exact FPS will vary by title and optimization.

For 4K gaming, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced lighting and DLSS-style upscaling, which can significantly boost playable frame rates. However, without measured data, the estimates suggest that this pairing is more suited to high-refresh 1440p gaming than to consistent 4K ultra settings in the most demanding AAA titles.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 130 W TDP indicate a thermally efficient combination, leaving headroom for games that leverage multi-core scaling. The CPU's 20 threads will handle background tasks like Discord or browser streaming without competing for resources with the game. Overall, the data supports an estimate of excellent 1080p performance, very good 1440p performance, and capable but less consistent 4K performance.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The combination of a CPU with a 4.80 GHz boost clock and a GPU at the 95th percentile of all GPUs points to strong performance for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh monitors. The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2094 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3371 ensure that frame times remain tight, while the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provides the raw power to push high frame rates in most titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads offer ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The Alder Lake architecture's hybrid design, along with the 25 MB of shared L3 cache, helps maintain smooth gameplay during concurrent workloads. The GPU's 192 tensor cores and support for modern APIs can also offload encoding tasks, making this a viable streaming setup.

Video Editing: The CPU's multi-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23879 and a Geekbench multicore score of 10676, handles timeline scrubbing and export tasks efficiently. The GPU's 20 GB of VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects rendering and color grading, and the 48 RT cores assist with GPU-accelerated previews in compatible software.

3D Rendering: The GPU's compute capabilities, including 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance (at a 1:1 ratio), make it well-suited for render engines that leverage CUDA or OptiX. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10029 and R15 multicore score of 2406 provide solid CPU-based rendering fallback, though the GPU will likely dominate render times for most scenes.

Software Development: The CPU's 20 threads and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allow for fast compilation times and smooth operation of virtual machines. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display adapter, while the discrete GPU accelerates shader compilation and local testing of graphics applications.

Student and Office Work: This pairing is overkill for standard productivity tasks, but the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 300 W suggested PSU requirement indicate a relatively power-efficient system. The single-slot GPU design and 245 mm length are physically compact, fitting into standard mid-tower cases without issue, and the 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups for research and data analysis.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing with the GPU as the primary performance driver in graphics-intensive workloads, while the CPU holds its own in compute-heavy tasks. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 62nd percentile shows that the graphics card is the more dominant component in the overall performance picture.

In gaming, the CPU's single-core strength (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3371) is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, where frame rates are typically limited by the graphics card. However, at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth (360.0 GB/s) become the limiting factor, and the CPU will spend more time idle relative to the GPU.

For productivity workloads, the CPU's multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23879) is roughly in line with the GPU's compute capabilities. The Geekbench multicore score of 10676 suggests that CPU-bound tasks like code compilation or physics simulations will scale well with the 20 threads, but the GPU will still dominate in rendering and machine learning tasks.

The memory subsystem is a potential minor bottleneck. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, but the GPU's 160-bit bus width (with 20 GB GDDR6) is narrower than some rivals, though the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth compensates. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes (CPU only) ensures that the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is fully saturated.

The 10 nm CPU process node and 5 nm GPU process node (TSMC foundry) contribute to thermal efficiency, with the CPU at 65 W TDP and the GPU at 130 W TDP. This balance means neither component is likely to throttle the other in a well-ventilated chassis, and the 300 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for both under full load.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-12700E achieves an average benchmark score of 6776, placing it at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, scores 6760 (0.2% behind), while the Intel Xeon Gold 6154 scores 6803 (0.4% ahead). The CPU's best multi-core result is the Cinebench R23 score of 23879, with a single-core score of 3371 in the same test. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 10676 and a single-core score of 2094.

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation achieves an average benchmark score of 135218, placing it at the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 146593, and its Vulkan score is 123842. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA A10M, scores 135230 (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396 (0.1% ahead). The GPU's performance is consistently at the top tier of workstation cards.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 79, indicating that the system outperforms a significant majority of desktop configurations. The CPU's 62nd percentile is the weaker link, but the GPU's 95th percentile boosts the overall tier. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10029 and R15 multicore score of 2406 show strong scaling across its 12 cores and 20 threads.

The deltaPct values against rivals are tight, with the CPU within 1% of all four nearest rivals and the GPU within 0.9% of its nearest four. This suggests that the pairing is not an outlier but rather a consistent performer within its class. The CPU's 0.2% lead over the Threadripper 2970WX and the GPU's 0% tie with the A10M show that this combination delivers expected performance for its price segment, with no surprising deficits or anomalies.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets enthusiasts and professionals who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance and top-tier GPU compute in a desktop format. Gamers at 1440p will benefit most, as the GPU's 95th percentile ranking ensures high frame rates in demanding titles, while the CPU's single-core scores prevent bottlenecking. Those gaming at 1080p with high-refresh monitors will also find this setup capable, though the GPU will be underutilized.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will appreciate the GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 48 RT cores, which accelerate previews and final renders. The CPU's 20 threads handle timeline encoding and asset management concurrently, and the 25 MB L3 cache reduces latency in multi-stage pipelines. Software developers compiling large codebases will see solid performance from the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23879, and the dual-channel DDR5 support offers fast memory bandwidth for build servers.

Students in engineering or data science programs will benefit from the GPU's 192 tensor cores for machine learning coursework, while the CPU's 65 W TDP keeps electricity costs reasonable for a dorm-room setup. Small business workstations running virtualization or CAD software will find the 12-core CPU and the GPU's 360.0 GB/s bandwidth sufficient for daily tasks. However, the 300 W suggested PSU and the single 16-pin power connector require a modern power supply, which may be a consideration for older systems.

The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display output if the discrete GPU is being serviced, adding resilience for professional environments. The single-slot GPU design (112 mm height, 245 mm length) fits in compact chassis, making it suitable for small-form-factor builds, though the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is standard on modern motherboards.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700E is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. It features a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that enables efficient cooling solutions. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache, which supports the hybrid P-core/E-core design.

The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in platform choice, though it does not support ECC memory. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), and includes the integrated UHD Graphics 770 for basic display output. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the production status is Active.

Benchmark results place the CPU at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 6776. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23879 and single-core score of 3371 demonstrate a strong balance between multi-threaded throughput and single-thread responsiveness. The Cinebench R20 scores (10029 multicore, 1415 single-core) and R15 scores (2406 multicore, 339 single-core) show consistent performance scaling across test generations.

The Geekbench results (10676 multicore, 2094 single-core) corroborate the Cinebench findings, and the nearest rival comparisons show the CPU is within 1% of the AMD Threadripper 2970WX and Intel Xeon Gold 6154. The 0.2% lead over the Threadripper is notable given that the 2970WX is a high-end desktop part, while the i7-12700E is a more mainstream offering. This indicates the Alder Lake architecture provides excellent performance per thread, likely due to the 4.80 GHz boost clock.

For real workloads, the CPU excels in tasks that benefit from both high single-core frequency and multiple threads. Compilation, scripting, and general office productivity will feel snappy, while video encoding and 3D scene processing will leverage the 20 threads effectively. The 65 W TDP means that even a modest air cooler will suffice, and the 10 nm process node keeps heat density manageable.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-12700E CPU with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU, achieving a combined percentile of 79. The pairing represents a mid-high-tier configuration where the GPU (95th percentile) significantly outranks the CPU (62nd percentile) in relative performance within their respective categories.

The CPU is an active production part from Intel's Core 12th Gen series, with a launch MSRP of $344, while the GPU is an active workstation card released on 2023-08-08, belonging to the GeForce 40-series family. The GPU's predecessor is Workstation Ampere, and its successor is Blackwell PRO W, indicating it is the current-generation professional offering.

The build's strengths lie in its balance of CPU efficiency (65 W TDP) and GPU compute density (130 W TDP, 294 mm² die size, 35,800 million transistors). The 5 nm TSMC process for the GPU and 10 nm Intel process for the CPU represent mature manufacturing nodes, contributing to the overall reliability. The single-slot GPU design and 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs make this a practical choice for multi-monitor professional workstations.

The combined percentile of 79 means that this system outperforms roughly four out of five desktop configurations in the database. The primary limitation is the CPU's 62nd percentile, which may bottleneck the GPU in certain CPU-bound scenarios, but the overall tier is elevated by the GPU's top-decile performance. This is a build that prioritizes graphics compute and professional rendering over raw CPU core counts.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is a workstation GPU based on the AD104 chip, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with a die size of 294 mm² and 35,800 million transistors. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI acceleration.

The GPU is equipped with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 360.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the base GPU clock is 1500 MHz and the boost clock reaches 2175 MHz. The pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 performance both rated at 26.73 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark results place the GPU at the 95th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 135218. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 and Vulkan score of 123842 demonstrate strong compute performance across different APIs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA A10M, scores 135230 (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396 (0.1% behind), showing that the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is competitively positioned against the best workstation cards.

For rendering workloads, the 48 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes, while the 192 tensor cores handle denoising and AI-based upscaling. The 20 GB VRAM capacity is well-suited for large 3D scenes or high-resolution textures, and the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory access does not bottleneck the GPU's compute units. The 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput is sufficient for real-time previews in DCC tools, and the FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio is advantageous for mixed-precision workloads.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all major graphics APIs. The single-slot design, 130 W TDP, and single 16-pin power connector make it a practical choice for workstations with limited internal space. The 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support up to four simultaneous displays, and the 300 W suggested PSU requirement is modest for the performance level. Overall, the GPU is a top-tier workstation part that delivers excellent rendering and compute performance.

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