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

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91%

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98%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700K

35,287 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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

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The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D represents a desktop configuration where a 12th-generation Alder Lake processor meets a flagship Blackwell 2.0 graphics card. The data places this pairing at the 88th percentile overall, indicating a high-performance tier, but the relationship between the CPU’s 84th percentile and the GPU’s 92nd percentile requires careful interpretation to understand where the true strengths and potential limits reside.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform foundation for this build is the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Alder Lake architecture of the Core i7-12700K. This processor offers a dual-channel memory bus with support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on availability and platform preferences, though the benchmark data does not specify a preference for either type in terms of performance. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the processor itself, which is sufficient for a single high-bandwidth GPU and a couple of NVMe drives, but it does not offer the Gen 5 lanes found on newer platforms. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output capability, which is useful for troubleshooting or office tasks without a discrete GPU, though the presence of the RTX 5090 D makes this largely redundant for most workloads.

The power delivery requirements are a critical consideration for this pairing. The CPU has a 125W TDP, while the GPU has a 575W TDP, and the suggested PSU for the system is 950W. This indicates that a robust power supply is non-negotiable, and the single 16-pin power connector on the GPU simplifies cabling compared to multiple 8-pin connectors, but the total system draw will be substantial. For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that the platform itself is the limiting factor; the CPU and GPU are both current-generation parts, but the Socket 1700 platform is tied to the 12th generation. A future upgrade would involve moving to a newer socket and platform to access newer CPU generations, as the current pairing’s performance is already near the top of its class. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that a user could carry over existing DDR4 modules to save costs, but to maximize the potential of the RTX 5090 D, DDR5 would be the more appropriate choice, though the benchmarks do not quantify the difference.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the RTX 5090 D is not perfectly matched, and the benchmark data reveals a clear bottleneck dynamic. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 35,287, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score is 77,712, placing it at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile is 88, which is between the two individual scores, suggesting that neither component fully dominates the other across all workloads. However, the performance in gaming, as measured by the pair’s average FPS across games at 228.9 FPS, and its rank of 42 out of 3,732 pairs, indicates that this combo is in the top 1% of all tested pairs, which suggests that the GPU is being utilized effectively, but the CPU’s lower percentile relative to the GPU means it will likely be the limiting factor in CPU-bound scenarios.

The CPU’s single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,013, is strong, but the multi-threaded scores, such as the 3DMark max-threads score of 9,979, show a more modest capability compared to the GPU’s massive compute potential. In games that rely heavily on a single core, the CPU can keep up, but in scenarios with high particle counts or complex physics, the CPU may struggle to feed the GPU. The FPS scaling across resolutions supports this; for example, in Counter-Strike 2, the FPS drops from 392 at 1080p to 260 at 1440p and 145 at 4K, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling pattern, but the absolute numbers at 1080p are so high that the CPU is likely the ceiling. Conversely, in a game like Cyberpunk 2077, the FPS drops from 102 at 1080p to 57 at 4K, showing a much steeper decline that indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that the CPU is a capable partner but not an equal one; for maximum GPU utilization in every scenario, a higher-percentile CPU would be needed.

Benchmark Performance

Examining the exact scores, the CPU’s best multi-threaded result comes from the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where it scores 19,784, and its single-core score in the same test is 1,850.5. The Geekbench multicore score is 15,790, with a single-core score of 2,308. In the PassMark suite, the CPU achieves a multithread score of 34,404 and a single-thread score of 4,013, with notable sub-scores in integer math at 114,264 and floating-point math at 88,035. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 9,276, and the max-threads score is 9,979, which are close, indicating that the CPU’s hybrid architecture of 12 cores and 20 threads is well-utilized up to that point. The CPU’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13600T, with a deltaPct of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-13700T at -0.3%, meaning the 12700K is essentially statistically tied with these parts, all within a fraction of a percent of each other.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D’s benchmark scores are dominated by its compute capabilities. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 310,674, and the Vulkan score is 376,915, which are exceptionally high. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 14,326, and the PassMark G3D score is 44,065, with a GPU compute score of 28,396. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a deltaPct of 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at -1.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at -2.1%. This is a surprising comparison, as the RTX 5090 D is a desktop flagship, while the rivals are mobile or older data center parts, but the average scores are close, with the 5090 D being about 1.1% slower than the RX 6650M XT in this average benchmark metric. The combined picture is one of a very fast CPU that is slightly behind the very fastest CPUs, and a GPU that is among the top 8% of all GPUs but not the absolute fastest in the average benchmark score, likely due to the specific tests included.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this pairing is exceptional at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows frame rates well above 200 FPS in titles like Counter-Strike 2 (392 FPS at 1080p) and Valorant (502 FPS at 1080p), which are ideal for 240Hz or higher monitors. At 4K, the frame rates are still very playable, but the GPU becomes the primary driver, with games like Cyberpunk 2077 at 57 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 52 FPS, which are solid for immersive single-player experiences.

For streaming, the CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with a PassMark multithread score of 34,404, provide enough headroom to encode video while gaming, though the dedicated encoder on the RTX 5090 D would likely be the preferred method, as the GPU’s compute scores are so high that it can handle encoding without impacting game performance.

Video editing is a strong suit for this build. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,784 and the GPU’s massive 32 GB of VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance mean that timelines with 4K or 8K footage, heavy effects, and color grading will be processed quickly. The PassMark data compression score of 446,595 also indicates fast handling of codecs.

For 3D rendering, the GPU is the star. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth on the RTX 5090 D will dramatically accelerate render times in GPU-accelerated renderers, while the CPU’s Cinebench scores provide a solid baseline for CPU-based rendering when needed.

For software development, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2,308) and multi-thread capabilities (Geekbench multicore 15,790) will handle compilation tasks well, and the 32 GB of GPU memory is useful for large data sets in machine learning or data science workloads, though the lack of ECC memory support on the CPU is a consideration for mission-critical work.

For student and office work, this build is massively overkill. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 alone would handle office tasks, and the discrete GPU is unnecessary for word processing or web browsing. The high cost of the components is not justified by the performance needs of such workloads, but the system would never struggle with any task thrown at it.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 125W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The release date is November 3, 2021, and its launch MSRP was $409, though this is a historical figure. The CPU is unlocked, allowing for overclocking, and its production status is active.

The benchmark scores paint a picture of a strong mid-to-high-end CPU. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,013 are competitive, but the multi-threaded scores, while good, show that it is not a top-tier workstation chip. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,784 is respectable, but it is far behind the scores of flagship CPUs with more cores. The PassMark integer math score of 114,264 and floating-point math score of 88,035 indicate a balanced ALU and FPU capability, which is good for general productivity. The data compression score of 446,595 and encryption score of 23,408 show that it handles data-heavy tasks well. The CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 0.4% performance, meaning it is statistically tied with the i5-13600T and the i7-13700T, which are newer or lower-power parts, suggesting that the 12700K’s performance is still relevant but not leading-edge.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a massive GPU, based on the GB202 chip with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, along with 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 and FP16 compute performance is both 104.8 TFLOPS. The TDP is 575W, requiring a 950W PSU, and it uses a single 16-pin power connector. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16, and the display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The release date is January 29, 2025, with a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD.

The benchmark scores for the GPU are high, but the nearest rivals being mobile or older data center parts is a notable anomaly. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 are excellent, but the PassMark DirectX scores are surprisingly low, with DirectX 12 at 219 and DirectX 11 at 371. This discrepancy might be due to driver optimizations or the specific tests used, but it suggests that the GPU’s raw compute power is not always translated into synthetic benchmark wins. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 14,326 is a more modern and relevant metric for gaming. The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 is strong, but the GPU compute score of 28,396 is lower than expected given the FP32 TFLOPS, which could indicate that the test is not fully utilizing the GPU’s architecture. The memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is a key strength, as it allows for massive data throughput in high-resolution textures and compute workloads. The 32 GB of VRAM is a significant advantage for AI training, large 3D scenes, and 8K video editing.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a professional or enthusiast who demands top-tier performance in both gaming and productivity. For gamers at 1440p and 4K, the RTX 5090 D provides frame rates that are consistently above 60 FPS in the most demanding titles, as seen in Cyberpunk 2077 at 86 FPS at 1440p and 57 FPS at 4K, and the CPU ensures that high-refresh gaming at 1080p is never a problem, with titles like Valorant exceeding 500 FPS. Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, will benefit from the combination of the CPU’s 20 threads and the GPU’s 32 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS, which accelerates rendering and export times. Software developers working on large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s compile times, and data scientists can leverage the GPU’s compute power for model training, though the lack of ECC support may be a concern for some. Students and small business workstations would be better served by a less expensive system, as this build’s performance is far beyond the requirements for office tasks, but it would handle any future workload without issue.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 88, meaning it outperforms 88% of all tested CPU and GPU pairings on the benchmark database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T?

A: The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35,287, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-13600T’s score of 35,305, making them statistically identical in performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5090 D?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s, achieved with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT based on the benchmark data?

A: No, the data shows the RTX 5090 D is 1.6% slower than the RX 6850M XT in the average benchmark score, with scores of 77,712 and 78,940, respectively.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 950W, which is required to handle the 125W TDP of the CPU and the 575W TDP of the GPU.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded in Valorant at 1080p for this build?

A: The measured FPS in Valorant at 1920x1080 is 502, and at 3840x2160 it drops to 442, showing excellent scaling.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-12700K does not support ECC memory, which may be a consideration for certain professional workstation tasks.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data for this build, which is based on actual testing, reveals a wide range of performance across different game genres and resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high in esports titles, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaching 866 FPS, Valorant at 502 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege at 466 FPS. These numbers confirm that the CPU is not a bottleneck for high-refresh gaming at this resolution. In more demanding AAA titles at 1080p, the performance is still excellent, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 102 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 105 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 142 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop but remain very playable. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 260 FPS, Fortnite at 120 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 139 FPS. The most demanding games, such as Ark: Survival Ascended, fall to 36 FPS, which is a heavy load even for this GPU. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, with frame rates that are still playable for most titles but not at high refresh rates. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 57 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 52 FPS, and Control at 83 FPS, showing that this build is capable of 4K gaming but may require settings adjustments for the most demanding games. The average FPS across all tested games is 228.9, which places this pairing at rank 42 out of 3,732 pairs, indicating that it is one of the fastest combinations for gaming overall.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-12700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in a desktop configuration. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is a solid performer that ranks at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, with its 32 GB of VRAM and massive compute throughput, ranks at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined performance places this pairing at the 88th percentile, which is a high-tier result. The data shows that the CPU is the weaker link in the pairing, as its percentile is 8 points lower than the GPU’s, but in practice, the system delivers top-tier gaming performance, as evidenced by its rank of 42 out of 3,732 pairs for average FPS. This is a gaming and productivity powerhouse, but it is not the absolute fastest pairing available, as both components have rivals that are slightly faster in their respective average benchmark scores. The build is best suited for users who want a no-compromise experience at 1440p and 4K, with the potential for high-refresh 1080p gaming, and who also need serious compute power for content creation and other professional workloads.

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Minecraft

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Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

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Upgrade Path and Platform

Balance and Bottleneck

Benchmark Performance

Usage Scenarios

CPU Analysis

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Who Should Build It

FAQ

Gaming Performance

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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