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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
91%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700K

35,287 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and features a hybrid design typical of 12th Gen Core parts, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip carries a 125 W TDP and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU also integrates UHD Graphics 770, though most builders pairing it with a discrete GPU will rely on the dedicated card.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales well with thread count. In 3DMark tests, the chip scores 2,065 with 2 threads, 4,011 with 4 threads, 7,202 with 8 threads, 9,276 with 16 threads, and 9,979 at max threads. Single-thread performance in 3DMark is 1,043. Cinebench results follow a similar pattern: R15 multicore scores 3,325, R20 multicore scores 12,229, and R23 multicore scores 19,784. Single-core scores in Cinebench are 272 for R15, 1,726 for R20, and 1,850.5 for R23. Geekbench shows 2,308 single-core and 15,790 multi-core. PassMark tests reinforce the picture — multi-thread score is 34,404, single-thread is 4,013, integer math hits 114,264, floating point math reaches 88,035, and extended instructions score 28,885. Data compression scores 446,595, data encryption scores 23,408, and random string sorting scores 45,805. Physics simulation scores 1,790, and finding prime numbers scores 114.

The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,287. Its nearest rivals are separated by less than half a percent. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35,365, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35,403, 0.3% higher. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35,428, 0.4% higher. This clustering means the 12700K is essentially performance-equivalent to those parts in aggregate benchmarks, with differences that fall within typical run-to-run variance. For real workloads, the 12-core/20-thread configuration handles heavily threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation with strong results, while the 5.00 GHz boost clock keeps single-threaded responsiveness high for everyday applications and lightly threaded games.

The launch MSRP is $409.

Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Core i7-12700K with the RTX 5090 D V2 presents an interesting balance question. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it solidly in the upper tier of processors, but the GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. This gap suggests the CPU is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the GPU is compared to its own peers. In practical terms, at lower resolutions and in CPU-bound scenarios, the 12700K is less likely to be the limiting factor. The processor's 12 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, provide ample headroom for feeding a high-end GPU in most gaming workloads.

However, the combined percentile for this build is 72, which indicates that the overall system performance is balanced around that midpoint. The CPU's multi-threaded scores — particularly the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 19,784 and the 3DMark max-thread score of 9,979 — show that the processor can sustain heavy parallel loads without becoming a bottleneck for the GPU in productivity tasks. For gaming, the single-thread and 8-thread scores matter more. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 7,202 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4,013 suggest that the CPU can handle modern game engines that rely on 6-8 cores, though the GPU's relatively lower percentile ranking means the graphics card may cap frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions.

The lack of measured FPS data for this exact combination means bottleneck analysis must be inferred from the benchmark scores. The CPU's 84th percentile versus the GPU's 59th percentile indicates that, in most gaming scenarios, the RTX 5090 D V2 is more likely to be the limiting factor than the 12700K. This is a favorable position for the CPU — it means the processor has headroom to push the GPU to its limits without holding it back. In productivity workloads like video editing or 3D rendering, the balance shifts depending on whether the task is more CPU-intensive (favoring the 12700K's 20 threads) or GPU-intensive (favoring the RTX 5090 D V2's compute capabilities).

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The GB202 chip packs 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². Clock speeds are set at 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost. Memory is a substantial 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

Compute resources are extensive. The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware includes 170 RT cores, and there are 680 tensor cores for AI acceleration. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance reaches 104.8 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is also 104.8 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The card has a 575 W TDP, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and the suggested PSU is 950 W. It occupies a dual-slot design, measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b connectors. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In the single benchmark available, the GPU scores 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. That result places it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals are remarkably close. The NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508, essentially identical at 0% delta. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415, which is 0.5% lower. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361, 0.9% lower. This tight grouping means the RTX 5090 D V2 is statistically tied with those cards in this specific test, despite the massive difference in memory capacity and compute hardware. The 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth suggest strong performance in high-resolution texture loading and large dataset processing, but the benchmark score indicates that raw rasterization in this particular DX12 test is on par with mid-range and professional cards from different segments.

The launch MSRP is 2,299 USD.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i7-12700K have?

A: The CPU has 12 cores and 20 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 5090 D V2?

A: The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 12700K's average benchmark score is 35,287. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35,305, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.3% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

Q: Does this CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the 12700K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through its dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 1,043 in 3DMark single-thread, 1,850.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 4,013 in PassMark single-thread.

Q: What power supply is recommended for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5090 D V2 is 950 W, and it uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 35,287, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 16,504, placing it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 72. This creates a picture where the CPU is a stronger performer relative to its market segment than the GPU is relative to its own segment.

In CPU-specific tests, the 12700K shows consistent scaling. The 3DMark scores progress from 2,065 at 2 threads to 9,979 at max threads, with a single-thread score of 1,043. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 19,784, while single-core is 1,850.5. Geekbench multi-core is 15,790, and single-core is 2,308. PassMark multi-thread is 34,404, and single-thread is 4,013. These numbers indicate a processor that excels in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads, though its nearest rivals are within 0.4% in aggregate score.

The GPU's single benchmark result of 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is notable for how closely it matches its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA T400 is 0% different, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is 0.5% lower, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is 0.9% lower. This suggests that, in this specific test, the RTX 5090 D V2 does not dramatically outperform those cards, despite having far more VRAM and newer architecture. The combined picture is a system where the CPU provides strong multi-threaded throughput and the GPU delivers solid but not class-leading rasterization performance in the measured benchmark.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. All frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Based on the CPU's 84th percentile ranking and its strong single-thread and 8-thread scores, the 12700K should provide sufficient processing power for most gaming scenarios. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 7,202 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4,013 indicate good headroom for game engines that use up to 8 cores. The GPU's 59th percentile and its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504 suggest it will handle modern titles at high settings, but it may not deliver the extreme frame rates that its 24 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute might imply from specifications alone.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU is likely to be the primary driver of frame rates in many titles, and the 12700K's strong single-thread performance should keep minimum frame times stable. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor more often, and the RTX 5090 D V2's 59th percentile ranking means it will perform in line with its benchmark peers — the T400, Radeon PRO W7500, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, and RX 5700 XT — rather than outclassing them. The 24 GB VRAM is ample for high-resolution textures and future titles, but the raw rasterization performance in the measured DX12 test does not indicate top-tier frame rates. These are estimates, and actual gaming performance will vary by title and settings.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity tasks and are willing to pair it with a capable GPU that has substantial memory resources. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and 20 threads make it suitable for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,784 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 15,790 indicate that heavily threaded workloads will process efficiently.

Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution who prioritize high texture quality and large VRAM buffers may find the RTX 5090 D V2's 24 GB memory attractive, even if its raw benchmark scores are mid-pack. The GPU's 1.34 TB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution assets without stuttering. The CPU's 12 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock handle modern game engines well, and the 84th percentile CPU ranking ensures that the processor will not be the bottleneck in most titles.

Software developers and engineers who compile large codebases or run virtual machines will benefit from the 20 threads and the PassMark integer math score of 114,264. Students and small business users doing general office work, web browsing, and spreadsheet tasks will find the single-thread performance of 4,013 in PassMark more than adequate, though this system is arguably overkill for those use cases. The combination is best suited for a desktop workstation that alternates between demanding CPU tasks and GPU-accelerated workloads that leverage the 24 GB VRAM.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-12700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU is a 12th Gen Core i7 processor on the Alder Lake architecture, running on Intel Socket 1700 with 12 cores and 20 threads. The GPU is a GeForce 50-series card on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The CPU holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 72.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 35,287 places it in the upper tier of processors, with nearest rivals all within 0.4% of its score. The GPU's average benchmark score of 16,504 places it in the middle tier, with nearest rivals within 0.9%. This creates an overall system that is stronger on the CPU side than the GPU side. The build class is desktop, indicating a full-size tower or workstation form factor. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $409, and the launch MSRP for the GPU is 2,299 USD.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and strong single-thread score of 4,013 in PassMark support high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU's 59th percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504 suggest that very high refresh rates at 4K may be limited by GPU performance rather than CPU headroom.

Streaming: The 12700K's 20 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,784 provide ample processing power for encoding and streaming simultaneously. The GPU's 680 tensor cores can assist with AI-based encoding features, though the 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for streaming overlays and game capture.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded performance — 3DMark max-thread score of 9,979 and Geekbench multi-core of 15,790 — handles timeline scrubbing and export rendering efficiently. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth accelerate effects processing and high-resolution previews, though the 59th percentile GPU ranking means GPU-accelerated exports may not be as fast as with higher-tier cards.

3D rendering: The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads deliver strong CPU-based rendering performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,784. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 170 RT cores support GPU rendering and ray-traced workflows, though the benchmark score indicates it performs on par with mid-range cards in rasterization tests.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 114,264 and data compression score of 446,595 indicate fast compilation and data processing. The 20 threads handle parallel builds well, and the 5.00 GHz boost clock keeps interactive development responsive.

Student and office work: This system is far more capable than needed for typical student or office tasks. The single-thread performance of 4,013 in PassMark and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provide smooth general computing, but the cost and power requirements are excessive for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing.