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CPU
91%
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GPU
91%
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Intel Core i7-12700KF

35,365 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc B570

20,556 Benchmark Score
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

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

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70-89

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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

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0-29

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The Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Arc B570 pairing represents a mid-range desktop configuration with a combined performance percentile of 75. The CPU, based on the Alder Lake architecture, combines 12 cores with 20 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This hybrid design, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², delivers benchmark scores that place it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The Arc B570 GPU, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, adds a 65th percentile standing among all GPUs, creating a system that is clearly CPU-dominant in terms of relative performance. The data shows a configuration that is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at 1080p, but which will face challenges at higher resolutions and in GPU-intensive workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor that leverages the Alder Lake-S hybrid architecture, which combines performance and efficiency cores. Benchmark results indicate strong scaling up to 16 threads, with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 compared to 9983 at max threads, showing that the core layout handles heavily threaded workloads effectively. Single-thread performance is also robust, with Cinebench R23 single-core reaching 4071 points and Geekbench single-core at 2255, indicating responsive performance for everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications.

In multi-threaded workloads, the processor delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838, which places it in a competitive position against its nearest rivals. The data shows it is virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 average with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 with a delta of 0.2%. The Passmark multi-thread score of 34092 further confirms this positioning. For real-world workloads, this translates to strong performance in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where the 20 threads can be fully utilized.

The cache hierarchy, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache, supports the high core count effectively. Passmark integer math scores of 113521 and floating-point math of 87449 indicate that the CPU handles both general-purpose and scientific computing tasks well. Data compression scores of 441960 and encryption scores of 23181 suggest that the processor is capable in archival and security-related workloads. The 125 W TDP is notable, as it indicates the power envelope required for sustained all-core performance, which is a consideration for cooling and power delivery.

The CPU's single-thread score of 1043 in 3DMark and 3984 in Passmark single-thread tests shows that it is not a bottleneck for gaming at high frame rates. Its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors, making it a solid foundation for a gaming or productivity build. The unlockable multiplier allows for overclocking, potentially improving the already strong benchmark scores further, though the data does not specify the extent of achievable gains.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-12700KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This gives builders flexibility in choosing memory technology, though the data does not specify which memory type yields better performance. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which is sufficient for a modern GPU and an NVMe SSD, though the Arc B570 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, meaning it will utilize half of the available lanes.

The platform's memory support is a key upgrade consideration. Moving from DDR4 to DDR5 could improve memory bandwidth, which is critical for the CPU's 25 MB shared L3 cache to feed all 12 cores. However, the data does not provide specific memory bandwidth figures, so the extent of this benefit is not quantified. For a sensible next upgrade, the platform could accommodate a newer 12th Gen or 13th Gen CPU, given the socket compatibility, though the data does not list specific compatible models.

The suggested PSU for the entire build is 450 W, which leaves headroom for the CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 150 W TDP. The system's total power draw is well within this envelope, making it a reasonably efficient configuration. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector, and its dual-slot design with a length of 272 mm should fit in most mid-tower cases. For future upgrades, a more powerful GPU would likely require a higher wattage PSU, but the current configuration is well-balanced in terms of power requirements.

Given the CPU's 85th percentile ranking, it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most workloads. A future upgrade path could involve moving to a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, though the data does not specify which models would be compatible. Alternatively, upgrading the GPU to a higher-tier model would shift the balance towards GPU-bound performance, which would be beneficial for 4K gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of strong all-around performance. In 3DMark, the max-thread score of 9983 and single-thread score of 1043 show a 9.6x scaling from 1 to 20 threads, indicating excellent multi-threading efficiency. Cinebench scores follow a similar pattern, with R23 multi-core at 28838 and single-core at 4071, a 7.1x scaling factor. Geekbench multi-core of 14367 and single-core of 2255 show a 6.4x scaling, which is slightly lower but still indicative of good thread utilization.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 35365 places it at the 85th percentile, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 and a delta of -0.1%. This means the 12700KF is effectively on par with a newer, lower-power variant, which reflects its performance per clock. The Intel Core 5 213PE is also close at 35428 with a delta of -0.2%, showing that the 12700KF holds its own against newer architectures.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a more mixed picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B570 scores 2649, which is a moderate result for a 1080p gaming card. Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan of 96844 show that the GPU is strong in compute tasks relative to its gaming performance. Passmark G3D score of 14195 and GPU compute of 7281 provide additional context, with the G3D score indicating solid 3D rendering capability.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20556 places it at the 65th percentile, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534 and a delta of 0.1%. This means the desktop Arc B570 performs at a similar level to a high-end mobile GPU, which is a notable achievement for a mid-range desktop card. The Intel Arc A750 is also close at 20582 with a delta of -0.1%, showing that the B570 is a slight improvement over its predecessor. The combined picture shows a CPU that is significantly stronger than the GPU, meaning the GPU will be the primary bottleneck in most gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads.

Who Should Build It

The data suggests this configuration is ideal for gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1080p. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043, ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most titles. Measured FPS data shows that games like Valorant run at 304 FPS at 1080p and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 293 FPS, which are well above the refresh rates of most monitors. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking indicates it is sufficient for this resolution, though it will struggle at higher settings.

Content creators who rely on CPU-heavy workloads will benefit from the 12-core, 20-thread configuration. Video editors using software like Premiere Pro will see strong performance in rendering and encoding, as indicated by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838. 3D artists using Blender or similar software will appreciate the Passmark floating-point math score of 87449, which indicates good computational throughput. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking means it is competitive with much newer processors for these tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU's multi-threading capabilities. The Passmark data compression score of 441960 and random string sorting score of 45150 show that the CPU can handle data-intensive tasks efficiently. Students and small business users will find this configuration more than capable for office applications, web browsing, and multitasking, though it may be overkill for these basic tasks. The GPU's compute capabilities, shown by the Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514, also make this a viable option for light machine learning or scientific computing tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU configuration?

A: The combined percentile is 75, indicating that this build outperforms 75% of all tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T?

A: The 12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is a 0.1% difference from the 13700T's 35403, making them statistically equivalent in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate measured in Valorant at 1080p?

A: The measured FPS in Valorant at 1920x1080 is 304 frames per second.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking, though the data does not specify the achievable gains.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 450 W, which covers the CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 150 W TDP.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average score of 20556, which is a 0.1% difference from the Arc A750's 20582, making them nearly identical in performance.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is confirmed as measured rather than estimated, shows a clear pattern of 1080p dominance. At 1920x1080, the configuration achieves high frame rates in esports titles, with Valorant at 304 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 293 FPS, and Roblox at 171 FPS. These numbers indicate that competitive gamers will be well-served at this resolution, with frame rates far exceeding the 144Hz or 240Hz refresh rates of typical gaming monitors.

Triple-A titles at 1080p present a more varied picture. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 155 FPS, which is smooth for a fast-paced shooter, while Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 158 FPS. However, more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 only reach 39 FPS at 1080p, and Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 36 FPS. These results show that the GPU is the limiting factor for graphically intensive games, even at 1080p, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance unable to compensate for the GPU's mid-range capabilities.

At 2560x1440, frame rates drop significantly across the board. Valorant still achieves 259 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 138 FPS, but most games fall below 60 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 88 FPS, and Fortnite drops to 40 FPS. This resolution is playable for esports titles but challenging for triple-A games. At 3840x2160, only Valorant (207 FPS) and Call of Duty: Warzone (117 FPS) remain playable, with most titles dropping below 30 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical for most titles.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data clearly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking, with an average score of 35365, far exceeds the GPU's 65th percentile ranking with an average score of 20556. In gaming workloads, this imbalance shows in the FPS scaling. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance allows the GPU to reach its limits, but as resolution increases, the GPU's limitations become more apparent.

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p in games like Cyberpunk 2077 (39 to 29 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (36 to 27 FPS) shows a roughly 25% drop, which is consistent with the GPU becoming the limiting factor. At 4K, the drop is even more severe, with these titles falling to 19 and 18 FPS respectively. The CPU, however, shows strong scaling in multi-threaded workloads, with a 9.6x improvement from 1 to 20 threads, meaning it will not bottleneck in CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering.

The pair rank by FPS is 3033 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 86.5 across all games. This ranking indicates that this combination is in the lower half of tested configurations in terms of gaming performance, which is expected given the GPU's mid-range standing. For CPU-bound workloads, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU's compute performance, which, while adequate at 65th percentile, is not exceptional. Users looking to improve performance should prioritize a GPU upgrade, as the CPU has significant headroom for a more powerful graphics card.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining an Intel Core i7-12700KF with an Intel Arc B570. The CPU is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. The GPU is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors. The configuration's combined percentile of 75 indicates that it is a solid mid-range build, though not a high-end one.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking makes it the stronger component, while the GPU's 65th percentile ranking is more modest. This results in a build that is well-suited for CPU-intensive tasks like video editing, software development, and multitasking, while being adequate for 1080p gaming. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory for 1080p and 1440p gaming, though higher resolutions will require lower settings.

The build class is desktop, and it uses a standard Intel Socket 1700 platform with dual-channel memory support. The 450 W suggested PSU indicates that the system is relatively power-efficient, with the CPU and GPU consuming 125 W and 150 W respectively. The overall tier, based on the combined percentile, places this build in the upper-mid range, suitable for users who need strong CPU performance without the cost of a flagship GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The configuration excels in esports titles at 1080p, with measured FPS of 304 in Valorant and 293 in CS:GO, making it ideal for competitive gamers with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors. The CPU's single-thread score of 1043 ensures no bottleneck in these scenarios.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads and strong multi-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838, allow for simultaneous gaming and encoding without significant performance drops. The GPU's encode capabilities are not specified, but the CPU can handle x264 encoding at reasonable bitrates.

Video editing: The Passmark multi-thread score of 34092 and data compression score of 441960 indicate that the CPU can handle 4K video timelines and rendering tasks efficiently. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for GPU-accelerated effects in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

3D rendering: The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12111 and Passmark floating-point math of 87449 show that the CPU is capable in CPU-based renderers like Blender's Cycles. The GPU's OpenCL score of 83514 also supports GPU rendering, though its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 113521 and random string sorting of 45150 indicate strong performance in code compilation and data processing. The 20 threads allow for parallel builds, reducing compile times for large projects.

Student and office work: This configuration is significantly overkill for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, but the CPU's single-thread performance of 3984 in Passmark ensures a responsive experience. The GPU is more than adequate for productivity applications and light photo editing.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz, achieving an effective data rate of 19 Gbps.

The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s, which is adequate for 1080p gaming and moderate 1440p performance. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle fill-rate intensive scenes, though its FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS is modest for compute-heavy workloads. The FP16 performance of 23.04 TFLOPS, achieved at a 2:1 ratio, supports AI and machine learning tasks.

Benchmark scores show a GPU that is competitive with mid-range offerings. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 is a moderate result, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 is strong for compute tasks. The Passmark G3D score of 14195 places it at the 65th percentile, with the nearest rival being the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, a 0.1% difference. The GPU's ray tracing performance is supported by 18 dedicated RT cores, though the data does not provide specific RT benchmark scores.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, making it future-proof for modern APIs. The 150 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector make it easy to install, and the suggested 450 W PSU leaves headroom for the rest of the system. The display outputs include one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1, supporting high refresh rates and high resolutions. The dual-slot design, with a length of 272 mm, fits in most standard cases.