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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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Apex Performer

Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
91%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700KF

35,365 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score
Top 4% 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

Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER form a high-end desktop pairing that targets 1440p and 4K gaming with strong content-creation capabilities. The combination of a 12-core Alder Lake processor and an Ada Lovelace GPU places this build in the 86th percentile overall, indicating a system that outperforms the vast majority of desktop configurations. Benchmark data confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of gaming performance, while the CPU provides ample headroom for multi-threaded workloads and high-refresh-rate titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor built on the Alder Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, and it offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Cache configuration includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, demonstrating strong all-around performance.

Multi-threaded benchmarks reveal the processor's capability in heavily parallel workloads. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 28,838 in multi-core and 4,071 in single-core, while in Geekbench it reaches 14,367 multi-core and 2,255 single-core. The PassMark multithread score of 34,092 and integer math score of 113,521 indicate robust throughput for compilation, rendering, and scientific computing. The 3DMark scores scale predictably with thread count: 2,065 for 2 threads, 4,011 for 4 threads, 7,211 for 8 threads, 9,282 for 16 threads, and 9,983 for max threads. This scaling suggests efficient use of additional cores, though the relatively small jump from 16 to max threads (from 9,282 to 9,983) indicates diminishing returns beyond 16 threads for this workload.

Single-thread performance is competitive but not class-leading. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,984 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 4,071 place the 12700KF in a position where it can handle legacy and lightly-threaded applications without issue, but it is not the top performer in this metric. The processor's closest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700K with an average score of 35,287 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35,305 (0.2% higher), showing that the 12700KF is essentially tied with these parts in aggregate performance. For real-world workloads, the 12-core/20-thread configuration excels in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where the high multi-core scores translate directly into reduced processing times.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip area of 379 mm² and 45,900 million transistors. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boosts to 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The compute configuration includes 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. This hardware supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065. The Vulkan score of 260,075 indicates strong cross-API performance. The GPU's nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080 with an average score of 54,247, which is only 0.1% higher than the SUPER variant's 54,209 average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% behind, respectively. This places the RTX 4080 SUPER in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, confirming it as a top-tier graphics card.

The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated features. The 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 4K texture loading and high-resolution rendering, while the 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute rate supports complex shading and simulation workloads. The Pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle high-resolution rasterization and texture-heavy scenes without becoming a bottleneck. The triple-slot cooler and 320 W TDP with a 16-pin power connector and 700 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry component that requires adequate cooling and power delivery.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i7-12700KF and RTX 4080 SUPER pairing is 86, placing it above 86% of all desktop configurations in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is 0.1% lower than the standard RTX 4080's score of 54,247. The difference is negligible in real-world performance.

Q: What are the CPU's multi-core and single-core scores in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 28,838 in multi-core and 4,071 in single-core in Cinebench R23, showing strong parallel processing capability and decent single-thread performance.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 SUPER have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the processor's boost clock and how many threads does it support?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and supports 20 threads across its 12 cores.

Q: Which games show the highest and lowest frame rates at 1080p?

A: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive achieves 714.8 FPS at 1080p (highest), while Ark: Survival Ascended shows 47.4 FPS at the same resolution (lowest among measured titles).

Q: What is the pair's rank by average FPS across all measured games?

A: This CPU+GPU pair ranks 218th out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS of 203.3 across all games tested.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The system excels at competitive titles, delivering 323 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 386.1 FPS in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X at 1080p. At 1440p, these numbers remain high at 214 FPS and 250.8 FPS respectively, easily supporting 240Hz monitors. Even at 4K, the pair manages 120 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 139 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege X.

Streaming: The 20-thread CPU provides ample headroom for encoding while gaming, as evidenced by the 3DMark max-thread score of 9,983 and PassMark multithread score of 34,092. The GPU's NVENC capabilities, supported by the 320 tensor cores, can offload encoding tasks without impacting game performance.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,838 and Geekbench multi-core of 14,367 indicate strong rendering capability for video exports. The 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth on the GPU accelerate effects processing and timeline scrubbing. PassMark data compression score of 441,960 further supports efficient media handling.

3D rendering: The combination of the CPU's 20 threads and the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute provides a balanced rendering workstation. The GPU's 80 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, while the 12-core CPU handles physics and geometry preparation. PassMark floating-point math score of 87,449 confirms the CPU's capability in numerical computations.

Software development: The 12-core/20-thread configuration with a PassMark integer math score of 113,521 supports parallel compilation and testing. The 25 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency during iterative builds. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking ensures it can handle most development workloads without becoming a bottleneck.

Student and office work: This build far exceeds requirements for typical productivity tasks. The single-thread score of 3,984 in PassMark handles spreadsheet and document processing easily, while the 20 threads provide multitasking headroom for running virtual machines, research tools, and communication apps simultaneously.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 35,365, placing it in the 85th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35,403 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35,428 (0.2% higher), while the Intel Core i5-13600T and i7-12700K both score 35,305 and 35,287 respectively (0.2% higher). This indicates the 12700KF is essentially performance-equivalent to these parts, with differences well within measurement noise.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile. The nearest competitor, the RTX 4080, scores 54,247 (0.1% higher), while the Radeon Pro W5700X trails at 54,828 (1.1% lower). The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S are further behind at 55,698 and 55,757 respectively (2.7% and 2.8% lower). The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and Geekbench OpenCL of 219,065 confirm its high-end positioning.

Together, the pair achieves an average FPS of 203.3 across all measured games, ranking 218th out of 3,732 pairs (top 5.8%). The combined percentile of 86 reflects that while both components are strong individually, the CPU is slightly less exceptional than the GPU relative to their respective markets. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 further validates the GPU's DirectX 12 performance for modern game engines.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who want maximum frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The measured FPS data shows 4K performance ranging from 42.4 FPS in No Rest For The Wicked to 439.9 FPS in Valorant, meaning most titles will run at playable to excellent frame rates at 4K, while 1440p delivers 60+ FPS in nearly all games. Esports players will benefit from the 300+ FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 473.7 FPS in Valorant at 1440p.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or motion graphics will find the 20-thread CPU and 16 GB VRAM GPU well-suited for their workflows. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,838 and the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS compute power handle rendering tasks efficiently. The PassMark data compression score of 441,960 suggests strong performance in file archiving and media transcoding.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the integer math score of 113,521 and the 20 threads for parallel builds. The 25 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) provide flexibility in system configuration. The processor's 85th percentile ranking ensures it handles virtualization and container workloads with ease.

Students and small business users who require a system that never feels slow, even under heavy multitasking, will find this build overqualified but future-proof. The 86th combined percentile means this system will remain relevant for years. Small business workstations running database applications, financial modeling, or CAD software will benefit from the CPU's multi-core strength and the GPU's compute capability.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for gaming performance, especially at higher resolutions. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop across all games, with the GPU's workload increasing. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 drops from 95 FPS at 1080p to 47 FPS at 4K, a 50% reduction, while the CPU's thread utilization remains relatively constant. This pattern suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting factor in GPU-intensive titles at 4K.

However, in CPU-bound scenarios, the processor can become the constraint. Games like Ark: Survival Ascended show only 47.4 FPS at 1080p, which is lower than expected for this GPU, indicating the CPU or game engine is limiting performance. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 90.1 FPS at 1080p suggests the CPU is preventing the GPU from reaching higher frame rates. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking, while strong, is below the GPU's 86th percentile, meaning the CPU is the weaker link in this pairing for pure gaming throughput.

The average FPS across games of 203.3 and the pair's 218th rank out of 3,732 pairs shows balanced overall performance, but the bottleneck shifts based on workload. In multi-threaded productivity tasks, the CPU's 20 threads and 25 MB L3 cache provide sufficient headroom, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth prevent memory-related bottlenecks in rendering. For 4K gaming, the GPU is the clear limiter, while at 1080p in esports titles, the CPU's single-thread performance (3,984 PassMark) becomes more relevant.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-12700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is an Alder Lake-S architecture processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, released in November 2021 with a launch MSRP of $384. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card released in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of 999 USD, and it is now end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

Both components are in the upper tier of their respective markets. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile of 86 confirms that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of desktop systems. The CPU's active production status and unlocked multiplier allow for overclocking, while the GPU's end-of-life status means it is being phased out in favor of newer models.

The build class is desktop, indicating it is designed for stationary use with full-size components. The GPU's triple-slot design (310 mm length) requires a case with ample clearance, and the 320 W TDP with a 700 W suggested PSU means the power supply must be robust. The CPU's 125 W TDP is moderate for a high-end processor, making cooling requirements manageable with a capable air cooler or liquid cooling solution.

Gaming Performance

Measured FPS data across 55 games at ultra settings shows this build delivers exceptional performance at 1080p and 1440p, with playable frame rates at 4K in most titles. At 1080p, the average frame rate across all games is 203.3, with esports titles showing extreme performance: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 714.8 FPS, Valorant hits 497.9 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X achieves 386.1 FPS. Even demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 95 FPS at 1080p.

At 1440p, the system maintains high frame rates suitable for high-refresh monitors. Valorant still delivers 473.7 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 hits 214 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 138 FPS. More demanding games like Ark: Survival Ascended drop to 32.2 FPS, while Red Dead Redemption 2 manages 67.2 FPS. The average FPS at 1440p across all games is approximately 172, based on the data.

At 4K, performance remains playable in most titles but drops below 60 FPS in the most demanding games. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 47 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 40.4 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 18 FPS. However, less demanding titles still perform well: Valorant hits 439.9 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 reaches 120 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone maintains 117 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM ensures texture quality remains high even at 4K, but the GPU's compute limits show in the most intensive titles. The pair's rank of 218th out of 3,732 pairs by average FPS confirms this is a top-tier gaming system, with the GPU being the primary driver of 4K performance.