SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

77%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700T

5,606 Benchmark Score

Top 23% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

49,957 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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 i7-12700T is a 12th-generation Alder Lake desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process, featuring a hybrid architecture with 12 cores and 20 threads. Its base clock of 1400 MHz is notably low, but the boost clock reaches 4.70 GHz, allowing the chip to scale up significantly under load. The processor integrates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache, with dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5. The 35 W TDP is a defining characteristic, making this a low-power variant that prioritizes efficiency over raw sustained clock speeds.

Benchmark results place this chip at the 61st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5606. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 18012 indicates strong throughput for a 35 W part, while the single-core score of 2542 demonstrates that the 4.70 GHz boost clock delivers competitive per-thread performance. The Geekbench scores of 11502 multi-core and 2089 single-core reinforce this pattern. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700T is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700, which scores 5610, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Atom x7433RE sits 0.1% behind, while the Core i9-11900KB trails by 0.3% and the Celeron G6900 by 0.8%. These deltas are negligible, indicating that the i7-12700T performs in a tight cluster with these processors despite its dramatically lower TDP.

For real workloads, the multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 18012 suggests that content creation tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation will benefit from the 12-core/20-thread configuration. The single-core score of 2542 in R23 is more modest, reflecting the low base clock that limits sustained single-thread performance unless boost is maintained. The 25 MB shared L3 cache helps with data-intensive workloads, but the 35 W TDP means the chip will throttle under sustained all-core loads, making it better suited for bursty workloads rather than prolonged rendering sessions. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output and hardware acceleration, but it is not a gaming or compute solution.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Core i7-12700T with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti presents a significant imbalance in raw capability. The CPU sits at the 61st percentile among all processors, while the GPU operates at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. This 25-percentile gap indicates that the GPU is substantially more powerful relative to its peer group than the CPU is relative to its own. In gaming scenarios, this means the i7-12700T will frequently be the limiting factor, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are high and CPU overhead becomes dominant. The CPU's low 35 W TDP and 1400 MHz base clock will constrain how quickly it can feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates.

The combined percentile for this build is 74, reflecting the overall system tier, but this number masks the bottleneck. In CPU-bound workloads, such as physics simulation, AI pathfinding, or single-threaded game logic, the i7-12700T's single-core score of 2542 in Cinebench R23 will cap performance. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution rendering with ray tracing, the RTX 5070 Ti's capabilities will be the primary driver, and the CPU will have sufficient headroom to keep up. The FPS scaling evidence is absent — no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — so the bottleneck analysis relies on the percentile and benchmark score differentials. The data suggests that at 1080p or 1440p with high frame rates, the CPU will bottleneck the GPU; at 4K or with heavy GPU effects, the balance shifts toward the GPU being the constraint.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a consistent profile: Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 1815 and single-core 256; R20 multi-core 7565 and single-core 1067; R23 multi-core 18012 and single-core 2542; Geekbench multi-core 11502 and single-core 2089. The average benchmark score of 5606 places it at the 61st percentile, with a negligible 0.1% difference from the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and a 0.1% lead over the Intel Atom x7433RE. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6604, with Geekbench OpenCL at 212363 and Vulkan at 225122. Passmark scores include G3D at 32974, GPU Compute at 20203, and older DirectX tests showing 351 for DX9, 300 for DX11, and 192 for DX10, with a G2D score of 1332. The GPU's average benchmark score is 49957, placing it at the 86th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001 (delta -0.1%), Intel Arc A550M at 49737 (delta 0.4%), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 50951 (delta -2%), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at 48477 (delta 3.1%).

The combined picture is a system where the GPU dominates the performance envelope. The RTX 5070 Ti's average score of 49957 is roughly 8.9 times higher than the CPU's average score of 5606, indicating that in most compute-heavy tasks, the GPU will be the primary accelerator. However, the CPU's 61st percentile means it is not a weak component in absolute terms — it sits above the median CPU. The 86th percentile GPU, however, is firmly in the high-end tier, and the 74th combined percentile reflects the drag from the CPU. For tasks that use both components, such as gaming with physics or video encoding with GPU acceleration, the CPU's lower relative standing will cap overall system performance in specific scenarios.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The i7-12700T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, allowing for high-bandwidth connectivity to GPUs and NVMe storage. The RTX 5070 Ti uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck for the GPU. The platform does not support ECC memory, which is notable for workstation use cases that require error correction. The CPU's 35 W TDP is exceptionally low, meaning that power delivery and cooling requirements are minimal for the processor itself.

The RTX 5070 Ti, however, has a 300 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 700 W, so the system power supply must be sized for the GPU, not the CPU. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. For an upgrade path, the Socket 1700 platform supports other 12th-gen and later processors, allowing a user to swap the i7-12700T for a higher-TDP chip with more cores or higher clocks if the workload demands it. However, the 35 W TDP of the current CPU is a design choice for low-power systems, and upgrading to a higher-TDP CPU would require a more robust cooler and potentially a new power supply. The GPU's 300 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU leave headroom for a modest CPU upgrade without changing the power supply, but a top-tier CPU with a higher TDP would push the system closer to the PSU's limit.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and how does it affect performance?

A: The i7-12700T has a 35 W TDP, which is very low for a 12-core processor. This limits sustained all-core clock speeds, as the chip's base clock is 1400 MHz, but the boost clock reaches 4.70 GHz for bursty workloads. The benchmark scores, such as 18012 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, reflect this trade-off between efficiency and peak throughput.

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

A: The i7-12700T has an average benchmark score of 5606, placing it at the 61st percentile. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700, 0.1% ahead of the Intel Atom x7433RE, 0.3% ahead of the Core i9-11900KB, and 0.8% ahead of the Celeron G6900. These deltas are within noise, indicating near-identical average performance.

Q: What memory types does the platform support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is not supported. The choice of memory type will affect bandwidth, but the FACT PACK does not include specific bandwidth numbers for either type.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. This configuration is suited for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in gaming?

A: Based on benchmark percentiles, the CPU is at the 61st percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile. The data suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i7-12700T will limit frame rates, while in GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 5070 Ti will be the constraint. No measured FPS data exists for this combination, so this analysis is estimated from the benchmark scores.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $339, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 749 USD. These figures are from the FACT PACK and represent the initial pricing at launch.

Q: What PCIe version does the platform support?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), and the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. This ensures the GPU operates at full bandwidth with the CPU's PCIe controller.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores. The RTX 5070 Ti's 86th percentile ranking and strong compute scores, such as 32974 in Passmark G3D and 6604 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, indicate that it is a high-end GPU capable of driving demanding games. The CPU's 61st percentile and single-core score of 2542 in Cinebench R23 suggest that it can handle modern game engines, but its low base clock may limit performance in CPU-intensive titles.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU will likely be the bottleneck in many games, as frame rates are typically higher and CPU overhead is more significant. The i7-12700T's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample multi-threading for modern games, but the 1400 MHz base clock means that sustained performance depends on boost behavior. At 1440p, the balance shifts somewhat toward the GPU, and at 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the primary drivers of frame rates. For esports titles that are CPU-bound, the i7-12700T may struggle to reach extremely high refresh rates, but for AAA games with heavy GPU effects, the system should deliver smooth performance. These figures are estimates and should be treated as such, given the absence of measured FPS data.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB203 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, with a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU has 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 70 ray tracing cores and 280 tensor cores. The base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2452 MHz. Memory is 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s, texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute is 43.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 43.94 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark results show a strong GPU: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604, Geekbench OpenCL of 212363, and Vulkan of 225122. Passmark G3D is 32974, GPU Compute is 20203, and legacy DirectX tests range from 351 (DX9) to 300 (DX11) to 127 (DX12), with a G2D score of 1332. The GPU's average benchmark score of 49957 places it at the 86th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (delta -0.1%), Intel Arc A550M (delta 0.4%), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (delta -2%), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (delta 3.1%). For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth support large scenes and high-resolution textures, while the 70 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing. The 280 tensor cores enable AI-accelerated features like DLSS, though specific DLSS performance is not in the FACT PACK. The 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 compute is substantial for general GPU compute tasks, and the 1:1 FP16 ratio indicates strong performance for mixed-precision workloads.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-12700T with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in a desktop class configuration. The CPU is a low-power 12-core/20-thread Alder Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, while the GPU is a high-end Blackwell 2.0 card with a 300 W TDP. The combined percentile for this pairing is 74, placing it in the upper-midrange tier of all systems. The CPU's 61st percentile and GPU's 86th percentile highlight the disparity between the two components, but the overall build is still capable of handling demanding workloads. The 74th combined percentile indicates that this system outperforms roughly three-quarters of all benchmarked configurations, though it is not in the top tier. The build's class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with standard power and cooling solutions. The CPU's low TDP makes it suitable for compact or quiet systems, but the GPU's 304 mm length and dual-slot design require a case with adequate clearance and airflow.

# Who Should Build It

The target users for this build are those who need high GPU performance but do not require extreme CPU throughput. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution will benefit most from the RTX 5070 Ti's 86th percentile ranking, while the i7-12700T's 61st percentile is sufficient for most gaming scenarios, provided the CPU is not the bottleneck. Content creators who work with GPU-accelerated rendering, such as video editors using hardware encoders or 3D artists using ray tracing, will find the 16 GB VRAM and 70 RT cores valuable. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads handle multitasking and background tasks well, but sustained CPU-heavy workloads like long 3D renders will be limited by the 35 W TDP. Software developers compiling large codebases may see slower performance due to the low base clock, but the multi-core score of 18012 in Cinebench R23 indicates reasonable parallel throughput. Students and small business users who need a powerful GPU for visualization or simulation tasks, but who have modest CPU requirements, will find this build appropriate. The lack of ECC memory support makes it less suitable for mission-critical workstation use, but the 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM provides a large buffer for large datasets.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5070 Ti's high percentile ranking and strong compute scores suggest it can drive high frame rates, but the i7-12700T's 61st percentile may limit performance at 1080p or in CPU-bound titles. At 1440p or higher, the GPU becomes the primary factor, and the system should deliver smooth gameplay, though no measured FPS data exists to confirm this.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide enough parallel resources for encoding and gaming simultaneously, but the 35 W TDP may limit sustained performance. The GPU's tensor cores and 16 GB VRAM support AI-enhanced streaming features, and the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth handles high-bitrate video without issue.

Video editing: The GPU's 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 16 GB VRAM accelerate effects and color grading, while the CPU's multi-core score of 18012 in Cinebench R23 handles timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The low CPU TDP means export times may be longer than with a higher-power CPU, but the GPU acceleration will offset this for effects-heavy projects.

3D rendering: The 70 RT cores and 16 GB VRAM make the RTX 5070 Ti well-suited for ray-traced rendering, and the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth feeds large scenes efficiently. The CPU's 12 cores provide some CPU-based rendering capability, but the 35 W TDP limits sustained all-core performance, so GPU-based renderers will be the preferred path.

Software development: The CPU's single-core score of 2542 in Cinebench R23 supports responsive compilation and IDE usage, while the multi-core score of 18012 aids in parallel builds. The 25 MB L3 cache helps with code caching, but the low base clock may slow large compilation tasks. The GPU is not a primary factor for development unless the work involves GPU compute or testing.

Student and office work: The i7-12700T's 61st percentile is more than adequate for productivity applications, web browsing, and document editing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output, though the RTX 5070 Ti will be used for any graphics-intensive tasks. The 35 W TDP keeps power consumption low for everyday use, but the GPU's 300 W TDP means the system is not a low-power overall build.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i7-12700T

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds