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

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Intel Core i7-12700T

5,606 Benchmark Score

Top 23% Market Ranking

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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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70-89

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12700T is a 12-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture and fabricated on a 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 12th Gen series and features a hybrid design typical of that generation, with a base clock of 1400 MHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The chip carries a 35 W TDP, making it a low-power variant within the 12th Gen desktop lineup, and it fits the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The processor includes 25 MB of shared L3 cache, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are present in the form of UHD Graphics 770, and the chip does not support ECC memory. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option for this part.

Benchmark results place this CPU in a specific performance tier. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 18012, while the single-core score is 2542. Cinebench R20 shows 7565 multicore and 1067 single-core, and Cinebench R15 shows 1815 multicore and 256 single-core. Geekbench results list 11502 multicore and 2089 single-core. The average benchmark score across all tests is 5606. This places the i7-12700T at the 61st percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly six out of ten processors in the database. The nearest rivals confirm a tightly packed mid-range field: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 scores 5610 on average, just 0.1% higher; the Intel Atom x7433RE scores 5601, 0.1% lower; the Intel Core i9-11900KB scores 5587, 0.3% lower; and the Intel Celeron G6900 scores 5561, 0.8% lower. These deltas are small, indicating that the i7-12700T sits in a crowded performance band where minor architectural differences matter more than raw core counts.

For real workloads, the multicore scores indicate strong parallel throughput for a 35 W part. A Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18012 suggests that the processor can handle compiled code, batch rendering, and other all-core tasks competently, though it will not lead the charts. The single-core score of 2542 in R23 is comparatively robust, reflecting the 4.7 GHz boost clock that benefits lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office suites, and legacy software. The 12-core, 20-thread configuration—likely a combination of performance and efficiency cores—allows the chip to balance power draw and throughput, which is evident in the modest 35 W TDP. However, the low base clock of 1400 MHz means sustained all-core loads will rely heavily on boost behavior and thermal headroom. The 61st percentile ranking suggests this is a dependable mid-tier desktop CPU, neither a flagship nor an entry-level part, and its nearest rivals all fall within a 0.8% band, underscoring that the i7-12700T trades blows with similarly positioned processors.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a desktop graphics card from the GeForce 50-series, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip, designated GB202, contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The GPU features 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. Ray tracing is handled by 170 dedicated RT cores, while 680 tensor cores accelerate AI and deep learning workloads. Clock speeds are set at 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz or 28 Gbps effective. The memory subsystem is substantial: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Pixel fill rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance reaches 104.8 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (the latter at a 1:1 ratio). The card draws up to 575 W, requires a 950 W suggested power supply, uses a single 16-pin connector, and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 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, with PCIe 5.0 x16 as the bus interface. API support covers DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark performance places this GPU at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, a very high standing. The average benchmark score is 77712. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the card scores 14326. Geekbench OpenCL returns 310674, and Geekbench Vulkan returns 376915. Passmark results include a G3D score of 44065, a GPU compute score of 28396, and G2D of 1487; legacy DirectX tests show 434 for DX9, 371 for DX11, 231 for DX10, and 219 for DX12. The nearest rivals in the database are surprising in their composition: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower; the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher; the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% higher; and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% higher. These deltas are all within a few percentage points, indicating that despite the RTX 5090 D's massive specs on paper, its benchmark average lands in a specific band that includes mobile and data-center parts.

For rendering and compute, the 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are decisive advantages. Large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and AI model training datasets can reside entirely in VRAM, avoiding spills to system memory. The 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput means real-time graphics and compute shaders have ample headroom. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced lighting and DLSS-style upscaling, respectively. The 92nd percentile ranking confirms that this GPU is among the top tier of consumer cards, though the nearest rival comparisons show that average scores do not always reflect the raw specification dominance; the Tesla P100 and RX 6850M XT achieve similar averages in specific tests, likely due to driver optimizations or test-specific workloads. The 575 W TDP and 950 W PSU recommendation indicate a power-hungry part that requires a robust platform.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from CPU and GPU benchmarks shows a stark asymmetry. The Intel Core i7-12700T achieves a 61st percentile ranking among CPUs with an average benchmark score of 5606, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a 92nd percentile ranking among GPUs with an average score of 77712. The combined percentile for this pairing is 77, reflecting the GPU's dominance in lifting the overall tier. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18012 and single-core score of 2542 indicate a capable but not exceptional processor, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915 show a top-tier graphics solution.

In direct comparison to nearest rivals, the CPU is nearly indistinguishable from its peers: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is only 0.1% faster, and the Intel Celeron G6900 is only 0.8% slower. The GPU, however, shows more variance: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is 1.1% slower, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% faster. This means the RTX 5090 D is not the absolute fastest in the database, but it sits firmly in the top decile. The combined percentile of 77 is pulled up by the GPU, but the CPU's mid-pack performance prevents the pairing from reaching higher tiers.

The benchmark scores translate to real-world expectations as follows: the CPU will handle multi-threaded productivity tasks like video encoding or software compilation at a moderate pace, while the GPU will excel at graphics-intensive workloads such as 4K rendering or AI inference. The imbalance is clear—the GPU has more headroom than the CPU can feed in many scenarios, but for GPU-bound tasks like ray tracing or large-batch compute, the system will perform near the GPU's potential. The data shows a pairing where the GPU is the clear performance driver, and the CPU serves as a competent but not limiting partner for most graphics-heavy workloads.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core i7-12700T and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is heavily skewed toward the GPU. The CPU's 61st percentile versus the GPU's 92nd percentile indicates that the graphics card is in a significantly higher performance class. In CPU-bound workloads—such as physics simulation, AI pathfinding, or single-threaded game logic—the i7-12700T will be the limiting factor. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2542 and Geekbench single-core score of 2089 are respectable but not top-tier, meaning that scenarios requiring rapid per-core responses will cap the system's performance.

Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads—such as high-resolution rendering, ray tracing, or large matrix operations—the RTX 5090 D will dominate, and the CPU's lower performance will matter less. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that memory-intensive tasks proceed without stalling, but the CPU must still feed data and issue draw calls. At lower resolutions or with lighter graphical settings, the CPU bottleneck becomes more pronounced, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can prepare them. The lack of measured FPS data for this exact combination means precise bottleneck quantification is impossible, but the percentile gap of 31 points (61 vs. 92) strongly suggests that the GPU will often wait on the CPU in CPU-limited scenarios.

The nearest rival comparisons reinforce this imbalance. The CPU's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700, is nearly identical in average score, while the GPU's closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, is only 1.1% slower—meaning the GPU is not an extreme outlier among its peers. However, the absolute performance difference between the CPU and GPU is vast: the GPU's average score of 77712 is over thirteen times the CPU's average score of 5606. This ratio indicates that the system is designed for GPU-intensive tasks, and users should expect CPU limitations in lightly threaded or latency-sensitive applications. For balanced workloads, the CPU will be the constraint, but for graphics and compute, the GPU will shine.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who prioritize graphics performance above all else, with the CPU serving as a functional but secondary component. Gamers at 4K resolution or with high-refresh monitors will benefit most, as the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking ensures maximum frame rates in GPU-bound titles, while the CPU's 61st percentile is sufficient for maintaining playable frame pacing at such high resolutions. Content creators working with 3D rendering, video editing, or large image processing will find the 32 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance indispensable, though they should note that CPU-based tasks like encoding will be slower than on higher-end processors.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see moderate performance from the 12-core, 20-thread CPU, with Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18012 indicating reasonable parallel compilation times. Students and small business workstations that run office applications, web tools, and light productivity will find the CPU's single-core performance adequate, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is disabled, though the RTX 5090 D will handle all graphical needs. The 35 W TDP of the CPU is notable for power-conscious builds, but the GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W PSU recommendation mean the overall system is not energy-efficient. This build is not for budget-constrained users; it is for those who need top-tier graphics and can tolerate a mid-range CPU.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1440p or 4K with ultra settings, the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance ensure that frame rates will be limited by the CPU only in rare, CPU-heavy scenes. The 32 GB VRAM prevents texture pop-in, and the 2407 MHz boost clock sustains high throughput. Expect smooth gameplay in GPU-bound titles, with the CPU's 61st percentile providing adequate but not exceptional frame pacing.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC-like capabilities (implied by the tensor cores and RT cores) allow for hardware-accelerated encoding, offloading the task from the CPU. The i7-12700T's 20 threads handle game logic and stream overlays simultaneously, though its 2542 single-core score in Cinebench R23 means the CPU may struggle in very CPU-intensive games while streaming. The 35 W TDP keeps CPU heat low, benefiting compact builds.

Video editing: The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth accelerate timeline scrubbing and effect rendering, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18012 handles export encoding at a moderate pace. The 680 tensor cores can accelerate AI-based editing tools, and the 104.8 TFLOPS FP16 performance is well-suited for color grading and compositing.

3D rendering: The RTX 5090 D's 170 RT cores and 21760 shading units make it a rendering powerhouse, with the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 44065 indicating strong rasterization and ray tracing throughput. The CPU's 12 cores will prepare scene data, but render times will be GPU-dominated, minimizing the CPU's impact. The 92nd percentile ranking confirms top-tier performance for studio workloads.

Software development: The i7-12700T's 20 threads compile code efficiently, with Cinebench R20 multicore score of 7565 suggesting solid parallel build times. The GPU is largely idle during coding, but its presence adds no overhead. The CPU's 61st percentile is adequate for most development tasks, though large monorepo builds may benefit from a higher-end CPU.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core Geekbench score of 2089 handles spreadsheets, document editing, and web browsers with ease. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output if the discrete GPU is removed, but the RTX 5090 D is overkill for this scenario. The 35 W TDP CPU keeps power draw low, though the GPU's 575 W TDP negates any energy savings.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i7-12700T combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this exact pairing. Therefore, all frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 indicate excellent DirectX 12 performance, while the CPU's 61st percentile and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2542 suggest adequate but not leading CPU performance for gaming.

At 1080p, the CPU will likely be the primary limiter in many titles, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. The single-core score of 2542 in R23 is mid-pack, so high-refresh 1080p gaming may see frame rates capped by CPU performance in esports or simulation titles. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth will shine, with frame rates scaling as expected from a 92nd percentile GPU. At 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the bottleneck-free component, and users can expect near-top-tier performance in AAA titles, with the CPU's role diminishing further. The lack of measured data means these are qualitative estimates, but the percentile gap strongly suggests that higher resolutions favor the GPU and mitigate CPU limitations. For competitive gaming at low settings and high frame rates, the CPU may disappoint, but for visually demanding titles at high resolutions, the GPU will deliver.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-12700T, a 12-core, 20-thread Alder Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, a Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 32 GB GDDR7 and a 575 W TDP. The combined percentile is 77, placing this system in the upper tier of all possible configurations. The CPU's 61st percentile and the GPU's 92nd percentile create a lopsided pairing where the graphics card is the clear performance leader. The CPU's average benchmark score of 5606 is modest, while the GPU's average of 77712 is massive, indicating that this build is optimized for graphics and compute rather than balanced CPU-GPU performance. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $339, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD. This is a desktop system intended for users who demand top-tier graphics performance and are willing to accept a mid-range CPU. The 77th combined percentile reflects a system that outperforms most builds, but the CPU holds it back from the very top tiers. For GPU-bound workloads, this is a formidable machine; for CPU-bound tasks, it is merely adequate.

# FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 77, which means this system outperforms 77% of all recorded builds in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700T compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has an average benchmark score of 5610, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-12700T's average score of 5606, making them effectively equal in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 5090 D has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, so the Intel Core i7-12700T cannot be overclocked.

Q: What is the RTX 5090 D's ray tracing and tensor core count?

A: The GPU has 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, which accelerate ray-traced rendering and AI workloads.

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

A: The CPU has a 35 W TDP, which is very low, but the GPU's 575 W TDP dominates the system's power draw, requiring a 950 W suggested power supply.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact CPU and GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this pairing, so all gaming frame rates are estimates based on benchmark scores.

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