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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900E + AMD Radeon RX 6700

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78%

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94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900E

6,611 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 6700

30,433 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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60-85

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90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-12900E and AMD Radeon RX 6700 form a desktop pairing that targets high-performance computing with a distinct emphasis on multi-threaded workloads. The CPU, a 16-core, 24-thread Alder Lake-S part with a 2.30 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clock, delivers benchmark scores that place it in the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 6611 is nearly identical to that of the Intel Core i9-10940X, with a delta of just 0.1%, indicating that the 12900E matches an older HEDT flagship in overall compute capability. In multi-core tests specifically, the data shows a substantial lead over lower-tier rivals: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 is roughly 18% higher than the 19800 score that would be expected from a comparable mid-range part, while the Geekbench multicore score of 10280 reinforces this strength. The single-core performance, however, is more modest; a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3321 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1775 suggest that while the architecture is efficient, it does not dominate in lightly-threaded tasks the way it does in all-core workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900E is built on the Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². It integrates 16 cores and 24 threads, leveraging a hybrid design that combines performance and efficiency cores—though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core distribution, the cache layout reveals a complex hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 cache. This cache arrangement is critical for workloads that demand high data throughput, as the 30 MB shared L3 helps reduce latency when threads communicate across cores. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, giving builders flexibility, though the lack of ECC memory support makes it less ideal for mission-critical error-corrected environments. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output, but the presence of a discrete GPU in this build means it will rarely be utilized.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of a processor that excels in productivity and rendering. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 is a strong indicator for 3D rendering and video encoding, where all cores can be saturated; this score is approximately 3.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500E’s average score of 6586, though that rival has fewer cores. The Geekbench multicore score of 10280 further confirms its multi-threaded prowess. In single-threaded tasks, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3321 and Geekbench single-core score of 1775 are respectable but not class-leading, meaning that some legacy applications or lightly-threaded games may not see the full benefit of this CPU. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core part, suggesting that power efficiency is a design priority, and this is reflected in its active production status as of the 2022 release date.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core i9-12900E and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 is skewed toward CPU-bound scenarios in many applications, but the data reveals a nuanced picture. The CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking among all GPUs, indicates that the graphics card is the stronger component relative to its peers. This means that in most gaming scenarios, the RX 6700 will be the limiting factor, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed it. However, the gap is not enormous: the GPU’s average benchmark score of 30433 is only about 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti’s score of 29945, while the CPU sits just 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-13400E. This suggests that in CPU-intensive workloads like physics simulation or AI inference, the 12900E will be the bottleneck, while in GPU-bound tasks like high-resolution rasterization, the RX 6700 will be the constraint.

FPS scaling, while not directly measured for this combination, can be inferred from the percentile data. At 1080p, where frame rates are typically higher, the CPU’s single-core performance becomes more critical; with a Geekbench single-core score of 1775, it may hold back the GPU in esports titles that favor high clock speeds. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU’s workload increases, and the RX 6700’s 75th percentile ranking will dominate, making the CPU’s multi-core advantage less relevant. The combined percentile of 69 for this build suggests that neither component is drastically mismatched, but users should expect the GPU to be the primary limiter in most graphically demanding games, while the CPU will shine in threaded productivity tasks where its 24 threads can be fully utilized.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform foundation for this build is Intel’s Socket 1700, which supports the Alder Lake architecture and offers a clear upgrade path within the 12th generation, though the FACT PACK does not specify compatibility with later generations. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which is forward-looking for high-bandwidth storage devices and graphics cards, though the RX 6700 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, meaning it will run at full bandwidth without bottlenecking. Memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus gives users the choice between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5, though the exact performance difference is not quantified here. The 65 W TDP of the CPU is remarkably low, and the GPU’s 175 W TDP brings the total power draw well within the range of a 450 W suggested PSU, which is the minimum recommended for the RX 6700 alone. This leaves substantial headroom for upgrades; a user could move to a higher-TDP GPU or add more peripherals without needing a new power supply, as long as they stay within the PSU’s capacity.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests focusing on the GPU first, as it is the weaker component relative to its peers. The nearest rival to the RX 6700 is the AMD Radeon RX 6800, which has an average score of 30095—about 1.1% lower—so upgrading to that card would offer a marginal improvement. A more substantial jump would be to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, which scores 1.6% higher, but again, the gains are incremental. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i9-10940X scores nearly identically, so there is no point in switching to that platform. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads are already robust, and the 65 W TDP means cooling is not a constraint, so a future upgrade would likely involve the GPU or adding more memory, as the dual-channel DDR5 support can be fully utilized.

Who Should Build It

This combination targets users who need a versatile desktop that can handle both productivity and gaming without extreme compromises. Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529, which is strong for tasks like Blender or Premiere Pro exports, while the GPU’s 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates GPU-accelerated effects. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 24 threads, which can reduce build times, and the 30 MB L3 cache helps with frequent data access. Students in engineering or data science fields can leverage the Geekbench multicore score of 10280 for simulation workloads, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU fails. Small business workstations that run virtual machines or database queries will find the 16 cores beneficial, though the lack of ECC memory limits its use in error-sensitive financial applications. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions will find the RX 6700’s 75th percentile ranking sufficient for high-quality settings, as long as they are not chasing extreme refresh rates at 1080p, where the CPU’s single-core score of 1775 may become a limiting factor.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as estimates. The RX 6700’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2014 and Passmark G3D score of 18931 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is the foundation for modern games. At 1440p with ultra settings, the GPU’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth should deliver playable frame rates in most titles, though the exact numbers are not available. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-core score of 3321 in Cinebench R23 suggests that some esports titles may be CPU-limited, particularly at high refresh rates, but the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking means it can still push high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU will be the primary bottleneck, but the 10 GB VRAM may suffice for most games at medium-high settings, though texture-heavy titles could exceed this capacity. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 83974 and OpenCL score of 97841 further support good API-level performance, but without measured FPS, these are only qualitative indicators.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is based on the Navi 22 chip using RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with 17,200 million transistors and a die size of 335 mm². It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines, along with 36 ray tracing cores, making it capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The GPU has a base clock of 1941 MHz, a game clock of 2174 MHz, and a boost clock of 2450 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz or 16 Gbps effective, yielding a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s over a 160-bit bus. This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 156.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 352.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 11.29 TFLOPS. The 10 GB VRAM is adequate for 1440p gaming, but the 160-bit bus width is narrower than some rivals, which could impact performance at higher resolutions.

Benchmark results place the RX 6700 in the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 30433. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA CMP 70HX, which scores 30476—a delta of -0.1%—indicating they are effectively tied. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, which is 1.1% lower, meaning the RX 6700 actually outperforms its higher-tier sibling in these aggregate benchmarks, likely due to driver optimizations or test variations. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, putting it 1.6% behind, so the RX 6700 holds a slight edge over that popular card in compute-heavy tasks. The Passmark DirectX scores show a mixed picture: DirectX 11 scores 166, DirectX 12 scores 71, and DirectX 9 scores 250, suggesting that older APIs perform relatively better, while the G2D score of 936 indicates solid 2D performance. For rendering workloads, the 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 is strong for GPU-accelerated rendering in Blender or Octane, though the 36 RT cores are fewer than some competitors, so ray tracing performance will be moderate.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU’s single-core score of 3321 in Cinebench R23 may limit frame rates in CPU-bound games, but the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking ensures high frame rates in most titles. For 1440p high-refresh monitors, the RX 6700’s 11.29 TFLOPS and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth should sustain 100+ FPS in less demanding games, though exact numbers are estimated.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads can handle x264 encoding at high presets while gaming, as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 provides ample headroom. The GPU’s 36 RT cores and 2304 shading units can also support hardware encoding, though the FACT PACK does not specify an encoder.

Video editing: The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9882 and Geekbench multicore score of 10280 make this build suitable for 4K video editing in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, with the GPU accelerating effects and color grading via its 11.29 TFLOPS FP32.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 23529 Cinebench R23 score and the GPU’s 30433 average benchmark score combine for solid Blender or Maya renders, though the 10 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity.

Software development: The 24 threads and 30 MB L3 cache speed up compilation, and the Geekbench single-core score of 1775 ensures responsive IDE performance, making this a strong choice for developers working on large codebases.

Student and office work: The 65 W TDP CPU and 175 W GPU keep power consumption moderate, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup, while the 16 cores handle multitasking with ease, though the 62nd CPU percentile is overkill for basic tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 69, indicating it outperforms 69% of all tested desktop builds.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-12900E compare to the Intel Core i5-13500E?

A: The i9-12900E has an average benchmark score of 6611, which is 0.4% higher than the i5-13500E’s score of 6586, making them nearly identical in overall performance.

Q: Does the RX 6700 support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 36 ray tracing cores, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Q: What is the recommended power supply for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 6700 is 450 W, and the CPU has a 65 W TDP, so a 450 W unit is the minimum; the FACT PACK does not specify a combined recommendation.

Q: What memory types does the i9-12900E support?

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but it does not support ECC memory.

Q: How does the RX 6700 compare to the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The RX 6700 has an average benchmark score of 30433, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti’s score of 29945, meaning it performs slightly better in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What is the release date of the i9-12900E?

A: The CPU was released on January 3, 2022, and the GPU was released on June 8, 2021.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-12900E achieves an average benchmark score of 6611, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its best scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 23529 and a Geekbench multicore score of 10280, while single-core scores are 3321 and 1775 respectively. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 achieves an average benchmark score of 30433, putting it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. Its top scores include a Geekbench Metal result of 122223 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2014. When combined, this build has a percentile of 69, indicating that it outperforms most desktop configurations. The GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, as its 75th percentile is higher than the CPU’s 62nd, meaning the RX 6700 will be the primary driver of gaming performance. The CPU’s multi-core strength, demonstrated by its 23529 Cinebench R23 score, ensures that productivity workloads are well-served, but the single-core scores are less impressive, which could limit performance in lightly-threaded tasks. Overall, this is a balanced build with a slight GPU bias, making it suitable for gamers at 1440p and content creators who need multi-threaded CPU power.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900E + AMD Radeon RX 6700

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