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78%
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79%
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Intel Core i9-12900E

6,611 Benchmark Score
Top 22% Market Ranking
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2,467 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i9-12900E paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7400 presents a stark contrast in silicon capability. The CPU is a high-end 12th-generation Alder Lake part, while the GPU sits near the entry-level tier of the RX 7000 series. This analysis examines the benchmark data to clarify what this combination offers for various workloads, noting that no measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing; all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the respective component scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900E is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates on a 10 nm process node with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 cache. This configuration is designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, and the benchmark results confirm that positioning.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 23529 points in the multi-core test and 3321 points in the single-core test. The multi-core score is roughly 7 times higher than the single-core score, reflecting strong scaling across the 16 cores. This indicates excellent performance for rendering, video encoding, and other tasks that can utilize all threads. The single-core score of 3321 is also competitive, meaning the processor can handle lightly-threaded applications like office suites and web browsing with ease. The Geekbench results, with a multi-core score of 10280 and a single-core score of 1775, corroborate this balanced profile.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 6611, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 and the Intel Core i9-10940X, both with an average score of 6605 (a delta of 0.1%). This is a peculiar grouping, as the i9-12900E is a vastly more complex chip than the Pentium, but the aggregate average aligns them. The Intel Core i5-13500E is also close, with an average score of 6586 (delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-13400E is at 6638 (delta -0.4%). These margins are within 1%, suggesting that for the average benchmark suite, the i9-12900E performs similarly to these mid-range and older high-end parts, despite its higher core count. This could imply that the benchmark average is heavily weighted by single-threaded or latency-sensitive tests where core count is not the primary factor.

For real workloads, the data shows a processor that excels in multi-threaded environments. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 is a strong indicator for 3D rendering and video editing. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data-heavy tasks, reducing the need to fetch data from system memory. The presence of UHD Graphics 770 as integrated graphics allows for basic display output and hardware video decoding, though the discrete GPU will handle graphics tasks. The processor also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in platform costs and performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU and GPU benchmarks paint a clear picture of a system with a massive performance imbalance. The Intel Core i9-12900E achieves an average benchmark score of 6611, placing it in the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 and the Intel Core i9-10940X, have average scores of 6605, a delta of 0.1%. This shows the i9-12900E is in a solid mid-to-high tier for CPU performance, though it is not a top-tier part. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 is a standout figure, while its single-core score of 3321 is also respectable.

The AMD Radeon RX 7400, in contrast, scores an average of 2467, placing it in the 17th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low position, indicating entry-level performance. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8040S with an average score of 2440 (delta 1.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce 710M at 2433 (delta 1.4%), and the Intel HD Graphics 610 at 2425 (delta 1.8%). These rivals are integrated or very old discrete graphics solutions, which highlights the RX 7400's position near the bottom of the discrete GPU market. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1103 is a modern benchmark result, but the PassMark scores are more telling: DirectX 11 score of 97, DirectX 12 score of 44, and DirectX 9 score of 176.

The combined percentile for this pair is 40, which is dragged down significantly by the GPU. The combined picture is that of a workstation-class CPU paired with a GPU that is barely faster than integrated graphics. For CPU-bound tasks like compilation, spreadsheet analysis, or 3D rendering where the GPU is not the bottleneck, the system will perform admirably. For any graphics-intensive workload, the RX 7400 will be the limiting factor, constraining the overall system performance to its low percentile level.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-12900E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The memory bus is dual-channel. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which is a forward-looking feature for storage and expansion cards. This platform is mature, and the socket is shared with other 12th and 13th generation processors, though the data does not specify compatibility beyond the i9-12900E itself.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is low for a 16-core part. This suggests efficient power delivery and makes it manageable with a capable air cooler. The system’s power supply requirement is dictated by the GPU, which has a TDP of 43 W and a suggested PSU of 200 W. This is a very low power draw for the entire system, meaning a high-wattage power supply is not necessary. The GPU uses a single 6-pin power connector.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU. The CPU’s 62nd percentile performance and high multi-core scores indicate it has significant headroom to drive a more powerful graphics card. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU ensures that a newer GPU will have ample bandwidth, though the RX 7400 itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Given the 200 W suggested PSU for the current GPU, a builder would have to upgrade the power supply when moving to a more demanding graphics card, but the CPU platform is not a limitation. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that users can keep their existing memory or upgrade to newer standards without changing the motherboard.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data, so all gaming frame rates discussed in this section are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct testing.

The Radeon RX 7400’s low benchmark scores, particularly its 17th percentile position and PassMark DirectX 11 score of 97, suggest that gaming performance will be modest. In modern titles at high settings, the frame rates will likely be low. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for older games or less demanding esports titles at 1080p. However, the GPU’s low compute performance, evidenced by its 16.49 TFLOPS FP32 rating, will struggle with modern AAA games at high detail levels.

Based on the CPU’s strong single-core score of 3321 in Cinebench R23, it will not be a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The CPU can feed frames efficiently, but the GPU will not be able to render them quickly. For 1080p gaming, the system might handle less demanding titles or older games at medium settings, but for 1440p or 4K, the GPU will be severely underpowered. The estimates suggest that a user should expect low to medium settings for playable frame rates in most modern titles, with the GPU being the definitive limiting factor.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data indicates a severe bottleneck in this pairing. The CPU, scoring in the 62nd percentile, is fundamentally mismatched with a GPU in the 17th percentile. In CPU-bound workloads, such as software compilation, 3D rendering with CPU-based renderers, or heavy multitasking, the system will perform well, leveraging the i9-12900E’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529.

In any GPU-bound workload, including gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering, the RX 7400 will be the limiting component. The GPU’s low PassMark scores and 17th percentile ranking mean it will throttle performance well below what the CPU can provide. The FPS scaling is directly tied to this: in games, the frame rate will be determined by the GPU’s ability to render frames, not the CPU’s ability to calculate game logic. The CPU will be idle waiting for the GPU to finish its work.

The combined percentile of 40 reflects this imbalance. The system is not balanced; it is a high-end CPU with an entry-level GPU. For a user upgrading from an older, slower CPU, this pairing might make sense if they plan to replace the GPU soon. For a fresh build, the data suggests that a more balanced approach, with a lower-tier CPU and a higher-tier GPU, would provide better overall system performance for a typical user workload.

Who Should Build It

This system is not a general-purpose gaming build. The data points to specific use cases where the CPU’s strength can be utilized despite the GPU’s weakness.

Content creators who work with CPU-bound tasks, such as video encoding with x264 or software-based 3D rendering, will benefit from the i9-12900E’s 23529 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. The GPU would only be used for display output, and the system would excel in these tasks. Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the 16 cores and 24 threads, making build times shorter.

Students and small business workstations that run office applications, web browsers, and light productivity tools will find this system more than adequate. The CPU’s single-core score of 3321 ensures snappy system responsiveness, and the low power draw of the whole system (CPU TDP of 65 W and GPU TDP of 43 W) makes it an efficient workstation. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is enough for dual-monitor setups and basic 2D acceleration. This is a sensible build for a professional who needs serious CPU compute on a budget that does not require gaming performance.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7400 is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, utilizing the Navi 33 chip manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It includes 28 RT cores for hardware ray tracing.

The clock speeds are a base of 1452 MHz, a boost of 2300 MHz, and a game clock of 2200 MHz. The memory runs at 2250 MHz with an effective speed of 18 Gbps. The GPU’s compute power is rated at 16.49 TFLOPS for FP32 and 32.97 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 147.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 257.6 GTexel/s.

Despite the modern architecture, the benchmark scores indicate low performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1103 is low, and the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 97 and DirectX 12 score of 44 are very low, indicative of entry-level capabilities. The PassMark G3D score of 11897 is higher but still places the GPU in the 17th percentile. The GPU compute score of 5152 shows limited compute throughput.

For rendering, the 28 RT cores provide hardware support for ray tracing, but the low overall compute performance means ray-traced workloads will be slow. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p textures, but the bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s might be restrictive for high-resolution textures. The GPU’s TDP of 43 W is very low, making it an energy-efficient part, but that efficiency comes at the cost of raw performance. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, which are modern and support high refresh rates, but the GPU will not be able to drive high frame rates in demanding games.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i9-12900E?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900E has an average benchmark score of 6611, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 7400 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7400 has an average score of 2467, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Radeon 8040S (score 2440, delta 1.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce 710M (score 2433, delta 1.4%).

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

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus.

Q: What is the TDP of the AMD Radeon RX 7400?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 43 W and a suggested PSU of 200 W.

Q: Does the system have measured FPS data for gaming?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this CPU and GPU combination; all gaming frame rates are estimates.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core i9-12900E?

A: The boost clock is 5.00 GHz, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the AMD Radeon RX 7400 have?

A: It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This is not a suitable build for high-refresh gaming. The RX 7400's 17th percentile ranking and low PassMark scores will limit frame rates to low or medium settings for most titles, preventing the system from achieving high FPS at 1080p, let alone higher resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU is well-suited for streaming, as its 16 cores and 24 threads can handle game encoding via x264 without significant performance loss, evidenced by its 23529 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. However, the GPU's low performance will restrict the game's own frame rate to low levels, making the stream quality poor.

Video Editing: For CPU-based editing and encoding, this system is strong. The i9-12900E's multi-core performance will handle 4K timeline scrubbing and export times efficiently. GPU-accelerated effects will be slow due to the RX 7400's low compute scores, but the core editing workflow will be fast.

3D Rendering: In CPU-based renderers, this is an excellent system. The 23529 Cinebench R23 multi-core score will provide fast rendering times. In GPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or Octane, the RX 7400's 16.49 TFLOPS FP32 performance will be a bottleneck, leading to long render times.

Software Development: This is a very strong scenario for this pairing. Compilation tasks are heavily multi-threaded, and the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads will significantly reduce build times. The GPU is irrelevant for most development work, making this a cost-effective developer workstation.

Student and Office Work: The system is overkill for basic office tasks, but it will handle them flawlessly. The CPU's single-core score of 3321 ensures fast application launches and smooth multitasking. The low power draw of both components makes it an energy-efficient choice for a machine that runs all day.