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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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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
78%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900E

6,611 Benchmark Score
Top 22% 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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Strong Performance

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

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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

# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i9-12900E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing sits at the 74th combined percentile, which indicates a system that is well above average but not at the absolute top tier. The CPU holds a 62nd percentile position among all processors, while the GPU commands an 86th percentile position among all graphics cards. This gap of 24 percentile points is significant — the GPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, and in most scenarios it will dictate the ceiling for frame rates and rendering throughput.

The data suggests that in gaming workloads, the GPU will be the primary bottleneck at standard resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a Passmark G3D score of 34245, while the CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3321 indicates strong per-thread performance that should keep up with the GPU’s demands. However, at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more pronounced, the i9-12900E’s 62nd percentile standing means it may hold back the GPU in extremely high-refresh-rate scenarios. The CPU’s Geekbench single-core score of 1775 is respectable but not class-leading, so expect the GPU to wait on the CPU in esports titles at 1080p.

In multi-threaded workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 reflects a 16-core, 24-thread Alder Lake design that can feed the GPU’s compute units during physics simulations, asset streaming, and background tasks. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 219065 dwarfs the CPU’s aggregate performance, meaning that for pure compute tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning inference, the GPU will dominate and the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor. Conversely, in lightly-threaded productivity tasks or single-threaded legacy applications, the CPU’s single-core score dictates responsiveness, and the GPU’s massive compute headroom goes unused.

FPS scaling evidence is absent from the measured data — no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. What the benchmark scores imply is that the GPU’s 86th percentile position and the CPU’s 62nd percentile position create a system where the GPU is the star performer. The CPU can still deliver playable frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU will be waiting for instructions more often than the reverse. For users targeting 4K or high-ultra settings, this balance is nearly ideal; the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensure it remains the dominant factor. At 1080p with low settings, the CPU becomes the bottleneck, and upgrading the processor would yield larger gains than upgrading the GPU.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 6611, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Pentium Gold G6405, which scores 6605 — a delta of just 0.1%. This is a striking comparison: the i9-12900E, with 16 cores and 24 threads, benchmarks essentially identically to a dual-core Pentium in the aggregate metric. This is because the average benchmark score weights single-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads heavily. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i9-12900E scores 23529, while the Pentium Gold G6405 would score a fraction of that in the same test. The aggregate hides the CPU’s true multi-threaded strength.

The CPU’s Geekbench multi-core score of 10280 and single-core score of 1775 reinforce this picture. The multi-core score is 5.8 times the single-core score, which is a healthy scaling factor for a 16-core, 24-thread part. The Cinebench R23 results show even better scaling: the multi-core score of 23529 is roughly 7.1 times the single-core score of 3321. This indicates that the Alder Lake architecture’s hybrid design — performance cores and efficiency cores working together — scales well with thread count. The i9-12900E also edges out the Intel Core i5-13500E (avg score 6586, delta 0.4%) and the Intel Core i5-13400E (avg score 6638, delta -0.4%), showing that the i9’s additional cores and cache provide only a marginal aggregate advantage over lower-tier 13th-gen parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247 — a delta of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant is essentially identical in aggregate performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (delta -1.1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (delta -2.7%). These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER sits in a tightly contested performance band. The Passmark G3D score of 34245 is the headline gaming metric, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 and Vulkan score of 260075 demonstrate strong compute and API-level performance.

The combined picture is a system where the GPU is firmly in the upper tier (86th percentile) and the CPU is mid-range (62nd percentile). The combined percentile of 74 reflects this gap. In practice, this means the RTX 4080 SUPER will perform near its potential in GPU-bound tasks, but the CPU may cap frame rates in lighter workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 is a modern gaming benchmark that shows the GPU handles current DirectX 12 titles with ease.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900E is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Alder Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The processor includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, which can serve as a fallback for troubleshooting or basic display output, though the discrete RTX 4080 SUPER makes it largely redundant. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for the GPU and NVMe storage. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and the launch MSRP was $494.

The benchmark results for the i9-12900E show a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads but is merely average in single-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 is strong — this is a chip that can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation tasks with authority. The single-core score of 3321 is adequate but not exceptional; it trails newer architectures in lightly-threaded tasks. The Geekbench multi-core score of 10280 and single-core score of 1775 reinforce this pattern. The Cinebench R20 results (multi 9882, single 1394) and R15 results (multi 2371, single 334) are consistent with the R23 data.

What does this mean for real workloads? In video editing, the multi-threaded scores translate to faster export times and smoother timeline scrubbing in 4K projects. In 3D rendering, the CPU will handle viewport interactions and physics calculations while the GPU renders frames — the i9’s 16 cores ensure it won’t stall the pipeline. For software development, compilation times benefit from the 24 threads, though the single-core score of 1775 in Geekbench means that IDE responsiveness and build times for small projects will be comparable to cheaper processors. The 65 W TDP is notable — this is an efficient chip for its core count, making it suitable for systems where power draw is a consideration, though the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 320 W TDP dominates overall system power.

The nearest rivals in the aggregate benchmark are the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 and Intel Core i9-10940X, both scoring 6605 (delta 0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-13500E (6586, delta 0.4%) and Intel Core i5-13400E (6638, delta -0.4%). These deltas are tiny, but they obscure massive differences in multi-core performance. The i9-12900E’s 30 MB of L3 cache and 16 cores give it a substantial advantage in heavily-threaded tasks that the aggregate score does not capture. Users who rely on the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 will see a far different picture than the aggregate suggests.

# FAQ

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the standard RTX 4080 scores 54247. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the SUPER is essentially identical in aggregate performance. In practice, the SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide the same gaming and compute experience as the non-SUPER variant.

Q: Is the Intel Core i9-12900E a good match for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The CPU sits at the 62nd percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile, with a combined percentile of 74. The GPU is clearly the stronger component. In GPU-bound scenarios like 4K gaming or 3D rendering, the pairing works well. In CPU-bound scenarios like 1080p esports, the CPU may limit frame rates.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance like?

A: The i9-12900E scores 23529 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 10280 in Geekbench multi-core. These scores reflect a 16-core, 24-thread design that handles video encoding, rendering, and compilation with authority. The multi-core score is roughly 7.1 times the single-core score in Cinebench R23, showing strong scaling.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 SUPER have, and is it enough?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 4K texture-heavy games and professional rendering workloads. The memory bandwidth is a key factor in the GPU’s 86th percentile position.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked. The base clock is 2.30 GHz and the boost clock is 5.00 GHz. Overclocking can improve single-threaded performance, which is the CPU’s weaker area, but the 65 W TDP means there is limited thermal headroom without a capable cooler.

Q: What is the GPU’s compute performance for non-gaming tasks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 219065 in Geekbench OpenCL and 260075 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark GPU Compute score is 19822. These numbers indicate strong performance for machine learning inference, video encoding, and GPU-accelerated rendering.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-threaded performance affect daily use?

A: The Geekbench single-core score is 1775, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3321. These are adequate for office productivity, web browsing, and light multitasking. However, the 62nd percentile CPU standing means that in tasks that rely on one or two cores, this processor will not feel as fast as newer, higher-clocked parts.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip fabricated on TSMC’s 5 nm process. The die contains 45,900 million transistors across a 379 mm² area, giving a transistor density of 121.1 million per square millimeter. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and the memory runs at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The GPU operates at a 320 W TDP and requires a 700 W suggested PSU, connecting via a single 16-pin power connector. The card is triple-slot, measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a connectors. The GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, and it launched with an MSRP of 999 USD.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s shading units number 10240, with 320 texture mapping units and 112 raster output pipelines. The ray tracing hardware includes 80 RT cores, and the tensor hardware includes 320 tensor cores. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 52.22 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The benchmark scores for the RTX 4080 SUPER place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 indicates strong performance in modern DirectX 12 gaming workloads. The Passmark G3D score of 34245 is the most comprehensive gaming metric, while the Passmark DirectX 11 score of 301 and DirectX 12 score of 134 show that the GPU is optimized for modern APIs rather than legacy ones — the DirectX 9 score of 381 and DirectX 10 score of 193 are higher than the DirectX 12 score, which is a quirk of the Passmark benchmark methodology rather than a reflection of real-world performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 and Vulkan score of 260075 demonstrate strong compute performance for non-gaming tasks.

The nearest rivals to the RTX 4080 SUPER are the standard RTX 4080 (avg score 54247, delta -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg score 54828, delta -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg score 55698, delta -2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55757, delta -2.8%). These deltas are all within 3%, meaning the RTX 4080 SUPER is in a tight performance cluster. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth give it an edge in memory-heavy workloads like 4K texture rendering and AI inference, but the aggregate scores show that raw performance is comparable to these rivals.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores mean that ray-traced scenes will render quickly, and the 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handles rasterization with ease. The 320 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features, which can boost frame rates in supported games. The GPU’s 86th percentile standing confirms that it is a high-end part, though the delta to the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.7%) suggests that the AMD card offers surprisingly close aggregate performance at a different price tier.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600 indicate that this GPU can drive 1440p and 4K displays at high frame rates. The CPU’s single-core score of 1775 in Geekbench may limit frame rates in esports titles at 1080p, but at higher resolutions the GPU is the primary driver. Expect smooth gameplay at 1440p and 4K with high-ultra settings.

Streaming: The i9-12900E’s 24 threads handle encoding and streaming overhead without impacting game performance significantly. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 means the CPU can run a software encoder while the GPU renders frames. The GPU’s tensor cores can also offload encoding via NVENC, though that is not explicitly measured in the benchmark data.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 23529, Geekbench multi 10280) handle video encoding and export tasks efficiently. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects rendering and timeline scrubbing. This pairing is well-suited for 4K video projects in Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 80 RT cores make it the dominant force in 3D rendering. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores ensure that viewport interactions and physics simulations do not stall the pipeline. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 19822 confirms strong compute performance for render engines like Blender or Octane.

Software development: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads accelerate compilation times, with Geekbench multi-core score of 10280 reflecting strong parallel performance. The single-core score of 1775 means IDE responsiveness is average. The GPU’s compute power can accelerate testing and simulation workloads, though it is not the primary driver for most development tasks.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for typical student tasks like web browsing, word processing, and spreadsheet work. The CPU’s single-core score of 1775 and the GPU’s massive compute headroom will sit idle. The 65 W CPU TDP and the GPU’s 320 W TDP mean the system draws significant power for tasks that a cheaper processor could handle.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, specifically the GPU’s 86th percentile position, the CPU’s 62nd percentile position, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600. These numbers should be treated as approximations, not lab-verified results.

Given the RTX 4080 SUPER’s Passmark G3D score of 34245, which is among the top 14% of GPUs, the card should deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K in most titles. At 1440p with ultra settings, expect frame rates in the 100-140 FPS range for demanding AAA games, with lighter esports titles hitting 200+ FPS. At 4K ultra, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth allow for high texture quality, and frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range are realistic for most games. The CPU’s single-core score of 1775 in Geekbench may cap frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at 1080p with lower graphics settings, where the GPU is less stressed.

The GPU’s 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores enable ray tracing and DLSS, which can significantly boost performance in supported titles. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, which is the standard for modern games. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 301 and DirectX 12 score of 134 suggest that the GPU performs better in older APIs relative to its score in newer ones, but this is a function of the benchmark’s methodology. In practice, the GPU’s 86th percentile position means it will handle any current game at high settings with ease.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i9-12900E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Alder Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 320 W Ada Lovelace part with 16 GB of VRAM. The combined percentile of 74 places this system in the upper-middle tier of all possible configurations, though the GPU’s 86th percentile and the CPU’s 62nd percentile reveal a significant performance imbalance.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 6611 is nearly identical to the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (6605, delta 0.1%), which is a striking comparison that highlights the aggregate score’s limitations. The CPU’s true strength lies in multi-threaded workloads, where the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23529 shines. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54209 is within 3% of several rivals, including the standard RTX 4080 (-0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (-2.7%). The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are key differentiators.

This pairing is best described as a GPU-first system with a capable but not exceptional CPU. The 74th combined percentile means it outperforms most systems, but users who prioritize CPU-bound tasks might find the processor underwhelming relative to the GPU’s high-end standing. The system’s desktop class means it is intended for a static workstation or gaming tower, not portable use.

# Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolutions with high to ultra settings will find this pairing well-suited, as the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile position and 16 GB VRAM handle demanding titles at those resolutions. The CPU’s 62nd percentile may be a limitation at 1080p with low settings, where frame rates become CPU-bound, but at higher resolutions the GPU dominates. Esports players seeking maximum frame rates at 1080p should consider a stronger CPU, as the i9-12900E’s single-core score of 1775 in Geekbench will cap performance.

Content creators working with 4K video or 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute and the CPU’s multi-threaded strength (Cinebench R23 23529). The 16 GB of VRAM handles large textures and complex scenes, while the 24 threads keep the system responsive during exports and compilations. Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 cores, though the single-core score of 1775 means IDE responsiveness is only average.

Students and office workers should avoid this build unless they also engage in gaming or content creation. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 320 W TDP mean the system draws significant power, and the combined 74th percentile is wasted on word processing or web browsing. Small business workstations that run CPU-bound applications like database management or spreadsheet analysis would be better served by a processor with a higher single-core score, as the i9-12900E’s aggregate benchmark of 6611 places it near much cheaper parts like the Pentium Gold G6405 (6605).