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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Top 16% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
78%
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GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900E

6,611 Benchmark Score
Top 22% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

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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

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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

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900E is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. This 12th-generation Core i9 chip uses a hybrid design that pairs performance and efficiency cores, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated UHD Graphics 770 is included, and the processor is socketed in Intel Socket 1700. The chip has a 65 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and a launch MSRP of $494.

In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 23529 places this CPU well ahead of typical desktop processors, indicating strong sustained throughput for heavily threaded workloads. The single-core score of 3321 in the same test reflects solid per-thread performance, which matters for responsiveness in everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications. The Geekbench scores of 10280 multicore and 1775 single-core reinforce this picture: the i9-12900E is capable of both high parallelism and decent single-thread speed.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 6611 puts it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i9-12900E is essentially tied with the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 and Intel Core i9-10940X, both showing a delta of 0.1 percent. It is 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500E and 0.4 percent behind the Intel Core i5-13400E. These tiny margins indicate that in aggregate synthetic workloads, the i9-12900E sits in a tightly packed performance band — the differences between these chips are within noise. However, the i9-12900E's higher core count and large L3 cache suggest it will scale better in prolonged multi-threaded workloads than the Pentium Gold, even if average scores look similar.

The Alder Lake architecture's hybrid core layout is significant for real-world use. The efficiency cores handle background tasks and light loads, while the performance cores ramp up for demanding applications. This translates to good power management under mixed workloads — the 65 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core part, which means cooling requirements are modest for the performance on offer. The DDR4 and DDR5 support gives builders flexibility in platform pricing and memory selection, though memory bandwidth is not specified in the data.

# Benchmark Performance

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is 16504. This GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16504. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the NVIDIA T400 scores 16508 (0 percent delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415 (0.5 percent ahead), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408 (0.6 percent ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361 (0.9 percent behind). These near-identical scores suggest that in this specific DX12 test, the RTX 5090 D V2 performs on par with a range of workstation and gaming GPUs, despite being a flagship-class part with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 61, placing the system in the upper-middle tier of all tracked configurations. The CPU's 62nd percentile and the GPU's 59th percentile are closely matched, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other in aggregate synthetic metrics. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23529 and single-core score of 3321, combined with the GPU's 3DMark score of 16504, paint a picture of a system that can handle both compute-heavy tasks and graphics-intensive workloads without an obvious weak link.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 6611, while only at the 62nd percentile, is noteworthy because it underperforms its core count would suggest. A 16-core Alder Lake chip scoring near a Pentium Gold G6405 in average terms seems counterintuitive, but the average benchmark score aggregates across many tests, some of which may not scale well with core count. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23529 is the standout number — it shows the chip's true multi-threaded capability. The Geekbench multicore score of 10280 is more modest, likely reflecting a test that weights memory latency and cache behavior differently.

For real workloads, the data indicates that this system will excel in tasks that use many threads simultaneously — video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation — while the GPU's 3DMark score suggests strong rasterization performance in DX12 titles. The percentile positions (62nd CPU, 59th GPU, 61st combined) tell a consistent story: this is a solidly above-average system, though not at the very top of the charts. The tight clustering of the GPU's nearest rivals (all within 0.9 percent) means that in practice, frame rates will be nearly identical to those of the T400, W7500, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, and RX 5700 XT in the tested DX12 workload.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16504, combined with the CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3321, indicates the system can drive high refresh rates in esports and less demanding titles. The CPU is not a bottleneck at these settings, and the GPU's 24 GB GDDR7 memory ensures ample frame buffering at high resolutions. However, the GPU's 59th percentile ranking suggests it will not top charts in the most demanding AAA titles — expect high but not extreme frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23529, provide substantial headroom for simultaneous game encoding and gameplay. The 65 W TDP means thermal headroom is generous, reducing the risk of throttling during long streaming sessions. The GPU's tensor cores (680) can also assist with AI-based encoding tasks, though the data does not specify streaming-specific benchmarks.

Video Editing: Timeline scrubbing and effects rendering benefit from both CPU and GPU. The CPU's Geekbench multicore score of 10280 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23529 indicate fast export times for multi-track projects. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth handle large frame buffers and GPU-accelerated effects without swapping. The 62nd CPU percentile suggests this is a capable editing machine, though not a top-tier workstation.

3D Rendering: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23529 is the key number here — this CPU renders scenes quickly when using CPU-based renderers. For GPU-based renderers, the RTX 5090 D V2's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 170 RT cores provide strong ray tracing throughput. The 3DMark score of 16504 indicates the GPU handles compute-heavy graphics workloads well. This pairing is well-suited for hybrid CPU/GPU rendering pipelines.

Software Development: Compilation is heavily multi-threaded, and the CPU's 24 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23529 will reduce build times versus lower-core-count parts. The Geekbench multicore score of 10280 suggests good responsiveness in code editing and testing. The 30 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and data. The 65 W TDP keeps power draw low during long compile sessions.

Student and Office Work: For document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work, the CPU's single-core Cinebench score of 3321 and Geekbench single-core score of 1775 provide snappy responsiveness. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle display output, though the discrete GPU is present. The 65 W TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, suitable for shared spaces. This is overkill for basic tasks, but the headroom means it will not slow down under multitasking.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 62nd percentile and GPU's 59th percentile are closely aligned, suggesting a well-balanced pairing in aggregate terms. However, specific workloads will lean on one component more heavily. In CPU-bound tasks like code compilation or software rendering, the i9-12900E's 16 cores and 24 threads (Cinebench R23 multicore 23529) will be the limiting factor — the GPU will sit partially idle. In GPU-bound tasks like high-resolution gaming or GPU rendering, the RTX 5090 D V2's 3DMark score of 16504 and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 will set the pace, and the CPU will have spare capacity.

The FPS scaling evidence is not available since no measured FPS rows exist for this combination. However, based on the benchmark scores, the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3321) is sufficient to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios at standard resolutions. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth prevent memory-related bottlenecks at high resolutions and texture settings. The 650 W TDP difference between the CPU (65 W) and GPU (575 W) indicates the GPU dominates power draw, so the PSU and cooling should prioritize GPU needs.

In multi-threaded CPU workloads, the 65 W TDP of the i9-12900E may cause power-limited behavior compared to higher-TDP parts, potentially reducing sustained performance. The nearest rival comparisons — the CPU is 0.4 percent behind the i5-13400E and 0.4 percent ahead of the i5-13500E — suggest that the i9-12900E does not significantly outperform mid-range 13th-gen parts in average scores, despite having more cores. This indicates that in some workloads, the i9-12900E's lower clock speeds (base 2.30 GHz) limit its effectiveness, and the system may be CPU-bound in lightly threaded tasks more often than expected for a 16-core part.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth — a substantial amount for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

The GPU's compute resources include 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. It has 170 RT cores for ray tracing and 680 tensor cores for AI acceleration. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The card has a 575 W TDP, requires a 950 W power supply, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and occupies dual slots. It measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16504 places this GPU at the 59th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.9 percent — the NVIDIA T400 (16508), AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408), and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361). This is unusual for a 50-series flagship; the scores suggest that in this particular DX12 test, the RTX 5090 D V2 does not separate itself from much older or lower-tier parts. The 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are not fully utilized in a synthetic DX12 benchmark that likely fits within smaller memory pools. For rendering, the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 170 RT cores indicate strong raw compute, but the benchmark data shows that this does not translate to a dominant 3DMark score.

# Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need a desktop with balanced multi-threaded CPU performance and high-end GPU compute. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth, though the 59th GPU percentile suggests frame rates will be competitive but not class-leading. Content creators working in video editing will leverage the CPU's 24 threads (Cinebench R23 multicore 23529) for fast exports, while the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates effects and rendering. 3D artists using hybrid CPU/GPU renderers will appreciate the combination of the 16-core CPU and the GPU's 170 RT cores.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see reduced build times from the CPU's multi-threaded performance, and the 30 MB L3 cache helps with working sets. Students and office workers will find this system far more capable than needed for basic tasks, but the 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for a desktop. Small business workstations that run a mix of office applications and occasional compute-heavy tasks will benefit from the flexibility. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is particularly suited for machine learning inference or large dataset visualization, though the data does not include specific AI benchmarks.

The tight clustering of the GPU's nearest rivals (all within 0.9 percent) means that buyers considering this card for the 3DMark Steel Nomad workload will see nearly identical performance to much cheaper parts. However, the 24 GB VRAM and Blackwell architecture provide advantages in memory-heavy workloads that the benchmark score does not capture. The CPU's 62nd percentile with near-ties to the i5-13400E and i5-13500E suggests that for most tasks, a mid-range 13th-gen part would perform similarly, but the i9-12900E offers more cores for highly parallel workloads.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this pairing, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores — specifically the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3321 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16504. These are not measured values; treat them as directional guidance.

In esports titles with low graphical demands, the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3321, Geekbench single-core 1775) should allow high frame rates, and the GPU's 16504 3DMark score will not be a limiting factor. Expect triple-digit FPS at 1080p and 1440p in games like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, or Rocket League, based on the GPU's rasterization throughput. The 24 GB VRAM is far more than these games need, so texture quality can be maxed without concern.

For AAA single-player titles at 1440p, the GPU's 59th percentile suggests high settings with frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range, depending on the title's optimization. The CPU's 16 cores will not bottleneck in these scenarios — the GPU's 3DMark score of 16504 is the primary indicator. At 4K, the GPU's 1.34 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM are sufficient for ultra textures, but the 59th percentile ranking implies that some titles may require DLSS or reduced settings to maintain 60 FPS. The 680 tensor cores support DLSS, which can boost frame rates in supported titles.

The combined 61st percentile of the system indicates that gaming performance will be solidly above average but not top-tier. The CPU's 0.4 percent deficit to the i5-13400E in average benchmark scores means that in CPU-bound games, this i9-12900E will perform nearly identically to that cheaper chip. The GPU's 0 percent delta to the NVIDIA T400 in 3DMark suggests that in the specific DX12 workload tested, gaming performance will be indistinguishable from that card, though real-world games may differ due to driver optimizations and VRAM usage.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-12900E — a 16-core, 24-thread Alder Lake processor — with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2, a Blackwell 2.0 flagship GPU with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The CPU is at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, giving the pairing a combined percentile of 61. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of tracked configurations — not at the high-end, but clearly above average.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 6611 is near-identical to the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (6605) and Intel Core i9-10940X (6605), and within 0.4 percent of the i5-13500E and i5-13400E. The GPU's score of 16504 is within 0.9 percent of four rival cards, including the RX 5700 XT. The overall picture is a system whose components are closely matched in synthetic benchmarks, with the CPU's high core count and the GPU's large VRAM providing headroom that average scores do not fully reflect. This is a practical, balanced desktop for users who need both strong multi-threaded CPU performance and substantial GPU memory.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900E has 16 cores and 24 threads, based on the Alder Lake architecture.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i9-12900E's average score of 6611 is 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 and Intel Core i9-10940X, 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500E, and 0.4 percent behind the Intel Core i5-13400E.

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

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score and percentile?

A: The GPU scored 16504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What are the CPU's Cinebench R23 scores?

A: The CPU scored 23529 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3321 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this GPU?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 950 W, and its TDP is 575 W.

Q: Is there measured gaming FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this exact pairing, so all frame rate figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.