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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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94 Score

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94 / 100

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

94%

GPU

94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900F

47,176 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

32,456 Benchmark Score

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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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

The Intel Core i9-12900F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a desktop-class combination that targets high-end gaming and demanding productivity workloads. This pairing unites a 16-core, 24-thread Alder Lake processor with a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 graphics card, resulting in a combined percentile rank of 83 among all CPU and GPU pairings. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; all frame rate expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores of each component, not from direct gameplay testing. The data shows a configuration with strong multi-core throughput and robust rasterization performance, though the exact FPS in any given title depends on unmeasured variables such as game engine optimization and driver behavior.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU pairing, so every frame rate figure in this section is an estimate derived from synthetic benchmark scores rather than a direct measurement. The GPU’s performance profile is anchored by a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814, which places it at the 77th percentile among all GPUs. This score, combined with a Passmark G3D score of 27089, suggests a card that handles 1440p and 4K gaming with high settings, though the exact FPS in a given game depends on the title’s engine and optimization.

In raster-heavy titles at 1080p, the RX 7900 GRE’s raw compute strength — 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and a texture rate of 718.4 GTexel/s — indicates the ability to maintain high frame rates, likely exceeding 144 FPS in many esports and older titles, but this is an estimate, not a measurement. At 1440p, the 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for texture-heavy games, while the 80 RT cores allow for ray tracing, though the raw RT performance is not directly benchmarked in the provided data. At 4K, the GPU’s pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s suggests playable frame rates in less demanding titles, but the lack of measured FPS means the exact performance cannot be confirmed.

The CPU side further supports high-FPS gaming. The Core i9-12900F achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 4017 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4292, both of which are strong for feeding a high-end GPU. The 89th percentile CPU ranking indicates that the processor will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. However, because no measured FPS rows exist, the data only supports qualitative gaming expectations, not precise numbers.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The combination of a 89th-percentile CPU and a 77th-percentile GPU suggests a strong 1440p gaming machine. The CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4292, Passmark single-thread 4017) ensures consistent frame pacing, while the GPU’s 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth support high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, though exact FPS is unmeasured.

Streaming: The 16-core, 24-thread CPU with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30405 provides ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and gameplay. The Passmark multithread score of 35912 and data encryption score of 25251 indicate the processor can handle software encoding without a significant performance drop, though a dedicated encoder is not specified in the GPU data.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-core performance is strong for rendering timelines, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 15965 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12770. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and OpenCL score of 175758 accelerate effects and previews, making this a capable workstation for 4K video editing, though the exact render times are not provided.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 30405 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the GPU’s 15016 Passmark GPU compute score indicate a dual-pronged rendering setup. The CPU will handle physics and geometry, while the GPU’s 91.96 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) and 80 RT cores offer acceleration for compatible renderers, but final render times are not measured.

Software development: The 24-thread CPU with a Passmark integer math score of 129504 and data encryption score of 25251 shows strong compile and parallel task performance. The 16 GB GPU memory is beneficial for local machine learning workloads, though the specific build times and training speeds are not available.

Student and office work: This build far exceeds the requirements for document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU’s 89th percentile and 4,017 Passmark single-thread score make everyday tasks feel responsive, while the GPU’s power is unnecessary for standard office applications but does not hinder them.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a balanced pairing, with the CPU and GPU each holding high percentiles (89th and 77th, respectively), but the GPU is the more likely bottleneck in gaming workloads. The CPU’s 89th percentile vs all CPUs and the GPU’s 77th percentile vs all GPUs suggest that, at lower resolutions like 1080p, the GPU may be the limiting factor once the CPU’s strong single-thread (4292 Cinebench R23 single-core) pushes high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU’s pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s and bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s become the primary constraints, while the CPU’s 16 cores remain underutilized.

In content creation, the balance shifts. The CPU’s multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 30405, Geekbench multi-core 15965) are strong, but the GPU’s compute scores (Passmark GPU compute 15016, Geekbench OpenCL 175758) show that the GPU can accelerate parallel tasks. For a workload like video rendering, the GPU might be the bottleneck if the software relies heavily on CUDA-like acceleration, but the GPU’s FP32 throughput of 45.98 TFLOPS is substantial. The CPU’s 65W TDP and the GPU’s 260W TDP, combined with a suggested PSU of 600 W, indicate a system where power is sufficient but the GPU draws more than three times the CPU’s power, suggesting that thermal and power constraints will affect GPU boost behavior more than CPU.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is for gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh monitors, where the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 576 GB/s bandwidth handle textures and the CPU’s 4,017 Passmark single-thread score maintains frame pacing. It is also suitable for 4K gaming at medium to high settings, though the lack of measured FPS means the exact settings are uncertain. Content creators and video editors will benefit from the CPU’s 24 threads and the GPU’s 16 GB memory, which is a strong asset for timeline preview and rendering. Software developers who work with large codebases and parallel compilation will appreciate the CPU’s 16 cores, and the GPU’s compute scores support for GPU-accelerated workloads like machine learning. Students and small business workstations would be over-served by this build, but it will handle any office task with ease, though the power consumption and size are not optimal for a standard office environment.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900F is a desktop processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on Intel’s Alder Lake architecture and 10 nm process. It has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC memory support. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and is an unlocked multiplier, though the "F" suffix indicates no integrated graphics.

Benchmark scores show a CPU that performs strongly in both single and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30405 and Geekbench multi-core score of 15965 place it at the 89th percentile, meaning it is faster than 89% of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, has an average score 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is 0.4% lower. In single-thread, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4292 and Geekbench single-core of 2339 are competitive. The Passmark scores show a strong all-around performer: integer math at 129504, floating point at 96452, and extended instructions at 28265. This makes it a high-end processor for gaming and productivity, but not the absolute top, as the 0.3% deficit to the i7-13700KF shows.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i9-12900F has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory capacity and type?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF?

A: The i7-13700KF has an average benchmark score of 47330, which is 0.3% higher than the i9-12900F’s average score of 47176.

Q: What is the GPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The GPU’s boost clock is 2245 MHz.

Q: Does the CPU have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 47176, with a percentile of 89. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47330, a difference of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a 0.4% difference. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 32456, with a percentile of 77. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S10000 (score 32388, delta +0.2%) and the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (score 32540, delta -0.3%). The combined percentile of the CPU+GPU pairing is 83.

The CPU’s top benchmark scores are Cinebench R23 multi-core at 30405 and Geekbench multi-core at 15965, while the GPU’s top scores are 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 of 4814 and Passmark G3D of 27089. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded score and the GPU’s strong raster score indicate a system that excels in both gaming and productivity. However, the GPU’s percentile is lower than the CPU’s, which means the GPU will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The combined picture is of a high-end desktop build that sits in the 83rd percentile overall, indicating it outperforms 83% of all CPU+GPU pairings, but it is not the top-tier configuration.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build, as indicated by the buildClass. The pairing of a Core i9-12900F (a desktop-class CPU) and a Radeon RX 7900 GRE (a desktop-class GPU) creates a high-performance system. The CPU’s 89th percentile and the GPU’s 77th percentile place the build in the top tier of desktop systems, but not the absolute highest. The combined percentile of 83 suggests that this build is well above average, but it does not have the very highest-end components. The CPU is a 16-core processor, and the GPU has 16 GB of memory, which makes this a capable workstation for gaming and content creation, but the lack of measured FPS data means the exact gaming experience is not quantified.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 260 W, with a suggested PSU of 600 W. This leaves a reasonable headroom for a system with a few drives and peripherals, but not for a second high-end GPU. A sensible next upgrade would be a stronger GPU, as the CPU’s 89th percentile suggests it has more headroom than the GPU’s 77th percentile. However, the GPU’s 16 GB memory and 576 GB/s bandwidth are already substantial, so the upgrade might target a GPU with a higher percentile, such as one with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score higher than 4814. The platform is not the newest, so a CPU upgrade would require a motherboard change, but the current CPU is still strong. The DDR5 memory support allows for faster RAM, which could improve performance in some workloads.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU with a chip named Navi 31, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1287 MHz, the boost clock is 2245 MHz, and the game clock is 1880 MHz. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, or 18 Gbps effective. It has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 render output units. It also has 80 RT cores for ray tracing. The GPU has a pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 718.4 GTexel/s. Its FP32 compute is 45.98 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 91.96 TFLOPS (2:1).

In benchmark scores, the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758, and a Vulkan score of 99850. The Passmark G3D score is 27089, and the Passmark GPU compute score is 15016. The GPU’s percentile is 77, which means it performs better than 77% of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD FirePro S10000, has an average score 0.2% higher, while the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 is 0.3% lower. The 16 GB VRAM is a key asset for 4K gaming and content creation, as it allows for large textures and assets. The RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing, but the lack of measured FPS data means the RT performance is not directly quantified. The GPU is a strong rasterization performer, as shown by its high G3D score, and its compute capabilities are above average, but it is not a top-tier GPU, as the 77th percentile indicates.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i9-12900F

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Market Position

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Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

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High-End

Mid-Range

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Legacy

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

Usage Scenarios

Balance and Bottleneck

Who Should Build It

CPU Analysis

FAQ

Benchmark Performance

Build Overview

Upgrade Path and Platform

GPU Analysis

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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