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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

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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

Well Balanced

CPU

93%

GPU

95%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900K

42,335 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

37,648 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

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

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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

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The Intel Core i9-12900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a desktop build that combines a high-core-count 12th Gen Intel processor with a mid-to-high-range Ada Lovelace GPU. The data places this pairing at the 85th percentile overall, indicating a system that sits comfortably above the majority of configurations in the database. While no measured frame rate data exists for this exact combination, the individual benchmark scores for both components allow for a detailed analysis of its expected performance characteristics across a wide range of workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance ranking of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The build is placed at the 85th percentile when compared to all other CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900K has an average benchmark score of 42335, which is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i9-12950HX's score of 42487.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 scores at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648.

Q: What memory types does the processor support?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, operating on a dual-channel bus.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has a launch MSRP of 599 USD.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested power supply wattage for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 200 W and a suggested power supply of 550 W.

Q: What is the pixel fill rate of the GPU?

A: The RTX 4070 has a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s.

Benchmark Performance

The combined performance picture for this build is one of a high-functioning desktop system. The CPU holds an 88th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU holds an 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combined percentile for the pair is 85, suggesting a synergistic balance where the CPU's relative strength is slightly higher than the GPU's, but both contribute to a system that is well above average.

Looking at the CPU's benchmark scores, the data shows a strong multi-threaded capability. In 3DMark, the processor scores 11620 in the max-threads test, 9912 in the 16-thread test, and 7596 in the 8-thread test. In Cinebench R23, it achieves a multicore score of 26125. Single-thread performance is also robust, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1073 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2004.5. The CPU's average benchmark score is 42335, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and 1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700T.

The GPU's benchmark results indicate a solid DirectX 12 performer, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854. Its compute capabilities are highlighted by a Geekbench OpenCL score of 154858 and a Vulkan score of 174152. In PassMark tests, the GPU scores 26927 in G3D and 14720 in GPU compute. The GPU's average benchmark score of 37648 is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO W6400. When combined, these scores suggest a system that is well-suited for both high-resolution gaming and content creation tasks that can leverage the CPU's multi-core power and the GPU's compute throughput.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features the AD104 chip with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The core clocks are listed at a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 21 Gbps effective.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's specifications point to significant capability. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation processors. The presence of 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores means hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS features are available. The texture rate is 455.4 GTexel/s, and the FP32 performance is listed at 29.15 TFLOPS. Benchmark scores like the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 3854 and the PassMark G3D score of 26927 suggest that this GPU is well-positioned for modern game rendering and 3D application workloads. Its percentile ranking of 81 places it above the majority of GPUs, and its average score is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, indicating desktop-class performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data suggests a well-balanced pairing, but the performance characteristics reveal which workloads will be limited by which component. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking compared to the GPU's 81st percentile suggests the processor has a slight edge in relative performance. This implies that in CPU-bound scenarios, such as high-frame-rate gaming at lower resolutions or physics-heavy simulations, the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor.

Conversely, the GPU's strengths in compute and graphics will be the primary driver in GPU-bound workloads like 4K gaming or 3D rendering. The CPU's multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 26125, are substantial and should be able to feed the GPU in most scenarios. However, the lack of measured FPS data makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact balance point. The data indicates the CPU has a 0.4% lower average score than the Intel Core i9-12950HX, while the GPU is 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO W6400, suggesting that neither component is drastically overpowered or underpowered relative to the other.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The build is based on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports the Alder Lake architecture. The processor uses a dual-channel memory bus and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a forward-looking interface for storage and expansion cards. The GPU, however, uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 200 W, with a suggested power supply of 550 W. This leaves headroom for a future upgrade to a more power-hungry GPU, provided the rest of the system's power draw is accounted for. The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory offers flexibility, but a sensible next upgrade would be to move to a newer generation CPU on the same socket, as the 1700 socket was used for multiple generations. However, the data does not specify which newer CPUs are compatible, so the upgrade path is limited to what the socket supports.

Who Should Build It

This system is suited for users who need a strong balance between multi-core processing and high-end graphics. Gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p resolution would find the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking suitable. Content creators working with video editing software would benefit from the CPU's 24 threads and the GPU's compute capabilities, as indicated by the Cinebench and Geekbench scores. Software developers compiling large codebases could leverage the high multi-threaded performance, and the system is also a viable option for a small business workstation requiring reliable, high-throughput processing. The data shows the CPU scores 537341 in PassMark data compression, which is relevant for file management and archiving tasks.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination. Therefore, all frame rate expectations are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of the components. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 and its 81st percentile ranking indicate it is a strong performer for modern games. The CPU's single-thread score of 1073 in 3DMark and 2004.5 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle the demands of game logic and physics.

For esports titles that are often CPU-bound, the 12900K's high single-thread performance should support very high frame rates. For more demanding AAA titles, the RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth should be sufficient for 1440p gaming at high settings. At 4K resolution, the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, but the data suggests it should still provide a playable experience in many titles. These are estimates, and actual performance will vary by game and driver optimization.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build comprising the Intel Core i9-12900K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, based on the Alder Lake architecture. The GPU is from the GeForce 40-series, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The combined percentile for this pairing is 85, placing it in the upper echelon of systems in the database. The CPU's 88th percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile show a high-performance pairing where the processor holds a slight edge in relative standing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900K is a 16-core processor with 24 threads, featuring a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports ECC memory and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770.

In benchmark tests, the CPU demonstrates significant multi-threaded strength. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score is 14679, and its Geekbench multicore score is 16378. The PassMark multithread score is 41213. For single-threaded tasks, the Geekbench single-core score is 2193, and the PassMark single-thread score is 4136. These scores indicate that the CPU is capable of handling both heavily threaded workloads like 3D rendering and lightly threaded tasks like gaming. The data also shows a PassMark data encryption score of 29579 and a floating point math score of 105471, which are relevant for scientific and financial simulations.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1073, is well-suited for driving high frame rates. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking and 12 GB VRAM should allow for high settings at 1440p, with the CPU likely not becoming a bottleneck in most titles.

Streaming: The 24 threads of the 12900K provide ample headroom for encoding and broadcasting while gaming. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26125 suggests it can handle the extra load of streaming software without significantly impacting game performance.

Video Editing: The combination of the CPU's multi-core power and the GPU's compute capabilities is a strong match for video editing. The CPU's Geekbench multicore score of 16378 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 154858 indicate fast rendering and effects processing.

3D Rendering: The CPU's high multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 14679, will accelerate CPU-based rendering. For GPU-accelerated renderers, the RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 46 RT cores will provide substantial compute power.

Software Development: The processor's 16 cores and 24 threads are beneficial for compiling large codebases. The PassMark integer math score of 139090 indicates strong performance for compute-intensive development tasks.

Student and Office Work: This system is overkill for basic productivity, but the data shows it excels in multitasking. The PassMark multithread score of 41213 and the data compression score of 537341 mean that running multiple office applications, virtual machines, or large spreadsheets will be handled with ease.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

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Performance Insights

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4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

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Mid-Range

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FAQ

Benchmark Performance

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Balance and Bottleneck

Upgrade Path and Platform

Who Should Build It

Gaming Performance

Build Overview

CPU Analysis

Usage Scenarios

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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