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

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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%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900KS

45,094 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 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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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 i9-12900KS and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER form a high-end desktop pairing that sits in the 86th percentile overall, indicating a top-tier system for both productivity and gaming. The data shows a well-balanced platform where the CPU's strong multi-threaded throughput complements a GPU that excels in rasterization and compute, though the CPU's 89th percentile rank versus the GPU's 83rd suggests the processor has slightly more headroom for future GPU upgrades. There are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussions are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct empirical results.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data indicates a system where the CPU is the more dominant component relative to its peers. The Intel Core i9-12900KS achieves an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. This 6-point gap suggests that in most gaming scenarios at standard resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU without being the primary constraint. However, the data on thread scaling reveals where the limits lie: the CPU scores 1,121 in 3DMark single-thread, 4,320 in 4-thread, and 11,897 in max-thread tests. This scaling pattern shows robust multi-core utilization, meaning heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering will leverage the CPU fully, but the GPU may become the limiting factor in those scenarios.

For gaming, the balance shifts depending on resolution. The RTX 4070 SUPER has a 12 GB GDDR6X memory pool and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's compute throughput (35.48 TFLOPS FP32) will likely bottleneck the CPU's ability to generate frames. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 7,872 and max-thread score of 11,897 indicate that it can maintain high frame pacing in modern games that use 8 or more cores. Conversely, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29,995 versus the CPU's average benchmark score of 45,094 suggests that in compute-heavy tasks like physics simulation (PassMark physics: 2,437), the CPU handles the logic while the GPU handles rendering, creating a complementary pipeline.

The bottleneck analysis also considers memory. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for the GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, meaning the CPU will not starve the GPU in data transfer. In practice, the system appears balanced for 1440p gaming, where neither component consistently holds the other back. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread: 1,121) is strong enough to push high frame rates, but the GPU may idle. At 4K, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus become the ceiling, making the GPU the clear bottleneck. The data implies no severe imbalance, but the CPU has more headroom for a future GPU upgrade.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The core clock runs at 1980 MHz base and boosts to 2475 MHz, generating a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1). For ray tracing, the GPU includes 56 RT cores, and for AI workloads, it has 224 tensor cores. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth at 21 Gbps effective speed.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (avg score 43,262, delta -0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (avg score 43,667, delta -1%). The data shows the RTX 4070 SUPER is nearly identical in performance to the Quadro M6000 24 GB, trailing by just 0.1%, but it is 1% behind the RTX 4090 Mobile. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 4,627, indicating solid DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795 and Vulkan score of 205,624 show strong compute capability for general-purpose GPU tasks. PassMark results include a G3D score of 29,995 and a GPU compute score of 17,108, confirming its strength in both rasterization and compute workloads.

For rendering, the RT cores and tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced lighting and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), though the exact frame benefits are not quantified in the data. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1440p high-texture gaming and moderate 4K usage, but the 192-bit bus width limits bandwidth compared to wider-memory GPUs. The GPU's dual-slot design, 267 mm length, and 1x 16-pin power connector (with a suggested 550 W PSU) make it a physically substantial card. Its production status is end-of-life, with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, but benchmark scores indicate it remains competitive against newer mobile parts like the RTX 4090 Mobile.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23, it scores 36,859 multi-core and 5,203 single-core, with a multi-to-single ratio of about 7.1x, indicating strong parallel scaling. The Geekbench scores are 18,538 multi-core and 2,408 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 43,698, single-thread of 4,330, integer math of 147,575, floating-point math of 111,429, and extended instructions of 35,089. The data compression score is 563,709, and data encryption is 31,403. The CPU's average benchmark score is 45,094, placing it in the 89th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4344P (avg 45,122, delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-14600 (avg 44,889, delta 0.5%), AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (avg 44,573, delta 1.2%), and Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (avg 44,466, delta 1.4%). The data shows the i9-12900KS is essentially tied with the EPYC 4344P, just 0.1% behind, while leading the i5-14600 by 0.5%, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D by 1.2%, and the Core Ultra X9 388H by 1.4%.

The GPU benchmarks reveal a strong mid-to-high-end performer. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4,627, which is a modern workload test. PassMark DirectX 11 scores 273, DirectX 12 scores 110, and DirectX 9 scores 344, showing that the GPU performs better in older APIs relative to its 3DMark result. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795 and Vulkan score of 205,624 indicate robust compute performance. The GPU's average benchmark score is 43,223, with a percentile of 83. Combined, the CPU and GPU produce a system-level percentile of 86, reflecting a high-end build where both components are above the 80th percentile in their respective categories. The CPU's stronger percentile (89 vs 83) suggests that for a pure gaming system, the GPU is the more likely upgrade path, while the CPU can handle more demanding compute tasks without bottlenecking.

The combined picture shows a system that is 86th percentile overall, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of desktop PCs. The CPU's average score of 45,094 versus the GPU's 43,223 indicates the CPU has a slightly higher absolute benchmark output, but the GPU's lower percentile is due to stiffer competition in the graphics market. For end users, this means the system will excel in CPU-bound tasks like compilation or video encoding, while GPU-bound tasks like 4K gaming will be limited by the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets users who need a high-performance desktop for both productivity and gaming. The Intel Core i9-12900KS with 16 cores and 24 threads, scoring 36,859 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, is ideal for content creators who render video or 3D scenes, as well as software developers compiling large codebases. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 and 224 tensor cores, suits GPU-accelerated workloads like machine learning inference or video encoding. Gamers at 1440p will find the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth sufficient for high settings, while the CPU's 5.50 GHz boost clock and 3DMark single-thread score of 1,121 ensure high frame rates in esports titles.

Students in engineering or computer science fields can benefit from the CPU's multi-threading for simulations and the GPU's compute capability for CUDA-accelerated projects. Small business workstations handling data analysis (PassMark data compression: 563,709) or encryption (31,403) will see strong performance. The system is less suited for 4K gaming at ultra settings, where the GPU's 192-bit bus becomes a limitation, but for 1440p high-refresh gaming, it is well-matched. The CPU's ECC memory support and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 compatibility make it suitable for workstation tasks that require data integrity, though the GPU lacks ECC. The build class is desktop, confirming it is a stationary tower rather than a laptop component pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance compared to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900KS scores 36,859 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, placing it 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 4344P (avg score 45,122) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600 (avg score 44,889). Its average benchmark score is 45,094.

Q: How does the GPU's compute performance compare to the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223, which is 0.1% lower than the Quadro M6000 24 GB (avg 43,262), making them effectively tied in overall performance.

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

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth at 21 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the stronger component relative to its peers?

A: The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, indicating the CPU is relatively stronger.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-12900KS has ECC memory support (true in the data), though this requires a compatible motherboard.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing and tensor core count?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, with FP32 compute of 35.48 TFLOPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread score?

A: The CPU scores 5,203 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 36,859 in multi-core, showing a 7.1x scaling factor, which indicates efficient multi-core utilization.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i9-12900KS and RTX 4070 SUPER combination, so the following figures are estimates based on benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,121 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 suggest that at 1080p, the system can achieve high frame rates in most titles, likely exceeding 144 FPS in esports games. At 1440p, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth should sustain 60-100 FPS in AAA games on ultra settings, depending on the title's optimization. At 4K, the GPU's 192-bit bus and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 will likely drop frame rates to 30-60 FPS in demanding titles, making 4K gaming viable only with DLSS enabled.

The CPU's max-thread score of 11,897 indicates it can handle the background tasks of streaming while gaming, so the system should maintain stable frame rates during live broadcasts. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 110 relative to DirectX 11's 273 suggests that games using DirectX 11 may perform better relative to newer APIs, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score shows modern DirectX 12 titles are well-supported. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 205,624 is higher than OpenCL's 172,795, indicating Vulkan-based games may see a slight performance advantage. For competitive gaming at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance will be the primary driver, while for single-player AAA games at 1440p, the GPU becomes the focus.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900KS is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 150 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and features PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output, and the CPU has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Its release date is April 4, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $739, and it remains in active production.

Benchmark scores show a processor that is exceptionally strong in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,859 is about 7.1x the single-core score of 5,203, indicating excellent scaling across its 16 cores. The 3DMark thread tests show a progression from 2,212 (2 threads) to 11,897 (max threads), with the 8-thread score of 7,872 being 66% of the max-thread score, suggesting that doubling from 8 to 16 cores yields a 51% improvement. The PassMark integer math score of 147,575 and floating-point math of 111,429 indicate strong ALU and FPU performance, while extended instructions (35,089) support SIMD workloads. The data compression score of 563,709 and encryption of 31,403 make it suitable for database and security applications.

The CPU's 89th percentile rank places it among the top 11% of all processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4344P, is just 0.1% ahead in average score, meaning the i9-12900KS is competitive with server-class parts in multi-threaded benchmarks. The 5.50 GHz boost clock is among the highest in the data, giving it a single-thread score of 4,330 in PassMark, which is crucial for gaming and legacy applications. The Alder Lake architecture uses a hybrid design (though the data does not specify P-core/E-core counts), and the 30 MB L3 cache helps with latency-sensitive workloads. The 10 nm process node and 150 W TDP indicate a power-hungry but capable chip, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-12900KS with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in a desktop configuration, achieving a combined percentile of 86. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Alder Lake part with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, ranking in the 89th percentile with an average benchmark score of 45,094. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace part with 7,168 shading units, 12 GB GDDR6X, and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32, ranking in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 43,223. The system is designed for high-end gaming and productivity, with the CPU providing strong multi-threaded throughput and the GPU offering solid rasterization and compute.

The combined percentile of 86 means this build outperforms 86% of all desktop systems. The CPU's 89th percentile is higher than the GPU's 83rd, so the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. The system uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The GPU requires a 550 W PSU and uses a single 16-pin power connector. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $739, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 599 USD. The build class is desktop, confirming it is a stationary tower. The overall tier is high-end, with the CPU at the top of the 12th Gen Core series and the GPU near the top of the 40-series mainstream lineup.

The pairing is well-suited for a dual-purpose machine. For gaming, the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM make it capable at 1440p. For productivity, the CPU's 16 cores and the GPU's tensor cores provide acceleration for rendering and AI tasks. The data shows no major bottleneck, but the CPU has more headroom, so a future GPU upgrade would be the logical path to improve 4K gaming. The system is not a budget build, but it is not the absolute top tier either, as the GPU's percentile is below the 90th, indicating there are faster graphics cards available.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,121 and 5.50 GHz boost clock will drive high frame rates, while the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 ensures the system can push beyond 144 FPS in most titles. At 1440p, the GPU's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM support high settings, with estimated frame rates of 60-100 FPS in AAA games. The CPU's 8-thread score of 7,872 helps maintain frame pacing in modern games that use multiple cores.

For streaming, the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,859, can handle encoding while gaming without significant performance loss. The GPU's tensor cores (224) can also offload encoding tasks via NVENC, though the data does not specify this feature explicitly. Video editing in software like Premiere Pro will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded score and the GPU's OpenCL score of 172,795, enabling smooth timeline scrubbing and faster exports.

3D rendering in Blender or similar tools will use the CPU's 16 cores for geometry and the GPU's 56 RT cores for ray tracing, with the combined compute power of 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 accelerating renders. Software development benefits from the CPU's PassMark data compression score of 563,709 and integer math of 147,575, speeding up builds and test execution. Students in STEM fields can run simulations using the CPU's floating-point math score of 111,429, while office work is more than handled by the CPU's single-thread score of 4,330 in PassMark, ensuring responsive applications. The system's ECC memory support makes it suitable for data-critical tasks, and the GPU's 224 tensor cores can accelerate machine learning workloads for research.