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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900KS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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Top 14% Ranking

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Top 14% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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93%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900KS

45,094 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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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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The Intel Core i9-12900KS and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER form a desktop pairing that sits at the 54th combined percentile, a figure that places it in the middle of the pack despite the high-end branding of both components. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Alder Lake-S part with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture part with 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation pipelines, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The data shows a significant imbalance: the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in only the 19th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating that this is a processor-heavy build where the graphics component is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 5080 SUPER is built around the GB203 chip with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, paired with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. The memory operates at 2000 MHz with 32 Gbps effective speed, yielding a bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s, which is substantial for high-resolution texture streaming and large dataset handling in rendering workloads. The GPU has 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, the latter crucial for AI-accelerated features like DLSS and other neural rendering techniques, while the former handles ray-traced effects. The pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 performance both rated at 56.28 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio that suggests the GPU is not optimized for half-precision compute gains but remains capable for general compute tasks.

The only benchmark score available for this GPU is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 3075, which is a low score relative to the GPU's specifications, placing it in the 19th percentile against all GPUs. This result is peculiar given the hardware, but benchmark results indicate that the GPU's average score of 3075 is nearly matched by the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 at 3163, a delta of -2.8%, and the Intel Arc Pro B60 at 3182, a delta of -3.4%. Conversely, the RTX 5080 SUPER is 3.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 820A and 3.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, both of which are far older and less capable parts. This suggests that the Steel Nomad test may not be representative of the GPU's true capabilities in modern games, or that the benchmark is heavily driver-dependent, but the data as presented shows a mid-range result for a high-end part.

For rendering, the 24 GB of VRAM is a practical advantage for large scenes and high-resolution textures, particularly in professional 3D applications where memory capacity often bottlenecks performance. The 1.02 TB/s bandwidth supports rapid data transfer between the GPU and its memory, which is beneficial for real-time viewport rendering and video editing timelines. The 336 tensor cores can accelerate denoising in ray-traced renders and AI-based upscaling in creative tools, while the 84 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects in both games and renderers. The FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS is ample for compute-heavy filters and simulations, though the low 3DMark score casts some doubt on how this translates to real-world gaming performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, as the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for the Intel Core i9-12900KS paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER. Therefore, all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as projections rather than verified results. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075, which places it in the 19th percentile, is the primary quantitative anchor for these estimates, and it implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU may deliver playable but not exceptional frame rates in demanding titles, given that its score is comparable to entry-level workstation cards rather than gaming flagships.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the estimated performance would likely be constrained by the GPU's low percentile standing, potentially yielding frame rates that are adequate for less demanding esports titles but below expectations for AAA releases. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 1121 in 3DMark and 5203 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggests that the processor can feed frames efficiently, but the GPU's 19th percentile position means it will be the bottleneck, and players may need to lower settings or resolution to achieve high refresh rates. At 1440p, the resolution scaling would further strain the GPU, and the 24 GB VRAM would be less of a factor than the raw compute throughput, which the 3DMark score suggests is modest relative to peers.

At 4K, the estimates become more pessimistic, as the GPU's bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 are not low, but the benchmark score indicates that the architecture may not translate these specs into competitive frame rates. The lack of measured FPS data means these are qualitative expectations, and the wide deltaPct against the Quadro P1000 and GeForce 820A suggests that the GPU's performance class is inconsistent with its specifications, possibly due to driver maturity or thermal constraints. For a gamer, this pairing would likely require a cautious approach to settings, and the data does not support claims of high-refresh 4K gaming without significant compromises.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900KS is a 16-core, 24-thread processor with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a hybrid design of performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not break down the core types. It has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, which is moderate for a flagship part. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and it includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, which is useful for troubleshooting or light display output without a discrete GPU.

The benchmark scores are strong across the board. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 36,859 in multi-core and 5,203 in single-core, indicating robust multi-threaded performance for rendering and compilation tasks, as well as excellent single-thread responsiveness for everyday applications. The Geekbench scores of 18,538 multi-core and 2,408 single-core reinforce this, and the Passmark multi-thread score of 43,698 with a single-thread score of 4,330 shows consistency. The 3DMark scores scale predictably: 2,212 for 2 threads, 4,320 for 4 threads, 7,872 for 8 threads, 10,316 for 16 threads, and 11,897 for max threads, demonstrating that the CPU scales well with additional threads up to its 24-thread limit.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 45,094, placing it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with the nearest rival being the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45,122, a negligible delta of -0.1%, meaning the two are effectively tied. The Intel Core i5-14600 is 0.5% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is 1.2% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is 1.4% behind, all of which are within a narrow band, indicating that the 12900KS is competitive with newer mid-range parts but not dominant. The 150 W TDP is high, and the 10 nm process is older than the GPU's 5 nm node, but the CPU's performance in Passmark integer math at 147,575 and floating-point math at 111,429 shows strong compute capability for scientific and financial workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance: the CPU sits at the 89th percentile while the GPU is at the 19th percentile, creating a scenario where the GPU is the primary bottleneck in graphics-intensive tasks. The combined percentile of 54 reflects this mismatch, pulling the overall system down from the CPU's high standing. In gaming workloads, the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1,121 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 5,203, is more than sufficient to drive the GPU, but the GPU's low 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3,075 suggests that frame rates will be limited by the graphics card, not the processor.

In multi-threaded workloads like video rendering or 3D simulation, the CPU is the stronger component, and the GPU's 19th percentile position becomes less relevant if the task is CPU-bound. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,859 is 89th percentile, so for tasks like code compilation or batch image processing, the CPU will dominate, and the GPU's role is secondary. However, for any graphics-accelerated workload, the GPU's low standing relative to its rivals means that the system will not perform to the level its CPU suggests, and the FPS scaling, while not measured, would likely show diminishing returns as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor sooner than expected.

The memory bandwidth of the CPU at 76.8 GB/s is modest compared to the GPU's 1.02 TB/s, but this is expected as they serve different roles. The bottleneck is not in memory transfer but in raw GPU compute, and the deltaPct values against rivals like the Quadro P1000 and GeForce 820A indicate that the GPU is performing at a level closer to entry-level parts than to its high-end positioning, which is a significant concern for balance. The CPU's 150 W TDP and the GPU's 415 W TDP suggest a power-hungry system, but the data does not include a suggested PSU rating, so power supply requirements are based on the sum of these figures, which is high.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's exact scores are: 3DMark 16-thread at 10,316, 2-thread at 2,212, 4-thread at 4,320, 8-thread at 7,872, max-thread at 11,897, and single-thread at 1,121. In Cinebench, it scores 3,715 in R15 multi-core, 524 in R15 single-core, 15,480 in R20 multi-core, 2,185 in R20 single-core, 36,859 in R23 multi-core, and 5,203 in R23 single-core. Geekbench results are 18,538 multi-core and 2,408 single-core, and Passmark scores include 563,709 for data compression, 31,403 for data encryption, 35,089 for extended instructions, 158 for prime numbers, 111,429 for floating-point math, 147,575 for integer math, 43,698 for multi-thread, 2,437 for physics, 60,539 for random string sorting, and 4,330 for single-thread. These place the CPU in the 89th percentile with an average score of 45,094.

The GPU's only benchmark score is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 3,075, which places it in the 19th percentile with an average score of 3,075. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 at 3,163 (2.8% ahead), the Intel Arc Pro B60 at 3,182 (3.4% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce 820A at 2,983 (3.1% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M at 2,967 (3.6% behind). The combined picture is a system with a top-11% CPU and a bottom-19% GPU, which is an unusual pairing that will excel in CPU-bound tasks but underperform in GPU-bound tasks, and the combined percentile of 54 reflects this middle-of-the-road overall standing.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 54, placing it in the middle of the pack among all systems, despite the CPU being in the 89th percentile and the GPU in the 19th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4344P?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900KS has an average score of 45,094, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 4344P's 45,122, making them effectively performance equivalents in the benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s and a memory clock of 2000 MHz effective at 32 Gbps.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-12900KS supports ECC memory, in addition to DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score and how does it rank?

A: The GPU scores 3,075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it in the 19th percentile among all GPUs, with rivals like the Quadro P1000 scoring higher at 3,163.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and TDP?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and a TDP of 150 W, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

Q: Are there any measured FPS results for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU pairing, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and the CPU has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The socket supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is a modern standard, but the platform is from the 12th generation, so a sensible next upgrade would be to a newer socket that supports the latest processors, though the 12900KS is still competitive. The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with older slots, but to take full advantage of the GPU's bandwidth, a motherboard with PCIe 5.0 support is recommended, which the Socket 1700 platform can provide.

The CPU's TDP is 150 W and the GPU's TDP is 415 W, so a power supply must handle a combined load of at least 565 W from these components alone, though the FACT PACK does not provide a suggested PSU rating. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector, and it is a dual-slot card with dimensions of 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, so case clearance is a consideration. A sensible upgrade path would be to first replace the GPU, as it is the bottleneck, with a higher-performing card that has a better percentile ranking, while keeping the CPU, which is still in the 89th percentile. Alternatively, if the user needs more CPU performance, a move to a newer platform with a higher thread count would be warranted, but the data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility in choosing a motherboard, but the 76.8 GB/s bandwidth is a potential bottleneck for memory-intensive tasks, and an upgrade to a platform with higher memory bandwidth would benefit such workloads. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the GPU is removed or fails, which is a practical feature for troubleshooting. The production status of both components is Active, meaning they are still in production, but the release dates of 2022 for the CPU and 2025 for the GPU suggest that the CPU is older, and a future upgrade to a newer Intel platform would offer better efficiency and features.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class pairing of the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, combining a top-tier CPU from 2022 with a newer GPU from 2025. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.50 GHz boost clock and a 150 W TDP, while the GPU is a 24 GB GDDR7 card with 10,752 shading units and a 415 W TDP. The combined percentile is 54, which indicates that this system is average overall, but the breakdown is stark: the CPU is in the 89th percentile, while the GPU is in the 19th percentile. This means the build is not balanced, and its overall tier is defined by the weaker GPU, which drags the system down from what the CPU alone would suggest.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 45,094 and the GPU's score of 3,075 are the key performance metrics, and they show that the CPU is a high-end part that competes with newer mid-range processors like the Intel Core i5-14600, which is only 0.5% behind. The GPU, on the other hand, is comparable to entry-level workstation cards like the Quadro P1000, which is 2.8% ahead, indicating a severe mismatch between the GPU's name and its benchmark performance. For a builder, this is a CPU-centric system that is best suited for workloads that rely heavily on the processor, such as software development, data analysis, or productivity tasks, rather than graphics-intensive gaming or rendering.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a professional or enthusiast who prioritizes CPU performance over GPU performance, given the 89th percentile CPU and 19th percentile GPU. Content creators who work with video encoding, 3D modeling, or audio production, where multi-threaded CPU performance is critical, will benefit from the 16 cores and 24 threads, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,859. Software developers and data scientists will find the Passmark integer math score of 147,575 and floating-point math score of 111,429 useful for compilation and numerical analysis, and the CPU's 89th percentile ranking ensures it handles these tasks efficiently.

Gamers at 1080p or 1440p with less demanding titles may find the GPU sufficient, but the 19th percentile score suggests that high-refresh AAA gaming is not this system's strength, and those users should look elsewhere. Students and small business workstations that run office applications, web browsing, and light coding will find the CPU's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,203, more than adequate, and the integrated GPU provides a backup. The build is not ideal for 4K gaming or heavy GPU rendering, but for users whose primary workload is CPU-bound and who occasionally need graphics acceleration, this pairing offers a strong CPU with a GPU that handles basic tasks, though the data does not support claims of high-end gaming performance.

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