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

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91%

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96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900T

37,112 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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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

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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

1080p Med eSports

0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-12900T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER represent a pairing of a low-power 16-core desktop processor with a high-throughput Ada Lovelace graphics card. The data indicates a desktop build with a combined performance percentile of 84, positioning it above the vast majority of systems for both productivity and gaming. However, no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame-rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and PassMark G3D score of 29995 place it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, indicating strong rasterization throughput. Paired with the CPU’s Geekbench single-core score of 2259 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3462, this system is well-suited for driving high frame rates at 1440p, where the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

Streaming: The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 29601 and the GPU’s 224 tensor cores provide a solid foundation for concurrent game encoding and broadcast workloads. The i9-12900T’s 24 threads handle the encoding overhead, while the RTX 4070 SUPER’s dedicated hardware can offload video encoding without significantly impacting the gaming frame rate.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24528 and the GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance supports a fluid timeline experience in 4K editing. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for applying effects and color grading, while the CPU’s high multi-threaded scores expedite export and rendering tasks.

3D rendering: The CPU’s PassMark floating-point math score of 75741 and the GPU’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores make this a capable combination for both CPU-based and GPU-accelerated rendering. The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795 and Vulkan score of 205624 indicate strong compute throughput for ray-traced scenes and AI-accelerated denoising.

Software development: The i9-12900T’s PassMark data compression score of 345021 and random string sorting score of 39771 suggest rapid code compilation and data processing. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide parallel compilation headroom, while the CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs ensures responsiveness during large builds and test suites.

Student and office work: The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3810 and the GPU’s PassMark G2D score of 1184 ensure snappy UI rendering and application launches. The CPU’s 35 W TDP contributes to a system that runs cool and quiet, making it suitable for long study sessions and standard office productivity without high energy draw.

Gaming Performance

Since dataIsMeasured is false for this exact combination, the following FPS figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results. The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 12 score of 110 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627 suggest that at 1080p with ultra settings, this system would likely produce very high frame rates in most titles, often exceeding 100 FPS in esports and older AAA games. At 1440p ultra, the GPU’s 83rd percentile position indicates it would still deliver smooth gameplay, typically in the 80-120 FPS range for demanding modern titles, though exact numbers vary by game optimization.

At 4K ultra, the 12 GB VRAM capacity and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures, but the GPU’s raw compute (35.48 TFLOPS) may limit performance to around 60 FPS in the most graphically intense titles unless DLSS upscaling is applied. The CPU’s Geekbench single-core score of 2259 is high enough to avoid being a bottleneck at lower resolutions, meaning the system’s gaming performance scales predictably with the GPU’s capabilities. For competitive shooters, the combination of the CPU’s high single-thread performance and the GPU’s fast pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s would likely result in frame rates well above 144 FPS at 1080p, though again, these are estimates based on benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the AD104 chip using a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for high-resolution textures and ray-traced geometry. The GPU’s base clock is 1980 MHz, boosting to 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 7168 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 80 ROPs provide a balanced rasterization pipeline, evidenced by the PassMark G3D score of 29995.

For ray tracing and AI workloads, the GPU includes 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, which drive the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627. This score, combined with the PassMark GPU compute score of 17108, shows strong performance in DirectX 12 Ultimate titles that leverage RT and DLSS features. The GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1) throughput indicates robust compute capability for rendering and scientific workloads, while the 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate ensures high-fidelity filtering in modern game engines. With a 220 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 550 W, the card fits into mainstream high-performance builds. Its 267 mm length and dual-slot width make it compatible with most mid-tower cases, and the display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a for multi-monitor setups.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-12900T uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, though the exact memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which provides headroom for future high-speed NVMe SSDs or GPUs, though the RTX 4070 SUPER itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The motherboard platform also supports the CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback display output or for quick-sync encoding tasks.

The CPU’s 35 W TDP and the GPU’s 220 W TDP suggest a combined system draw that is well within the capabilities of a 550 W PSU, as recommended for the GPU. This leaves headroom for additional drives and peripherals without requiring a high-wattage power supply. A sensible next upgrade would be increasing memory capacity or speed, as the CPU’s performance is not bottlenecked by the platform’s memory support. For future GPU upgrades, the PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the CPU ensure that a next-generation graphics card would not be bandwidth-limited, though the current GPU’s production status is end-of-life, with its successor being the GeForce 50 series. The CPU’s production status is active, and its unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking if the motherboard and cooling permit, though the 35 W TDP suggests a focus on efficiency rather than extreme overclocking.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 37112, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 160, scores 37117, a delta of 0%, indicating statistically identical performance. The Intel Core i7-13700 scores 37135, a -0.1% delta, meaning the i9-12900T is slightly slower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 with a 0.1% delta, showing the i9-12900T is marginally ahead. This places the CPU in a tight competitive cluster where performance differences are negligible. Key scores include Cinebench R23 multicore at 24528 and single-core at 3462, Geekbench multicore at 11615 and single-core at 2259, and PassMark multithread at 29601.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 43223, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, a -0.1% delta, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER is slightly slower. The GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also a -0.1% delta, while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, a -1% delta. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 4627, with Geekbench OpenCL at 172795 and Vulkan at 205624. The PassMark G3D score is 29995, and the compute score is 17108. Combined, the system’s percentile is 84, reflecting a balanced configuration where both CPU and GPU are near the top of their respective performance tiers.

Who Should Build It

This system is ideal for gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh monitors, as the GPU’s 83rd percentile and the CPU’s 85th percentile provide the headroom needed for smooth frame rates without CPU bottlenecking. Content creators working with 4K video will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24528 and the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM, which together handle timelines and effects efficiently. Software developers compiling large codebases will find the CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 345021 and multithread score of 29601 valuable for reducing build times.

Students and office workers will appreciate the CPU’s 35 W TDP, which allows for a quiet, low-power system that still delivers PassMark single-thread performance of 3810 for responsive productivity applications. Small business workstations handling data encryption (PassMark score of 20750) or extended instruction sets (20054) will find the CPU capable. The GPU’s end-of-life status means it is not the newest option, but its 56 RT cores make it suitable for professionals needing hardware-accelerated ray tracing in design or visualization tools. The system is also well-suited for hobbyist 3D renderers, given the CPU’s floating-point math score of 75741 and the GPU’s compute score of 17108.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900T is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 1400 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 35 W TDP that emphasizes energy efficiency. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This design supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU’s benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24528 and a PassMark multithread score of 29601. Single-thread performance is also robust, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3462 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2259.

The 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that this processor outperforms the vast majority of desktop and mobile chips. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 160 and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, with performance deltas of 0% and 0.1%, respectively, showing that the i9-12900T sits at a performance parity point. The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 108211 and floating-point math score of 75741 highlight its arithmetic capability, while the data encryption score of 20750 and extended instructions score of 20054 show strong cryptographic and SIMD performance. The find prime numbers score of 116 is a lower result, indicating that the processor’s strength lies in parallel workloads rather than specific single-thread integer operations. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output and media acceleration, though the discrete GPU handles all demanding graphics tasks. The CPU’s release date of 2022-01-03 and active production status mean it remains a viable current-generation option, with a launch MSRP of $489.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-12900T support DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing flexibility in memory choice.

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

A: The combined percentile is 84, reflecting a system where both the CPU (85th percentile) and GPU (83rd percentile) are near the top of their respective performance tiers.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER still in production?

A: No, the GPU’s production status is end-of-life, with its successor being the GeForce 50 series. The CPU, however, has an active production status.

Q: What power supply is recommended for the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, which provides sufficient headroom for the GPU’s 220 W TDP and the CPU’s 35 W TDP.

Q: How does the i9-12900T compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 160 in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU scores 37112, while the Ryzen 7 160 scores 37117, a delta of 0%, indicating statistically identical performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, provided by 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: Does the CPU have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking if the motherboard and cooling solution support it.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced system where the CPU and GPU are closely matched in performance percentiles (85th for CPU, 83rd for GPU). In gaming workloads, the GPU is likely the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4627 and PassMark G3D score of 29995 define the frame rate ceiling. At 1080p, the CPU’s Geekbench single-core score of 2259 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3462 are sufficient to keep up with the GPU, so the bottleneck shifts to the GPU’s rendering throughput. In CPU-intensive tasks like data compression (PassMark score of 345021) or encryption (20750), the GPU plays a minimal role, and the CPU’s 24 threads determine performance.

The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs means it is less likely to bottleneck the GPU in most real-world gaming scenarios, particularly at 1440p and above. However, in esports titles at low resolutions where frame rates can exceed 200 FPS, the CPU’s single-thread performance could become a constraint, though its 4.9 GHz boost clock mitigates this. Conversely, the GPU’s 83rd percentile and its end-of-life status mean it is the component most likely to be upgraded first, as newer titles may demand more VRAM or RT throughput. The balanced nature of the pairing is evident from the combined percentile of 84, which suggests that neither component severely limits the other across a broad range of applications, from gaming to rendering to development workloads.

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

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