SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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86 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

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

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
76%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900TE

5,050 Benchmark Score
Top 24% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 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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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i9-12900TE’s position among all CPUs?

A: The Core i9-12900TE sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5050. It is statistically tied with the Intel Core i9-9820X (5049, 0% delta), the Intel Xeon Gold 6334 (5043, 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE (5070, -0.4% delta), and the Intel Xeon W-2155 (5072, -0.4% delta).

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER holds the 86th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, scores 54247 (-0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.8% delta) — meaning the 4080 SUPER trails these three AMD parts by 1.1% to 2.8%.

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

A: The build sits at the 73rd combined percentile, indicating a desktop configuration that outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tracked system pairings. This is driven by a top-quartile GPU (86th percentile) paired with a mid-pack CPU (60th percentile).

Q: Is there measured gaming FPS data for this exact combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i9-12900TE + RTX 4080 SUPER combination. All gaming performance discussion must be treated as estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct frame-rate measurements.

Q: What are the CPU’s core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900TE has 16 cores and 24 threads, based on the Alder Lake-S architecture. It features a base clock of 1100 MHz, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, a 35W TDP, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective), and the card’s boost clock is 2550 MHz.

Q: What is the build class and production status of each component?

A: The build class is desktop. The CPU is Active in production, while the GPU is End-of-life. The CPU launched on 2022-01-03 with a launch MSRP of $494; the GPU launched on 2024-01-30 with a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i9-12900TE + RTX 4080 SUPER combination. The FACT PACK provides no `measuredFpsUltraByGame` rows, no per-game frame rates, and no resolution-specific results. Consequently, all gaming figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not observed results.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile GPU standing (average score 54209) signals exceptionally strong rasterization throughput. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, is essentially identical (-0.1% delta), so expect the SUPER to match the non-SUPER 4080 within a fraction of a percent. The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute, 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate, and 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate all point toward sustained high frame rates at 1440p and 4K in demanding titles.

The CPU presents a more moderate gaming ceiling. The i9-12900TE’s 60th percentile ranking (average 5050) places it among older HEDT parts like the Core i9-9820X and Xeon W-2155, not at the top of the gaming stack. Its 16 cores and 24 threads are ample for background tasks, but the 1100 MHz base clock is low; the 4.80 GHz boost clock compensates in lightly-threaded scenarios. Single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score 2465) suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most titles, but at 1080p with a GPU this fast, the processor may become the limiting factor in high-refresh scenarios.

For 4K ultra settings, the GPU is clearly the dominant driver. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s over a 256-bit bus handles 4K texture streaming without strain. At 1440p, expect the GPU to remain the primary throughput engine, with the CPU contributing enough single-thread headroom (4.80 GHz boost) to avoid severe stutter. At 1080p, the CPU’s 60th percentile position relative to the GPU’s 86th percentile suggests frame rates will be capped by the processor in CPU-bound esports titles, though the exact cap cannot be quantified without measured FPS data.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance: the GPU operates at the 86th percentile while the CPU sits at the 60th percentile. This 26-point gap means the RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically more capable than the i9-12900TE in raw compute. In GPU-bound workloads — 4K gaming, 3D rendering, compute-heavy tasks — the GPU will be the performance driver, and the CPU will rarely constrain it.

In CPU-bound workloads, the bottleneck flips. The i9-12900TE’s 16 cores/24 threads and 30 MB L3 cache are respectable, but its 60th percentile rank puts it below the top-tier desktop CPUs. Single-threaded tasks (e.g., older games, some productivity apps) depend on the 4.80 GHz boost clock; the 1100 MHz base clock means sustained all-core loads will drop to lower frequencies, potentially throttling multi-threaded performance. Benchmarks support this: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17461 is solid but not elite, while the single-core score of 2465 is competitive for daily use.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent (no measured data), but the percentile analysis implies that at lower resolutions (1080p), the CPU will bottleneck the GPU in many titles. At higher resolutions (1440p, 4K), the GPU’s workload increases, and the CPU’s relative impact diminishes. The combined percentile of 73 reflects this pairing: the system overall is above average, but the GPU is carrying the performance load.

For mixed workloads — gaming plus streaming, or rendering plus coding — the CPU’s 24 threads provide enough parallelism to avoid complete saturation, but the 35W TDP limits sustained all-core boost. The 4.80 GHz single-core boost helps interactive responsiveness, while the 1.25 MB L2 per core and 30 MB L3 shared cache keep working sets local.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming (1440p/4K): Strongly recommended. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile GPU score (54209) and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth handle 1440p and 4K ultra settings with ease. The CPU’s 4.80 GHz boost clock provides enough single-thread speed for most titles, though at 1080p the 60th percentile CPU may cap frame rates.

Streaming: Workable but not ideal. The 24 threads handle encoding overhead without dedicated hardware, but the 35W TDP and 1100 MHz base clock limit sustained all-core performance. The GPU’s 320 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture (with 80 RT cores) offload some encoding work, but expect occasional frame dips in CPU-heavy scenes.

Video editing: Good for 4K timelines. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17461 handles multi-track editing, while the GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and 219065 Geekbench OpenCL score accelerate effects and color grading. The 16 cores/24 threads are sufficient for proxy editing and export.

3D rendering: Excellent GPU-side, CPU-limited. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile ranking and 19822 Passmark GPU compute score deliver fast ray-traced renders. The CPU’s 60th percentile position (Cinebench R20 multicore 7333) will bottleneck scene preparation and CPU-based physics, but GPU rendering (e.g., OptiX) will dominate.

Software development: Adequate. The CPU’s 24 threads compile parallel code efficiently (Cinebench R15 multicore 1759), and the 30 MB L3 cache speeds up iterative builds. The 4.80 GHz boost clock keeps IDE interactions smooth. The GPU is overkill for development but accelerates any CUDA-based computation.

Student and office work: Overpowered but functional. The CPU’s 60th percentile ensures snappy web browsing and document editing, while the GPU’s massive compute is wasted on spreadsheets. The 35W TDP keeps power draw low for the CPU, but the GPU’s 320W TDP and triple-slot size make this a poor choice for small desks or dorm rooms.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark suite shows a mid-range desktop profile. Cinebench R15 multicore scores 1759, single-core scores 248. Cinebench R20 multicore scores 7333, single-core 1035. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 17461, single-core 2465. The average benchmark score is 5050, placing it at the 60th percentile. Nearest rivals include the Core i9-9820X (5049, 0%), Xeon Gold 6334 (5043, 0.1%), Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE (5070, -0.4%), and Xeon W-2155 (5072, -0.4%). These deltas are all within 0.5%, confirming the i9-12900TE is a statistical tie with these older HEDT and workstation chips.

The GPU’s benchmarks are substantially stronger. 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 6600. Geekbench OpenCL scores 219065, Vulkan scores 260075. Passmark scores include DirectX 10 (193), DirectX 11 (301), DirectX 12 (134), DirectX 9 (381), G2D (1270), G3D (34245), and GPU compute (19822). The average benchmark score is 54209, placing it at the 86th percentile. Nearest rivals: RTX 4080 (54247, -0.1%), Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1%), Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.7%), and Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.8%). The 4080 SUPER trails the three AMD GPUs by 1.1% to 2.8%, but is essentially tied with the non-SUPER 4080.

Combined, the system sits at the 73rd percentile. The GPU’s top-quartile position lifts the overall pairing, while the CPU’s mid-pack score drags it down from what could otherwise be a top-90th-percentile build. The average benchmark score of 54209 for the GPU is over ten times the CPU’s 5050, indicating the GPU dominates all compute-heavy workloads.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, AD103 chip, with a 5nm process from TSMC. It packs 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². The memory subsystem includes 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. Clocks run at 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, with memory at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective).

The compute configuration is robust: 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. Pixel rate reaches 285.6 GPixel/s, texture rate 816.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute 52.22 TFLOPS (FP16 is also 52.22 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio). The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

The benchmark scores confirm this is a top-tier rendering GPU. The Passmark G3D score of 34245 is exceptional, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench Vulkan (260075) and OpenCL (219065) scores show the GPU excels in both gaming and compute contexts. The 86th percentile ranking puts it above the vast majority of GPUs, and its nearest rival (RTX 4080) is statistically identical (-0.1% delta). The AMD parts that outscore it (Radeon Pro W5700X, RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, Radeon 8060S) do so by margins of 1.1% to 2.8%, which is within run-to-run variance.

For rendering workloads, the 80 RT cores accelerate ray tracing, while the 320 tensor cores handle DLSS and AI-based tasks. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for 4K textures and large scenes, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory starvation. The card’s 320W TDP and 700W suggested PSU indicate a power-hungry but manageable component.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p and 4K ultra settings: The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile GPU score and 16 GB VRAM make this an ideal pairing for high-resolution gaming. The CPU’s 60th percentile position is sufficient at these resolutions, where the GPU dominates.

Content creators working with 4K video: The GPU’s 219065 OpenCL and 260075 Vulkan scores accelerate rendering, while the CPU’s 24 threads handle encoding. The 16 GB VRAM supports large timelines and effects.

3D artists and architects: The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32, 80 RT cores, and 19822 Passmark GPU compute score deliver fast ray-traced renders. The CPU’s 60th percentile is a secondary constraint.

Software developers using CUDA: The GPU’s 320 tensor cores and 52.22 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1) accelerate AI inference and parallel compute. The CPU’s 24 threads compile code efficiently.

Students and office workers: This pairing is overkill. The CPU’s 35W TDP is power-efficient, but the GPU’s 320W TDP, triple-slot size, and 310mm length make it impractical for compact setups. A lighter GPU would serve this segment better.

Small business workstations: The CPU’s 16 cores/24 threads and 30 MB L3 cache handle database queries and office multitasking, while the GPU accelerates any visualization tasks. The 60th CPU percentile and 86th GPU percentile provide a balanced (if GPU-heavy) workstation.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i9-12900TE (16 cores, 24 threads, Alder Lake-S) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (Ada Lovelace, 16 GB GDDR6X). The CPU is a 35W part with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a 320W triple-slot card with a 2550 MHz boost clock. The combined percentile is 73, indicating an above-average system overall.

The pairing is asymmetrical: the GPU is at the 86th percentile, the CPU at the 60th. This creates a GPU-dominant system where the RTX 4080 SUPER drives all compute-heavy tasks, while the i9-12900TE provides adequate but not exceptional CPU support. The CPU’s nearest rivals (Core i9-9820X, Xeon Gold 6334, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE, Xeon W-2155) are all older or lower-power parts, confirming the i9-12900TE is not a top-tier desktop CPU.

The GPU’s nearest rivals (RTX 4080, Radeon Pro W5700X, RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, Radeon 8060S) show it is essentially tied with the RTX 4080 and slightly behind three AMD parts. This places the 4080 SUPER firmly in the upper-middle of the GPU hierarchy, not at the absolute top.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900TE is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Alder Lake-S architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 10nm process. The die size is 215 mm², and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It features 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3 cache. The base clock is 1100 MHz, boost clock 4.80 GHz, with a 35W TDP. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The CPU launched on 2022-01-03 with a launch MSRP of $494 and is multiplier-unlocked.

Benchmark scores show a mid-range profile. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 17461, single-core 2465. The multicore score indicates strong multi-threaded throughput, but the 60th percentile rank reveals it is not among the top CPUs. The low base clock (1100 MHz) is notable; the 4.80 GHz boost compensates in bursty workloads, but sustained all-core loads will likely run below the boost frequency due to the 35W TDP constraint.

The nearest rivals — Core i9-9820X (5049), Xeon Gold 6334 (5043), Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE (5070), Xeon W-2155 (5072) — are all within 0.5% in average score. This means the i9-12900TE performs identically to a 2018 HEDT chip (9820X) and a 2021 workstation Xeon (6334). For real workloads, this translates to: capable multi-threaded rendering, decent compilation times, and adequate single-thread responsiveness. The 24 threads handle concurrent tasks well, but the 60th percentile position means it will not match top-tier CPUs in CPU-bound gaming or heavily threaded applications. The 30 MB L3 cache is generous and helps with data-heavy workloads, while the 1.25 MB L2 per core reduces cache misses in single-threaded code.