Build analysis

Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Bottleneck estimate at 1080p for AAA gaming. CPU ceiling ~165 FPS · GPU ceiling ~115 FPS.

Estimated performance

Average FPS~115
1% low FPS~83
LimiterGPU
Gap30%

At 1080p, the GPU is the main limiter (30% gap), which is normal for AAA gaming at this resolution. Upgrading the graphics card, enabling DLSS/FSR/XeSS, or lowering ray tracing settings would improve frame rates.

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About this pairing

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a significantly imbalanced combination at 1080p.

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FAQ

Is Intel Core i5-12400F good enough for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes — at 1080p, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiter, so the Intel Core i5-12400F has headroom. This is a balanced pairing for this resolution.

What FPS can I expect with Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

Our model estimates roughly 115 FPS average and 83 FPS 1% lows at 1080p in AAA gaming with default settings. Actual results vary by game.

Should I upgrade the CPU or GPU in this build?

Upgrade the GPU first. The graphics card is the bottleneck, which is expected at 1080p.