Core i5-12400F + RTX 4060 Performance
Estimated FPS, CPU/GPU balance, power draw and upgrade path for the Core i5-12400F + RTX 4060 combination.
Estimated FPS by resolution
Average across 8 representative games at High settings, ray tracing off, no upscaling.
CPU / GPU balance
GPU limitationThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has less headroom than the Intel Core i5-12400F here — the GPU is the more likely constraint on frame rate.
Estimated power consumption
Recommended RAM: 16GB (dual-channel)
Best games for this build
| Game | Est. FPS (1080p, High) | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Valorant | 315 FPS | Balanced |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 282 FPS | Balanced |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 162 FPS | Balanced |
Upgrade suggestions
Sample benchmark log
Sample dataThese rows illustrate our benchmark data structure with a small amount of clearly-labeled sample data — they are not real measurements. See how it works.
| Game | Resolution | Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elden Ring | 1080p | High | 65 | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
Averaged across a representative set of games at High settings, this build estimates roughly 138 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p and 56 FPS at 4K. See the per-game table below for specifics.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has less headroom than the Intel Core i5-12400F here — the GPU is the more likely constraint on frame rate.
We estimate a total system draw of about 228W, and recommend a PSU rated at 450W or higher for headroom.
We'd recommend 16GB (dual-channel) for this build — see the RAM guide for the full reasoning.