Core i5-12400F + RTX 4060: bottleneck check
Balanced at 1440p.
Well matched at 1440p. The RTX 4060 is the slightly busier part, by about 15%.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | GPU | 6% | balanced |
| 1440p | GPU | 15% | balanced |
| 4K | GPU | 34% | GPU-bound (normal) |
The RTX 4060 is the limiting part at every resolution, which is the healthy direction, and the gap is small enough that neither part is wasted. Upgrade the GPU first when you want more frames.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 4.4 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Max turbo power | 117 W |
| Released | 2022 |
| Gaming index | 66 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 48 / 100 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 115 W |
| Released | 2023 |
| 1080p index | 32.9 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 27 / 100 |
| 4K index | 22.2 / 100 |
Power supply
CPU 117 W + GPU 115 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 332 W. We recommend a 450 W unit (80 Plus Gold or better) so transient spikes from the graphics card stay inside the PSU's comfort zone. Try other pairs in the PSU calculator.
Upgrade paths
CPUs that remove the bottleneck (LGA1700)
- Core i3-12100F + RTX 4060 (gaming index 58)
- Core i3-13100F + RTX 4060 (gaming index 60)
- Core i5-13400F + RTX 4060 (gaming index 70)
GPUs that use the Core i5-12400F more fully
- Core i5-12400F + RTX 4070 (1440p index 42)
- Core i5-12400F + RTX 3080 (1440p index 42)
- Core i5-12400F + RX 6800 XT (1440p index 42)
Best CPU for the RTX 4060 Best GPU for the Core i5-12400F RTX 4060 PSU requirements
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Indexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.