Results: Intel Core i7-12700K + Radeon RX 9070 XT
Intel Core i7-12700K and Radeon RX 9070 XT paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
Prices checked:
Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- Intel Core i7-12700K: from £267.96 at GamingKit. Today is its lowest price in 30 days.
- Radeon RX 9070 XT: from £860.92 at GamingKit, 41 listings up to £1,134.61. Lowest in the last 30 days: £725.14.
The pair together: from £1,128.87.
What a frame costs in the UK
The pair price at UK shops divided by the frames it gives at 1440p on high settings. Lower is better value.
| Game | FPS at 1440p | Cost per frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 230 FPS | £4.91 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 380 FPS | £2.97 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 125 FPS | £9.03 |
| Valorant | 530 FPS | £2.13 |
| COD: Warzone | 185 FPS | £6.10 |
| Battlefield 6 | 150 FPS | £7.53 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 220 FPS | £5.13 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 305 FPS | £3.70 |
| Marvel Rivals | 95 FPS | £11.88 |
| GTA V | 95 FPS | £11.88 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 140 FPS | £8.06 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 90 FPS | £12.54 |
| Rust | 115 FPS | £9.82 |
| Minecraft | 375 FPS | £3.01 |
The same frame rate for less, in UK stock now
No cheaper graphics card in UK stock holds this frame rate with this processor today.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 429 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.11 an hour of play, or about £82 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 285 FPS | 230 FPS | 140 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 495 FPS | 380 FPS | 235 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 150 FPS | 125 FPS | 75 FPS |
| Valorant | 595 FPS | 530 FPS | 325 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 185 FPS | 185 FPS | 125 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 150 FPS | 150 FPS | 95 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 265 FPS | 220 FPS | 135 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 380 FPS | 305 FPS | 190 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 130 FPS | 95 FPS | 60 FPS |
| GTA V | 120 FPS | 95 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 150 FPS | 140 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 90 FPS | 90 FPS | 70 FPS |
| Rust | 120 FPS | 115 FPS | 70 FPS |
| Minecraft | 375 FPS | 375 FPS | 375 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 616 W · Recommended: 750 W
Put together a compatible build or compare component prices across retailers.
Other graphics cards with Intel Core i7-12700K
Other processors with Radeon RX 9070 XT
Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS