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Core i5-12600KF + RTX 3060 12GB
Workable pairing with a caveat: CPU is faster than NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB needs.
CPUIntel Core i5-12600KFLGA1700 \u00B7 10C/16T \u00B7 155W₹15,400-17,000+GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB12GB VRAM \u00B7 170W₹27,800-30,700
Bottleneck verdict by resolution
Same engine as our builder. At 1080p the CPU does more of the work; at 4K the GPU carries the load - so the verdict changes with your monitor.
1080p
82/100
Caution
CPU is faster than NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB needs
1440p
82/100
Caution
CPU is faster than NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB needs
4K
82/100
Caution
CPU is faster than NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB needs
Completing this build
PSU
550W or higher
CPU + GPU alone draw ~345W under load. 550W covers the full build with the 30% headroom I insist on. Go 80+ Gold from a reputed brand - see our PSU tier list.
PSU Tier List India →RAM
Check board type: DDR4 or DDR5
This Intel platform has both DDR4 and DDR5 motherboards. DDR4-3200 keeps the build cheaper with a small performance cost; DDR5-5600+ is the better long-term pick if the board supports it. The RAM type must match the board - our builder checks this for you.
CPU + GPU cost
₹43,200-47,700
Indicative India pricing for this pair, GST included. Full builds around this combo typically land at 1.7-2.2x this figure with board, RAM, storage, PSU and case.
Verify the full build with these two parts →
Opens our builder with both parts loaded. Add the rest and get the complete GetPC Score - compatibility, warranty traps, wasted money.