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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

84%

GPU

89%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

19,593 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

15,199 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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Market Position

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM form a desktop pairing that lands at the 65th combined percentile among all CPU+GPU builds. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part on a 7 nm process, while the GPU is an Ampere-based card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 18 RT cores. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the data, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores, not from direct gameplay capture.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 7 nm process using 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 pool. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and the CPU connects to the system via PCIe Gen 3. The TDP is rated at 65 W, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

Benchmark scores place this chip in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 16429 points is a strong indicator for heavily threaded workloads, while the single-core score of 2319 points ensures solid responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks. The Geekbench multi-core score of 7976 and single-core score of 1730 reinforce this balance. In PassMark, the multithread score of 19330, integer math of 65001, and floating-point math of 36815 suggest the CPU is well suited to general productivity and scientific computations. The data compression score of 245533 and encryption score of 14851 further indicate its efficiency in data-heavy operations.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5500 sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11600KF (average score 19723, delta -0.7%), the Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617, -0.1%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, +0.5%). This places it in a very tight performance band—it is essentially on par with those chips, with the i7-10700F being the only one it surpasses (by 0.5%). The 3DMark thread scaling from 2 threads (1645) to 16 threads (5386) shows that multi-threading scales well, though the gain from 8 threads (4593) to 16 threads (5386) is modest, suggesting diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

The launch MSRP for the Ryzen 5 5500 was $159, a detail noted once here; no pricing analysis is otherwise included.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark single-thread and 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates strong per-core performance, but the GPU’s 57th percentile suggests it will likely be the limiting factor for frame rates. For esports titles with lighter loads, the CPU can keep up, but for demanding games, the GPU will cap FPS.

Streaming

The 6-core/12-thread configuration with a multi-core PassMark score of 19330 and a 3DMark max-thread score of 5411 supports simultaneous encoding and gameplay. The GPU’s tensor cores (72) and RT cores (18) can offload some stream processing, but the CPU’s multi-thread capability is the primary asset.

Video editing

Cinebench R23 multi-core of 16429 and Geekbench multi-core of 7976 indicate a capable processor for timeline rendering and export. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 60740 and Vulkan score of 57103 also provide acceleration for effects and previews, though the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus may limit large project handling.

3D rendering

The CPU’s multi-thread performance (Cinebench R20 multi-core 6900, R15 1656) will handle CPU-based renderers, while the GPU’s compute score of 5779 in PassMark and FP32 of 8.087 TFLOPS can accelerate GPU-accelerated render engines. The 18 RT cores enable hardware ray tracing, but the 8GB VRAM may be a constraint for complex scenes.

Software development

PassMark integer math at 65001 and extended instructions at 17236 indicate strong compiler and integer-heavy workload performance. The 12 threads help with parallel builds, and the single-thread score of 3058 in PassMark ensures responsive IDEs and rapid compilation of small projects.

Student and office work

The CPU’s single-thread scores (Cinebench R20 single-core 973, Geekbench single 1730) and PassMark single-thread 3058 handle web browsing, documents, and spreadsheets easily. The GPU’s G2D score of 973 and G3D of 11857 are more than sufficient for 2D office tasks and light 3D applications.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is an Ampere-architecture card based on the GA106 chip, fabricated by Samsung on an 8 nm process with 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The clock base is 1515 MHz with a boost of 1755 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card contains 2304 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, 18 RT cores, and 72 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 56.16 GPixel/s and texture rate is 126.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 performance both at 8.087 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 11857, which is close to the nearest rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, delta +0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, delta -0.5%) are virtually identical, while the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, delta -0.5%) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15290, delta -0.6%) are slightly ahead. The OpenCL score of 60740 and Vulkan score of 57103 show good compute potential, but the PassMark GPU compute score of 5779 indicates moderate compute throughput. DirectX 12 support is present (12 Ultimate with 12_2), as is OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

With a TDP of 130 W, the card requires a 300 W suggested power supply and a single 8-pin power connector. It is a dual-slot card measuring 242 mm in length, 112 mm in height. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 use?

A: It uses AMD Socket AM4.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5500 support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the GPU have ray tracing hardware?

A: Yes, it has 18 RT cores for hardware ray tracing.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing manual overclocking.

Q: What is the PCIe interface for the RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the CPU supports PCIe Gen 3.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The suggested PSU is 300 W.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU’s percentile (73rd) is notably higher than the GPU’s (57th), and the combined build percentile is 65th. This indicates that the CPU is relatively stronger compared to its own class than the GPU is to its class. For most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single 836, Cinebench R23 single 2319) is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in most cases, but the GPU’s lower percentile and 8GB VRAM will limit frame rates in graphics-intensive titles.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and GPU’s 130 W TDP sum to 195 W, leaving ample headroom under the 300 W suggested PSU. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 interface paired with the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface means the CPU will run the GPU at PCIe Gen 3 speeds, which may slightly reduce bandwidth compared to a full Gen 4 setup, though the 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is unlikely to be saturated in typical gaming. The CPU’s strong multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 multi 16429) ensure that CPU-heavy tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering will not be starved, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus may become a limiting factor for large textures or high-resolution rendering.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU performance. Gamers targeting 1080p with medium-to-high settings will find the CPU capable of sustaining high frame rates in esports titles, while the GPU provides a solid baseline for modern AAA games. Content creators who work with 1080p or 1440p video editing and 3D modeling will benefit from the CPU’s multi-threaded power (Cinebench R23 multi 16429) and the GPU’s compute capabilities (OpenCL 60740). Software developers can leverage the 6 cores and 12 threads for faster compilation (PassMark integer math 65001), and students or small business users will find the system responsive for office tasks, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is adequate for light to moderate creative workloads, but heavy 4K editing or complex 3D scenes may require more memory.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 19593, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its most notable scores include Cinebench R23 multi-core 16429, single-core 2319, Geekbench multi-core 7976, and PassMark multithread 19330. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 15199 and sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its key results are PassMark G3D 11857, Geekbench OpenCL 60740, and Vulkan 57103. The combined build percentile is 65th, indicating a balanced yet slightly CPU-leaning system.

Because no measured FPS data is available for this exact CPU+GPU pairing, all gaming performance estimates are derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU’s single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and 2319 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance, while the GPU’s G3D 11857 suggests it is capable of 1080p gaming, but the exact frame rates cannot be stated.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The CPU is a 5000-series, Zen 3 (Cezanne) processor on a 7 nm process, with 6 cores and 12 threads. The GPU is an Ampere-architecture card with 8 GB GDDR6 and 18 RT cores. The combined percentile of 65th places this build in the upper mid-range of typical desktop configurations. The CPU’s 73rd percentile is above the GPU’s 57th, meaning the processor is a relatively stronger component than the graphics card.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode. The CPU’s memory bus is 51.2 GB/s and it uses PCIe Gen 3. The GPU is a PCIe 4.0 x8 card, so when paired with this CPU it will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W, which provides ample headroom for the CPU’s 65 W TDP and GPU’s 130 W TDP combined (195 W). The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with its successor being the GeForce 40 series, so a future upgrade would likely involve a newer GPU that may require a more powerful PSU. On the CPU side, the AM4 socket supports other Zen 3 processors, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking to extend performance. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU within the same power envelope, or a higher-core-count AM4 CPU if more multi-threaded performance is needed—though the specific models are not in the dataset.

Gaming Performance

The dataset contains no measured FPS rows for the Ryzen 5 5500 + RTX 3050 OEM combination, so all frame rates discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single 836, Cinebench R23 single 2319) is strong enough to avoid being a bottleneck in most games, especially at 1080p. The GPU’s G3D score of 11857 and 8 GB VRAM indicate it can handle esports and moderate AAA gaming at 1080p with high settings, but the 57th percentile suggests it will be the limiting factor in more demanding titles. For 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth may cause performance drops in memory-heavy games. The 18 RT cores enable ray tracing, but the GPU’s overall compute (FP32 8.087 TFLOPS) suggests ray tracing at playable frame rates will require low RT settings or DLSS (not specified in the data). Because no measured FPS exists, the numbers above are qualitative estimates derived from the benchmark scores; actual frame rates will depend on game title, settings, and driver optimization.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Market Position

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Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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1440p Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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