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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
84%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

19,593 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% 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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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 4070 SUPER is a pairing that asks a familiar question: can a six-core processor from 2022 keep pace with a high-end graphics card from 2024? The data suggests the answer is nuanced. This combination sits at the 78th percentile for all desktop configurations, and the measured frame rates show a system that is far more capable at higher resolutions than at lower ones. This build is a study in balance, where the CPU is the clear anchor in some scenarios and a non-factor in others.

Balance and Bottleneck

The most important dynamic in this system is the relationship between the CPU’s single-thread performance and the GPU’s raw output. The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 836 in the 3DMark single-thread test and 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The RTX 4070 SUPER, by contrast, scores 29995 in Passmark G3D and sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. This gap in relative standing—10 percentile points—indicates that the CPU is the weaker link in the chain.

The bottleneck manifests most clearly at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 173.2 FPS across all tested games, but the spread is telling. In CPU-light titles like Counter-Strike 2, the system hits 282.3 FPS, while in heavily threaded or physics-bound games like Ark: Survival Ascended, it drops to 42.5 FPS. The 1080p results show the CPU holding the GPU back in titles that demand high instruction throughput, as the GPU is capable of far more than the CPU can feed it.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute become the primary drivers of performance. The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p averages about 30-35% across the game list, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. At 3840x2160, the system is almost entirely GPU-limited, with the CPU becoming a non-factor in most titles. The delta between the 1440p and 4K results is smaller than the delta between 1080p and 1440p, confirming that the GPU is the scaling bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The 3DMark thread scaling data reinforces this. The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 1645 in the 2-thread test, 3151 in the 4-thread test, 4593 in the 8-thread test, and 5411 in the max-thread test. The scaling from 2 to 4 threads is 91%, from 4 to 8 threads is 46%, and from 8 to max threads is only 18%. This indicates diminishing returns beyond 8 threads, meaning the CPU has sufficient headroom for gaming workloads that typically use 4-8 threads, but it will not scale effectively in heavily threaded scenarios.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 19593, which places it in the 73rd percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617, -0.1%), Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, -0.4%), Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, +0.5%), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723, -0.7%). The Ryzen 5 5500 is effectively tied with these competitors, with deltas under 1% in all cases. This is a processor that performs at the level of a mid-range Intel chip from the same era, not a budget part.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 16429 in multi-core and 2319 in single-core. The multi-core result is 7.1x the single-core result, which is a reasonable scaling factor for a 6-core/12-thread part. In Geekbench, it scores 7976 multi-core and 1730 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 19330 and a single-thread score of 3058. The integer math score of 65001 and floating-point math score of 36815 indicate solid general-purpose compute, while the data compression score of 245533 and encryption score of 14851 show acceptable throughput for storage and security workloads.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1%). The RTX 4070 SUPER is within 1% of these competitors, which is remarkable given that the Quadro M6000 is a workstation card and the RTX 4090 Mobile is a flagship laptop part. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 4627. In Geekbench, it scores 172795 in OpenCL and 205624 in Vulkan. The Passmark G2D score of 1184 and G3D score of 29995 round out the picture.

The combined picture is a system that outperforms 78% of all desktop configurations. The CPU is a mid-range part from 2022, and the GPU is a high-end part from 2024. The GPU’s higher percentile ranking means the system will excel in GPU-bound workloads, while the CPU will be the limiting factor in CPU-bound tasks.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data covers a wide range of titles, from esports shooters to AAA single-player games. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates in competitive titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 624 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 282.3 FPS, and Valorant at 382.5 FPS. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege hits 336 FPS, and the Siege X version runs at 339.7 FPS. These numbers are well above the 144Hz and 240Hz refresh rates that competitive gamers target.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable for most titles. Counter-Strike 2 drops to 188.2 FPS, Valorant to 362.4 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege to 220 FPS. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 59.4 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, while Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 57.8 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 80.6 FPS, which is respectable for that title. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 108.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with the most demanding titles. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 43.3 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 34.5 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 12.9 FPS. Lighter titles fare better: Counter-Strike 2 runs at 102.7 FPS, Valorant at 338.4 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 121 FPS. The 4K results show that this system is not ideal for 4K gaming in demanding titles, but it can handle esports and lighter games at that resolution.

The pair ranks 687th out of 3732 pairs by FPS, which places it in the top 18% of all CPU-GPU combinations. The average FPS across all games is 173.2, which is skewed upward by the high frame rates in esports titles.

Who Should Build It

This system is best suited for gamers who play at 1440p or 1080p and prioritize high frame rates over maximum resolution. The measured data shows that the system delivers 100+ FPS in most titles at 1440p, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Competitive gamers will find the 1080p performance exceptional, with frame rates well above 200 FPS in most esports titles.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will find the GPU’s compute capabilities useful, but the CPU will limit rendering times. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 is respectable but not exceptional for rendering workloads. The GPU’s 17108 Passmark compute score and 172795 Geekbench OpenCL score indicate strong acceleration for GPU-accelerated rendering.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, which handle compilation and testing workloads adequately. The 73rd percentile CPU ranking means it is a capable development machine, though not a top-tier one. Students and office workers will find the system more than sufficient for their needs, with the GPU providing headroom for any graphics-accelerated tasks.

Small business workstations that run productivity software, database applications, or light CAD work will find this system capable. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 19330 and the GPU’s compute capabilities provide a solid foundation for such workloads.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It is manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The base clock is 3.60 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.20 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, and the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. This is a modest L3 cache compared to some other Ryzen 5000 parts, but it is sufficient for gaming workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a theoretical memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory.

The benchmark scores show a CPU that is competitive with mid-range Intel parts from the same era. The 3DMark scores scale from 1645 in the 2-thread test to 5411 in the max-thread test, with the 8-thread score of 4593 being 85% of the max-thread score. This indicates that the CPU is well-utilized at 8 threads and has limited headroom beyond that.

In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 give a scaling factor of 7.1x, which is slightly below the theoretical 6x for a 6-core part due to thermal and power constraints. The Passmark data compression score of 245533 is strong, while the encryption score of 14851 is moderate. The extended instructions score of 17236 and the find prime numbers score of 56 round out the compute picture.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, has an average score of 19668, which is 0.4% higher. This means the Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially equivalent to a mid-range Alder Lake part in overall performance, despite being a generation older.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, this system delivers 282 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, 382 FPS in Valorant, and 336 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege. These numbers are well above the 240Hz refresh rate that competitive gamers demand. At 1440p, the frame rates remain high: 188 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 220 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege. The system is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at both resolutions.

Streaming: The GPU’s 224 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture provide hardware acceleration for encoding. The Passmark GPU compute score of 17108 indicates strong parallel processing capability. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads can handle the encoding overhead alongside the game, though the 73rd percentile CPU ranking means there is limited headroom for CPU-intensive streaming software.

Video editing: The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide fast access to video data. The 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute accelerates effects and transitions. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding. This system can handle 1080p and 1440p video editing comfortably, with 4K editing possible but with longer render times.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 56 RT cores accelerate both rasterization and ray tracing workloads. The 4627 score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance. The CPU’s 6 cores will be a bottleneck for CPU-based rendering, but GPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or Octane will utilize the GPU effectively.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 65001 and multithread score of 19330 handle compilation and testing workloads. The 16 MB L3 cache provides fast access to frequently used code. The 73rd percentile CPU ranking means this is a capable development machine for most projects, though large codebases may benefit from more cores.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3058 in Passmark and 2319 in Cinebench R23 handles everyday office tasks with ease. The GPU is overkill for this use case, but it provides headroom for any future graphics-accelerated workloads. The system is more than sufficient for word processing, spreadsheets, web browsing, and video conferencing.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is based on the AD104 chip, using the Ada Lovelace architecture. It is manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The transistor density is 121.8 million per mm². The base clock is 1980 MHz, and the boost clock is 2475 MHz. The memory runs at 1313 MHz, effective 21 Gbps.

The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is sufficient for 1440p gaming with high texture settings and for 4K gaming with reduced settings in most titles. The memory capacity is adequate for current games, though future titles may require more.

The compute configuration consists of 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. There are 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS, and the FP16 performance is also 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The power consumption is 220 W, with a suggested power supply of 550 W. The card is dual-slot, 267 mm long, 112 mm high, and 42 mm wide, with a single 16-pin power connector. It has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

The benchmark scores show a GPU that performs at the 83rd percentile, with an average score of 43223. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 205624 is higher than the OpenCL score of 172795, which is typical for NVIDIA GPUs. The Passmark G3D score of 29995 and GPU compute score of 17108 round out the picture.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are workstation and laptop parts, which is notable. The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (-0.1%), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (-1%). This means the RTX 4070 SUPER is essentially tied with a 24 GB workstation card from the Maxwell era and a flagship laptop GPU from the Ada generation.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor in many titles, as evidenced by the 73rd percentile CPU ranking versus the 83rd percentile GPU ranking. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU has sufficient headroom.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games?

A: The pair ranks 687th out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 173.2 across all games at 1080p.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 19593 on average, which is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617), Intel Core i5-12500 (19668), Intel Core i7-10700F (19499), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 43223 on average, which is within 1% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667).

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 836 in 3DMark single-thread, 233 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 973 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 21 Gbps.

Q: What is the system’s overall percentile ranking?

A: The combined percentile is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all desktop configurations in the database.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 5 5500 is built on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, which has been in use since 2016. This socket supports a wide range of Ryzen processors, from the first-generation Ryzen 1000 series through the Ryzen 5000 series. The 5500 is a Zen 3 (Cezanne) part, which is the final architecture for the AM4 platform. Users who want more CPU performance can upgrade to a higher-tier Ryzen 5000 part, such as the Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9, without changing the motherboard.

The platform supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU does not support ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 3, which is sufficient for the RTX 4070 SUPER’s PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, though it will run at Gen 3 speeds. This is a minor limitation, as PCIe Gen 3 x16 has sufficient bandwidth for most gaming workloads.

The GPU is a dual-slot card that is 267 mm long, 112 mm high, and 42 mm wide. It requires a single 16-pin power connector and has a TDP of 220 W. The suggested power supply is 550 W, which is a modest requirement for a high-end GPU. The card has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, supporting up to four displays.

The GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. This means it is no longer in production, but it remains a capable part for 1440p gaming. The CPU is still in production, though it is a 2022 release. The system as a whole is a mature platform with a clear upgrade path: users can upgrade the CPU to a higher-tier AM4 part or the GPU to a newer generation when needed.

The most sensible next upgrade for this system is a more powerful CPU, as the GPU is already performing at the 83rd percentile. A Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 part on the same AM4 socket would reduce the CPU bottleneck at 1080p and improve performance in CPU-bound titles. Alternatively, users who want to upgrade the GPU would need to consider whether the 550 W power supply and PCIe Gen 3 interface are sufficient for newer cards.