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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

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Top 8% 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
99%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

19,593 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

178,050 Benchmark Score
Top 1% 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 is a 6-core Zen 3 desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is an Ada Lovelace GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 425 W TDP. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, the GPU at the 98th percentile among all GPUs, and the combined desktop configuration reaches the 86th percentile. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay data.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming — The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8587 and its 98th percentile ranking indicate it can drive very high frame rates, but the CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 836, Cinebench R23 single-core 2319) is modest. At 1080p with a high-refresh monitor, the processor is likely the limiting factor, whereas at 1440p and 4K the GPU becomes the dominant contributor. For users targeting 144 Hz or 240 Hz at 1080p, the CPU may not sustain the upper end of the GPU’s capability; at higher resolutions the pairing is more balanced.

Streaming — the CPU’s multi-threaded throughput, measured at 16,429 in Cinebench R23 and 19,330 in PassMark multithread, provides headroom for software encoding alongside game rendering. The GPU also includes 456 tensor cores and 114 RT cores, which can offload AI and real-time effects during a stream. The 12 threads of the Ryzen 5 5500 are sufficient for a single-stream encoding workload, though simultaneous heavy game CPU load may introduce contention; the 24 GB VRAM on the GPU ensures ample memory for overlays and capture buffers.

Video editing — the GPU’s 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are well suited to large video projects, and its FP32 throughput of 73.54 TFLOPS accelerates effects and transcoding. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads (with a PassMark multithread score of 19,330) handle timeline operations and decoding, but complex multi-layer sequences will benefit from more cores. The 73rd percentile CPU position means the processor is above average, yet not in the top tier for heavy multi-threaded editing workflows.

3D rendering — the RTX 4090 D’s 14592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs provide a raw compute base that is reflected in its 98th percentile GPU rank. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8587 places it within 2–5% of professional-class accelerators like the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (average score 182,109, delta −2.2%) and the A100 SXM4 80 GB (delta −3.1%). For ray-traced scenes, the 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores are present, though the CPU’s 16 MB L3 cache and 6 cores may be a constraint when the CPU is used for scene graph processing.

Software development — the CPU’s Geekbench single-core score of 1730 and multi-core of 7976 indicate solid performance for compilation and unit testing. The 7 nm Zen 3 architecture with 16 MB L3 cache is competitive with similarly priced processors; the nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, has an average benchmark score 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is 0.1% higher. For continuous integration and parallel builds, the 12 threads provide a moderate degree of parallelism, but large codebases will see diminishing returns beyond 6 cores.

Student and office work — the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3058 and 3DMark single-thread of 836 are sufficient for everyday tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The 65 W TDP keeps power draw low, and the GPU is overkill for this scenario; however, the pairing would excel if the same machine is also used for occasional 3D modeling or video work. The CPU’s data compression PassMark score of 245,533 and encryption score of 14,851 indicate quick file archiving and secure communication.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 19,593, placing it at the 73rd percentile. In 3DMark, the 2-thread score is 1645, 4-thread 3151, 8-thread 4593, 16-thread 5386, and max-thread 5411; single-thread is 836. Cinebench R15 multicore is 1656 and single-core 233; R20 multicore 6900 and single-core 973; R23 multicore 16,429 and single-core 2319. Geekbench multicore is 7976 and single-core 1730. PassMark results: multithread 19,330, single-thread 3058, integer math 65,001, floating point 36,815, extended instructions 17,236, data encryption 14,851, data compression 245,533, physics 896, random string sorting 24,757, and prime number finding 56. The nearest CPU rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (average score 19,617, delta −0.1%), Intel Core i5-12500 (19,668, −0.4%), Intel Core i7-10700F (19,499, +0.5%), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (19,723, −0.7%). This places the Ryzen 5 5500 in a tight cluster with those processors, all within 1% of each other.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 178,050, at the 98th percentile. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8587, Geekbench OpenCL 278,621, and Geekbench Vulkan 246,941. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4090 D is 2.2% slower than the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (182,109), 3.1% slower than the A100 SXM4 80 GB (183,725), 3.6% slower than the RTX 5000 Ada Generation (184,664), and 4.9% slower than the A100 SXM4 40 GB (187,147). These deltas are small, indicating the 4090 D is essentially a high-end workstation GPU with a small performance deficit against the top accelerators.

The combined percentile of 86 reflects the significant mismatch between the CPU (73rd) and GPU (98th). While the GPU can outperform nearly all other GPUs, the CPU holds the system back in CPU-bound tasks. In a balanced workload, the CPU will dominate the performance ceiling.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4090 D is built on the AD102 chip with a 5 nm process from TSMC, housing 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. The base clock is 2280 MHz, boost clock 2520 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It has 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The GPU includes 14592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, 176 ROPs, 114 RT cores, and 456 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 73.54 TFLOPS (1:1). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the 4090 D scored 8587. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 278,621 and Vulkan score of 246,941 place it among the top GPUs. The performance relative to the nearest rivals is within a few percent: the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 182,109 (2.2% higher), the A100 SXM4 80 GB 183,725 (3.1% higher), the RTX 5000 Ada 184,664 (3.6% higher), and the A100 SXM4 40 GB 187,147 (4.9% higher). These small gaps mean the 4090 D is only slightly behind the highest-end workstation cards, making it an excellent choice for compute-heavy tasks.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth allows large scenes and high-resolution textures to reside in memory, while the 114 RT cores accelerate ray tracing and the 456 tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-based features. The FP32 performance of 73.54 TFLOPS is directly applicable to compute tasks like physics simulation and video effects. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and predecessor/successor (GeForce 30 and GeForce 50) indicate it is a late-generation product, but its benchmark standing remains strong.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s socket and memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 uses the AMD Socket AM4 and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell?

A: The RTX 4090 D has an average benchmark score of 178,050, which is 2.2% lower than the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell’s 182,109.

Q: Is the CPU unlocked for overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, and the CPU has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and type?

A: It has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, giving a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field is null; a discrete GPU is required.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU+GPU build?

A: The combined percentile is 86, with the CPU at 73 and the GPU at 98.

Q: What is the CPU’s socket and PCIe generation?

A: The CPU is on AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 3, while the GPU is a PCIe 4.0 x16 card.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne) on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy is 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. It uses dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and supports PCIe Gen 3. The CPU is part of the Ryzen 5000 series and was released on April 3, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $159.

Benchmark results show a strong single-thread performance: 3DMark single-thread 836, Cinebench R23 single-core 2319, and Geekbench single-core 1730. Multi-thread scores: Cinebench R23 16,429, Geekbench 7976, and PassMark multithread 19,330. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19,593 places it at the 73rd percentile. Its nearest rivals are all within 1%: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19,617, −0.1%), Intel Core i5-12500 (19,668, −0.4%), Intel Core i7-10700F (19,499, +0.5%), and Intel Core i5-11600KF (19,723, −0.7%). This indicates the 5500 is a mid-range processor that trades blows with recent mid-range Intel and AMD parts.

For real workloads, the 6-core/12-thread count is sufficient for productivity tasks, but the 16 MB L3 cache and 7 nm process contribute to a power-efficient design. The lack of integrated graphics means a dedicated GPU is mandatory, which is the case here. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 support is a notable limitation when paired with a PCIe 4.0 GPU, as the link bandwidth is halved; however, the impact on gaming is minimal in most scenarios. The 65 W TDP makes it easy to cool, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking within the 65 W envelope.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination (dataIsMeasured: false). Consequently, all frame-rate figures below are estimates derived from the GPU’s benchmark scores and the CPU’s performance relative to its peers. The GPU’s 98th percentile rank and the CPU’s 73rd percentile suggest that in gaming, the GPU will dominate in most titles, but the CPU can become a bottleneck at low resolutions where CPU-bound frame rates are higher.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 836, Cinebench R23 single-core 2319) is moderate; the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad 8587 is strong, but the CPU may limit the maximum achievable FPS in CPU-intensive games (e.g., esports titles). At 1440p, the GPU’s load increases, and the CPU is less of a constraint. At 4K, the GPU is the primary driver, and the 24 GB VRAM plus 1.01 TB/s bandwidth will allow high texture quality. However, because the CPU’s PCIe interface is Gen 3, the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 bandwidth is reduced, though the impact on FPS is typically small.

Overall, the estimated gaming performance is that the system is capable of high refresh rates at 1440p and smooth 4K gaming, but at 1080p, the CPU may prevent the GPU from achieving its maximum potential. The lack of measured data means these are projections, not verified numbers.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU’s percentile (73) is significantly lower than the GPU’s (98), creating an imbalance. In CPU-bound workloads—such as physics calculations, game logic, and AI tasks—the CPU will be the limiting factor. For example, the PassMark physics score of 896 and 3DMark 8-thread score of 4593 indicate that multi-threaded physics and simulation will not keep pace with the GPU’s compute capacity. In GPU-bound workloads, such as 3D rendering and high-resolution gaming, the GPU will dominate, and the CPU’s lower percentile is less relevant.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8587 and the CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 5411 show a large gap in compute capability. The CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 1%, meaning the CPU is not a standout part. The GPU, however, is near the top of its class. In a typical gaming session, the CPU may bottleneck at 1080p, while at 4K the GPU is the primary performance driver. For content creation, the CPU’s 6 cores may be the limiting factor when the GPU is waiting for the CPU to prepare data.

The combined percentile of 86 suggests that the overall system is high-end, but the CPU is the weaker link. Upgrading the CPU to a higher-core AM4 part would improve CPU-bound performance, while the GPU can remain. The CPU’s 16 MB L3 and 6 cores are modest for the GPU’s 14592 shading units; the GPU can process geometry and textures far faster than the CPU can feed it.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining a mid-range CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 5500) with a top-tier GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D). The CPU is a 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace card with 24 GB GDDR6X and a 425 W TDP. The combined percentile of 86 places this system in the upper echelon of all desktop configurations, but the CPU’s 73rd percentile versus the GPU’s 98th percentile shows a clear disparity. The system is intended for desktop use and is best suited for GPU-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing, and high-resolution gaming, where the GPU’s strengths are fully utilized.

The CPU’s average score of 19,593 and the GPU’s average of 178,050 give a combined score that is 86th percentile overall. The GPU’s nearest rivals are all within 5%, indicating the 4090 D is a very fast GPU, while the CPU sits in the middle of the pack. The build is a “CPU-light, GPU-heavy” configuration, which is a common pairing for users who prioritize visual performance over multi-threaded CPU work.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1440p and 4K — the GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, combined with its 98th percentile, will deliver high frame rates at high resolutions. The CPU’s 73rd percentile is sufficient for 1440p and 4K, where the GPU is the limiting factor. Users who play at 1080p with high refresh will find the CPU limiting.

Content creators — video editors and 3D artists will benefit from the GPU’s massive compute and memory. The 24 GB GDDR6X can hold large textures and 8K video previews, and the FP32 performance of 73.54 TFLOPS accelerates rendering. The CPU’s 6 cores are a bottleneck for CPU-heavy tasks, but for GPU-accelerated workflows, the system is effective.

Software developers — the CPU’s 12 threads and 16 MB L3 cache provide enough parallel processing for compilations and unit tests, while the GPU can be used for CUDA-accelerated development. The CPU’s single-core score of 1730 Geekbench is adequate for IDE responsiveness.

Students and small business workstations — the CPU’s low 65 W TDP and strong single-thread performance make it a good office machine, but the GPU is overkill for standard office tasks. However, if the same machine is used for occasional 3D work or video editing, the GPU’s power is justified.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, which supports DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 3. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, but the CPU only provides Gen 3 lanes, so the GPU operates at Gen 3 bandwidth. This is a minor limitation, but it does not significantly affect performance in most benchmarks. The CPU’s memory support is dual-channel DDR4, and the GPU’s 24 GB GDDR6X is independent.

The system’s power requirements: the CPU is 65 W, and the GPU is 425 W, with a suggested PSU of 800 W. The GPU uses a 1x 16-pin power connector. A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the CPU with a higher-core AM4 processor (e.g., a Ryzen 7 or 9) to better match the GPU’s performance, but the CPU’s current performance is sufficient for most GPU-bound tasks. The GPU is already end-of-life, so a future GPU upgrade would require a new motherboard and possibly a new CPU. The AM4 socket is mature, so the user can expect a solid platform for the next few years.

The CPU’s launch MSRP is $159, and the GPU’s launch MSRP is 1,599 USD. The build’s combined percentile of 86 indicates that, while the CPU is mid-range, the GPU pushes the system into the top 15% of all desktop configurations.