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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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91 / 100
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Apex Performer

Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

117,088 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation pairing is a desktop build that combines a 6-core Zen 3 processor with a workstation-class GPU. This analysis relies exclusively on the provided benchmark data, which includes no measured FPS results for this exact combination. All FPS figures in the gaming section are therefore estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The data indicates a high-performance pairing that sits at the 84th combined percentile, with the CPU at the 73rd percentile and the GPU at the 95th percentile.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is built on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, which provides a clear and practical upgrade path for users who need more compute throughput later. The processor uses the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne) and is produced on a 7 nm TSMC process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The platform uses PCIe Gen 3, which is a limitation to note for future GPU upgrades, as newer graphics cards may benefit from PCIe Gen 4 or Gen 5 bandwidth.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 6-core part and makes it compatible with a wide range of motherboards and coolers. The GPU, the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, has a 70 W TDP and a suggested PSU rating of 250 W. This combined power requirement is low, meaning most standard desktop power supplies will have ample headroom. The GPU draws power through the PCIe slot, as it has no power connectors listed, which simplifies installation in small form factor cases.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to move to a higher-core-count AM4 processor, such as a Ryzen 5000 series part with more cores and threads, which would slot directly into the same socket. The memory could also be upgraded to a higher-capacity DDR4 kit, though the dual-channel bus width and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth remain unchanged. The PCIe Gen 3 interface is the primary platform bottleneck, so a future GPU upgrade should be chosen with this in mind, though the current GPU’s performance is not heavily constrained by this interface based on its benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking suggest strong potential for high-refresh gaming. The CPU’s single-thread score of 836 in 3dmark and 2319 in Cinebench R23 indicates adequate per-core performance, while the GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 109364 and OpenCL score of 124812 point to substantial graphics throughput. Estimated FPS at 1080p and 1440p should be high, though the lack of measured data means these are projections based on the benchmark scores.

Streaming: The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a Passmark multithread score of 19330 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429, provide enough headroom for software encoding while gaming. The GPU’s 192 tensor cores could also assist with AI-accelerated encoding tasks, though the data does not specify encoder performance. The 20 GB VRAM buffer ensures that streaming overlays and game captures will not compete with the game for memory.

Video editing: The GPU’s 20 GB GDDR6 memory with 280.0 GB/s bandwidth is well-suited for video editing timelines with high-resolution footage. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 19.17 TFLOPS and its 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores support accelerated effects and rendering. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 6900 and Geekbench multicore score of 7976 provide solid export performance, though not class-leading.

3D rendering: The GPU is the clear leader in this workload. Its 95th percentile ranking and Geekbench OpenCL score of 124812 indicate strong compute throughput for rendering tasks. The 6144 shading units and 192 TMUs contribute to a texture rate of 299.5 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 99.84 GPixel/s. The CPU’s 12 threads will handle scene preparation and physics, but the GPU will dominate render times.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 245533 and integer math score of 65001 indicate solid performance for compilation and data processing. The 12 threads handle parallel builds effectively, and the single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3058, ensures responsive UI interactions. The GPU’s compute capabilities could accelerate certain development tasks like shader compilation or data science workloads.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for basic office tasks, but the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking ensures smooth multitasking across documents, spreadsheets, and web browsers. The low TDPs of both components (65 W for CPU, 70 W for GPU) mean the system will run quietly and efficiently in a shared workspace. The GPU’s dual-slot design and 168 mm length allow it to fit in compact deskside cases.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear performance hierarchy: the GPU is significantly stronger than the CPU. The GPU sits at the 95th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. This 22-point gap suggests the CPU will be the limiting factor in many GPU-intensive workloads, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU must feed frames quickly.

In gaming scenarios, the CPU’s single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 836 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319, will likely cap frame rates in CPU-bound titles. The GPU, despite its high compute capability, cannot exceed what the CPU can deliver. Estimated FPS at 1080p would be more constrained by the CPU, while at 4K, the GPU’s workload becomes more dominant and the CPU bottleneck less severe.

For compute workloads like 3D rendering, the GPU is the primary engine, and the CPU’s 12 threads will not bottleneck the GPU’s FP32 throughput. However, in physics simulations or scene preparation, the CPU’s Passmark physics score of 896 and floating point math score of 36815 may lag behind the GPU’s compute rate. The balanced picture shows a system where the GPU leads in graphics and compute, while the CPU provides adequate support for most tasks but will limit peak performance in lightly-threaded, high-FPS gaming.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need workstation-class GPU compute in a compact desktop package. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is a professional GPU, as indicated by its workstation generation label and its 20 GB VRAM. It is ideal for 3D artists, video editors, and engineers who work with large models or high-resolution textures that exceed the 8-12 GB found in consumer cards.

Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution would benefit from the GPU’s 95th percentile performance, though the CPU may limit frame rates at lower resolutions. Content creators who render with GPU-accelerated engines will see the most benefit, as the GPU’s 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 and 19.17 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1) provide substantial compute headroom. Software developers working on parallel code or data processing will appreciate the CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 19330 and data encryption score of 14851.

Students in STEM fields will find this system capable of handling CAD, simulation, and data analysis software, with the GPU’s 20 GB VRAM accommodating large datasets. Small business workstations that require reliable, low-power (70 W GPU) compute for tasks like financial modeling or scientific visualization would also be well-served. The 84th combined percentile indicates that this is a high-tier system overall, suitable for professionals who need a balance of CPU and GPU performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a consistent pattern of solid mid-range performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 place it among capable 6-core processors. The Geekbench multicore score of 7976 and single-core score of 1730 align with this assessment. The 3dmark results scale predictably: 836 single-thread, 1645 for 2 threads, 3151 for 4 threads, 4593 for 8 threads, and 5386 for 16 threads, with a max-thread score of 5411. This scaling indicates good multi-threading efficiency, with the 16-thread score being only 0.5% higher than the 8-thread score, suggesting diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

The CPU’s Passmark scores provide additional context. The multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 are strong. The floating point math score of 36815 and integer math score of 65001 show balanced compute capabilities. The data encryption score of 14851 and data compression score of 245533 indicate solid throughput for these specific tasks. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19593 places it at the 73rd percentile, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (score 19617, 0.1% faster) and Intel Core i5-12500 (score 19668, 0.4% faster) being essentially equivalent, while the Intel Core i7-10700F (score 19499) is 0.5% slower and the Intel Core i5-11600KF (score 19723) is 0.7% faster.

The GPU benchmarks are more limited, with only two data points. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 124812 and Vulkan score of 109364 both indicate strong compute performance. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 117088 places it at the 95th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GB10 (score 117393, 0.3% faster), AMD Radeon PRO W7700 (score 118976, 1.6% faster), NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (score 114395, 2.4% slower), and NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile (score 113944, 2.8% slower). The combined picture is a system where the GPU is the dominant component, outperforming 95% of GPUs while the CPU sits slightly above the median.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking suggest that this system is capable of high frame rates in most titles.

For esports and lightly-threaded games, the CPU’s single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 836, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319) will be the primary factor. Estimated FPS at 1080p could exceed 144 in many competitive titles, though the CPU may become the bottleneck in scenarios with very high frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU’s 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 and 99.84 GPixel/s pixel rate will handle the increased resolution load, and the CPU bottleneck will be less pronounced.

For AAA games at 4K, the GPU’s 20 GB VRAM and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory and bandwidth for high-resolution textures. The estimated FPS at 4K will be lower than at 1440p but should remain playable in most titles, with the GPU’s 95th percentile performance indicating it is a top-tier card. The lack of measured FPS data means these figures are qualitative estimates; actual performance will vary based on game optimization, driver maturity, and other system components.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 84, indicating that this system outperforms 84% of all tested desktop configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, while the Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, making the Intel part 0.4% faster. This is a negligible difference in real-world performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 280.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 does not support ECC memory. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of the GPU and what PSU is suggested?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 70 W, and the suggested PSU rating is 250 W. This is a low-power configuration suitable for small form factor builds.

Q: How many RT cores and tensor cores does the GPU have?

A: The GPU has 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, which support ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and process node?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz and is manufactured on a 7 nm TSMC process.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build classified under the "desktop" buildClass, pairing the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation GPU. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne). The GPU is a workstation-class part from the GeForce 40-series, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip.

The overall tier of this system, based on the percentiles, is high. The combined percentile of 84 places it above the majority of systems, with the GPU at the 95th percentile being the standout component. The CPU at the 73rd percentile is a competent mid-range part that does not hold back the GPU in most workloads. This is a balanced pairing for professional use, where the GPU’s compute capabilities are the primary focus, and the CPU provides adequate support.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It is built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne) using a 7 nm TSMC process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and has a TDP of 65 W. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and has a PCIe Gen 3 interface. The CPU is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and was released in April 2022 with a launch MSRP of $159.

Benchmark results show a processor that performs well in multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and Geekbench multicore score of 7976 indicate strong throughput for rendering and compilation. The Passmark multithread score of 19330 confirms this. Single-thread performance is adequate, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2319 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3058, though not exceptional. The 3dmark scaling from 836 (single-thread) to 5411 (max-threads) shows efficient use of additional threads up to 8 threads, with minimal gains beyond that point. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19593 and 73rd percentile ranking place it in the upper-mid range, competitive with parts like the Intel Core i5-12500 and i7-10700F.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is a workstation GPU with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 280.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm TSMC process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The base clock is 720 MHz with a boost clock of 1560 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU delivers 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 and 19.17 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1), with a pixel rate of 99.84 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.5 GTexel/s. The TDP is 70 W, and the card is dual-slot, 168 mm long, with no power connectors, drawing power from the PCIe slot. It has 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark data shows a Geekbench OpenCL score of 124812 and a Vulkan score of 109364. These scores, combined with the 95th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 117088, indicate a GPU that outperforms nearly all others. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GB10 (0.3% faster) and AMD Radeon PRO W7700 (1.6% faster), while it is 2.4% faster than the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB and 2.8% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile. For rendering workloads, the 20 GB VRAM and 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 provide substantial compute headroom, and the 48 RT cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The low 70 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for workstations where power and heat are concerns.