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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 + Intel Arc A310

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89 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
93%
VS
GPU
85%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 7400

42,055 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A310

7,550 Benchmark Score
Top 15% 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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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 7400 paired with an Intel Arc A310 is a desktop build that sits at the 64th percentile overall, a figure that masks a significant imbalance between the two components. The CPU is a modern 6-core Zen 4 part performing in the top 12% of all processors, while the GPU is an entry-level, end-of-life Alchemist chip that barely outperforms a Radeon R7 250. This is not a balanced gaming rig; it is a workstation-oriented configuration where the processor carries the load and the graphics card handles basic display output and light acceleration.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data indicates a severe bottleneck scenario where the GPU is the limiting factor in almost any graphics-intensive workload. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 42055 places it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 7550 places it at only the 40th percentile among all GPUs. This 48-percentile gap is the defining characteristic of this pairing. In gaming, the Arc A310 will be pegged at maximum utilization long before the Ryzen 5 7400 breaks a sweat, meaning the CPU’s headroom will go unused in most 3D applications.

The bottleneck is not a flaw but a design consequence. For tasks like data compression, encryption, and code compilation, the CPU is the primary engine, and the GPU is largely irrelevant. The Ryzen 5 7400 scores 261749 in Passmark data compression and 14865 in data encryption, showing its strength in these areas. Conversely, in DirectX 12 gaming workloads, the GPU scores a mere 29 in the Passmark DirectX 12 test, which is a tiny fraction of the CPU’s multithread score of 21712. The data suggests that any workload that relies on rasterization or 3D rendering will be constrained by the A310’s 2.688 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

For productivity tasks that use GPU compute, the balance is still lopsided but less severe. The GPU’s Passmark compute score of 2157 is low, but it is available to offload some parallel work from the CPU. The CPU’s floating-point math score of 40784 and integer math score of 64733 dwarf the GPU’s compute capabilities, indicating that the CPU will still handle most mathematical workloads faster. The practical implication is that users should not expect smooth high-refresh-rate gaming, but they can expect a responsive system for everyday multitasking, office work, and software development where the CPU’s 12 threads provide ample parallelism.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 42055 places it in the 88th percentile, making it a high-performance part despite its modest 65 W TDP. It sits slightly above the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779, +0.7%) and just below the Intel Core i9-12900K (42335, -0.7%). This is a remarkable position for a 6-core chip, as it trades blows with higher-core-count parts from previous generations. The single-thread score of 3248 is strong, indicating excellent per-core performance for legacy applications and lightly threaded workloads.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 7550 places it in the 40th percentile, which is firmly in entry-level territory. It is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon R7 250 (7557, -0.1%) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (7580, -0.4%), and it is only 1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (7472, +1%). This means the A310 performs like a low-end graphics card from several generations ago. In the combined picture, the system’s 64th percentile rank is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU; without the CPU’s high scores, the build would fall far below average.

The combined benchmark data shows a system that excels at CPU-bound tasks but struggles with GPU-bound tasks. The CPU’s multithread score of 21712 is over four times higher than the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 5433. When running a game, the CPU is capable of feeding a much more powerful GPU, but the A310 cannot utilize that potential. For users who primarily run office suites, web browsers, and developer tools, this combination is more than adequate. For users who want to play modern 3D games, the data suggests they will be severely disappointed by the frame rates.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A310 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation) and uses the DG2-128 chip fabricated on a 6 nm TSMC process. It has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 124.0 GB/s. This is a low bandwidth figure, especially compared to the CPU’s own memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s for system RAM, but it is sufficient for the GPU’s limited compute power. The memory clocks run at 1937 MHz with an effective data rate of 15.5 Gbps, which is standard for GDDR6.

The GPU features 768 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units. Its pixel rate is 28.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 56.00 GTexel/s. These numbers are low, reflecting the chip’s entry-level positioning. The FP32 performance is 2.688 TFLOPS, which is roughly a tenth of what a mid-range card offers. The GPU also includes 6 ray tracing cores, but given the low overall throughput, ray tracing performance will be poor in any demanding scene. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring modern API compatibility.

The benchmark scores for the GPU are telling. The Passmark G3D score of 5433 is low, and the DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores (31, 33, and 29, respectively) are all extremely low, indicating that the card is not designed for high-end gaming. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 30607 and Vulkan score of 28964 are more respectable, suggesting that compute tasks are relatively better supported. The G2D score of 625 is adequate for 2D desktop acceleration. For rendering, the low FP32 and texture rates mean that any 3D rendering or video encoding workload will be slow, though the GPU can still offload some work from the CPU.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users whose primary workload is CPU-intensive and who only need basic graphics output. The primary audience is software developers and students who compile code, run virtual machines, or work with large datasets. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a strong multithread score of 21712, make it a capable workstation chip. The AMD Socket AM5 platform with DDR5 memory support and ECC memory capability (true) makes it suitable for stability-sensitive tasks like server-side development or scientific computing.

Small business workstations that run office productivity suites, accounting software, or database management will find this pairing adequate. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 3248 ensures snappy response in typical business applications, while the GPU’s 4 display outputs (4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0) allow for a multi-monitor setup without needing a discrete graphics card. The GPU’s low 30 W TDP means it generates minimal heat and noise, which is beneficial for quiet office environments.

Gamers should avoid this build unless they play only very old or esports titles at low settings. The GPU’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 29 is a clear indicator that modern 3D games will not run well. Content creators who work with 4K video editing or complex 3D scenes will also be disappointed, as the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for large textures and buffers. However, for 2D graphic design or photo editing where the CPU handles most of the processing, this system is workable.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 5 7400 uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which is a current-generation socket with a clear upgrade path. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for future devices. The platform supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory, which is a rarity in consumer platforms and a boon for data integrity.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though it will run at the lower Gen 4 speed. The GPU’s TDP is 30 W, and the suggested PSU is 200 W, which leaves enormous headroom in any standard desktop power supply. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, so the total system draw is low, meaning a user could easily install a much more powerful GPU in the future without upgrading the power supply, provided it meets the new GPU’s requirements.

The sensible next upgrade for this system is a more powerful graphics card. The CPU has the headroom to drive a GPU that scores significantly higher than the A310. For example, the CPU’s 88th percentile score suggests it can handle mid-range and even high-end GPUs without becoming a bottleneck. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that a future GPU will have full bandwidth. The memory support for DDR5 is also future-proof, though users may want to ensure they have enough capacity for their workloads. The CPU’s unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking if users want to extract more performance before upgrading other components.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Arc A310. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the individual components. The GPU’s low benchmark scores, particularly the Passmark DirectX 12 score of 29 and the G3D score of 5433, indicate that gaming performance will be very poor by modern standards.

The GPU is roughly 1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, which is a card that was considered entry-level in 2019. At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, users can expect frame rates in the low 20s to 30s for most modern AAA titles, and likely lower for the most demanding games. Esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends may run at 60+ FPS at lower settings, but the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM will be a limiting factor for texture quality in any game that uses more than 4 GB of VRAM. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 3248 ensures that it will not be the bottleneck, but the GPU simply lacks the raw throughput (2.688 TFLOPS) to produce high frame rates.

At 1440p or 4K resolutions, the frame rates will be unplayable for most 3D games, as the GPU’s 16 ROPs and 124.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are far too low to handle the pixel fill rate and memory traffic required. The GPU’s ray tracing cores are present, but enabling ray tracing will likely drop frame rates to near-zero, given the low base performance. The data suggests that this is not a gaming build, and users who attempt to game on it will need to drastically lower resolutions and settings to achieve playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The build sits at the 64th percentile overall, reflecting a strong CPU (88th percentile) and a weak GPU (40th percentile).

Q: Does the Intel Arc A310 support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What type of memory does the Ryzen 5 7400 support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-12900K?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400 has an average benchmark score of 42055, which is 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i9-12900K’s score of 42335.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A310 has a memory bandwidth of 124.0 GB/s, using 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the Intel Arc A310 is 200 W, which is ample for the entire system given the CPU’s 65 W TDP.

Q: Is the CPU’s multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to overclock it if their motherboard and cooling permit.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing a high-end CPU with an entry-level GPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename), manufactured on a 5 nm TSMC process. The Intel Arc A310 is a low-power graphics card from the Alchemist generation, based on the Xe-HPG architecture, manufactured on a 6 nm TSMC process. The combined percentile of 64 indicates that this system is slightly above average overall, but the skew is heavily toward CPU performance.

The system’s class is desktop, and it is best described as a CPU-centric workstation. The CPU’s 88th percentile ranking puts it in the top tier of processors, while the GPU’s 40th percentile ranking puts it in the bottom tier of discrete graphics cards. This pairing is unconventional, but it makes sense for users who prioritize compute performance over graphics. The GPU’s end-of-life production status means it is a legacy part, but its low 30 W TDP and single-slot design make it easy to integrate into compact systems.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It is built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and includes Radeon Graphics integrated as a fallback.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are impressive across the board. Its multithread score of 21712 and single-thread score of 3248 are both high, reflecting the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture. The floating-point math score of 40784 and integer math score of 64733 show strong arithmetic capabilities, making it suitable for scientific computing and financial modeling. The data compression score of 261749 is particularly notable, indicating excellent performance for file archiving and database operations. The CPU’s 88th percentile ranking places it just below the Intel Core i9-12900K (42335) and above the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779), which are both higher-core-count parts.

For real workloads, this CPU excels in multi-threaded applications like video encoding, 3D rendering (CPU-based), and software compilation. The 65 W TDP means it is power-efficient, and the unlocked multiplier allows for tuning. The socket AM5 platform provides a modern foundation with PCIe Gen 5 support. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking any GPU on the market, meaning it is a future-proof choice for users who plan to upgrade their graphics card later. The ECC memory support is a rare feature that adds stability for long-running compute tasks.