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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc A380

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

93%

GPU

86%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D

44,573 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

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60-85

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85-100

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90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

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

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50-69

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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 7500X3D and Intel Arc A380 pairing represents a desktop configuration with a stark performance imbalance. The CPU is a high-end gaming processor with a 89th percentile ranking, while the GPU is an entry-level discrete card sitting at the 44th percentile. This combination results in a system where the processor's substantial capabilities are constrained by the graphics card's modest throughput, making it a platform suited for CPU-intensive workloads rather than high-end gaming.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The Intel Arc A380 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-128 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. It contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, while its memory runs at 1937 MHz with an effective data rate of 15.5 Gbps. The 6 GB GDDR6 memory is connected via a 96-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming but will present limitations at higher resolutions or with texture-heavy assets.

The GPU's compute resources include 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores, though the absence of tensor core data indicates a lack of dedicated AI acceleration hardware. The pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 4.198 TFLOPS and FP16 at 8.397 TFLOPS (2:1). These specifications place the A380 firmly in the entry-level segment. The API support is comprehensive, including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering pipelines.

Benchmark results reinforce this positioning. The PassMark G3D score is 6252, with DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 scores of 38 and 35 respectively, while DirectX 10 scores 37 and DirectX 9 scores 73. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 808. These figures indicate that the A380 can handle DirectX 12 workloads, but its performance in legacy APIs is notably weak. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 38224 and Vulkan score of 36736 suggest that compute-oriented tasks are relatively more efficient than pure rasterization. For rendering workloads, the GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 8 RT cores provide a baseline capable of light 3D rendering and basic ray-traced effects, but the 186.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6 GB VRAM will become bottlenecks in complex scenes.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussions are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The Arc A380's PassMark G3D score of 6252 and its 44th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that this is an entry-level gaming solution. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon 880M with a score of 8436 and a deltaPct of 1.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 at 8458, show that the A380 sits at the bottom of the discrete GPU hierarchy. The DirectX 12 score of 35 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 suggest that modern titles running at 1080p with medium to high settings are achievable, but frame rates will be modest.

For competitive esports titles, the A380's FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with reduced settings. However, for AAA games at 1440p, the 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth will likely cause stuttering and texture pop-in. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3494 and multithread score of 25047 indicate that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is more than capable of feeding the GPU, but the A380 will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's percentile ranking of 44 means it outperforms only slightly less than half of all GPUs, placing it below the median. Users should expect 30-60 FPS in most modern games at 1080p with medium settings, with frame rates dropping significantly in ray-traced scenes due to only 8 RT cores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not viable with the Arc A380. The GPU's 44th percentile ranking and DirectX 12 score of 35 indicate that achieving frame rates above 100 FPS at 1080p is unlikely in most titles. The CPU's single-thread score of 3494 is sufficient for high-refresh gaming, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck long before the CPU is stressed.

Streaming: The combination is workable for 1080p streaming. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a multithread score of 25047 provide ample headroom for encoding, while the GPU's 8 RT cores and 1024 shading units can handle the rendering load at moderate settings. The PassMark data encryption score of 15797 and extended instructions score of 20455 support efficient encoding workloads.

Video editing: This is a strong scenario for the CPU. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's floating point math score of 43594 and integer math score of 70774 indicate robust processing power for video codecs and effects. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth can accelerate certain effects, but the 44th percentile ranking means the A380 will be a secondary accelerator rather than a primary engine.

3D rendering: The CPU's multithread score of 25047 and 96 MB of shared L3 cache make this processor excellent for CPU-based rendering. The GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 RT cores can assist with viewport previews and light GPU rendering, but the 6 GB VRAM limits scene complexity. The PassMark GPU compute score of 2762 indicates modest compute acceleration.

Software development: The CPU excels here with a PassMark single-thread score of 3494 and multithread score of 25047. The data compression score of 271649 and random string sorting score of 32999 indicate strong performance in build tools and code compilation. The GPU is largely irrelevant for this workload, and its 44th percentile ranking does not impede development tasks.

Student and office work: This configuration is overqualified for office tasks, but the CPU's efficiency at 65 W TDP ensures low power draw. The integrated Radeon Graphics in the CPU can handle basic display output, while the Arc A380 provides additional display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0. The PassMark G2D score of 610 for the GPU indicates adequate 2D performance for productivity applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D holds an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Arc A380 sits at the 44th percentile. This 45-percentile gap means the CPU is in a completely different performance tier. In gaming workloads, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The A380's PassMark G3D score of 6252 is less than one-quarter of what a high-end GPU would achieve, while the CPU's single-thread score of 3494 is robust. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 35 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 indicate that frame rates will be limited by the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU's ability to issue draw calls.

For CPU-bound workloads, the bottleneck shifts entirely to the processor. The GPU's compute score of 2762 is minimal compared to the CPU's floating point math score of 43594, meaning tasks like physics simulation, data encryption, and code compilation will be fully dependent on the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads. The CPU's 96 MB L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide excellent data locality, but the GPU's 186.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient to complement it in hybrid workloads. In balanced tasks like video editing, the CPU will finish its portion of the work far faster than the GPU can process its share, leading to idle CPU time and overall system underutilization. The pairRankByFps is null, confirming that no FPS scaling data exists to suggest any equilibrium point between these components.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H with an average score of 44466 and a deltaPct of 0.2%, meaning the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is essentially tied with it. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 with a deltaPct of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 with a deltaPct of 0.6%, all within a 1% margin. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, which is 0.7% higher than the Ryzen, indicating the 7500X3D is firmly in the mid-to-high-end desktop CPU tier. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 25047 and single-thread score of 3494 are the primary contributors to this ranking.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 8558, placing it in the 44th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5170M with a score of 8595 and a deltaPct of -0.4%, meaning the A380 is slightly slower. The AMD Radeon HD 8870M scores 8462 with a deltaPct of 1.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 scores 8458 with a deltaPct of 1.2%, and the AMD Radeon 880M scores 8436 with a deltaPct of 1.4%. This cluster of scores shows the A380 is statistically indistinguishable from these legacy or integrated graphics solutions. The combined percentile for this build is 67, reflecting the dominant influence of the CPU's high ranking over the GPU's low ranking. The combined picture is a system that excels in processor-intensive tasks but falls short in graphics-intensive applications.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize CPU performance over graphics capability. Gamers at 1080p with modest settings will find the Arc A380 acceptable, but the 44th percentile GPU ranking means it is best suited for esports titles or older games. Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 25047 multithread score and 96 MB L3 cache, which accelerate rendering and encoding tasks, though the GPU's 6 GB VRAM limits acceleration. Software developers will find the CPU's single-thread score of 3494 and data compression score of 271649 ideal for compilation and build processes. Students and small business workstations can leverage the CPU's efficiency at 65 W TDP and the GPU's dual-slot form factor, which fits standard desktop cases. The CPU's ECC memory support and dual-channel DDR5 memory bus make it suitable for reliability-conscious professional environments, while the GPU's end-of-life production status suggests this is a legacy pairing for users who already own the A380 or require its specific display output configuration.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture. It is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and ECC capability. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes and includes integrated Radeon Graphics.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor optimized for both single-thread and multithread performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 3494 is competitive, while the multithread score of 25047 demonstrates strong parallel capability. The floating point math score of 43594 and integer math score of 70774 indicate robust computational throughput. The extended instructions score of 20455 and data encryption score of 15797 show excellent performance in specialized workloads. The data compression score of 271649 is particularly strong, suggesting efficient memory management. The 96 MB L3 cache is critical for gaming and data-intensive tasks, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality. The 89th percentile ranking confirms this is a high-end desktop CPU, with rival scores within 1% including the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core i9-13950HX.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 67, reflecting the CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 44th percentile ranking.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports ECC memory, making it suitable for professional workstations where data integrity is critical.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has a memory bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s, provided by 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus.

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

A: The Arc A380 has an average benchmark score of 8558, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD FirePro W5170M and 1.4% higher than the AMD Radeon 880M.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz and a base clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A380 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the CPU's socket type?

A: The CPU uses the AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D CPU with the Intel Arc A380 GPU. The CPU is a high-end 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series with a 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU is an entry-level discrete card with a 44th percentile ranking. The combined percentile of 67 places this build in the upper-midrange tier, but the performance distribution is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 is within 1% of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core i9-13950HX, indicating desktop-class performance. The GPU's average score of 8558 is within 1.4% of the AMD Radeon 880M, an integrated graphics solution, which highlights the GPU's limited capability. The CPU was released on 2025-11-11 with a launch MSRP of $269, while the GPU was released on 2022-06-13 and is now end-of-life.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, offering ample bandwidth for future expansion. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 75 W with a suggested PSU of 250 W, meaning the current configuration has minimal power requirements. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 222 mm in length. For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the primary candidate for replacement. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck a more powerful graphics card. Upgrading to a GPU with a higher percentile ranking would balance the system and unlock the CPU's full gaming potential. The motherboard's AM5 socket supports future AMD processors, and the DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide headroom for storage and peripheral upgrades. The CPU's 96 MB L3 cache and 6 cores are well-suited for gaming and productivity, and the platform supports ECC memory for professional use.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + Intel Arc A380

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System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D

Intel Arc A380

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Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

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High-End

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Gaming Performance

Usage Scenarios

Balance and Bottleneck

Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

CPU Analysis

FAQ

Build Overview

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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