SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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88 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
86%
VS
GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

25,005 Benchmark Score
Top 14% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

16,129 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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
Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles
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Performance Insights

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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

This pairing combines AMD’s 6-core Zen 4 desktop processor with NVIDIA’s Ampere-based mid-range graphics card, resulting in a system that sits at the 68th combined percentile across all benchmarked CPU-GPU pairings. The measured average FPS across all tested games is 112.7, placing this pair at rank 2153 out of 3732 pairs. The CPU holds a 77th percentile position among all CPUs, while the GPU sits lower at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, indicating a processor-leaning imbalance for gaming workloads.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh 1080p gaming, this system delivers strong results in competitive titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 191 FPS, Valorant hits 438.6 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege reaches 227 FPS at 1920x1080. Even at 2560x1440, these esports titles remain well above 120 FPS, with Valorant at 375 FPS and CS2 at 127 FPS. This makes the pairing well-suited for players prioritizing smooth, fast-paced gameplay over maximum visual fidelity.

Streaming while gaming is feasible thanks to the CPU’s 12 threads and the GPU’s dedicated encoder hardware. The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 6091 in 3dmark_16_threads and 6165 in max_threads, showing it has headroom for encoding overhead. The RTX 3060 Ti supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which covers modern streaming APIs. However, at 4K in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (26.4 FPS) or Red Dead Redemption 2 (24.1 FPS), the GPU becomes the limiting factor, so streamers should stick to 1080p or 1440p for acceptable frame rates.

Video editing workloads benefit from the CPU’s strong multi-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 puts it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its PassMark multithread score of 24389 supports smooth timeline scrubbing and render previews. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate acceleration for effects and GPU-accelerated exports, though the 59th GPU percentile means it will not be the primary accelerator in a heavy editing suite.

3D rendering performance is a mixed bag. The CPU handles physics and geometry calculations well, with a PassMark physics score of 1332 and floating-point math score of 46217. The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 16.20 TFLOPS is respectable for a mid-range card, and its 38 RT cores provide real-time ray tracing capability. However, rendering at 4K in the most demanding titles shows the GPU straining, with Ark: Survival Ascended at 8.6 FPS and The Medium at 23.1 FPS at 3840x2160.

Software development workloads are well-served by the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads. The PassMark data encryption score of 16646 and integer math score of 74021 indicate solid compilation performance. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps with repeated code builds. The DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth reduces compile-time memory bottlenecks, making this a capable development workstation for everyday coding tasks.

Student and office work is comfortably handled by this pairing. The single-thread performance is strong, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3685 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, ensuring snappy application launches and responsive spreadsheets. The CPU’s 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest for dorm rooms or small offices. The GPU’s 2D performance (PassMark G2D score of 989) is adequate for multiple monitors and office productivity suites.

Balance and Bottleneck

The bottleneck analysis depends heavily on resolution and workload type. At 1920x1080, the CPU generally leads in most gaming scenarios, with the GPU often being the limiting factor in newer AAA titles. For instance, Cyberpunk 2077 drops from 59.6 FPS at 1080p to 40.3 FPS at 1440p, a 32% reduction, indicating GPU-bound behavior. The CPU percentile of 77 versus GPU percentile of 59 confirms that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card.

In CPU-light esports titles, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck at higher resolutions. Valorant scales from 438.6 FPS at 1080p down to 299.7 FPS at 4K, while Counter-Strike 2 drops from 191 FPS to 71 FPS across the same resolution range. These titles are GPU-limited even at 1080p because the CPU can push frames far beyond what the graphics card can render.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward a more even split. Many titles like Call of Duty: Warzone (125.7 FPS) and Assetto Corsa (67 FPS) show reasonable scaling that suggests both components contribute meaningfully. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM becomes a constraint in texture-heavy scenes, evidenced by Red Dead Redemption 2 dropping to 31.7 FPS at 1440p from 43.8 FPS at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 59th percentile ranking becomes apparent, with many titles falling below 30 FPS. The CPU’s 77th percentile position means it has significant headroom left unused at 4K, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops across nearly all games when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964, a mere 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, putting the 8400F 0.4% ahead. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, meaning the 8400F trails it by 0.4%. These margins are negligible in real-world use, showing the 8400F is well-positioned in its performance tier.

The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 16129, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014, which the RTX 3060 Ti leads by 0.7%. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, putting the RTX 3060 Ti behind by 1.4%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M also scores 16351, a 1.4% gap. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which the RTX 3060 Ti beats by 1.7%.

In specific GPU benchmarks, the RTX 3060 Ti scores 20349 in PassMark G3D and 10006 in GPU compute. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 and Vulkan score of 47784 show solid compute capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 indicates modern API performance. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 163 and DirectX 12 score of 78 reflect the card’s mid-range position in DX12 workloads.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its direct competitors by margins under 1%, making it effectively tied with the Ryzen 5 7500F. The GPU similarly trades blows with its nearest rivals within a 1.7% band. This creates a balanced mid-range pairing where neither component dominates its class by a significant margin, but both perform consistently within their expected tiers.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh play will find this pairing well-suited. The measured FPS in competitive titles exceeds 140 FPS in most cases, and even demanding AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 maintain near 60 FPS at 1080p ultra settings. Players at 1440p should expect playable frame rates in most titles, though they may need to adjust settings in the most demanding games. 4K gaming is not recommended with this pairing, as the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking shows it lacks the raw power for consistent high frame rates at that resolution.

Content creators working with video or photo editing will benefit from the CPU’s strong multi-core scores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and PassMark multithread score of 24389 provide ample processing power for encoding and export tasks. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p editing timelines with moderate effects stacks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s balanced single-thread and multi-thread performance. The PassMark integer math score of 74021 and extended instructions score of 22175 indicate solid compiler throughput. The 12 threads handle parallel build tasks efficiently, and the DDR5 memory support reduces memory bandwidth limitations.

Students and office workers building a general-purpose desktop will find this pairing more powerful than needed for typical productivity. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3685 ensures responsive application performance, while the GPU provides headroom for occasional gaming or creative work. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system efficient for daily use.

Small business workstations requiring reliable multi-threaded performance for databases or financial modeling will benefit from the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking. The data compression score of 288158 shows strong throughput for data-heavy workloads. The GPU’s compute capability (10006 in PassMark GPU compute) supports GPU-accelerated spreadsheet and analytics tasks.

FAQ

Q: How does this CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500F’s score of 24964. This difference is negligible and effectively makes them performance equals.

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

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which is 14 Gbps effective.

Q: Can this system handle ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 3060 Ti includes 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate. However, the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking means ray tracing performance will be modest, particularly at higher resolutions.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. It does not support ECC memory. The memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, leaving additional lanes for storage or other expansion cards.

Q: What is the power requirement for this GPU?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has a TDP of 200 W and uses a single 12-pin power connector. The suggested power supply rating is 550 W.

Q: How does this pairing perform in 4K gaming?

A: 4K performance is generally poor. Most tested games fall below 30 FPS at 3840x2160, with demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended at 8.6 FPS and Cyberpunk 2077 at 26.4 FPS. Lighter titles like Valorant reach 299.7 FPS, but this is the exception rather than the rule.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the GA104 chip using Samsung’s 8 nm process, containing 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card includes 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs.

Ray tracing and tensor hardware are present in the form of 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. The FP32 throughput is 16.20 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 16.20 TFLOPS due to 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 253.1 GTexel/s. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark results place this GPU at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 16129. The PassMark G3D score of 20349 indicates solid DirectX 11-era performance, while the DirectX 12 score of 78 shows more modest results in newer APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 provides a modern gaming benchmark reference. Geekbench scores of 78927 in OpenCL and 47784 in Vulkan demonstrate the compute capabilities.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 throughput of 16.20 TFLOPS is competitive in its class, and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory bottlenecks in most GPU-accelerated renderers. The 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for large scenes or high-resolution textures, but it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p rendering tasks. The tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features, though the 59th percentile ranking means ray-traced rendering will require reduced settings in demanding scenes.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 8000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It is manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, and the processor has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a maximum bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are listed as N/A, meaning a discrete GPU is required. The launch MSRP is $170.

Benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and PassMark multithread score of 24389 place it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 and PassMark single-thread score of 3685. The 3DMark multi-thread scores scale well from 1874 at 2 threads to 6165 at max threads.

The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964, just 0.2% behind. This puts the 8400F in a competitive position for its price class. The 65 W TDP makes it efficient for daily use, while the unlocked multiplier allows enthusiasts to extract additional performance. For real workloads, the 12 threads handle multi-tasking efficiently, the strong single-thread score ensures responsive applications, and the 16 MB L3 cache helps with gaming and data-intensive tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 5 8400F uses AMD Socket AM5, which provides a clear upgrade path within the same platform. The socket supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and the motherboard chipset determines additional PCIe lanes and connectivity options. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which is sufficient for the RTX 3060 Ti’s x16 interface plus NVMe storage.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, matching the CPU’s PCIe Gen 4 support. The RTX 3060 Ti has a TDP of 200 W and suggests a 550 W power supply. The CPU’s 65 W TDP leaves substantial PSU headroom for the GPU and other components. A single 12-pin power connector is required for the GPU, and the card is dual-slot with a length of 242 mm (9.5 inches) and height of 112 mm (4.4 inches).

Memory support is limited to DDR5 with dual-channel operation, and the maximum bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The CPU does not support ECC memory, which is a consideration for users requiring error correction. The platform supports up to 20 CPU PCIe lanes, with the GPU taking 16 lanes and leaving 4 lanes for storage or other devices.

A sensible next upgrade would be a stronger GPU, as the CPU’s 77th percentile ranking means it has headroom to drive more powerful graphics cards. The 550 W suggested PSU would need to be evaluated when upgrading to a higher-TDP GPU, but the CPU’s 65 W TDP provides flexibility. The AM5 socket also allows future CPU upgrades within the same platform, though the DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4 support remain current standards. Users should note that the GPU is end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 40 series, so availability may factor into upgrade timing.

Build Overview

This pairing consists of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F desktop processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card. The build class is desktop, confirming this is a full-size system rather than a mobile configuration. The combined percentile ranking is 68th, indicating this system outperforms the majority of tested CPU-GPU pairings.

The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking places it in the upper mid-range tier of processors, with performance essentially tied to the Ryzen 5 7500F. The GPU’s 59th percentile ranking places it solidly in the mid-range tier of graphics cards, trading blows with the Radeon RX 5700 XT and RX 9060 within a 1.7% margin. The combination creates a system where the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, which is advantageous for productivity tasks and CPU-bound gaming.

The measured average FPS across all tested games is 112.7, with a pair rank of 2153 out of 3732 pairs. This places the system in the top 58% of all tested pairs by raw FPS performance. The 1080p gaming experience is strong across most titles, with competitive games exceeding 140 FPS and demanding AAA titles hovering near 60 FPS. The 1440p experience is playable but requires settings adjustments in the most demanding titles, and 4K performance is not recommended for modern AAA games.

Overall, this is a well-balanced mid-range desktop system with a CPU that outperforms its class and a GPU that performs as expected for its tier. The platform offers upgrade potential through the AM5 socket, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system efficient. The primary limitation is the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 59th percentile ranking, which caps high-resolution gaming performance. For 1080p gaming, productivity, and general desktop use, this pairing delivers strong results that align with its 68th combined percentile position.