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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 9500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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92 / 100
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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
95%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 9500F

52,873 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 form a desktop pairing that occupies a specific tier in the benchmark database. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 5 part on the AM5 platform, delivers strong single-threaded and multithreaded results, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, an Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4060, sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, indicating a mid-range graphics solution. The combined system percentile is 76, suggesting a balanced build where the processor leads in relative performance while the graphics card provides adequate, though not class-leading, rendering power. This analysis examines the components individually and as a pair, using only the provided benchmark data to interpret their capabilities for various workloads.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4nm TSMC process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, providing a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU supports ECC memory and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. It lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results show a Passmark single-thread score of 4258, which is a strong result reflecting the high boost clock and Zen 5 efficiency. The multithread score is 28312, which is proportional to the core count and thread count, indicating good scaling. Specific workload scores include 84198 in integer math, 56570 in floating-point math, and 325678 in data compression. The extended instructions score is 26370, and the physics score is 1851. The average benchmark score is 52873, placing the CPU in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 9500F is nearly identical in average score to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 (delta of -0.1%), the Intel Xeon 634 (delta of -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (delta of -0.6%). It is 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. This clustering indicates that the 9500F's performance is on par with higher-core-count server and enthusiast parts in aggregate tests, though its 6-core/12-thread configuration means it relies heavily on clock speed and architectural efficiency to match those rivals. The data suggests the CPU excels in single-threaded tasks, such as many games and office applications, while its multithreaded scores are competitive for its class, though not a leader.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 4258 is the dominant factor here, as most games rely on a few cores. The 91st CPU percentile indicates the processor will not be a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, allowing the GPU to operate near its limits. The RTX 4060's 61st percentile, while lower, is still sufficient for 1080p high-refresh gaming, provided settings are adjusted.

Streaming: Streaming involves both CPU encoding and GPU rendering. The CPU's multithread score of 28312 provides headroom for x264 encoding on the processor while gaming, though the GPU also has tensor cores (96) that can offload encoding tasks via NVENC. The 12 threads will handle concurrent game logic and stream encoding without significant frame drops, though the 61st GPU percentile suggests the graphics card will be the limiting factor for visual quality at higher resolutions.

Video editing: Video editing applications utilize both CPU and GPU. The CPU's integer math score of 84198 and floating-point math score of 56570 indicate strong processing capability for codecs and effects. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and some 1440p timelines, but the 61st percentile suggests that complex multi-layer effects or 4K editing may cause slowdowns. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for most editing workflows.

3D rendering: This workload is heavily multithreaded and GPU-dependent. The CPU's multithread score of 28312 is decent, and the 91st percentile means it outperforms most systems, but dedicated renderers will use the GPU. The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 96 tensor cores provide a capable, though not professional-grade, rendering capability. The 8 GB VRAM may limit texture sizes in complex scenes, and the 61st percentile indicates it will be slower than higher-tier GPUs.

Software development: Compilation and testing benefit from the CPU's 12 threads and high single-thread speed. The Passmark single-thread score of 4258 ensures fast code compilation and responsive IDE interactions. The data encryption score of 15716 indicates adequate security and hashing performance. Developers will find this CPU capable for most development tasks, with the GPU providing enough power for UI rendering and local testing of graphics applications.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance and the system's overall efficiency make it ideal for general productivity. The 91st CPU percentile ensures snappy performance in spreadsheets, word processing, and web browsing. The GPU is overkill for these tasks, but it allows for light photo editing or casual gaming. The 65W TDP suggests low power consumption, which is beneficial for extended use.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is based on the AD107 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5nm TSMC process. It features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The GPU has 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which support ray tracing and DLSS technologies. Clock speeds are a base of 1830 MHz and a boost of 2460 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The GPU's FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with the same FP16 performance (1:1). Pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s.

Benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 19545, placing the GPU in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The DirectX 12 score is 76, while the DirectX 11 score is 175, and the DirectX 9 score is 236. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302. Geekbench OpenCL score is 95057, and Vulkan score is 48643. The GPU compute score is 9213, and the G2D score is 1037.

The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (delta of -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M (delta of +0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (delta of +0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (delta of +0.7%). This clustering indicates the RTX 4060's aggregate performance is very close to these older or integrated parts, which is notable given the RTX 4060's newer architecture and features. The data shows that while the RTX 4060 is a modern GPU with ray tracing support, its raw rasterization performance is only mid-range, and it relies on features like DLSS and tensor cores to differentiate itself in real workloads.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks while needing a modern, capable GPU. Gamers at 1080p with high refresh rates will benefit from the CPU's 91st percentile single-thread performance, which ensures the RTX 4060 can achieve its maximum frame rates in most titles. The GPU's 61st percentile is sufficient for ultra settings at 1080p, but users at 1440p will need to lower settings or use upscaling technologies.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D modeling will find the CPU's multithread score of 28312 and the GPU's tensor cores useful for acceleration. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p projects, but 4K workflows will be constrained. Software developers will appreciate the fast compilation times from the single-thread score of 4258 and the 12 threads, making it a solid choice for full-stack development.

Students and small business workstations will see excellent productivity performance, with the CPU's high percentile ensuring responsiveness and the GPU providing headroom for occasional graphics tasks. The low 65W CPU TDP and 115W GPU TDP make this a power-efficient build that is easy to cool and run. However, users who require high-end ray tracing or professional-grade rendering should look at higher-tier GPUs, as the RTX 4060's 61st percentile is a bottleneck in those scenarios.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 52873, placing it in the 91st percentile. This is a strong result, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals are all within 1% of its score, showing that the 9500F is at the top of its performance class. The single-thread score of 4258 is particularly high, which is critical for many applications.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile. This is a mid-range result, clearly below the CPU's standing. The nearest rivals are all older or integrated GPUs, which means the RTX 4060's performance is comparable to those parts despite being a modern discrete GPU. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 is a modern DX12 test, indicating the GPU handles current APIs well, but the overall percentile shows it is not a top-tier performer.

The combined system percentile is 76, which reflects a configuration where the CPU is significantly more capable than the GPU. This means that in purely CPU-bound workloads, the system will perform exceptionally well (91st percentile), but in GPU-bound workloads, performance will be limited to the 61st percentile. The CPU's 91st percentile and GPU's 61st percentile create a gap that suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor for graphics-intensive tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its rivals?

A: The CPU's single-thread score is 4258, which is a high value. Its average score of 52873 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 (-0.1%), Intel Xeon 634 (-0.2%), and AMD EPYC 7313P (-0.6%), indicating it is on par with those parts in aggregate tests.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 4060 has 24 RT cores, which are dedicated hardware units for ray tracing. It also has 96 tensor cores for AI acceleration, which supports DLSS upscaling technologies.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the GPU?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective).

Q: How does the CPU's multithread performance compare to its competitors?

A: The CPU's multithread score is 28312. Its average score is 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which is a higher-core-count processor. This shows the 9500F's 6-core/12-thread configuration is competitive.

Q: What is the power consumption of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65W, and the GPU has a TDP of 115W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 300W, indicating the system has modest power requirements.

Q: Is the GPU's performance close to any integrated graphics?

A: The GPU's average score of 17639 is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M, which is an integrated GPU. This indicates that the RTX 4060's performance is not far above some premium integrated solutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance in favor of the CPU. The Ryzen 5 9500F sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. This 30-percentile gap indicates that the GPU will be the bottleneck in most graphics-bound workloads. For example, in gaming, the CPU's high single-thread score will allow the GPU to reach its maximum frame rate, but that maximum will be constrained by the GPU's mid-range raw performance. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p, but they will limit performance at higher resolutions where more memory and bandwidth are needed.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression (score of 325678) or integer math (score of 84198), the system will perform at the 91st percentile, which is excellent. However, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering or high-fidelity gaming, the system will perform closer to the 61st percentile. The FPS scaling in games will be limited by the GPU's frame rendering capability, not the CPU's ability to feed it frames. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 76 is a relative measure, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302 indicates modern API performance, but the overall percentile shows it is not a high-end part. The bottleneck is the GPU, and users should expect graphics performance to be the limiting factor in demanding applications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, which is a modern interface for high-speed storage and GPUs. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots, though it will run at the GPU's specified 4.0 speed.

The CPU has a 65W TDP, and the GPU has a 115W TDP with a suggested PSU of 300W. This leaves significant headroom for upgrades. A sensible next upgrade would be the GPU, as it is the bottleneck in this system. Users could install a higher-performance GPU with more VRAM and higher bandwidth, as the CPU's 91st percentile suggests it can feed a more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. The AM5 socket also supports future CPU upgrades within the same platform, though the current CPU's high percentile means an upgrade would only be necessary for extreme multithreaded workloads. The CPU's 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for multiple NVMe drives or a high-end GPU.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F CPU with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. The CPU is a 6-core/12-thread Zen 5 part with a 91st percentile performance ranking, indicating it is a high-end processor. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based card with a 61st percentile ranking, indicating it is a mid-range graphics solution. The combined system percentile is 76, which reflects the CPU's strength and the GPU's relative weakness.

The build is a CPU-centric system where the processor provides exceptional single-threaded and strong multithreaded performance, making it ideal for productivity, gaming at 1080p, and development tasks. The GPU provides solid 1080p gaming performance and supports modern features like ray tracing, but it is not a high-end card. The system is well-balanced for a user who values CPU performance but does not require top-tier graphics, such as a gamer who plays at 1080p or a developer who needs fast compilation. The 65W CPU TDP and 115W GPU TDP make it a power-efficient build, and the AM5 platform offers a clear upgrade path for the GPU in the future.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. The data contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread score of 4258 and 91st percentile strongly suggest it will not be a bottleneck in gaming, allowing the GPU to perform at its full potential. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 and 61st percentile indicate it is a solid 1080p performer.

For 1080p gaming at ultra settings, the RTX 4060 is estimated to deliver smooth frame rates in most titles, likely exceeding 60 FPS in esports and older games, and achieving 60 FPS in many AAA titles with some settings adjustments. At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and mid-range performance will likely require lower settings or upscaling (via DLSS using the 96 tensor cores) to maintain playable frame rates. At 4K, the GPU will struggle, and frame rates will be significantly lower, making the CPU's performance irrelevant as the GPU becomes the primary limiter. The estimated frame rates are based on the GPU's 61st percentile ranking, suggesting it is average, not exceptional, for gaming. Users should expect a capable 1080p gaming experience, but not a high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K machine.