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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 5800 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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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

88%

GPU

89%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 5800

27,535 Benchmark Score

Top 12% 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

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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 7 5800 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti form a desktop pairing that combines an 8-core Zen 3 processor with a mid-range Ampere graphics card, landing at the 69th combined percentile across all benchmarked systems. The data shows a CPU at the 79th percentile of all processors and a GPU at the 59th percentile of all GPUs, indicating a build that prioritizes balanced compute capability over raw graphics dominance.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate discussion is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct game testing. The RTX 3060 Ti's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 and PassMark G3D score of 20349 place it in a performance tier where 1080p and 1440p gaming are the realistic targets. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient headroom for high-refresh 1080p gaming in most titles, though 4K ultra settings would strain the memory capacity in texture-heavy scenes.

The Ryzen 7 5800's single-thread score of 916 in 3DMark and 3393 in PassMark single-thread tests indicates strong per-core performance that keeps frame pacing consistent in CPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7181 suggests that multi-threaded game engines, particularly those using eight or more cores, will see solid scaling. The 4-thread score of 3443 and 2-thread score of 1795 show that the processor maintains efficiency even when only a few cores are active, which matters for older titles that rely on fewer threads.

For competitive shooters and esports titles at 1080p, the estimated frame rates are high enough to saturate 144Hz monitors, based on the GPU's PassMark DirectX 11 score of 163 and DirectX 12 score of 78. The CPU's 8 cores at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide the responsiveness needed for fast-paced gameplay. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and frame rates would drop but remain playable in most games. The absence of measured data means these are projections, not guaranteed results.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 7 5800 uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform, which supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The platform's 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU provide modern connectivity for both the GPU and NVMe storage. The CPU supports ECC memory, which adds flexibility for workstation use cases where data integrity is critical.

The RTX 3060 Ti has a TDP of 200 W and suggests a 550 W power supply, leaving headroom for modest CPU overclocking given the 65 W TDP of the Ryzen 7 5800. The GPU's single 12-pin power connector is a consideration for older power supplies that may lack this connector natively. The motherboard's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface matches the GPU's bus interface, ensuring full bandwidth utilization.

A sensible next upgrade on this platform would be a higher-tier AM4 processor with more cores, since the socket supports the entire 5000 series. The 65 W TDP of the current CPU means there is thermal and power headroom for a more power-hungry processor. The DDR4 memory, while older than DDR5, still provides adequate bandwidth for both CPU and GPU workloads. The platform is mature, with production status listed as Active for the CPU, though the GPU is End-of-life.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. The chip contains 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die, with 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. The GPU includes 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated features.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate. The base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 16.20 TFLOPS, with FP16 running at the same rate in a 1:1 ratio.

Benchmark results show the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 and Vulkan score of 47784, indicating strong compute capability for both general purpose and graphics workloads. The PassMark GPU Compute score of 10006 is notably lower than the G3D score, suggesting that raw compute tasks may not scale as well as graphics rendering. The DirectX 12 score of 78 in PassMark, while lower than DirectX 11's 163, still indicates modern API support.

The GPU's 59th percentile ranking places it just below the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (0.7% slower) and above the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.4% faster). The nearest rivals show that the RTX 3060 Ti sits in a competitive mid-range tier where small percentage differences separate products. For rendering workloads, the 38 RT cores enable ray-traced effects, but the 8 GB VRAM could be a constraint in complex 3D scenes.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 69, with the CPU at 79 and GPU at 59, reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck for graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU's higher percentile indicates it has more headroom than the GPU, meaning that at lower resolutions or with reduced graphics settings, the RTX 3060 Ti will limit frame rates before the Ryzen 7 5800 does.

The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 5692 versus the max-thread score of 7138 shows that scaling from 8 to 16 threads adds only about 25% more performance. This suggests that gaming workloads, which typically use 8 threads or fewer, will see the CPU perform near its peak. The single-thread score of 916 in 3DMark is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios.

The PassMark multithread score of 25823 and data compression score of 316429 indicate that CPU-heavy tasks like file archiving and compression will perform well. The GPU's PassMark G2D score of 989 is low, suggesting that 2D desktop workloads are not a strength, but this is rarely a limiting factor in gaming systems. The balance leans toward CPU capability, which benefits productivity tasks alongside gaming.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. The chip contains 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 65 W TDP makes it an efficient processor that runs cool under sustained loads.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The 32 MB L3 is the full amount available in the Zen 3 design, which improves latency-sensitive workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory support, making it suitable for entry-level workstations.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21953 and single-core score of 3099. The Cinebench R20 scores of 9220 multicore and 1301 single-core follow the same pattern. The PassMark integer math score of 92843 and floating point math score of 51588 indicate balanced arithmetic capability.

The CPU's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-12600K, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which also scores 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.1% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.4% faster. These small deltas place the Ryzen 7 5800 in a tight competitive cluster where no single product has a decisive advantage.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3060 Ti's PassMark G3D score of 20349 and the Ryzen 7 5800's single-thread performance support frame rates above 144 FPS at 1080p in esports titles, though heavy AAA games at ultra settings may require reduced quality to maintain high refresh rates.

Streaming: The GPU's 152 tensor cores enable NVENC-based encoding, offloading the video encoding workload from the CPU. The 8-core, 16-thread CPU has enough headroom to handle game logic and streaming software simultaneously, based on its 3DMark 16-thread score of 7181.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21953 provides solid performance for timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerates effects and color grading, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit very large projects.

3D rendering: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads deliver a PassMark multithread score of 25823, which handles CPU-based rendering well. The GPU's 38 RT cores and Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 provide acceleration for GPU-rendered scenes, but the 8 GB VRAM is a constraint for complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 20021 and extended instructions score of 21297 indicate strong compilation and cryptographic performance. The 32 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for most build tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3393 in PassMark ensures responsive application launches and document handling. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low, making this a practical system for daily productivity without excessive heat generation.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers at 1080p and 1440p who want high frame rates without the cost of flagship hardware. The GPU's 59th percentile and CPU's 79th percentile show that the system is balanced for gaming, with the CPU providing headroom for future GPU upgrades. Content creators who work with 1080p or 1440p video and moderate 3D scenes will find the 8 GB VRAM and 16.20 TFLOPS compute sufficient.

Software developers who need fast compilation and data processing will benefit from the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 92843 and multithread score of 25823. Students and small business users building a workstation for general productivity, office applications, and light creative work will find the system capable without excess power draw. The AM4 platform's Active production status means replacement parts are available, though the GPU's End-of-life status suggests planning for eventual upgrades.

FAQ

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation use cases where data integrity is important.

Q: What is the power supply requirement for this build?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti suggests a 550 W power supply, and the CPU has a 65 W TDP, so a 550 W unit provides adequate headroom.

Q: What PCIe version and lane configuration does the CPU provide?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800 scores 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700X in average benchmark score, making them effectively identical in performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of this platform?

A: The dual-channel DDR4 memory configuration provides 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 3060 Ti includes 38 RT cores dedicated to ray tracing, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 399 USD.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 27535, placing it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, scores 27507, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X both score 27578, 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636, 0.4% higher. These margins are within noise, indicating the Ryzen 7 5800 is well-matched against its peers.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 16129, placing it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 0.7% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, 1.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, 1.7% lower. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2626 and PassMark G3D score of 20349 are the key gaming benchmarks.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative percentile terms by 20 points. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 7138 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21953 demonstrate strong multi-tasking, while the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 shows compute capability. The pair achieves a combined percentile of 69, indicating a solid mid-range desktop that excels at gaming and productivity.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The CPU, from the 5000 series with Zen 3 architecture, provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU, from the GeForce 30-series with Ampere architecture, offers 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The system falls at the 69th combined percentile, with the CPU at 79th and GPU at 59th percentiles.

The platform uses the AMD Socket AM4 with DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, representing a mature ecosystem. The CPU's 65 W TDP and GPU's 200 W TDP with a 550 W suggested PSU make this a power-efficient combination. The GPU is End-of-life, while the CPU remains in Active production, meaning the processor has a longer availability horizon.

This pairing is best characterized as a balanced mid-range desktop that leans toward CPU-heavy workloads. The 8-core, 16-thread processor provides ample compute for productivity tasks, while the RTX 3060 Ti handles 1080p and 1440p gaming with ray tracing support. The system is well-suited for users who want a single machine for gaming, content creation, and development work, with the CPU offering more headroom for future GPU upgrades.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 5800 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 7 5800

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Market Position

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Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Gaming Performance

Upgrade Path and Platform

GPU Analysis

Balance and Bottleneck

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Who Should Build It

FAQ

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4K Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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1440p Gaming Performance

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1080p Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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