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

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89 / 100
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Power Build

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

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System Balance Analysis

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT

29,879 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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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 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti form a desktop pairing that balances an eight-core Zen 3 processor with an Ampere-generation graphics card. The combined benchmark percentile for this build sits at 70, placing it above the majority of recorded system configurations. The CPU itself holds an 81st percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile rank among all graphics cards, indicating a pairing where the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. Measured frame rate data across a wide range of titles shows an average of 115.2 FPS at ultra settings, with the system ranking 2087th out of 3732 pairs in the database.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The measured data supports strong performance for competitive and esports titles at 1080p. Counter-Strike 2 reaches 191.4 FPS, Valorant hits 439.5 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 227 FPS at 1920x1080. At 1440p, these titles remain well above 120 FPS, with Valorant at 370.9 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 128.2 FPS, making this a capable setup for high-refresh monitors.

Streaming: The CPU's multi-threaded capacity provides a solid foundation for encoding and game capture simultaneously. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 indicate that the eight cores and sixteen threads can handle the background workload of streaming software while maintaining playable frame rates in most titles, though the GPU's lack of dedicated encoder data in the pack means the CPU will likely carry the encoding load.

Video editing: The Ryzen 7 5800XT delivers strong multi-threaded performance for export and rendering tasks. PassMark multithread score of 28053 and floating-point math score of 53808 suggest efficient handling of video processing pipelines. The system's 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on the GPU provides adequate memory for timeline scrubbing and effect previews in 1080p and 1440p projects.

3D rendering: The combination of CPU compute and GPU acceleration yields a balanced rendering platform. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9993 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 indicate that both components contribute meaningfully to render workloads. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 152 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for AI-assisted denoising and upscaling tasks.

Software development: The processor's high single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and PassMark single-thread score of 3535, supports fast compilation of individual files and responsive IDE behavior. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache aids in repetitive code compilation tasks, while the 16 threads allow parallel builds to proceed efficiently. The GPU's compute capabilities, with a PassMark GPU compute score of 10006, can accelerate certain testing and simulation workloads.

Student and office work: This system is substantially over-provisioned for typical productivity tasks, but the headroom ensures no slowdowns in spreadsheet, document, and web-based workloads. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 93942 and data encryption score of 21461 indicate rapid handling of common office tasks. The 105 W TDP of the CPU and 200 W TDP of the GPU mean the system will draw meaningful power even at idle, which is worth considering for always-on workstations.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. It performs essentially identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29868 (a 0% delta). It trails the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS by 0.3% (both score 29955), and leads the Ryzen 5 9600X by 0.6% (which scores 29713).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does that compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 16129. It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014), 1.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351), 1.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361), and 1.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862).

Q: What is the average frame rate across all measured games for this CPU+GPU pair?

A: The pair achieves an average of 115.2 FPS across all measured games at ultra settings, which places it at rank 2087 out of 3732 total pairs in the database.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a higher percentile ranking?

A: The CPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers, holding an 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile among all GPUs. This indicates the CPU is the more dominant component in this pairing.

Q: What memory type and capacity are supported by this configuration?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

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

A: The GPU has a TDP of 200 W and the manufacturer suggests a 550 W power supply for the system. The CPU has a TDP of 105 W.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, collected at ultra settings across three resolutions, reveals a system that excels at 1080p, performs well at 1440p, and begins to struggle at 4K. At 1920x1080, the pair delivers high frame rates in most titles. Valorant leads the pack at 439.5 FPS, followed by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 425.2 FPS and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 227 FPS. Heavier titles like Cyberpunk 2077 reach 57.9 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone hits 135.4 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 manages 50.8 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system remains highly playable for most games. Valorant still achieves 370.9 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 drops to 128.2 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone maintains 124.1 FPS. Demanding single-player games see more significant drops: Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 43.3 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 37.5 FPS, and Control to 50 FPS. Esports and lighter titles stay above the 60 FPS threshold easily.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Only older or lighter titles maintain playable frame rates: Valorant reaches 295.6 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 171.2 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone manages 102.3 FPS. Most modern AAA games fall below 60 FPS, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 25.7 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 28 FPS, and Control at 32.2 FPS. Some titles become borderline unplayable, such as Ark: Survival Ascended at 10.6 FPS and The Medium at 22.1 FPS.

The data shows an average FPS of 115.2 across all games and resolutions. This average is pulled up by the very high frame rates in competitive titles at 1080p, masking the fact that many demanding games at 1440p and above hover in the 40-60 FPS range. The system is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming, capable for 1440p at high settings in most titles, and not recommended for 4K gaming except in undemanding or older games.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data indicates a CPU-heavy pairing where the processor significantly outperforms the graphics card relative to their respective peer groups. The CPU's 81st percentile versus the GPU's 59th percentile creates a situation where the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most gaming workloads. This is confirmed by the frame rate scaling across resolutions: from 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by roughly 30-40% in most titles, and from 1440p to 4K, it drops by another 40-50%. This steep decline as resolution increases is the classic signature of a GPU-limited system.

In CPU-bound scenarios, the processor shows its strength. The single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359, ensures that even at 1080p with high frame rates, the CPU can keep up. Titles like Valorant at 439.5 FPS and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 425.2 FPS demonstrate that the CPU is not holding back the GPU at lower resolutions. However, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20349 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2626 show it is a mid-tier performer that cannot sustain high frame rates in demanding titles at higher resolutions.

The 3DMark multi-threaded scores provide further evidence of CPU capability. The 16-thread score of 7683 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7680, indicating that the processor scales well with all available threads. This means in non-gaming workloads like rendering or video encoding, the CPU can be fully utilized without the GPU becoming a significant bottleneck. Conversely, in gaming, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at 1440p and 4K, particularly in texture-heavy titles.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite paints a picture of a strong mid-range processor. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23794 multicore and 3359 single-core. The R20 scores are 9993 multicore and 1410 single-core, while R15 shows 2398 multicore and 338 single-core. 3DMark results show 959 single-thread, 1879 for 2-thread, 3603 for 4-thread, 6141 for 8-thread, and 7683 for 16-thread. PassMark results include a multithread score of 28053, single-thread of 3535, integer math of 93942, floating-point math of 53808, and extended instructions of 24270. The average benchmark score is 29879, placing it at the 81st percentile.

The GPU's benchmark results are more modest. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2626. Geekbench results show 78927 for OpenCL and 47784 for Vulkan. PassMark GPU tests show G3D at 20349, G2D at 989, and GPU compute at 10006. The DirectX tests show scores of 234 for DX9, 163 for DX11, 132 for DX10, and 78 for DX12. The average benchmark score is 16129, placing it at the 59th percentile.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU's superior relative performance compensates for the GPU's mid-tier standing. The CPU's percentile rank of 81 means it outperforms 81% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU's 59th percentile means it outperforms only 59% of all GPUs. This imbalance means the system's overall performance is capped by the GPU in graphics-intensive tasks, but the CPU provides ample headroom for multitasking, background processes, and CPU-bound workloads. The combined percentile of 70 reflects this balanced-but-uneven pairing.

Who Should Build It

This system is well-suited for gamers who prioritize 1080p high-refresh gameplay. The measured frame rates show that competitive titles like Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Rainbow Six Siege all exceed 190 FPS at 1080p, making this an excellent choice for esports enthusiasts. Gamers at 1440p will find this system capable for most titles, though demanding AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 will require settings adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates.

Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and PassMark multithread score of 28053 indicate efficient rendering and export times. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 152 tensor cores provide acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects and AI-based tools.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's high single-thread performance and 16 threads for parallel builds. The fast data encryption (21461) and compression (352002) scores suggest efficient handling of database and file-intensive workloads. Students and office workers will find this system far more powerful than needed for typical productivity tasks, ensuring smooth multitasking and future-proofing for more demanding applications.

Small business workstations that require occasional gaming capability alongside productivity software would benefit from this pairing's versatility. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for data-sensitive workloads, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM can handle moderate CAD or visualization tasks. However, the system's power requirements — 105 W CPU and 200 W GPU — mean it is not optimized for energy-conscious office environments.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform, which supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus. The platform's PCIe Gen 4 support, with 20 lanes from the CPU, provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The CPU has a 105 W TDP, and the GPU has a 200 W TDP, with a suggested power supply of 550 W, leaving limited headroom for significant upgrades without a PSU change.

The CPU's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking to extract additional performance beyond the 4.80 GHz boost clock. The 7 nm process node from TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, suggests thermal headroom for overclocking with a capable air cooler. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across all cores helps mitigate the latency of DDR4 memory.

The GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 40 series as its successor. This means the upgrade path for graphics is a complete GPU replacement rather than adding a second card. The 1x 12-pin power connector and dual-slot form factor are standard, but a future GPU upgrade may require a higher-wattage PSU than the suggested 550 W. The most sensible next upgrade for this system would be a newer GPU that fits within the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and power envelope, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to support a stronger graphics card.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing an AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. The GPU is an Ampere-architecture card based on the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. Together, they form a system with a combined percentile of 70, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all recorded builds.

The CPU's 81st percentile and the GPU's 59th percentile indicate that this is a processor-forward build, where the CPU has more relative performance headroom than the GPU. The measured average FPS of 115.2 across all games and resolutions confirms that this system delivers good overall gaming performance, with the caveat that this average is heavily influenced by high frame rates in less demanding titles. The system is best described as a well-balanced 1080p and 1440p gaming machine with strong CPU performance for productivity tasks.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The processor is built on TSMC's 7 nm process node, containing 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark results indicate strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 show that the processor scales well across all 16 threads, with the max-thread score of 7680 nearly matching the 16-thread score. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and PassMark single-thread score of 3535. The PassMark integer math score of 93942 and floating-point math score of 53808 indicate robust general-purpose compute capability.

The memory support includes DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use. The PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes provides modern connectivity. The processor was released on 2024-07-30 with a launch MSRP of $249. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking beyond the boost clock. The 81st percentile ranking places it above most CPUs in the database, with nearest rivals being mobile processors like the Ryzen 7 7840H and 8845HS, which it matches or slightly trails.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is based on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die, with a transistor density of 44.4M per mm². The GPU has 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It features 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for RTX and AI workloads.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The compute performance is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 253.1 GTexel/s.

The benchmark results show a mid-tier graphics card. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 and PassMark G3D score of 20349 place it at the 59th percentile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 and Vulkan score of 47784 indicate reasonable compute performance. The PassMark GPU compute score of 10006 shows modest compute capability compared to the CPU's strong performance. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

The GPU has a 200 W TDP with a suggested power supply of 550 W. It uses a dual-slot form factor with a 1x 12-pin power connector. The card is 242 mm long and 112 mm high. It was released on 2020-11-30 with a launch MSRP of 399 USD, and its production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 40 series as its successor. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (0.7% faster), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.4% slower), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (1.4% slower), and AMD Radeon R9 370X (1.7% faster).