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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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Top 10% 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
90%
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GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

33,079 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built for the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which represents the current mainstream desktop socket for AMD. This is a Zen 4 architecture part, codenamed Raphael, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. The platform supports DDR5 memory exclusively, operating on a dual-channel memory bus with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, which is a relevant feature for workstation-class builds that require data integrity. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 24 lanes from the CPU itself, giving ample bandwidth for the fastest NVMe storage and expansion cards available.

The CPU has a TDP of 120 W, which is modest for an 8-core, 16-thread part. This means a wide range of air coolers and liquid coolers can handle it, but the platform itself is the more important consideration. Since the socket is AM5, the upgrade path is clear: a user can move to a newer Ryzen 7000 series part or potentially a future generation that remains on the same socket, depending on motherboard support. The CPU has a locked multiplier, so overclocking via multiplier adjustment is not an option, but the 5.00 GHz boost clock is already high. For a sensible next upgrade, one would look at a higher-core-count Ryzen 7000 series CPU on the same AM5 platform, assuming the motherboard's VRM and BIOS support it.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, uses a 115 W TDP and requires a 300 W suggested PSU. This is a very low power requirement for a modern discrete GPU, meaning the overall system power draw is modest. A quality 300 W PSU is the minimum, but most builds would pair this with a more substantial unit for headroom. The GPU's power connector is a single 12-pin, which is a consideration for older PSUs that may need an adapter. The GPU is dual-slot and 240 mm long, fitting into most mid-tower cases. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is important to note: this GPU runs at half the lane width of a typical x16 slot, but on a PCIe 4.0 platform, the bandwidth is sufficient for its performance class. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes are not fully utilized by this GPU, but the x8 link is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, as the measured FPS data shows strong performance across a wide range of games.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The data strongly supports this as a primary use case. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 422 FPS in Valorant, 407 FPS in CS:GO, and 184 FPS in Counter-Strike 2. These are well beyond the 144 Hz or 240 Hz refresh rates of typical gaming monitors. The average FPS across all measured games at 1080p is 118.4, indicating that most titles will run smoothly on high-refresh displays.

Streaming: The combination of a strong 8-core CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 4060 is capable for streaming. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and Passmark multithread score of 34293 show it can handle encoding and gaming simultaneously. The GPU's tensor cores can also handle NVENC-based encoding, offloading the work. Measured FPS in games like Call of Duty: Warzone (146 FPS at 1080p) suggests there is headroom for a stream encoding overhead.

Video editing: The CPU's 16 threads and solid multicore performance are adequate for 1080p and some 1440p video editing. The Geekbench multicore score of 15610 and 3DMark max threads score of 7967 indicate good parallel processing capability. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for accelerating effects and rendering previews, though 4K editing with complex timelines may stress the VRAM capacity.

3D rendering: This is a mixed scenario. The CPU's strong multicore scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 16817) will help with CPU-based rendering, but the GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest for GPU rendering. The Passmark GPU compute score of 9213 is not particularly high, so complex 3D scenes will take time. The system can handle light to moderate rendering tasks, but it is not a dedicated render workstation.

Software development: The CPU's performance is well-suited for compilation and multi-threaded development tools. The Passmark data compression score of 384669 and integer math score of 103639 show strong throughput for code compilation and data processing. The 96 MB of L3 cache is a significant advantage for workloads that repeatedly access a working set of data, which is common in software build systems.

Student and office work: This system is overkill for basic tasks but very responsive. The single-thread performance is strong (Passmark single thread 3759, Geekbench singlecore 2426), making everyday applications feel snappy. The integrated Radeon Graphics on the CPU can drive displays when the discrete GPU is not needed, though the RTX 4060 will handle any office graphics workload easily. The measured FPS in lighter titles like Roblox (238 FPS at 1080p) shows this system will not break a sweat on typical office or academic software.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 7000 series. It is based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The CPU has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 120 W. It has a transistor count of 11,270 million on a 71 mm² die, which is a high transistor density for this process node.

The cache hierarchy is a defining feature. Each core has 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2. The shared L3 cache is 96 MB, which is exceptionally large for a desktop CPU. This large cache is the "X3D" differentiator, and it directly benefits gaming and other latency-sensitive workloads. The benchmark scores reflect this design. The 3DMark single-thread score is 959, which is respectable but not the highest. However, the 3DMark 8-thread score of 6539 and 16-thread score of 7980 show strong scaling as more cores are used. The Cinebench R23 scores are 1713 for single-core and 16817 for multicore. This is a strong multicore result for an 8-core part, placing it in the upper tier of desktop CPUs.

The percentile vs all CPUs is 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all with an average benchmark score around 33089-33091 and a deltaPct of 0. This means the 7800X3D is effectively tied with these parts in overall average score. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is slightly behind at 33201 with a deltaPct of -0.4. The average benchmark score for the 7800X3D is 33079.

For real workloads, the 96 MB L3 cache is the key factor. It allows the CPU to store more frequently accessed data on-die, reducing the need to access slower system memory. This is particularly beneficial in gaming, where the measured FPS data shows high performance. The Passmark tests show detailed strengths: floating point math score of 61187, integer math of 103639, and extended instructions of 29166. The data encryption score of 22346 and data compression of 384669 are strong, indicating good performance for security and archiving tasks. The CPU is not unlocked for overclocking, so the 5.00 GHz boost is the maximum achievable without external clock manipulation.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a gamer who prioritizes high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080, most games exceed 60 FPS, and many exceed 100 FPS. For example, Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 146 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 184 FPS, and Valorant at 422 FPS. At 2560x1440, the scores are still strong: 130 FPS in Warzone, 122 FPS in CS2, and 360 FPS in Valorant. This makes the build ideal for competitive gamers who need high refresh rates.

Content creators who work with video editing and software development will find the CPU's 16 threads and large cache useful. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and Geekbench multicore of 15610 indicate the system can handle video encoding and code compilation without being a bottleneck. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p video editing and light 3D work. This is not a system for heavy 3D rendering, as the GPU's compute scores are modest, but it will handle occasional rendering tasks.

Students and office workers will find this system more than capable. The single-thread performance (Passmark 3759) ensures responsive application usage. The system's low power draw (120 W CPU TDP, 115 W GPU TDP) makes it efficient for a dorm room or small office. The small form factor of the GPU (240 mm length, dual-slot) allows for compact builds. Small business workstations that run productivity suites, database software, and financial modeling will benefit from the CPU's strong integer and floating-point performance.

The system is not ideal for users who need maximum 4K gaming performance. At 3840x2160, the measured FPS drops significantly. For instance, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 27 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 7.7 FPS. Users targeting 4K gaming should look at a higher-tier GPU. The build is also not suited for heavy AI training or large-scale 3D rendering, as the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 15.11 TFLOPS are limiting factors.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, specifically the AD107 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The memory clock is 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

The GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation pipelines. It has 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which are dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, and the FP16 performance is also 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The TDP is 115 W, which is very efficient for this performance class.

The benchmark scores for the GPU show a specific profile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 95057, and the Vulkan score is 48643. The Passmark G3D score is 19545, and the GPU compute score is 9213. The Passmark DirectX 12 score is 76, which is notably low compared to the DirectX 11 score of 175 and DirectX 9 score of 236. This suggests the GPU is not optimized for the latest DirectX 12 workloads in the Passmark test suite, but the real-world game FPS data shows it performs well in modern titles.

The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 61, meaning it outperforms 61% of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg score 17666, deltaPct -0.2), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, deltaPct 0.3), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, deltaPct 0.5), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, deltaPct 0.7). This is a surprising comparison, as these are much older or lower-tier parts. The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639. This indicates that while the GPU is not a top-tier performer, it is competitive with these specific rivals in the benchmark database's scoring.

For rendering workloads, the RT 24 cores and tensor 96 cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS. The 8 GB VRAM is a limitation for high-resolution textures and complex scenes, but it is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 128-bit memory bus is narrow, but the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the GPU's compute capabilities. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D use?

A: The CPU uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU.

Q: How much L3 cache does the Ryzen 7 7800X3D have, and why is it important?

A: The CPU has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in workloads that access data repeatedly, such as gaming.

Q: What is the power requirement for the RTX 4060?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 115 W and requires a suggested PSU of 300 W. It uses a single 12-pin power connector.

Q: Can this system run games at 4K resolution?

A: The measured FPS data shows that 4K (3840x2160) performance is limited. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 27 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gaming.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports ECC memory, which is a feature beneficial for workstation builds that require error correction.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked. The CPU has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is the maximum factory-set clock speed.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark performance is strong for an 8-core part. Its average benchmark score is 33079, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. In 3DMark tests, it scores 959 in single-thread, 1887 in 2-thread, 3684 in 4-thread, 6539 in 8-thread, and 7980 in 16-thread tests. The max threads score is 7967, showing that scaling is nearly linear from 8 to 16 threads. In Cinebench, it scores 281.5 in R15 single-core and 2878.5 in R15 multicore, and 1713 in R23 single-core and 16817 in R23 multicore. Geekbench scores are 2426 single-core and 15610 multicore. Passmark multithread score is 34293, and single thread is 3759.

The GPU's benchmark performance is more modest. Its average benchmark score is 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2302. Geekbench OpenCL score is 95057, and Vulkan score is 48643. Passmark G3D score is 19545, and G2D is 1037. The GPU's Passmark DirectX scores are 76 for DX12, 175 for DX11, and 236 for DX9. The GPU compute score is 9213.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pair is 72. The pair rank by FPS is 2029 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across all measured games of 118.4. This indicates that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU is a mid-range part, and the combined system is in the upper half of all pairs but not at the top. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, as evidenced by its 83rd percentile versus the GPU's 61st percentile.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. The CPU is a high-end 8-core/16-thread part designed for gaming and productivity, while the GPU is a mid-range, power-efficient card. The combination targets 1080p and 1440p gaming at high refresh rates, with a secondary focus on content creation and productivity.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for a stationary tower PC. The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 72, places it in the upper-midrange of all desktop builds. The CPU's percentile of 83 is significantly higher than the GPU's percentile of 61, indicating that the CPU is the more capable component. This imbalance is a key characteristic of the build: the CPU provides a strong foundation for gaming and multitasking, while the GPU is the limiting factor in graphically intensive scenarios.

The pair rank by FPS is 2029 out of 3732, which is roughly the 54th percentile. The average FPS across all measured games is 118.4, which is solid but not exceptional. This is a well-balanced build for the target resolutions, but it does not have the raw GPU power to push 4K or maximum settings in the most demanding titles. The system's efficiency is a highlight, with a combined TDP of 235 W (120 W CPU + 115 W GPU), making it a relatively cool and quiet build.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows a CPU-heavy balance in this pairing. The CPU has a percentile of 83, while the GPU has a percentile of 61. This means the CPU is significantly more powerful relative to the database of all CPUs than the GPU is relative to all GPUs. In practical terms, the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most gaming workloads.

Evidence from the FPS scaling supports this. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across games is high (118.4 overall), but the GPU is already the limiter in many titles. For example, in CPU-intensive games like Counter-Strike 2, the FPS is 184 at 1080p, which is high, but in GPU-intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077, the FPS drops to 54 at 1080p. At 2560x1440, the FPS drops further (CS2 at 122, Cyberpunk at 41), showing that the GPU is struggling with the increased resolution. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with Cyberpunk at 27 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24 FPS.

The CPU is not the bottleneck in gaming scenarios. Its strong single-thread performance (Passmark 3759) and high core count ensure it can feed the GPU in most titles. The large 96 MB L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves frame pacing. The CPU's bottleneck would only appear in extremely high-FPS scenarios at low resolutions, such as Valorant at 1080p (422 FPS), where the GPU is still able to render frames fast enough.

In productivity workloads, the CPU is the dominant component. The CPU's strong multicore scores (Cinebench R23 16817) will drive rendering and compilation tasks, while the GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS is a secondary acceleration. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a limitation for large datasets, but for typical productivity tasks, the CPU is the main driver. The bottleneck in productivity is the GPU's compute capability, which is lower than the CPU's relative standing.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data is comprehensive and shows strong performance at 1080p, good performance at 1440p, and limited performance at 4K. This data is measured, not estimated.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. In esports titles, it achieves 422 FPS in Valorant, 407 FPS in CS:GO, and 184 FPS in Counter-Strike 2. In AAA titles, it runs Call of Duty: Warzone at 146 FPS, Fortnite at 88 FPS, and Grand Theft Auto V at 84 FPS. The most demanding games are still playable: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 54 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 49 FPS. The average FPS across all games at 1080p is 118.4.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains solid for most titles. Valorant runs at 360 FPS, CS:GO at 280 FPS, and CS2 at 122 FPS. Warzone drops to 130 FPS, and Fortnite to 56 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 41 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 37 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this build, balancing visual quality and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Valorant still runs at 288 FPS, and CS:GO at 165 FPS. However, most AAA titles fall below 60 FPS: Warzone at 110 FPS, Fortnite at 30 FPS, Cyberpunk at 27 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24 FPS. The most demanding game tested, Ark: Survival Ascended, runs at 7.7 FPS, which is unplayable. The system is not suitable for 4K gaming in modern AAA titles.

The pair rank by FPS is 2029 out of 3732, with an average FPS of 118.4 across all games and resolutions. This places the build in the upper half of all pairs, but not at the top. The data shows that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this build is a strong performer, but it is not a 4K gaming rig.