SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

93 / 100
ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
89%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

30,746 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →
GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

48,477 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →

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
View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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

# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on TSMC's 4nm process node, featuring Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename. It operates within a 65W TDP envelope, with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip integrates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling a die size of 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors. This is a desktop-class part, confirmed by the build class designation, and it supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor is unlocked, allowing for multiplier adjustments, and it uses AMD Socket AM5.

Benchmark results position this CPU solidly in the upper mid-range tier. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,646 points and single-core score of 3,761 points reveal a processor that balances heavily threaded throughput with responsive single-thread performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 13,523 and single-core score of 2,290 reinforce this picture. In 3DMark threaded tests, the scaling from 2 threads (1,989) to 8 threads (6,559) and up to max threads (7,861) shows strong multi-thread scaling, though the jump from 8 to 16 threads is modest, indicating that the additional threads beyond the physical cores yield diminishing returns in synthetic workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 30,893 and single-thread score of 3,872 confirm the CPU's balanced nature.

The 82nd percentile ranking against all CPUs places it ahead of a majority of processors, but the nearest rivals show how tight the competition is. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30,879, a mere 0.4% below the 8700F's average benchmark score of 30,746. The Intel Core i5-13600H sits 0.6% ahead at 30,548, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is 0.9% ahead at 30,468. The Intel Core i7-13700TE trails by 0.9% at 31,028. These deltas are within noise margins, meaning the 8700F effectively trades blows with these rivals across aggregate benchmarks. Real-world workloads will depend more on specific application optimizations than raw architectural differences.

For real workloads, the data indicates strong performance in both lightly and heavily threaded tasks. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,685 and single-core score of 378 suggest capable rendering and general application responsiveness. The PassMark integer math score of 100,371 and floating-point math score of 62,629 indicate robust computational throughput for scientific and financial calculations. Data compression (378,160) and encryption (22,117) scores show solid performance for archival and security tasks. The extended instructions score of 28,474 suggests good support for modern SIMD workloads like video encoding and AI inference.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3,761, Geekbench single-core 2,290) provide the foundation for high frame rates. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,989 indicates responsive gaming workloads, but the GPU pairing will be the primary driver of FPS at high refresh rates, as detailed in the gaming section below.

Streaming: The 8-core/16-thread configuration handles concurrent encoding and gaming without excessive contention. The PassMark multithread score of 30,893 and 3DMark max-thread score of 7,861 suggest sufficient headroom for software encoding while gaming, though dedicated hardware encoders on the GPU could offload this work entirely. The balanced single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure smooth streaming software operation alongside game rendering.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,646 and Geekbench multicore score of 13,523 support efficient timeline scrubbing and rendering in applications that utilize multiple cores. The PassMark floating-point math score of 62,629 accelerates effects processing and color grading computations. For 4K exports, the 16 threads will reduce render times compared to lower-core-count alternatives, though the modest scaling from 8 to 16 threads in 3DMark suggests diminishing returns beyond physical cores.

3D rendering: Cinebench R15 multicore (2,685), R20 multicore (11,191), and R23 multicore (26,646) show progressive scaling across render generations, indicating consistent multi-thread performance. The 82nd percentile ranking means this CPU outperforms most processors in rendering workloads, but it is not at the top tier. The PassMark physics score of 1,553 indicates adequate performance for simulation-heavy scenes, though dedicated workstations with higher-core-count CPUs would excel further.

Software development: The PassMark data encryption score of 22,117 and extended instructions score of 28,474 support secure coding, cryptography, and modern instruction set usage. The single-thread performance (3,761 in Cinebench R23) ensures fast compilation of individual translation units, while the multicore score accelerates full-project builds. The 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s reduce memory bottlenecks during large codebase compilation.

Student and office work: The single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread 3,872, Geekbench single-core 2,290) delivers snappy application launches and document processing. The 65W TDP keeps thermal output manageable for standard desktop environments. For multi-tasking across office suites, browsers, and communication tools, the 16 threads provide ample concurrency, though this CPU is more capable than typical office workloads require.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5, which provides a clear upgrade path within the current desktop platform. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, meaning users must adopt DDR5 modules rather than older DDR4. ECC memory is not supported, which is a consideration for workstation builds requiring error correction. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, offering ample bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage devices. The CPU has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory for any display output.

The suggested PSU for the paired GPU is 700W, which provides a reference point for system power requirements. The CPU's 65W TDP is modest, leaving substantial headroom in the power budget for the GPU's 300W TDP and other components. This pairing allows for a single 700W PSU to comfortably support the entire system, with the two 8-pin power connectors on the GPU dictating the required PSU cabling. The GPU's 267mm length and dual-slot width are standard for mid-tower cases, though the 120mm height and 50mm width should be verified against case clearances.

A sensible next upgrade from this configuration would be a higher-core-count AM5 CPU, given the socket compatibility. The 8700F's 82nd percentile ranking leaves room for improvement within the platform. For the GPU, the RX 6800 XT's 85th percentile ranking suggests that a future GPU upgrade would target higher-tier models, but the current pairing is already well-balanced. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface on the GPU matches the CPU's Gen 4 lanes, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck in the current configuration.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's average benchmark score of 30,746 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 48,477 indicate that the GPU delivers substantially higher raw compute throughput in its respective benchmarks. The combined percentile of 84 suggests a well-matched pairing, but the balance varies by workload type. In gaming scenarios, the GPU is typically the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 85th percentile ranking shows a slight GPU advantage, meaning the GPU is marginally more capable relative to its peers. In CPU-intensive workloads like software compilation or data encryption, the CPU will be the primary constraint, with the GPU idle or lightly loaded. Conversely, in GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the GPU's 72 RT cores and 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance will dominate.

The PassMark G3D score of 24,980 for the GPU and the PassMark multithread score of 30,893 for the CPU provide a comparative view. The GPU's compute score of 13,245 in PassMark GPU compute indicates strong parallel processing capability, which complements the CPU's integer math score of 100,371 for mixed workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,689 for the GPU suggests modern API efficiency, while the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,883 indicates it can feed frames without becoming a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

For FPS scaling, the absence of measured FPS data for this exact combination means estimates must be drawn from benchmark scores. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures it can handle high-resolution textures without memory capacity limits, reducing the likelihood of GPU-side bottlenecks at 4K. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for feeding the GPU, but at very high frame rates in esports titles, the CPU's single-thread performance could become the limiting factor.

# Who Should Build It

This desktop pairing targets users who want strong performance across both CPU and GPU workloads without reaching the highest enthusiast tier. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU's 85th percentile ranking and 16 GB memory buffer, which supports high-resolution textures and modern game requirements. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures that most games will not be CPU-limited at these resolutions, providing a smooth gaming experience.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or graphic design will find the combination of the CPU's multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 26,646) and the GPU's compute capability (20.74 TFLOPS FP32, PassMark GPU compute 13,245) suitable for accelerating render pipelines. The GPU's 16 GB memory is particularly valuable for large compositing projects or 3D scenes that exceed 8 GB of VRAM. The CPU's data compression score of 378,160 supports efficient project archiving and file management.

Software developers building large codebases will appreciate the CPU's balanced single-thread and multi-thread performance, with the Geekbench multicore score of 13,523 handling parallel compilation and the single-core score of 2,290 ensuring responsive IDE interactions. The GPU's compute capabilities can accelerate machine learning inference or data processing tasks within development workflows. Students and small business workstations will find this configuration overqualified for basic tasks but well-suited for demanding coursework, research computing, or professional applications that require both CPU and GPU acceleration.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. The data for this pairing is not measured, so all frame rate discussions below are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

The GPU's 85th percentile ranking and strong synthetic scores indicate high gaming capability. The PassMark G3D score of 24,980 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,689 suggest the RX 6800 XT can handle modern titles at high settings. The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity and throughput for 1440p and 4K gaming, with texture-heavy scenes unlikely to exceed the memory buffer. The GPU's 4,608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s, supporting high-resolution rendering with detailed textures.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3,761, PassMark single-thread 3,872) will likely enable very high frame rates in esports and competitive titles, with the GPU capable of pushing well beyond 144 FPS in less demanding games. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,989 indicates strong dual-thread performance for games that primarily use two threads. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, which will be the primary determinant of frame rates in AAA titles, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB memory and high bandwidth become critical, and the RX 6800 XT should deliver playable frame rates in most titles at high settings, though ultra settings with ray tracing may require lowering resolution or settings. The GPU's 72 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, though the RDNA 2 architecture's ray tracing performance is modest compared to the raw rasterization capability. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU at 4K, where frame rates are typically lower and CPU demands are reduced.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's process node and architecture?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is built on TSMC's 4nm process using Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename, with a die size of 178 mm² containing 25,000 million transistors.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the CPU has no integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What memory type does this CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 30,746, which is 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30,879), 0.6% above the Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548), and 0.9% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (30,468).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The GPU ranks in the 85th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,477.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 84, indicating a well-matched desktop configuration.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F CPU with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor on Socket AM5, while the GPU is an RDNA 2 architecture part with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 84 places this build in the upper tier of desktop configurations, with the CPU at the 82nd percentile and GPU at the 85th percentile against their respective peers.

The CPU's 65W TDP and the GPU's 300W TDP combine for a total power draw that the 700W suggested PSU comfortably supports. The GPU requires two 8-pin power connectors and occupies a dual-slot form factor at 267mm in length. The CPU is unlocked and supports DDR5 memory, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16 connectivity. This pairing represents a balanced desktop system suitable for high-performance gaming and content creation, with the GPU slightly more capable relative to its peers than the CPU.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 30,746, placing it in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 48,477, placing it in the 85th percentile against all GPUs. The combined percentile of 84 reflects the overall capability of this pairing.

For the CPU, key benchmark results include Cinebench R23 multicore at 26,646 and single-core at 3,761, Geekbench multicore at 13,523 and single-core at 2,290, and PassMark multithread at 30,893 with single-thread at 3,872. The 3DMark scores range from 1,989 for 2 threads to 7,883 for 16 threads, with a max-thread score of 7,861. The PassMark suite shows data compression at 378,160, encryption at 22,117, extended instructions at 28,474, floating-point math at 62,629, and integer math at 100,371.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3,689, Geekbench Metal is 181,337, OpenCL is 171,304, and Vulkan is 136,875. PassMark scores include G3D at 24,980, GPU compute at 13,245, G2D at 1,030, DirectX 9 at 265, DirectX 10 at 155, DirectX 11 at 264, and DirectX 12 at 100.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, scores 30,879, a 0.4% advantage. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30,548, 0.6% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 30,468, 0.9% behind. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31,028, 0.9% ahead. For the GPU, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47,743, 1.5% behind, while the Intel Arc A550M scores 49,737, 2.5% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49,957, 3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50,001, 3% ahead.

The combined picture shows a CPU that is competitive with mid-range mobile and desktop parts, and a GPU that outperforms a majority of graphics cards. The GPU's 85th percentile ranking is slightly higher than the CPU's 82nd, indicating the GPU is the stronger component relative to its market segment. This pairing delivers robust performance across gaming and productivity workloads, with the GPU providing the dominant compute capability in graphics-intensive tasks.