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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

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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
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AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

42,723 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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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

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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 7 8700F and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE form a cohesive desktop pairing that targets high-refresh 1080p gaming and mainstream productivity, landing in the 83rd percentile of all combined hardware configurations. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking indicate a well-matched system where neither component dramatically outstrips the other, though benchmark data reveals specific workload asymmetries worth examining. This analysis draws exclusively from the provided benchmark scores, architectural specifications, and performance percentiles to assess where this pairing excels and where it may fall short.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture using TSMC’s 4 nm process node. It belongs to the 8000 series and carries the Phoenix codename, operating on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip’s thermal design power is 65 W, and it supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU is fabricated with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, featuring a cache hierarchy of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Benchmark results place this CPU at the 82nd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 30,746. The nearest rivals show a tightly clustered competitive field: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30,879 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30,548 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 30,468 (0.9% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31,028 (0.9% higher). These deltas are minimal, meaning the 8700F sits squarely in a performance band where chip-to-chip differences are within a single percentage point.

In multi-threaded workloads, the 8700F demonstrates strong scaling from 2 to 8 threads. The 3DMark results show a progression from 1,989 at 2 threads to 3,839 at 4 threads, 6,559 at 8 threads, and 7,883 at 16 threads, with the max-thread score of 7,861 nearly matching the 16-thread result. This indicates that the 8-core/16-thread configuration is fully utilized without significant diminishing returns beyond the physical core count. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,646 reinforces this, representing a substantial throughput for rendering and compilation tasks, while the single-core score of 3,761 shows competitive per-thread performance for lighter workloads.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 100,371, floating-point math scores 62,629, and extended instructions score 28,474, indicating robust general-purpose compute. Data compression scores 378,160 while data encryption scores 22,117, and random string sorting scores 45,425. The single-thread PassMark score of 3,872 confirms that the Zen 4 architecture delivers strong single-core performance, which matters for legacy applications and lightly threaded games. The 82nd percentile ranking and the narrow rival gaps suggest this CPU is a dependable mid-range performer rather than a class leader.

Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Ryzen 7 8700F with the Radeon RX 7650 GRE creates a system where the CPU’s 82nd percentile and GPU’s 83rd percentile are nearly aligned, suggesting that neither component is an obvious bottleneck in most scenarios. However, the benchmark data reveals that the CPU’s multi-threaded headroom exceeds what many games will demand, while the GPU’s rendering capacity may be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s 16-thread 3DMark score of 7,883 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,646 indicate substantial parallel processing capability. In contrast, the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,336 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 83,109 show a mid-range graphics processor. For gaming workloads that typically scale with GPU throughput rather than CPU thread count, the RX 7650 GRE is likely to be the primary constraint at 1440p and above, while the 8700F has enough single-thread performance (3,761 in Cinebench R23 single-core) to avoid holding back the GPU at 1080p.

The CPU’s PassMark physics score of 1,553 and single-thread score of 3,872 suggest that game logic and physics calculations are well-served. Meanwhile, the GPU’s pixel rate of 172.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 345.0 GTexel/s define its fill-rate limits. The data indicates a balanced system for 1080p high-refresh gaming, where the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but at 4K resolution, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth would likely become the binding constraint. The combined percentile of 83 reflects this overall equilibrium, with the CPU having slight headroom for background tasks during gaming sessions.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is a RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC’s 6 nm process, part of the Radeon RX 7000 series with the Navi 33 chip and Hotpink Bonefish codename. It contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, with a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2350 MHz, and a boost clock of 2695 MHz. The memory subsystem comprises 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth with an effective memory speed of 18 Gbps. The GPU features 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores.

The GPU’s benchmark performance places it at the 83rd percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 42,723. The nearest rivals show an interesting competitive landscape: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 43,223 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (1.3% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (1.3% higher). These deltas are remarkably small, meaning the RX 7650 GRE performs within 1.3% of these competitors despite architectural differences.

In compute performance, the GPU delivers 22.08 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (at a 1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 172.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 345.0 GTexel/s. The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the modest shading unit count suggests that ray-traced workloads will be less performant than rasterized ones. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game APIs. The 170 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector make it a straightforward installation, with a suggested 450 W power supply.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p gaming with high textures, but the 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in memory-intensive scenarios such as 4K textures or ray-traced effects. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 83,109 indicates solid general-purpose compute for tasks like video encoding acceleration or GPU-accelerated filters, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,336 reflects its gaming rasterization capability. The 83rd percentile ranking confirms that this is a capable mid-range GPU, positioned just below the high-end tier.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30,746, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30,879), 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548), 0.9% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (30,468), and 0.9% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700TE (31,028).

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7650 GRE have and what bandwidth does it provide?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth with an effective memory speed of 18 Gbps.

Q: What is the GPU’s ray tracing capability?

A: The RX 7650 GRE includes 32 ray tracing cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray-traced workloads, though the 2,048 shading units suggest rasterized performance is the primary strength.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, allowing manual overclocking to potentially exceed the 5.00 GHz boost clock.

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

A: The combined percentile is 83, indicating that this configuration outperforms 83% of all tracked CPU and GPU combinations.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The RX 7650 GRE has an average benchmark score of 42,723, which is 1.2% lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 43,223.

Q: What memory type does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a measured memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores paint a picture of a well-rounded mid-range processor. The 3DMark results range from 1,008 in single-thread to 7,883 in 16-thread, showing strong scaling. Cinebench R23 scores of 3,761 single-core and 26,646 multi-core place it firmly in the competitive mid-range. Geekbench results of 2,290 single-core and 13,523 multi-core corroborate this positioning. The PassMark suite’s multi-thread score of 30,893 and single-thread score of 3,872 further confirm the 82nd percentile ranking.

The GPU’s benchmark results are more limited but indicative of its class. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,336 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 83,109 yield an average benchmark score of 42,723, placing it at the 83rd percentile. The nearest rival comparisons show the RX 7650 GRE trailing the RTX 4070 SUPER by 1.2%, the Quadro M6000 24 GB by 1.2%, the RTX 5050 Mobile by 1.3%, and the Quadro M6000 by 1.3%. These tiny margins mean that real-world differences between these GPUs would be negligible in most applications.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU and GPU are within one percentile point of each other (82 vs 83), suggesting excellent balance. The CPU’s multi-threaded capability (Cinebench R23 26,646) can feed the GPU’s rendering pipeline without stalling, while the GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS of FP32 compute can handle modern game workloads at 1080p and 1440p with high settings. The combined percentile of 83 reflects a configuration that outperforms the vast majority of systems while remaining accessible in terms of power requirements (65 W CPU TDP, 170 W GPU TDP).

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The data is not measured, and frame rates should be treated as projections rather than empirical results.

Based on the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,336 and its 83rd percentile ranking, the RX 7650 GRE is positioned for high-refresh 1080p gaming. The 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p ultra settings in most titles, with the 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handling modern rasterized workloads comfortably. The 32 ray tracing cores enable ray-traced effects, but the performance hit would likely make high-refresh ray tracing impractical at 1440p.

The CPU’s single-thread performance (3,761 Cinebench R23) ensures that frame pacing in CPU-bound games remains consistent, while the 16-thread capability (7,883 3DMark 16-thread) provides headroom for streaming or background tasks while gaming. At 1080p, the system should deliver high frame rates in esports titles and competitive frame rates in AAA games with adjusted settings. At 1440p, the GPU would become the limiting factor, with the 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM potentially causing texture streaming issues in the most demanding titles. At 4K, the GPU’s bandwidth and VRAM would likely necessitate medium or low settings for playable performance.

These estimates align with the GPU’s benchmark position relative to rivals: the 1.2% deficit to the RTX 4070 SUPER suggests similar frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios, while the CPU’s 0.9% deficit to the Intel Core i7-13700TE indicates negligible differences in CPU-bound games.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The pairing excels at 1080p high-refresh gaming, with the CPU’s strong single-thread score (3,761 Cinebench R23) and the GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 throughput supporting frame rates well above 60 FPS in most titles. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p ultra textures, and the 83rd combined percentile indicates this is a top-tier 1080p configuration.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 threads (7,883 3DMark 16-thread) provide ample headroom for encoding and streaming overlays while gaming, with the 65 W TDP keeping thermal and power overhead manageable. The GPU’s hardware encoding capabilities, implied by its modern RDNA 3.0 architecture, can offload encoding tasks if needed.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,646 handles 4K video timeline rendering efficiently, while the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 83,109 accelerates effects processing and export previews. The 8 GB VRAM may limit working with very large project files or heavy GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU’s multi-threaded performance (PassMark multi-thread 30,893) provides solid CPU-based rendering throughput for Blender or similar applications, while the GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 compute enables GPU-accelerated rendering, though the 8 GB VRAM could constrain large scenes.

Software development: The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads handle compilation tasks efficiently, with the PassMark integer math score of 100,371 indicating strong code execution. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large codebases and virtual machines, though the lack of ECC memory may be a consideration for critical workloads.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for typical office tasks, but the CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 170 W TDP keep power consumption reasonable for a desktop workstation. The 82nd CPU percentile and 83rd GPU percentile ensure smooth multitasking and responsiveness for productivity applications.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F with the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, representing a balanced mid-range configuration. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking place this system in the upper echelon of tracked hardware, with a combined percentile of 83. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor on the AM5 socket, while the GPU is an RDNA 3.0 architecture card with 8 GB GDDR6 memory.

The system is designed for 1080p high-refresh gaming and mainstream productivity. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 170 W TDP mean a 450 W power supply is sufficient, and the GPU’s dual-slot form factor and 204 mm length fit standard mid-tower cases. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface on the GPU is adequate for its bandwidth requirements, and the CPU’s 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide connectivity for NVMe storage and other peripherals.

From a performance tier perspective, this build sits just below high-end configurations. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 30,746 is within 1% of its nearest rivals, and the GPU’s average score of 42,723 is within 1.3% of the RTX 4070 SUPER. This means the system delivers near-premium performance without the associated power and cooling requirements of flagship components.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh gaming will find this configuration well-suited, with the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 throughput delivering high frame rates in competitive and AAA titles. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p ultra settings, and the CPU’s single-thread performance (3,761 Cinebench R23) prevents frame pacing issues.

Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video will benefit from the CPU’s multi-threaded rendering (26,646 Cinebench R23) and the GPU’s OpenCL compute (83,109). The 16 threads handle timeline scrubbing and export tasks efficiently, while the GPU accelerates effects and transitions. However, creators working with 4K or 8K footage may find the 8 GB VRAM limiting.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 100,371 and multi-thread score of 30,893. The 16 threads reduce compilation times, and the 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large build caches. The unlocked multiplier allows enthusiasts to extract additional performance.

Students and office workers building a long-term desktop will find the system responsive for everyday tasks, with the 82nd CPU percentile ensuring smooth multitasking. The 65 W CPU TDP and 170 W GPU TDP keep electricity costs moderate, and the active production status of both components means ongoing driver and BIOS support.

Small business workstations requiring reliable multi-threaded performance for tasks like financial modeling or data analysis will benefit from the CPU’s 16 threads and the GPU’s compute capabilities. The ECC memory support is absent, so mission-critical data integrity workloads should look elsewhere, but general business applications run comfortably within the system’s performance envelope.