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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

30,746 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

32,456 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It belongs to the Ryzen 8000 series and fits the AMD Socket AM5 platform. The base clock runs at 4.10 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and the chip carries a 65 W TDP. Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and has no integrated graphics. It is unlocked, so users can adjust multipliers for overclocking.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of a processor that scales well with thread count. The 3DMark scores show a progression from 1008 in single-thread to 1989 in 2-thread, 3839 in 4-thread, 6559 in 8-thread, and 7861 in max-thread tests. The max-thread score of 7861 is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 7883, indicating that all 16 threads are effectively utilized and that adding more threads beyond that point yields no additional benefit—a sign of efficient scheduling rather than a bottleneck. Cinebench R23 results confirm this: the multicore score of 26646 versus the single-core score of 3761 means the processor achieves roughly 7.1 times the performance when all cores are active, which is close to the theoretical 8-core scaling limit, accounting for thermal and power constraints.

The Geekbench multicore score of 13523 and single-core score of 2290 place this CPU in a competitive position. PassMark results add depth: multithread score of 30893, single-thread score of 3872, integer math at 100371, floating-point math at 62629, and extended instructions at 28474. Data compression scores of 378160 and encryption at 22117 indicate strong throughput for those specific workloads. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30746. Compared to its nearest rivals, it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS by just 0.4% (30879 vs 30746), edges out the Intel Core i5-13600H by 0.6% (30548), and beats the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T by 0.9% (30468). The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31028, which is 0.9% higher. These deltaPct values are all within a single percentage point, meaning the 8700F trades blows with these competitors in synthetic workloads, but none of them decisively outclasses it.

For real workloads, the 8-core/16-thread configuration is ideal for multithreaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The strong single-thread score of 3761 in Cinebench R23 ensures responsive performance in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office suites, and legacy software. The 65 W TDP is notably efficient for this level of throughput, making it a suitable choice for systems where power draw matters.

# FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is verified by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7883 being nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7861, confirming full utilization of all threads.

Q: How does the 8700F compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The average benchmark score is 30746. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30879), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600H (30548), and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (30468). The Intel Core i7-13700TE leads by 0.9% with 31028.

Q: What memory type does this CPU support?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing users to adjust clock multipliers. The base clock is 4.10 GHz and the boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does the CPU include integrated graphics?

A: No, integrated graphics are listed as N/A. This processor requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Q: What is the process node and foundry?

A: The CPU is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the 8700F?

A: The launch MSRP is $270.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, meaning no empirical game performance data is available for this pairing. The following analysis uses the CPU and GPU benchmark scores to infer expected gaming behavior.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 indicates strong rasterization performance in modern DirectX 12 titles. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1989 and 4-thread score of 3839 are relevant for gaming, as most games rely on fewer threads. At 1080p resolution, where CPU load is higher relative to GPU load, the 8700F's single-thread score of 1008 (3DMark) and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3761 suggest it can keep up with the GPU's rendering pace in most titles. The 8-core design provides headroom for background tasks like streaming overlays or Discord without causing frame drops.

At 1440p and 4K resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the RX 7900 GRE's 16 GB of VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures. The GPU's FP32 performance of 45.98 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s indicate it can handle high polygon counts and fill rates. However, since no measured FPS data exists, specific numbers cannot be stated. The combined percentile rank of 80 for this pairing suggests it sits in the upper quintile of gaming systems, likely delivering high-refresh-rate experiences at 1080p and smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at higher resolutions in most titles. The absence of measured data means these are estimates, not guarantees.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need a balanced desktop system for both productivity and entertainment. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 77th percentile among all GPUs place this combination in the upper echelon of desktop hardware. Gamers playing at 1080p or 1440p will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3761) and the GPU's high pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s, which together support high frame rates in esports and AAA titles. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU is suited for modern games with high-resolution texture packs.

Content creators handling video editing will find the CPU's 16 threads (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646) and the GPU's compute capability (PassMark GPU compute score of 15016) useful for rendering timelines and exporting projects. Software developers compiling large codebases can leverage the 8 cores and 16 threads, with PassMark integer math score of 100371 indicating strong integer throughput. Students and small business workstations benefit from the 65 W TDP, which keeps cooling requirements modest, and the CPU's data compression score of 378160 suggests fast file archiving. The build's desktop class means it is a stationary unit, ideal for fixed workspaces.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between CPU and GPU is workload-dependent. In CPU-bound tasks like software compilation, data encryption (PassMark score of 22117), and physics calculations (PassMark physics score of 1553), the 8700F is the limiting factor. The GPU's compute resources remain underutilized in these scenarios. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the GPU's 80 RT cores and 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance dominate, and the CPU's role diminishes. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 27089 versus the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30893 shows that the GPU is roughly 88% as powerful in their respective benchmark categories, suggesting a reasonably balanced pairing.

Bottlenecks appear in specific games. At 1080p, the CPU's 2-thread score of 1989 (3DMark) may fall short in CPU-heavy simulations, causing the GPU to wait. At 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s becomes the constraint, and the CPU's speed is less critical. The FPS scaling between resolutions would show diminishing returns as the GPU saturates. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but the 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth helps feed the GPU. The GPU's 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is over 6.9 times the CPU's, which is typical for discrete graphics. Overall, neither component is a severe bottleneck for the other, but the GPU is more likely to limit at higher resolutions, while the CPU may limit at lower resolutions in multithreaded scenarios.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a high-end graphics card from the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip (codename Plum Bonito). It uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die. The GPU has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 render output units. It includes 80 RT cores for ray tracing acceleration. The base clock is 1287 MHz, the boost clock is 2245 MHz, and the game clock is 1880 MHz. Memory operates at 2250 MHz, with 18 Gbps effective speed. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute performance is substantial: FP32 reaches 45.98 TFLOPS, and FP16 reaches 91.96 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 359.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 718.4 GTexel/s. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. The card is dual-slot, 276 mm long, 110 mm tall, and 51 mm wide, requiring 2x 8-pin power connectors and a 600 W suggested PSU. The TDP is 260 W.

Benchmark scores show strong performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 indicates solid DirectX 12 rasterization. Geekbench OpenCL scores 175758, and Vulkan scores 99850. PassMark G3D scores 27089, with DirectX 11 at 300, DirectX 12 at 107, DirectX 10 at 139, and DirectX 9 at 310. GPU compute scores 15016, and G2D scores 1180. The GPU sits at the 77th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32456. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S10000 (32388, 0.2% behind), the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540, 0.3% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (32601, 0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon Pro 570X (32176, 0.9% behind). These deltaPct values are all under 1%, meaning the RX 7900 GRE performs nearly identically to these cards in synthetic benchmarks, though the FirePro and RX 590 are older architectures. For rendering workloads, the high FP32 throughput and 16 GB VRAM are advantageous for large scenes and high-resolution textures.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 30746, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 32456, placing it at the 77th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 80, indicating that the system outperforms roughly 80% of all desktop configurations in the database. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 and single-core score of 3761 are strong for its class. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 and PassMark G3D score of 27089 are solid for gaming and rendering.

The combined picture is a balanced system where the CPU and GPU are within 6 percentage points of each other in percentile ranks (82 vs 77). The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, scores 30879, which is 0.4% higher, but that chip is a mobile processor, whereas the 8700F is desktop-class. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD FirePro S10000, scores 32388, which is 0.2% lower, but that is a workstation card from an older generation. The pairing thus offers a coherent desktop experience without a glaring mismatch. The lack of measured FPS data means these benchmark scores are the primary evidence for performance claims.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor on the AM5 socket, and the GPU is a Navi 31-based RDNA 3.0 card with 16 GB of VRAM. The combined percentile rank of 80 places this system in the top quintile of all builds in the database. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 77th percentile indicate that both components are above-average performers in their respective categories. This pairing is suitable for a high-performance desktop workstation or gaming rig, with the CPU providing strong multithreaded throughput and the GPU offering high rasterization and compute performance. The 65 W CPU TDP and 260 W GPU TDP mean the system draws a moderate amount of power, though the suggested PSU is 600 W.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 3761 (Cinebench R23) and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4814 suggest the system can drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s supports fast fill rates, while the CPU's 16 threads handle background tasks without stealing gaming performance.

Streaming: The 8-core/16-thread CPU can encode video while gaming, as the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 provides ample headroom. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM allows for high-quality stream overlays and multiple applications running simultaneously.

Video editing: The CPU's 16 threads accelerate timeline scrubbing and export, with the PassMark integer math score of 100371 handling codec operations. The GPU's FP32 performance of 45.98 TFLOPS speeds up effects rendering and color grading.

3D rendering: The GPU's 80 RT cores and 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance are well-suited for ray-traced renders. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 ensures scene preparation and physics calculations keep pace.

Software development: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads handle parallel builds, with the PassMark data compression score of 378160 aiding in packaging. The GPU's compute score of 15016 (PassMark) accelerates shader compilation and testing.

Student and office work: The 65 W CPU TDP keeps heat and noise low, while the CPU's single-thread score of 3761 ensures snappy responsiveness in word processors and spreadsheets. The GPU is overkill for this use case, but the 16 GB VRAM allows for future-proofing.

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