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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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

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89%
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89%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

30,746 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

15,199 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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# AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

This desktop combination pairs AMD's 8-core Zen 4 processor with NVIDIA's entry-level Ampere GPU, landing at the 70th percentile overall among all tested builds. The CPU is the clear performance leader here, sitting at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU trails at the 57th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows a processor that can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads with ease, paired with a graphics card that delivers competent 1080p gaming but will struggle at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all FPS discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct game testing.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps it accessible for standard desktop cooling solutions. The chip features 16 MB of shared L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. This is a desktop-class processor with an unlocked multiplier, fitting the 8000 series lineup from AMD.

The benchmark results paint a picture of a well-rounded performer. In Cinebench R23, the 8700F scores 26,646 multi-core and 3,761 single-core, demonstrating strong sustained throughput for rendering tasks while maintaining excellent single-thread responsiveness. The Geekbench scores of 13,523 multi-core and 2,290 single-core reinforce this pattern. The 3DMark results show a notable scaling curve: 1,008 single-thread, 1,989 for 2 threads, 3,839 for 4 threads, 6,559 for 8 threads, and 7,883 for 16 threads. The jump from 8 to 16 threads is modest at 20%, indicating that the processor's simultaneous multi-threading provides a useful but not transformative boost in heavily threaded workloads.

PassMark results add further depth. The multi-thread score of 30,893 and single-thread score of 3,872 confirm the CPU's balanced nature. Integer math performance is strong at 100,371, while floating-point math reaches 62,629. Data compression scores 378,160, and data encryption hits 22,117 — both indicating solid throughput for workstation-style tasks. The extended instructions score of 28,474 shows the AVX-512 and related capabilities are functioning well. The 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs places this processor comfortably above the median, with its average benchmark score of 30,746.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 8700F is remarkably competitive. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS by only 0.4%, leads the Intel Core i5-13600H by 0.6%, leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T by 0.9%, and trails the Intel Core i7-13700TE by 0.9%. These sub-1% deltas mean that for practical purposes, the 8700F trades blows with these processors across a wide range of workloads, with no clear winner in aggregate performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA106 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process node with 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 1,515 MHz and a boost clock of 1,755 MHz, with memory running at 1,750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 2,304 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines are backed by 18 RT cores and 72 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS support. The GPU delivers 8.087 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 running at the same 8.087 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The benchmark scores tell a mixed story. The PassMark G3D score of 11,857 places the GPU at the 57th percentile among all GPUs — a mid-pack result. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 60,740 and Vulkan score of 57,103 indicate competent compute performance. PassMark GPU compute scores 5,779, which is relatively modest. The DirectX scores are unusual: DirectX 9 scores 137, DirectX 11 scores 86, DirectX 10 scores 61, and DirectX 12 scores 58. These results suggest the card performs better in legacy DirectX 9 titles than in modern DirectX 12 workloads, which is worth noting for gamers playing older titles.

The nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 3050 OEM is closely matched with several other GPUs. It leads the AMD Radeon RX 7600 by 0.2%, trails the AMD Radeon 680M by 0.5%, trails the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 by 0.5%, and trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 by 0.6%. All deltas are within 0.6%, meaning the RTX 3050 OEM delivers essentially identical average performance to these cards despite architectural differences.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p gaming with moderate texture settings, but the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit performance in memory-heavy scenarios. The 18 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but given the modest overall performance, RT effects should be used sparingly. The 72 tensor cores enable DLSS, which can help offset the card's raw performance limitations in supported titles.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around AMD Socket AM5, which supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The 65 W CPU TDP and 130 W GPU TDP combine for a total system draw that the suggested 300 W PSU can handle with headroom for drives and peripherals. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector and occupies dual slots, measuring 242 mm (9.5 inches) in length and 112 mm (4.4 inches) in height.

For a sensible next upgrade, the most impactful change would be replacing the RTX 3050 OEM with a higher-performing GPU. The CPU has substantial headroom — its 82nd percentile ranking versus 57th for the GPU means the processor is capable of feeding a significantly faster graphics card without becoming the bottleneck. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface on the GPU could limit performance with some newer cards, but for most mid-range options this is unlikely to be a major constraint. The 300 W suggested PSU would need to be upgraded for any GPU with higher power requirements, but the current configuration leaves room for modest GPU upgrades within the existing power budget.

Memory can be expanded up to the limits of the AM5 platform, and the dual-channel DDR5 support provides a solid foundation for both gaming and productivity workloads. The CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes offer flexibility for NVMe storage and other expansion cards. The 65 W TDP means the CPU can be cooled by a capable air cooler, and the socket AM5 platform provides a path to future Ryzen processors without changing the motherboard.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity tasks but are gaming at 1080p with moderate expectations. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking makes it suitable for content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where the 8-core/16-thread configuration and high multi-threaded scores of 26,646 in Cinebench R23 and 30,893 in PassMark multi-thread will be put to good use. Students and professionals running engineering simulations, data analysis, or virtualization workloads will find the processor's capabilities well-matched to their needs.

For gamers, the 57th percentile GPU ranking means this is a 1080p gaming system. The RTX 3050 OEM provides playable frame rates in most titles at medium to high settings, but users who demand maximum quality settings or high-refresh-rate gaming will need to lower expectations. The system is a reasonable choice for a budget-conscious builder who prioritizes CPU performance and plans to upgrade the GPU later, since the processor has enough headroom to support a significantly faster graphics card. Small business workstations handling office productivity, database work, and light content creation will also find this combination adequate, benefiting from the CPU's strong single-thread performance of 3,761 in Cinebench R23.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3050 OEM's 57th percentile ranking suggests it can handle 1080p gaming at 60-100 FPS in esports titles, but demanding AAA games will likely fall below 60 FPS at high settings. The CPU's single-thread score of 1,008 in 3DMark indicates it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and strong multi-threaded performance (26,646 in Cinebench R23) provide enough headroom for software encoding while gaming, though using the GPU's NVENC encoder would offload this work. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for streaming at 1080p, but the GPU's modest compute scores (5,779 in PassMark GPU compute) may limit encoding quality at higher bitrates.

Video editing: The CPU excels here with a PassMark data compression score of 378,160 and strong multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench R23. The GPU can accelerate effects and exports via CUDA, but its 8.087 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest, so expect longer render times for GPU-accelerated effects compared to higher-tier cards.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 threads deliver solid performance in CPU-based renderers, with the 26,646 Cinebench R23 multi-core score being a strong indicator. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit scene complexity in GPU-accelerated renderers, though the 18 RT cores provide some acceleration for ray-traced workflows.

Software development: The 8-core/16-thread configuration and strong integer math score of 100,371 in PassMark make this a capable development machine. Compilation times will be reasonable, and the 82nd percentile CPU ranking means it outperforms most systems in code builds and test execution.

Student and office work: This system is overkill for basic productivity, with the CPU's single-thread score of 3,872 in PassMark ensuring snappy application responsiveness. The GPU handles 2D workloads well (PassMark G2D score of 973), and the 8 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for office applications, though the 300 W PSU and dual-slot GPU are more than typical office machines require.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of both components. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 57th percentile ranking provide a basis for these estimates.

At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, the RTX 3050 OEM is likely to deliver around 40-60 FPS in most modern AAA titles, with esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant potentially reaching 100-150 FPS. The GPU's DirectX 9 score of 137 suggests older titles will run well, while the DirectX 12 score of 58 indicates modern games may perform at the lower end of this range. At 1440p, frame rates would likely drop below 40 FPS in demanding titles, making 1080p the practical resolution for this GPU.

The CPU will not be the limiting factor in gaming at these settings — its 3DMark 8-thread score of 6,559 and 16-thread score of 7,883 indicate it can handle modern game engines that utilize 6-8 cores, and the single-thread score of 1,008 ensures it can drive high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM will constrain texture quality and resolution, but the 18 RT cores allow for some ray tracing at reduced settings. DLSS support via the 72 tensor cores can provide a meaningful performance boost in supported titles, potentially adding 20-30% more frames at 1080p.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance in this system heavily favors the CPU. With the processor at the 82nd percentile and the GPU at the 57th percentile, the GPU is the clear bottleneck in gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 30,746 versus the GPU's 15,199 illustrates this disparity — the processor is roughly twice as capable in its respective benchmark suite.

In CPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding, and software compilation, the system performs admirably, with the processor delivering scores that rival CPUs in the 80th percentile. However, in gaming, the GPU's 57th percentile ranking means the system will perform like a mid-range gaming PC, with the CPU often waiting on the GPU to render frames. This is evident in the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 58, which suggests the card struggles with modern graphics APIs.

The FPS scaling in games would show the GPU as the limiting factor — increasing resolution from 1080p to 1440p would cause a significant frame rate drop, while the CPU would show minimal utilization changes. For users who prioritize gaming, upgrading the GPU would provide the largest performance gain. For users who prioritize productivity, the current balance is appropriate, and the CPU's headroom means it could support a future GPU upgrade without requiring a processor change.

FAQ

Q: Is this system good for 4K gaming?

A: No. The RTX 3050 OEM's 57th percentile ranking and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth make 4K gaming impractical. The GPU is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch in less demanding titles.

Q: Can the CPU handle a better GPU if I upgrade later?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 7 8700F sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with benchmark scores indicating it can feed a much faster GPU without becoming the bottleneck. The 65 W TDP and AM5 platform provide a solid foundation for future upgrades.

Q: How does the RTX 3050 OEM compare to the RTX 2060?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM trails the RTX 2060 by 0.6% in average benchmark score. This places them at effectively the same performance level, with the 3050 OEM offering 8 GB VRAM versus the 2060's comparable memory configuration.

Q: Does this system support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU has 18 RT cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing. However, given the GPU's modest overall performance, ray tracing should be used at lower settings or in less demanding titles, as the 8.087 TFLOPS FP32 performance will be strained.

Q: What PSU do I need for this system?

A: The suggested PSU is 300 W, based on the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 130 W TDP. This leaves headroom for drives, fans, and other components, though a higher-wattage PSU would be needed for any future GPU upgrade.

Q: Is the CPU good for productivity tasks?

A: Yes. The 8-core/16-thread configuration, 26,646 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, and 30,893 PassMark multi-thread score place the CPU at the 82nd percentile, making it well-suited for video editing, 3D rendering, and software development.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and is it enough?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p gaming at moderate settings, but may limit texture quality in VRAM-heavy titles or at higher resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 30,746, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30,879, -0.4%), Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548, +0.6%), Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (30,468, +0.9%), and Intel Core i7-13700TE (31,028, -0.9%). The CPU's strongest results include the 26,646 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, 3,761 single-core score, and 13,523 Geekbench multi-core score.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 15,199, placing it at the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15,171, +0.2%), AMD Radeon 680M (15,270, -0.5%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15,283, -0.5%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15,290, -0.6%). The GPU's key results include the 11,857 PassMark G3D score, 60,740 Geekbench OpenCL score, and 57,103 Geekbench Vulkan score.

The combined system sits at the 70th percentile among all builds, reflecting the significant gap between the CPU's high performance and the GPU's mid-range capability. The CPU's multi-threaded 3DMark scores show strong scaling from 1,008 single-thread to 7,883 at 16 threads, while the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 58 indicates it is better suited to DirectX 11 titles. This pairing makes sense for productivity-focused users who game occasionally at 1080p and plan to upgrade the GPU in the future.