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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

30,746 Benchmark Score

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# AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

This desktop pairing combines AMD's Zen 4 Phoenix architecture with NVIDIA's Ampere-based GA104 chip, placing the system at the 71st combined percentile across all CPU+GPU configurations. The CPU's 82nd percentile standing among all processors contrasts sharply with the GPU's 59th percentile rank, indicating a processor-heavy imbalance where the Ryzen 7 8700F significantly outpaces the RTX 3060 Ti in raw compute capability. Benchmark results show the CPU delivers an average score of 30,746 against the GPU's 16,129, and with no measured FPS data available for this exact combination, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from these synthetic benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors packed into a 178 mm² die. Based on the Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture, this desktop chip runs at a 4.10 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.00 GHz, drawing just 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 pool. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. This is a desktop-class processor with no integrated graphics, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and a launch MSRP of $270.

Multi-threaded performance is substantial: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 26,646 points, while the 3DMark 16-thread test scores 7,883 and max-thread test scores 7,861, showing near-linear scaling from 8 to 16 threads. The multicore Geekbench score of 13,523 and PassMark multithread score of 30,893 reinforce the processor's strong all-core capabilities. Single-thread performance is equally competitive, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3,761, Geekbench single-core at 2,290, and PassMark single-thread at 3,872. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,008 places it solidly in high-performance territory for lightly threaded workloads.

The CPU holds the 82nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 30,746. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30,879, 0.4% ahead), Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548, 0.6% behind), Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (30,468, 0.9% behind), and Intel Core i7-13700TE (31,028, 0.9% ahead). These deltas are all within one percent, making the 8700F essentially performance-equivalent to a range of mobile and low-power desktop chips. For real workloads, the 16-thread performance indicates strong rendering and compilation capability, while the 4.10 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost clocks deliver snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks. The 65 W TDP suggests efficient sustained operation, and the data shows the CPU can hold its own against chips with different power envelopes.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance asymmetry between the CPU and GPU is the defining characteristic of this build. The CPU's 82nd percentile rank versus the GPU's 59th percentile creates a scenario where the processor is rarely the limiting factor. In CPU-bound workloads such as physics simulation, data compression, or software compilation, the RTX 3060 Ti will be waiting on the CPU to feed it data, but the gap is not extreme. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 1,553 and floating point math score of 62,629 indicate strong computational throughput, while the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20,349 shows capable but not elite graphics performance.

Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions or with demanding graphical settings, the RTX 3060 Ti becomes the bottleneck. The GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance will saturate before the CPU's compute potential is exhausted. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,626 for the GPU suggests modern DX12 titles will be limited by the graphics card. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,989 and 4-thread score of 3,839 show that even lightly threaded game logic will not strain the processor. The data indicates a build where the CPU has roughly 27% more headroom relative to its peer group than the GPU does, meaning gamers will consistently hit GPU limits first in graphically intensive titles.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p with high refresh rate monitors, the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread scores (3,761 in Cinebench R23, 1,008 in 3DMark single-thread) will drive high frame rates, but the RTX 3060 Ti's 59th percentile GPU rank will cap maximum FPS in many titles. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are adequate for 144 Hz gaming in esports titles, but demanding AAA games will likely fall short of maximum refresh rates.

Streaming: The 8-core, 16-thread CPU provides ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The PassMark data compression score of 378,160 and encryption score of 22,117 indicate the CPU can handle stream encoding workloads without significant impact on game performance. However, the GPU's NVENC capabilities are not quantified in the data, so software encoding on the CPU is the safer assumption for stream quality.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore at 26,646 and Geekbench multicore at 13,523 suggest strong timeline rendering and export performance. The CPU's 16 threads will accelerate video transcoding and effects processing, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth assist with GPU-accelerated effects and preview rendering. The PassMark GPU compute score of 10,006 indicates moderate compute acceleration for video tasks.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16-thread performance shines in CPU-based rendering, with 3DMark max-thread score of 7,861 and PassMark integer math score of 100,371. The GPU's 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI denoising, but the 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance places it in the mid-range for GPU rendering. The 8 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity in GPU renderers.

Software development: The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 5.00 GHz boost accelerates compilation times. PassMark integer math at 100,371 and find prime numbers at 98 indicate strong integer performance for code compilation. The 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 at 83.2 GB/s bandwidth support rapid data access during builds. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck developer workflows.

Student and office work: The 65 W TDP and efficient 4 nm process make this an energy-conscious choice for daily productivity. PassMark single-thread at 3,872 and Geekbench single-core at 2,290 deliver snappy application launches and document processing. The data compression score of 378,160 handles file archiving and backup tasks efficiently, while the random string sorting score of 45,425 supports database and spreadsheet operations.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU capability. Gamers at 1080p resolution who play esports or less demanding titles will benefit from the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's adequate 1080p capability. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering where CPU compute dominates will find the 16-thread processor well-suited, though GPU-accelerated workloads will be limited by the RTX 3060 Ti. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the integer math performance and 16 threads. Students and office workers running productivity suites will have more processing power than needed, making this a future-proof choice for academic work. Small business workstations handling data processing, encryption, and compression tasks will leverage the CPU's PassMark scores of 22,117 for encryption and 378,160 for compression, while the GPU handles display output and light graphics work.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Socket AM5 platform provides a clear upgrade path within the same motherboard. The Ryzen 7 8700F supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, so memory upgrades are limited to capacity rather than standard. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, leaving additional lanes for NVMe storage or other expansion. The 65 W CPU TDP and 200 W GPU TDP suggest a suggested PSU of 550 W, which offers minimal headroom for overclocking but is adequate for stock operation. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking indicates it can support more powerful graphics cards without becoming a bottleneck. The unlocked multiplier allows CPU overclocking to extract additional performance within the 65 W TDP envelope, though power draw will increase. The platform's DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity ensure compatibility with current and near-future components.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process, containing 17,400 million transistors across a 392 mm² die. The GPU operates at a 1410 MHz base clock and 1665 MHz boost clock, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU features 4,864 shading units, 152 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 38 RT cores, and 152 tensor cores, producing 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate. Compute performance is 16.20 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). It is a dual-slot card with a 200 W TDP, one 12-pin power connector, and a 550 W suggested PSU. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a. The card is classified as end-of-life, with the GeForce 40 series as its successor and a launch MSRP of 399 USD.

The GPU holds the 59th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 16,129. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16,014, 0.7% behind), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16,351, 1.4% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16,361, 1.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862, 1.7% behind). These deltas are all within 2%, indicating the RTX 3060 Ti sits in a crowded mid-range performance tier. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,626 demonstrates competent DirectX 12 performance, while Geekbench OpenCL at 78,927 and Vulkan at 47,784 show strong compute and API efficiency. The 38 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, and the 152 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI-based features, though the data does not quantify their specific performance impact.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores establish it as a top-tier processor: Cinebench R23 multicore at 26,646, single-core at 3,761, Geekbench multicore at 13,523, single-core at 2,290, and PassMark multithread at 30,893 with single-thread at 3,872. The 3DMark suite shows progressive scaling from single-thread (1,008) through 2-thread (1,989), 4-thread (3,839), 8-thread (6,559), 16-thread (7,883), and max-thread (7,861). The GPU's benchmark scores are more modest: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 2,626, Geekbench OpenCL at 78,927, Vulkan at 47,784, and PassMark G3D at 20,349 with GPU compute at 10,006. The combined picture is a system at the 71st percentile overall, where the CPU's 82nd percentile performance substantially exceeds the GPU's 59th percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score of 30,746 is roughly 1.9 times the GPU's 16,129, indicating that in CPU-bound scenarios the system performs at a high level, while GPU-bound workloads will deliver mid-range results. The PassMark DirectX scores for the GPU — 234 for DX9, 163 for DX11, 132 for DX10, and 78 for DX12 — show diminishing returns in newer API performance, which may impact modern titles.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 8700F include integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field is listed as "N/A," meaning this CPU requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of this system?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the GPU has 448.0 GB/s of GDDR6 bandwidth.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F scores 30,746 on average, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30,879) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548).

Q: What is the power supply requirement for this GPU?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has a 200 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 550 W, with a single 12-pin power connector.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the production status is "end-of-life," with the GeForce 40 series as its successor and the GeForce 20 series as its predecessor.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 71st, with the CPU at 82nd and the GPU at 59th percentiles respectively.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the data, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3,761 in Cinebench R23, 1,008 in 3DMark single-thread) and 5.00 GHz boost clock will drive high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,626 suggest 1080p gaming at high settings is achievable in most titles, with 1440p requiring reduced settings in demanding games. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p textures, but may limit 4K texture quality. The 38 RT cores enable ray tracing at reduced resolutions or with DLSS assistance, given the tensor cores' presence. Esports titles like competitive shooters and MOBAs will likely run at high frame rates due to the CPU's single-thread strength, while AAA single-player games will be GPU-limited to moderate frame rates. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 78, compared to its DirectX 11 score of 163, suggests better performance in DX11 titles than modern DX12 games, which aligns with the card's 2020-era architecture.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, placing it at the 71st combined percentile. The CPU is an active, current-generation 8000-series processor on Socket AM5, while the GPU is an end-of-life 30-series card. The pairing creates a CPU-dominant system where the processor's 82nd percentile performance is significantly ahead of the GPU's 59th percentile. The 8-core, 16-thread CPU with 5.00 GHz boost and 65 W TDP provides exceptional compute headroom, while the 8 GB GPU with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 16.20 TFLOPS delivers mid-range graphics capability. The overall tier is upper-mid-range, with the CPU capable of supporting a more powerful GPU if an upgrade is desired. The system is well-suited for productivity and CPU-intensive workloads, with gaming performance limited by the GPU's mid-range standing. The 71st combined percentile indicates this is a solid, balanced-enough configuration for mainstream use, though the performance asymmetry favors CPU-heavy applications.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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