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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

30,746 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

23,172 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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70-89

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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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The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 form a desktop build that reaches the 75th combined percentile across all CPU/GPU pairings. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds a 68th percentile among all graphics cards. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures below are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, manufactured on a 4 nm TSMC process. It carries 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, making it a relatively efficient part for a desktop chip. Cache is organized as 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 in dual-channel mode with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it does not support ECC. The chip is unlocked for overclocking and has a PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 CPU lanes. It has no integrated graphics, and its production status is Active, with a launch date of March 31, 2024, and a launch MSRP of $270.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the upper mid-range of the desktop market. In Cinebench R23, it scores 3,761 points single-core and 26,646 multi-core. The single-thread score is notably high, suggesting strong per-core performance that benefits latency-sensitive workloads. In Geekbench, it achieves 2,290 single-core and 13,523 multi-core. PassMark single-thread performance is 3,872, and multi-thread is 30,893. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1,008 single-thread to 7,883 with 16 threads, while the max-thread score of 7,861 indicates that the CPU sustains its multi-threaded performance across all cores.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 8700F’s average benchmark score of 30,746 is only 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS and 0.6% above the Intel Core i5-13600H. It also sits 0.9% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T and 0.9% below the Intel Core i7-13700TE. These delta percentages are small, meaning the 8700F is essentially on par with those mobile and lower-power desktop chips in raw average score. However, the 8700F’s single-thread performance is a differentiator—its Cinebench R23 single-core of 3,761 is higher than many competing parts, which matters for tasks like spreadsheet calculations, lightweight compiling, and gaming physics.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this build is driven by two components with different strengths. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 30,746, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23,172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for the pairing is 75, meaning this system outperforms 75% of desktop configurations in the database.

Focusing on the CPU: 3DMark results show 7,883 points in the 16-thread test, 1,989 in the 2-thread test, 3,839 in 4-thread, 6,559 in 8-thread, and 7,861 in max-thread. The single-thread score is 1,008. Cinebench R15 yields 2,685 multi-core and 378 single-core; R20 yields 11,191 multi and 1,579 single; R23 yields 26,646 multi and 3,761 single. Geekbench multi-core is 13,523, single-core 2,290. PassMark data compression reaches 378,160, data encryption 22,117, extended instructions 28,474, find prime numbers 98, floating-point math 62,629, integer math 100,371, and random string sorting 45,425.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4,407. In Geekbench, OpenCL scores 152,423 and Vulkan 33,620. PassMark DirectX 10 scores 170, DirectX 11 207, DirectX 12 100, DirectX 9 258, and G2D 1,054. The PassMark G3D score is 25,086, and GPU compute is 14,397. The GPU’s nearest rivals in average score are the NVIDIA P106-100 (23,249, -0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23,250, -0.3%), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,273, -0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23,276, -0.4%). This indicates the RTX 3080 is effectively on par with those cards in aggregate benchmark scores, though the delta percentages are small.

The combined picture shows a CPU that is above the GPU in percentile ranking. The CPU’s 82nd percentile versus the GPU’s 68th percentile suggests the processor is relatively stronger in compute tasks, while the GPU is still well above the median but not as top-tier as the CPU. This asymmetry has implications for workload balancing.

Balance and Bottleneck

The gap between the CPU’s 82nd percentile and the GPU’s 68th percentile is significant. In CPU-bound workloads—such as compiling code, data compression, or physics calculations—the Ryzen 7 8700F is the limiting factor, but it is a high-end CPU, so it will not bottleneck most applications. The GPU, however, is the weaker link in raw performance. In GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution rendering or heavy graphics processing, the RTX 3080 is likely to be the limiting component, especially because its 10 GB VRAM and 320 W TDP are substantial but not extreme.

The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3,761 in R23, 3,872 in PassMark) means it can feed the GPU at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to become a bottleneck. But the GPU’s 68th percentile suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU will likely be the first to saturate when settings are turned up. There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so it is impossible to quantify the exact bottleneck at any resolution. The data does show that the CPU’s multi-thread scores (R23 multi 26,646) are high enough to support background tasks like streaming or recording while the GPU renders frames.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Ryzen 7 8700F use?

A: It uses AMD Socket AM5, which is the current desktop platform for AMD Ryzen processors.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No. The integrated graphics field is N/A, so a discrete GPU is required.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest for a desktop processor.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for manual overclocking.

Q: What is the recommended power supply for the GPU?

A: The GPU’s suggested PSU is 700 W, while the CPU TDP is 65 W, so the total system draw is manageable.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pair is 75, meaning it outperforms 75% of desktop configurations.

Who Should Build It

This build is suited for users who need a strong CPU with headroom for multi-threaded tasks and a GPU that can handle high-end gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 3,761-point Cinebench R23 single-core score, make it ideal for gamers who also stream or run background applications. Content creators who edit video or compile code will benefit from the CPU’s 26,646 multi-core score and 13,523 Geekbench multi-core result. The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth can handle higher-resolution textures and compute workloads, but its 68th percentile suggests it is not the absolute top-tier card. Students and small business users who run office applications, web browsing, and light photo editing will find the CPU’s single-thread performance (3,872 PassMark) more than adequate, while the GPU provides a safety margin for occasional 3D work. This is not a build for 4K ultra-settings gaming at maximum detail, given the GPU’s 68th percentile standing, but it is a solid choice for high-refresh 1080p and competitive gaming.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on an 8 nm Samsung process. It contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.1 million per mm². The GPU has 8,704 shading units, 272 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 68 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores. Base clock is 1,440 MHz, boost clock 1,710 MHz, and the memory clock is 1,188 MHz effective at 19 Gbps. It has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, yielding 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s, texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 29.77 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 29.77 TFLOPS (1:1). The card is a dual-slot design, uses a single 12-pin power connector, and its suggested PSU is 700 W. It supports PCIe 4.0 x16, and has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Benchmark scores for the GPU include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,407, Geekbench OpenCL 152,421, Vulkan 33,620, PassMark G3D 25,086, and GPU compute 14,397. The GPU’s percentile is 68, and its average benchmark score is 23,172. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 (avg 23,249), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23,250), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,273), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23,276), all within 0.4% of the RTX 3080’s score. These deltas are negligible, indicating that the RTX 3080 is at the same performance tier as those cards in synthetic benchmarks. The GPU’s high bandwidth and 10 GB VRAM make it capable of handling large textures and high-resolution rendering, but its 68th percentile shows it is not a top-10 GPU.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data, so all gaming performance statements are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3,761 in Cinebench R23, 1,008 in 3DMark single) and the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 25,086 indicate that the system should handle modern games at 1080p and 1440p with high settings. The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for most current titles, though 4K textures may exceed it. Based on the CPU’s 82nd percentile and the GPU’s 68th percentile, the GPU is likely the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For esports titles that are CPU-bound, the 8700F’s single-core scores suggest high frame rates. For graphically demanding AAA games, the GPU’s 68th percentile suggests that frame rates will be below those of top-tier cards but still comfortable at 1080p. Since no measured data exists, these are estimates only; users should expect performance within the range of the GPU’s benchmark scores.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: “desktop”) that pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F (8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 CPU) with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Ampere architecture, 10 GB GDDR6X). The combined percentile is 75, meaning it outperforms 75% of all configurations. The CPU is in the 82nd percentile, and the GPU is in the 68th percentile. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $270, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 699 USD; no other price information is provided. This pairing represents a mid-high tier desktop system: the CPU is a strong performer, while the GPU, while older, is still in the upper half of the GPU population. The system is well-suited for a wide range of tasks, from gaming to productivity, with the CPU as the more capable component relative to its peer group.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is based on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the existing motherboard can accommodate both. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 320 W, with a suggested PSU of 700 W. The unlocked multiplier allows for CPU overclocking, though the base and boost clocks are already high. For future upgrades, the AM5 socket is still current, and the CPU’s 20 PCIe lanes can handle a single high-bandwidth GPU. The 700 W PSU suggestion is adequate for the current GPU, but a future GPU with higher power requirements would need a larger PSU. The CPU’s TDP is low, so upgrading to a more power-hungry CPU would likely still be within the PSU’s headroom, but no specific figures are given for other CPUs.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s 3,761 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 3,872 PassMark single-thread result suggest low per-core latency, which is critical for high frame rates. The GPU’s 68th percentile means it can push high frames at 1080p, but at 1440p the GPU will be more of a limiting factor. Expect smooth 144 Hz gaming in esports titles, with 60+ FPS in AAA games at high settings.

Streaming: The 8-core, 16-thread CPU can handle encoding and gaming simultaneously. The multi-thread scores (R23 multi 26,646, PassMark multi 30,893) provide headroom for background streaming software. The GPU’s tensor cores (272) could accelerate encoding, but the data does not specify their effect.

Video editing: CPU multi-thread performance is high (Cinebench R23 26,646), and the GPU’s compute score of 14,397 indicates it can accelerate rendering. The 10 GB VRAM may be limiting for large 4K timelines, but for 1080p editing this build is capable.

3D rendering: The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 29.77 TFLOPS and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth support GPU-accelerated renderers. The CPU’s multi-thread score of 26,646 helps with CPU-based rendering. The combined percentile of 75 suggests it can handle moderate 3D workloads.

Software development: The CPU’s integer math score of 100,371 and extended instructions of 28,474 indicate strong compile and code analysis performance. The single-thread score of 3,872 is beneficial for build times and interactive development.

Student and office work: The CPU’s low TDP of 65 W and strong single-thread performance make it efficient for everyday tasks. The GPU is overkill for office use, but it provides a future-proof for gaming or rendering. The system is well-rounded for a student who needs both productivity and gaming.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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