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89%
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97%
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

30,746 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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54,247 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This desktop pairing combines an 8-core Zen 4 processor with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU, landing at the 84th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations. The data shows a high-tier system where the CPU holds its own against mobile and low-power desktop rivals, while the GPU sits within 3% of the RTX 4080 SUPER and other top-tier cards. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data — so all FPS discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It belongs to the 8000 series and runs on AMD Socket AM5, with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 65 W TDP reflects an efficiency-focused design, yet the benchmark scores show it punches well above what that power envelope might suggest.

Multi-threaded performance is the standout feature. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 places it in strong contention with other 8-core parts, while the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7883 nearly matches the max-thread score of 7861, indicating that the chip scales almost linearly up to its full thread count. The Geekbench multicore result of 13523 reinforces this, and the PassMark multithread score of 30893 shows solid sustained throughput. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 6559 versus the 16-thread score of 7883 reveals that about 83% of the performance gain from doubling threads comes through — meaning the SMT implementation is efficient but not perfect.

Single-thread performance is respectable but not class-leading. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3761, the 3DMark single-thread score of 1008, and the PassMark single-thread score of 3872 all point to a chip that handles lightly-threaded tasks competently. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1989 is exactly double the single-thread score, showing perfect scaling at that level. This places the 8700F in a position where it will not bottleneck the RTX 4080 in most gaming scenarios, though it is not the absolute fastest single-core option available.

The cache hierarchy is modest by modern standards: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The L3 size is on the smaller side for a desktop part, but the benchmark results do not show this being a major liability. PassMark integer math scores 100371, floating-point math scores 62629, and extended instructions score 28474, indicating strong ALU and FPU throughput. The PassMark data compression score of 378160 and random string sorting score of 45425 suggest the chip handles data manipulation tasks efficiently.

The processor includes no integrated graphics, so the RTX 4080 is mandatory for display output. Memory support is DDR5 only, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking headroom, and the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The 4 nm process from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, contributes to the strong performance-per-watt characteristics.

The 8700F sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30746. Its nearest rivals show how tight the competition is: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30879 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30548 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 30468 (0.9% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31028 (0.9% higher). All four rivals fall within a 1% band, making the 8700F effectively tied with them in aggregate performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the GPU is the clear performance ceiling in most workloads, but the CPU is not far enough behind to create a severe imbalance. The RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the 8700F sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs — a 4-point gap that favors the GPU but does not indicate a fundamental mismatch.

The combined percentile of 84 reflects this near-parity. In CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation or data compression, the 8700F's PassMark physics score of 1553 and data compression score of 378160 will dictate performance. In GPU-bound scenarios like 3D rendering or high-resolution gaming, the RTX 4080's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and PassMark G3D score of 34457 will take over.

The single-thread to multi-thread scaling suggests that lightly-threaded games will not stress the CPU unduly. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1989 is strong, and the 4-thread score of 3839 shows continued scaling. However, the gap between 8-thread (6559) and 16-thread (7883) scores indicates diminishing returns beyond 8 threads, which is typical for gaming workloads that rarely use more than 8 cores effectively.

The memory subsystem could become a secondary bottleneck. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is modest compared to the GPU's 716.8 GB/s, but for CPU workloads, this is sufficient for the class. The 16 MB L3 cache is the more likely limiting factor in cache-sensitive workloads, though the benchmark scores do not show catastrophic penalties.

In practical terms, the RTX 4080 will be the limiting component in most gaming scenarios at 1440p and above, while the 8700F will be the limiter in CPU-heavy tasks like data encryption (PassMark score 22117) or prime number finding (PassMark score 98). The FPS scaling, estimated from the benchmark scores, suggests that this pairing will deliver smooth frame rates in most titles, with the GPU's 86th percentile position ensuring high settings are achievable.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark portfolio is comprehensive. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2685 and single-core score of 378 show older-generation scaling, while the R20 scores of 11191 multicore and 1579 single-core bridge the gap to modern workloads. The Geekbench multicore score of 13523 and single-core score of 2290 align with the Cinebench results, confirming consistent performance across different benchmark suites.

The PassMark suite provides additional detail. The multithread score of 30893, integer math score of 100371, and floating-point math score of 62629 are all strong for an 8-core part. The data encryption score of 22117 and extended instructions score of 28474 indicate solid cryptographic and SIMD performance. The find prime numbers score of 98 is the weakest result, suggesting that pure integer-heavy, branch-predictor-stressing workloads are not this chip's forte.

The GPU's benchmark scores are equally robust. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 represents modern DX12 rasterization performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and Vulkan score of 263779 show compute and cross-API capabilities. The PassMark G3D score of 34457 and GPU compute score of 20671 round out the picture, with the DirectX 11 score of 314 and DirectX 10 score of 204 providing legacy API context.

The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 places it at the 86th percentile. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 (0.1% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). The fact that the RTX 4080 is within 3% of all these rivals indicates that it is a well-positioned GPU, though not an outlier in either direction.

The combined picture is a system that delivers 84th-percentile overall performance. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile are close enough that neither component dramatically overshadows the other, making this a balanced pairing for high-end desktop use.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance and high-end GPU capabilities without requiring the absolute top tier in either component. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions will benefit most, as the RTX 4080's 86th percentile GPU performance and 16 GB VRAM handle high-detail textures and ray tracing workloads. The CPU's 82nd percentile ensures that most games will not be CPU-limited at these resolutions.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the combination of the 8700F's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 and the RTX 4080's compute capabilities (OpenCL score of 214739) well-suited for their workflows. The CPU handles timeline scrubbing and encoding, while the GPU accelerates effects and rendering.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 threads and the PassMark integer math score of 100371. The 65 W TDP means the CPU runs cool and quiet, which is beneficial in office environments. Students and small business users building a high-performance workstation will find this pairing capable of handling everything from virtual machines to database workloads, backed by the PassMark data compression score of 378160.

The lack of integrated graphics is a consideration — this system requires the discrete GPU at all times. Users who need a fallback display output or who want to troubleshoot GPU issues without dismantling the system should factor this in. The 65 W CPU TDP also means that a modest cooling solution suffices, keeping the overall build compact and efficient.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with the AD103 chip containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory runs on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that supports high-resolution textures and large compute workloads without memory bottlenecks.

The GPU has 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. The 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for RT and AI workloads. The boost clock of 2505 MHz, with a base clock of 2205 MHz, drives a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 48.74 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating balanced compute capabilities.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 places the RTX 4080 in the upper tier of DX12 performance. The PassMark G3D score of 34457 confirms strong rasterization, while the GPU compute score of 20671 shows capable compute throughput. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779 is notably higher than the OpenCL score of 214739, suggesting the Vulkan API is better optimized for this architecture.

The memory configuration is a key strength. The 16 GB VRAM capacity with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth means that even demanding titles at 4K with high-resolution texture packs will not exhaust video memory. The 256-bit bus, while narrower than some competitors, is compensated by the high GDDR6X effective speed of 22.4 Gbps.

The RTX 4080's 86th percentile position, with an average benchmark score of 54247, puts it in a tight cluster with the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% lower) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% higher). This means that in real-world terms, the RTX 4080 is essentially indistinguishable from its nearest rivals in aggregate performance. The GPU's 320 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU requirement make it a power-hungry component, and its triple-slot cooler with a 310 mm length demands a roomy case.

The production status is listed as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. This means availability may dwindle over time, but the performance remains competitive with current offerings.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 8700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 8700F scores 30746 on average, which is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30879, 0.4% higher), Intel Core i5-13600H (30548, 0.6% lower), Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (30468, 0.9% lower), and Intel Core i7-13700TE (31028, 0.9% higher). All four rivals are effectively tied with it.

Q: What is the RTX 4080's performance position relative to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1% — meaning the RTX 4080 is essentially identical in aggregate performance to its SUPER variant.

Q: Does this CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 8700F lists integrated graphics as N/A, so the RTX 4080 is required for display output.

Q: What memory type and bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported.

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

A: The combined percentile for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 on average, while the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher. The RTX 4080 is slightly behind this particular AMD rival in aggregate benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080's 86th percentile position, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567, supports high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 6559 ensures that most games will not be CPU-limited at these resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM handles high-detail textures without stuttering.

Streaming: The NVENC encoder on the RTX 4080, part of the 304 tensor cores, offloads encoding work from the CPU. The 8700F's 16 threads and PassMark multithread score of 30893 can handle game logic and stream encoding simultaneously without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 214739 speeds up effects and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM allows for multiple high-resolution video streams in the timeline.

3D rendering: The RTX 4080's 76 ray tracing cores and FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS accelerate ray-traced renders. The CPU's PassMark floating-point math score of 62629 handles physics and geometry calculations. The 65 W CPU TDP means sustained render workloads do not require extreme cooling.

Software development: The 8700F's PassMark integer math score of 100371 and data encryption score of 22117 support compilation and cryptographic operations. The 16 MB L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for large codebases.

Student and office work: The CPU's efficiency, with a 65 W TDP, keeps electricity costs and heat output low. The PassMark single-thread score of 3872 handles everyday applications smoothly, while the GPU's 1239 G2D score ensures responsive 2D desktop performance.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: desktop) combining the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The CPU is an 8-core/16-thread Zen 4 part on Socket AM5, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card with 16 GB GDDR6X. The combined percentile of 84 places this system in the upper tier of all configurations.

The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile indicate a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 1% in aggregate score, while the GPU's nearest rivals are within 3%, showing that both components are well-positioned in their respective markets.

The system requires a dedicated GPU for display output, as the CPU has no integrated graphics. The 65 W CPU TDP and 320 W GPU TDP mean a 700 W PSU is suggested for the GPU alone. This is a high-performance desktop build suited for gaming, content creation, and compute workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5, which supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The platform does not support ECC memory. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking of the CPU within the 65 W TDP envelope.

The GPU requires a 700 W suggested PSU and uses a single 16-pin power connector. The RTX 4080 is a triple-slot card measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, so case compatibility is a consideration. The production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the GPU with a newer or higher-tier card when available, as the CPU's 82nd percentile can still feed a faster GPU in most scenarios. Alternatively, adding more DDR5 memory or faster DDR5 modules would improve memory bandwidth beyond the current 83.2 GB/s. The CPU's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking to extract additional performance without changing the platform.