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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
89%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

30,746 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

17,789 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# Balance and Bottleneck

This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 presents a distinctly uneven performance profile. The CPU sits in the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands in the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. That 21-percentage-point gap is the single most telling statistic in this build: the processor is fundamentally capable of driving far more graphics horsepower than this workstation GPU can deliver.

The bottleneck is unambiguous. The Ryzen 7 8700F produces a multi-threaded 3DMark score of 7,883 and a single-thread score of 1,008. Those numbers place it in the top fifth of all CPUs. The Quadro RTX 4000, by contrast, produces a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of just 1,873, which is barely above the mid-range tier of GPUs. In gaming workloads, the CPU will frequently be waiting on the GPU to complete frame rendering, meaning frame rates will be constrained by the graphics card in nearly all scenarios.

The threading scaling data reinforces this conclusion. The 8700F scores 1,989 in the 2-thread 3DMark test, 3,839 at 4 threads, 6,559 at 8 threads, and 7,883 at 16 threads. The jump from 8 to 16 threads adds only about 20% performance, indicating that the processor's eight physical cores are doing most of the heavy lifting and that additional threads provide diminishing returns. For gaming, where most titles use 4 to 8 threads, this CPU has ample headroom. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30,893 and single-thread score of 3,872 confirm that both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads are handled with ease.

The GPU, however, shows its age and positioning. The Quadro RTX 4000's PassMark G3D score of 15,117 is modest, and its PassMark DirectX 12 score of 52 is particularly low. The DirectX 11 score of 128 is better but still not impressive. These numbers indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor in any graphics-bound task, whether gaming at high settings or rendering 3D scenes. The CPU will rarely be the constraint; instead, the GPU will dictate achievable frame rates and render times.

# Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F delivers a robust benchmark profile. Its average benchmark score is 30,746, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 26,646 multi-core and 3,761 single-core. The Geekbench results show 13,523 multi-core and 2,290 single-core. These figures position the 8700F just above the Intel Core i5-13600H, which scores 30,548 with a delta of +0.6%, and slightly below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS at 30,879 with a delta of -0.4%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T trails at 30,468 with a delta of +0.9%, while the Intel Core i7-13700TE leads at 31,028 with a delta of -0.9%. The differences between these rivals are within roughly one percent, meaning the 8700F sits in a tight cluster of similarly performing mid-range processors.

The GPU tells a different story. The Quadro RTX 4000's average benchmark score is 17,789, good for only the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17,666 with a delta of +0.7%, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 17,639 with a delta of +0.9%, the AMD Radeon 780M at 17,588 with a delta of +1.1%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17,551 with a delta of +1.4%. The Quadro RTX 4000 edges out these competitors by less than one and a half percent, placing it in a crowded field of mid-range and integrated graphics solutions. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 74,540 and Vulkan score of 78,844 are respectable but not class-leading.

The combined picture is a system with a top-tier processor paired with a mid-tier GPU. The combined percentile for the build is 72, which reflects the CPU's strength pulling the overall score upward against the GPU's more modest contribution. In compute-heavy tasks that rely on the CPU, this system will perform admirably. In graphics-intensive workloads, it will perform at a level consistent with its 61st percentile GPU ranking.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for any game or resolution, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Based on the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15,117 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873, this system can be expected to handle 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in most titles. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 416.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p but will become a limiting factor at 1440p in newer titles that exceed 8 GB of VRAM usage. At 4K, the Quadro RTX 4000 will struggle; its 7.119 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for high-refresh 4K gaming in demanding titles.

The CPU's strong single-thread performance of 1,008 in the 3DMark single-thread test and 3,761 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The 8700F's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for modern game engines that utilize multiple threads for physics, AI, and scene management. The PassMark physics score of 1,553 further supports the CPU's capability to handle game simulation workloads.

For esports titles and less demanding games, the CPU's headroom could allow for high frame rates, but the GPU will cap performance. The Quadro RTX 4000's PassMark DirectX 11 score of 128 suggests that older titles using DX11 will run reasonably well, while the DirectX 12 score of 52 indicates that newer DX12 titles will be more demanding on this GPU. Estimates place achievable frame rates at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p ultra settings in moderately demanding titles, with drops below 60 FPS in the most graphically intensive games. At 1440p, expect frame rates to drop by approximately 30% to 40% across the board, putting many titles below 60 FPS at high settings.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not well served by the Quadro RTX 4000. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking and modest benchmark scores will struggle to push frame rates above 144 FPS in most titles, even at 1080p. The CPU is capable of supporting high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and strong multi-threaded performance of 26,646 in Cinebench R23 provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The 8700F can handle both game logic and stream encoding simultaneously without significant performance degradation. However, the GPU's lack of dedicated encoder performance data means hardware encoding capabilities are unverified.

Video editing: The CPU excels in this workload. Its multi-threaded benchmarks, including 26,646 in Cinebench R23 and 13,523 in Geekbench multi-core, indicate smooth timeline scrubbing and fast export times. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth can assist with effects and color grading, but the GPU's overall compute performance of 6,176 in PassMark GPU compute is modest.

3D rendering: This is a mixed scenario. CPU-based rendering will be fast, leveraging the 8700F's strong multi-threaded scores. GPU-based rendering in applications that use CUDA or OptiX will be limited by the Quadro RTX 4000's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance and its 36 RT cores. The GPU's 288 tensor cores provide some acceleration for AI-accelerated rendering features, but the overall GPU compute score of 6,176 indicates rendering times will be moderate.

Software development: The CPU is well suited for compilation workloads. Its 16 threads and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,883, along with a PassMark integer math score of 100,371, indicate fast build times and responsive development environments. The GPU is largely irrelevant for this use case.

Student and office work: This system is overqualified for these tasks. The CPU's single-thread performance of 3,872 in PassMark ensures snappy application responsiveness, while the GPU's 3D capabilities are unnecessary for document editing, web browsing, or spreadsheet work. The 65W CPU TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for an office environment.

# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node, containing 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 4.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 65W.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides a total of 8 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 across the eight cores. The processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported.

The 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5 and provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is mandatory. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking for users seeking additional performance.

Benchmark results show a well-rounded processor. The 3DMark scores scale from 1,008 single-thread to 7,883 at 16 threads, indicating efficient multi-threading. Cinebench R23 scores of 3,761 single-core and 26,646 multi-core place it firmly in the upper mid-range tier. The PassMark results are strong across the board: 100,371 in integer math, 62,629 in floating point math, 378,160 in data compression, and 22,117 in data encryption. The extended instructions score of 28,474 indicates solid AVX-512 or similar vector processing capabilities.

The nearest rival comparisons show the 8700F holds its own against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (delta -0.4%), Intel Core i5-13600H (delta +0.6%), Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (delta +0.9%), and Intel Core i7-13700TE (delta -0.9%). All deltas are within one percent, indicating these processors are essentially equivalent in average benchmark performance.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is a workstation GPU based on the Turing architecture, using the TU104 chip manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. It contains 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. The GPU is end-of-life, having been released in November 2018, with the Workstation Ampere as its successor.

The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1625 MHz with 13 Gbps effective data rate. The base clock is 1005 MHz with a boost clock of 1545 MHz.

Compute resources include 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU has 36 RT cores for ray tracing and 288 tensor cores for AI acceleration. Pixel rate is 98.88 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 222.5 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 7.119 TFLOPS with FP16 at 14.24 TFLOPS (2:1).

The board uses a single-slot design, measures 241 mm in length and 111 mm in height, and requires one 8-pin power connector. The suggested PSU is 450W, and the TDP is 160W. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16, and display outputs include 3x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C.

Benchmark performance places the Quadro RTX 4000 in the 61st percentile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873 is modest. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 74,540 and 78,844 are respectable. PassMark G3D score is 15,117, with GPU compute at 6,176. DirectX scores are low: 108 for DX10, 128 for DX11, and 52 for DX12.

The nearest rival comparisons show the GPU at 17,789 average, essentially tied with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (delta +0.7%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (delta +0.9%), AMD Radeon 780M (delta +1.1%), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (delta +1.4%). This places the Quadro RTX 4000 in a dense pack of mid-range and integrated GPUs, meaning its performance is not differentiated from more modern or lower-cost alternatives.

# Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need substantial CPU performance but can tolerate mid-range GPU capabilities. The Ryzen 7 8700F's 82nd percentile ranking makes it suitable for gamers at 1080p who prioritize processing power for simulation-heavy games or for users who play less graphically demanding titles. Content creators working with CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding or software compilation will benefit from the processor's strong multi-threaded scores.

Software developers will find the 8700F's compilation performance valuable, with PassMark integer math at 100,371 and 16 threads for parallel builds. Students and office workers will experience responsive performance, though the GPU is largely unused in these scenarios.

The GPU's workstation heritage, indicated by its Quadro branding and 8 GB VRAM, suggests it is intended for professional applications such as CAD, 3D modeling, or scientific visualization. However, its 61st percentile ranking means it is not a high-end workstation GPU. Users in these fields who need moderate GPU acceleration for viewport rendering or simulation will find the Quadro RTX 4000 adequate, but those requiring high-end compute performance should look elsewhere.

Small business workstations that run CPU-heavy business applications, data processing, or database workloads will benefit from the processor's 16 threads and high multi-core scores. The GPU can handle basic graphics acceleration for office applications and light 3D work.

# FAQ

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this build?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile. The CPU's benchmark scores are consistently strong, but the GPU's modest scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873, will cap performance in graphics-bound workloads.

Q: What kind of gaming performance can I expect at 1080p?

A: No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so figures are estimates. Based on the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15,117 and DirectX 11 score of 128, expect playable frame rates at medium to high settings in most titles, with drops below 60 FPS in the most demanding games. The CPU will not be the bottleneck.

Q: Is the CPU suitable for overclocking?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier. The base clock is 4.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and the 65W TDP leaves thermal headroom for overclocking. The CPU is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, which is efficient.

Q: How does the Quadro RTX 4000 compare to the GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The two GPUs are nearly identical in average benchmark score. The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 17,789, while the RTX 4060 scores 17,639, a delta of +0.9%. Both sit in the same performance tier, though the Quadro has workstation-specific features that are not reflected in raw benchmark scores.

Q: What memory does the CPU support?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 450W. The CPU has a 65W TDP, and the GPU has a 160W TDP. A 450W PSU provides adequate headroom for this configuration.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Likely not well. The GPU has 8 GB of VRAM and 7.119 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is insufficient for high-refresh 4K gaming in demanding titles. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873 indicates the GPU will struggle at 4K resolution.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, an 8-core/16-thread processor from the 8000 series based on Zen 4 architecture, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000, a Turing-architecture workstation GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

The combined percentile for this build is 72, placing it in the upper mid-range tier of system performance. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking is the primary driver of this score, while the GPU's 61st percentile ranking holds the overall performance back. This is a system where the processor is clearly the stronger component, and the GPU represents the performance ceiling for graphics work.

The CPU was released in March 2024 with a launch MSRP of $270. The GPU was released in November 2018 with a launch MSRP of $899 USD. The production status of the GPU is end-of-life, meaning it is no longer manufactured.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5, which provides a clear upgrade path to newer processors within the same platform. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. These specifications are current and will not be a bottleneck for future upgrades.

The GPU uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 bus interface, which is a generation behind the CPU's PCIe Gen 4 support. This is not a performance issue for most workloads, but it indicates the GPU's age. The GPU requires a 450W PSU, while the CPU has a 65W TDP, leaving considerable power headroom for a more powerful GPU upgrade.

The most sensible next upgrade for this system is a more powerful GPU. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking means it has significant headroom to drive a faster graphics card. A GPU with a higher percentile ranking than the current Quadro RTX 4000's 61st percentile would allow the system to reach its full potential. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and 16 threads will continue to serve well for years to come.

The GPU's single-slot design and 241 mm length mean it will fit in most cases, but a replacement GPU may have different physical requirements. The 160W GPU TDP and 450W suggested PSU provide a baseline for selecting a replacement; a more powerful GPU would require a higher-capacity PSU. The 65W CPU TDP leaves thermal headroom in the chassis for a more power-hungry graphics card.