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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + Intel Arc A380

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Top 9% 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
96%
VS
GPU
86%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F

69,996 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score
Top 14% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It is part of the 9000 series and manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, containing 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The chip features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This is a high-performance part for its power envelope, with a 65 W TDP that indicates strong efficiency for a desktop CPU. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. Benchmark results place this processor in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of desktop and mobile processors available.

The Passmark single-thread score of 4691 is a standout figure, reflecting the strength of the Zen 5 architecture for lightly-threaded tasks. This score positions the CPU well above typical mainstream processors and indicates excellent responsiveness in daily use, gaming, and applications that rely on a few fast cores. The multithread score of 36470 is equally robust, showing that the 8-core/16-thread configuration handles heavy parallel workloads effectively. For real-world applications, the integer math score of 120788 and floating point math score of 77955 suggest strong performance in productivity suites, compilation tasks, and scientific computing. The encryption score of 21488 and data compression score of 421988 further demonstrate the CPU's capability in data-centric tasks, making it suitable for database work and file archiving. The extended instructions score of 33688 indicates solid support for modern SIMD instructions, which benefits multimedia and scientific applications. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the 9700F is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher average score), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher). These deltas are within a narrow margin, meaning the 9700F is competitively positioned against flagship-class parts from the previous generation, despite being a lower-tier product in the current lineup.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the AMD Socket AM5, which is the current mainstream desktop platform for AMD. This socket supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The platform also supports ECC memory, which is a valuable feature for workstation builds that require data integrity. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU itself, ensuring high bandwidth for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage. This makes the AM5 platform a forward-looking choice, as it can accommodate the latest connectivity standards without bottlenecking.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is notably low for a processor with this level of performance. This low TDP means that a capable air cooler is sufficient for most use cases, and the system does not require an elaborate liquid cooling solution. For the GPU in this pairing, the Intel Arc A380 has a TDP of 75 W, and the suggested PSU for the graphics card is 250 W. This suggests that a system with these components does not require a massive power supply; a PSU in the 250 W range for the GPU alone is a modest requirement. The CPU's 65 W TDP combined with the GPU's 75 W TDP indicates that the total system power draw remains manageable, allowing for a compact and efficient build. A sensible next upgrade path for this platform would be to swap in a higher-tier AM5 processor, such as a Ryzen 9 with more cores, since the socket and memory support are already in place. The PCIe Gen 5 interface also future-proofs the system for faster SSDs and GPUs down the line, though the current GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this combination is based on individual component scores, as no measured FPS rows exist for the exact pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc A380. All FPS discussion is therefore estimated from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores. The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile against all CPUs. The GPU, Intel Arc A380, has an average benchmark score of 8558, placing it in the 44th percentile against all GPUs. The combined percentile for this build is 69, indicating a system that sits in the upper-midrange tier overall, but with a significant imbalance between the very strong CPU and the modest GPU.

Specifically, the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 are both high, suggesting the processor is capable of feeding a much more powerful graphics card than the A380. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 6252 is the primary indicator of its gaming and rendering performance. This score is low relative to the CPU's capability, which means that in gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 further confirms its entry-level positioning for modern APIs. In contrast, the CPU's physics score of 2122 and floating point math score of 77955 show that compute-heavy tasks, such as physics simulations and scientific calculations, will run efficiently. The combined picture is a system that excels in CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, software compilation, and productivity, but is constrained in GPU-bound tasks like high-resolution gaming or 3D rendering. The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles (94 vs. 44) is substantial, and this dictates the system's behavior: it is a workstation-class CPU paired with an entry-level GPU.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is someone who prioritizes CPU performance for productivity and multitasking but does not require high-end graphics capabilities. This is not a system for enthusiasts seeking maximum gaming frame rates; rather, it is suited for users who run CPU-intensive professional applications. Developers and software engineers will benefit from the 8-core/16-thread configuration and high single-thread score of 4691, which speeds up code compilation and test execution. Students and office workers handling large spreadsheets, databases, or data analysis will find the encryption score of 21488 and data compression score of 421988 useful for managing and processing data. The CPU's strong performance in integer math (120788) makes it a good fit for financial modeling and simulation tasks.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D modeling will appreciate the CPU's multithread capabilities, but they must be aware that the Intel Arc A380 GPU will limit rendering and preview performance. For such users, this build could serve as a preliminary workstation where the CPU does the heavy lifting for encoding and export, while the GPU handles basic display output and light acceleration. Small business workstations that run accounting software, virtual machines, or web servers will see excellent responsiveness from the CPU's single-thread performance. However, gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1080p will be disappointed by the GPU's performance, as it is not designed for demanding titles. The system is better suited for esports titles and older games at moderate settings, where the CPU's high single-thread score can help maintain stable frame rates.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380 is an entry-level desktop graphics card based on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-128 chip. It is manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC, with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The card features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming and light creative work, but the narrow bus width and limited VRAM will be a constraint in modern titles with high-resolution textures. The GPU clock speeds are a base of 2000 MHz and a boost of 2050 MHz, with memory running at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The card has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, which explains its modest compute performance.

The GPU includes 8 ray tracing cores but lacks dedicated tensor cores, meaning hardware-accelerated ray tracing is present but will be slow in practice. The FP32 performance is 4.198 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance is 8.397 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). This puts the A380 in the same performance class as older mobile graphics chips, as indicated by its nearest rivals: the AMD FirePro W5170M (0.4% higher), AMD Radeon HD 8870M (1.1% lower), NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (1.2% lower), and AMD Radeon 880M (1.4% lower). These rivals are all entry-level or integrated solutions, highlighting that the A380 is not a high-performance part. The Passmark G3D score of 6252 and the DirectX 12 score of 35 show that it struggles with modern API workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 38224 and Vulkan score of 36736 are better, suggesting that compute tasks like OpenCL and Vulkan are more efficient than DirectX. The GPU's pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p at low to medium settings. For rendering, the 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate for basic 3D modeling and rendering in programs that support OpenCL or Vulkan, but it is not suitable for complex scenes or high-resolution output. The GPU has a 75 W TDP, a dual-slot design, and requires a 1x 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 250 W.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 94% of processors in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has an average benchmark score of 8558, placing it in the 44th percentile. It is 0.4% behind the AMD FirePro W5170M, 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8870M, and 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce MX330.

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

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W. The GPU has a TDP of 75 W, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 250 W.

Q: What are the key differences between the CPU's single-thread and multithread scores?

A: The CPU scores 4691 in Passmark single-thread and 36470 in Passmark multithread. The single-thread score indicates excellent performance in lightly-threaded tasks like gaming and general responsiveness, while the multithread score shows strong capability in parallel workloads like video encoding and compilation.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A380 has 8 ray tracing cores, but its modest compute performance (4.198 TFLOPS FP32) means ray tracing performance will be limited.

Q: What is the release date and production status of the GPU?

A: The Intel Arc A380 was released on June 13, 2022, and its production status is listed as End-of-life. The CPU was released on September 15, 2025, and is Active.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not ideal. The CPU's single-thread score of 4691 is high enough to feed a fast GPU, but the Intel Arc A380's Passmark G3D score of 6252 is too low for high refresh rates in demanding games. Estimated frame rates at 1080p would be low, and the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 35 indicates poor performance in modern titles. The system would only handle esports titles at low settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with a multithread score of 36470, handle the encoding workload efficiently. The GPU's low compute performance (4.198 TFLOPS) is not suitable for hardware encoding, but software encoding via the CPU would work well, though it may impact gaming performance if the game is CPU-bound.

Video editing: The CPU excels here. The multithread score of 36470 and floating point math score of 77955 accelerate rendering and export times. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for timeline preview at 1080p, but the low FP32 performance (4.198 TFLOPS) means effects and color grading will be slow.

3D rendering: This workload is heavily GPU-dependent, and the A380's 44th percentile ranking will be a bottleneck. The CPU's high scores (integer math 120788) help with scene preparation and simulation, but actual rendering will be slow. The GPU's OpenCL score of 38224 is its best compute result, making it usable for renderers that support OpenCL, but expect long render times.

Software development: This is a strong scenario. The CPU's single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 speed up compilation and testing. The data compression score of 421988 aids in version control operations. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, serving only as a display output.

Student and office work: The CPU's responsiveness is excellent for productivity. The encryption score of 21488 ensures secure data handling, and the single-thread performance ensures smooth operation of office suites and web browsers. The GPU is adequate for 2D work and light 3D acceleration, but the 6 GB VRAM is more than enough for typical office displays.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, a desktop CPU, with the Intel Arc A380, a desktop GPU. The CPU is a high-end 8-core processor with a 94th percentile ranking, while the GPU is an entry-level card with a 44th percentile ranking. The combined percentile for this build is 69, placing it in the upper-midrange tier overall. The CPU's launch MSRP is $289, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 149 USD. This is a lopsided pairing: the CPU is a top-tier processor that could easily support a graphics card several times more powerful, while the GPU is a budget part. The system is best characterized as a productivity-focused desktop with basic graphics capabilities. The CPU's high benchmark scores (average 69996) dominate the system's overall performance profile, while the GPU's modest scores (average 8558) define its gaming and GPU-accelerated limits. This build is not balanced for gaming but is well-suited for CPU-intensive professional work.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows that the Intel Arc A380 is the bottleneck in this pairing for graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 44th percentile ranking is a massive disparity. In gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks, the GPU will limit performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 4691 is more than capable of driving a higher-end GPU, but the A380's Passmark G3D score of 6252 will cap frame rates. Estimated FPS scaling from the benchmark scores suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios (e.g., low-resolution gaming with a weak GPU), the CPU's high scores will provide consistent frame pacing, but the absolute frame rate will be low due to the GPU's limitations.

In contrast, the CPU is the limiting factor in specific compute tasks. While the CPU is fast, it has 8 cores, whereas some rival parts (like the Intel Core i7-14700KF) have more cores, as indicated by their similar average scores. For workloads that scale beyond 16 threads, the 9700F may lag behind parts with more cores. However, for most desktop tasks, the CPU will not be the bottleneck. The GPU's 8 ray tracing cores and 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance will bottleneck any ray-traced or high-fidelity rendering workload. The memory bandwidth of the GPU (186.0 GB/s) is also a constraint for high-resolution textures. The system's overall balance is heavily skewed toward CPU performance, meaning that upgrading the GPU in the future would yield significant gains in gaming and rendering, while the CPU would continue to provide strong performance for years. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 75 W TDP of the GPU mean that power delivery is not a bottleneck, with a 250 W suggested PSU for the GPU being a modest requirement.