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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + Intel Arc A750

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Top 6% 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
91%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F

69,996 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A750

20,582 Benchmark Score
Top 9% 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 and Intel Arc A750 form a desktop pairing that lands in the 80th combined percentile across all CPU and GPU combinations, placing it clearly above the typical mid-range build. The CPU is a Zen 5 Granite Ridge part built on TSMC’s 4 nm process with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU is an Alchemist-generation Arc 7 part on a 6 nm process with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data — so all frame-rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than observed results.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 7 9700F sits in the AMD 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which places it in the upper tier of mainstream desktop processors. The 65 W TDP is notably modest for a CPU with this core count and clock speed, indicating efficient power scaling rather than raw thermal headroom. The CPU is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, and it uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with support for ECC memory.

The benchmark results show a balanced profile across different workload types. The PassMark single-thread score is 4691, which is strong for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The multithread score of 36470 reflects the 8-core, 16-thread configuration and positions this CPU well for parallel tasks. Integer math scores 120788, while floating-point math scores 77955, indicating that the Zen 5 cores handle both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads without a significant imbalance. Extended instructions score 33688, which covers SIMD-heavy code paths such as AVX-512. Data compression scores 421988, a very high number that suggests strong performance in archiving, database, and file-server tasks. Random string sorting scores 45890, which is solid for text processing and data manipulation. Physics score 2122 and find prime numbers score 183 are lower in absolute terms but still consistent with a desktop CPU of this class.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 69996, and it sits in the 94th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by 0.2% (69875 average), the Intel Core i7-14700KF leads by 0.2% (70163), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.7% (69515), and the Intel Core i7-14700K trails by 0.9% (69355). This means the 9700F performs essentially on par with those four high-end parts, with deltas under 1% in all cases. For real workloads, this translates to near-identical performance in multithreaded rendering, compilation, and scientific computing when compared to those chips, despite the 9700F having a lower TDP than many of them.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the CPU’s 4691 single-thread score and 94th CPU percentile will not be the limiting factor in most titles, but the GPU’s 66th percentile means frame rates at high settings will be constrained by the graphics card. A 1080p high-refresh monitor is the realistic target, while 1440p ultra-wide or 4K will drop well below the refresh rates of high-end displays.

For streaming, the 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides enough parallel resources for simultaneous game capture and encoding, and the 36470 multithread score supports this workload without severe frame drops. The GPU’s lack of dedicated tensor cores does not matter for traditional streaming encoders, but the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance helps with any GPU-side processing.

For video editing, the 120788 integer math and 77955 floating-point math scores indicate strong processing of codecs and filters, while the 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth of the GPU helps with timeline scrubbing and effect previews. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p editing but may be tight for 4K multi-layer projects.

For 3D rendering, the CPU’s multithread score of 36470 places it within 1% of the Ryzen 9 7950X and Core i7-14700K, making it a viable CPU for CPU-based renderers. GPU rendering is weaker: the Arc A750’s 12534 PassMark G3D score and 5368 compute score are mid-range, so GPU-accelerated renders will take longer than with higher-tier cards.

For software development, the high single-thread score of 4691 handles code editing and IDE responsiveness, while the 421988 data compression score speeds up build artifacts and version control operations. The 8 cores and 16 threads compile parallel projects effectively, and the 32 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency on repeated access patterns.

For student and office work, the 4691 single-thread score makes document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing feel snappy, while the 65 W TDP keeps power draw low for all-day use. The 94th CPU percentile is overkill for basic tasks, but it ensures no slowdowns under multi-tab or multi-application loads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance between this CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc A750 ranks in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. This 28-point gap means the CPU is far more capable relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its peers. In gaming at standard settings, the GPU will be the bottleneck in most scenarios, because the CPU’s 4691 single-thread score and 36470 multithread score are high enough to feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 for the GPU confirms it is not a high-end rasterization part, so frame rates will be limited by the graphics card, not the processor.

In productivity workloads, the bottleneck shifts depending on the task. CPU-heavy tasks like data compression (421988 score) and integer math (120788) will be limited by the CPU, while GPU compute tasks like OpenCL (98554 score) and Vulkan (85631 score) will be limited by the GPU. The combined percentile of 80 reflects the overall system performance, which is below the CPU’s individual percentile due to the GPU dragging the average down. For balanced workloads, the GPU is the weaker link in gaming and GPU compute, while the CPU is the stronger link in general processing.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU performance. Gamers at 1080p with medium-to-high settings will find the Arc A750 sufficient, and the 8-core CPU ensures no frame drops from background tasks. Content creators who do CPU-based rendering or video encoding will benefit from the 9700F’s 36470 multithread score, which matches the Ryzen 9 7950X within 0.7%, and the 65 W TDP keeps the system cool under sustained loads. Developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the 421988 data compression score and 4691 single-thread score, which speed up build times and IDE responsiveness. Students and small business users who need a fast desktop for office work, web development, or light media creation will find the CPU’s 94th percentile performance more than adequate, while the GPU handles basic graphics acceleration without adding excessive cost. The 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth of the GPU make it suitable for 1080p gaming and entry-level 3D work, but not for 4K gaming or heavy GPU rendering.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.2% behind at 69875, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% ahead at 70163, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% behind at 69515, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% behind at 69355. This means the 9700F is effectively tied with those four parts, with the largest delta being under 1%. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 20582, placing it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are also closely matched: the Intel Arc B570 is 0.1% behind at 20556, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.2% behind at 20534, the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.4% ahead at 20662, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.5% behind at 20480. The GPU’s individual scores include a PassMark G3D score of 12534, a PassMark GPU compute score of 5368, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pair is 80, which is lower than the CPU’s 94th percentile but higher than the GPU’s 66th percentile, reflecting the system’s overall tier as solidly above average but not top-tier.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It has PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes on the CPU, which provides ample bandwidth for current GPUs and NVMe drives. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which means most AM5 motherboards with adequate VRM cooling can handle it without issue, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking if the motherboard supports it. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16 and has a 225 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 550 W, so a 550 W power supply is sufficient for the GPU alone, but the combined system draw will require a PSU that meets both the CPU’s 65 W and the GPU’s 225 W plus other components. The GPU is end-of-life with a successor in Battlemage, so the natural upgrade path is to replace the Arc A750 with a newer GPU that has higher benchmark scores, while keeping the AM5 platform and DDR5 memory. A sensible next upgrade would be a GPU that scores significantly higher than 20582 on the average benchmark, such as the Intel Arc B570 (which is 0.1% behind the A750) or a higher-tier card, though the CPU’s 94th percentile means it will not bottleneck any GPU upgrade for several years.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, as the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rates are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 and PassMark G3D score of 12534 indicate mid-range rasterization performance, while the CPU’s 4691 single-thread score ensures the CPU will not hold back frame generation at 1080p. In typical esports titles at 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU can deliver high frame rates, but the GPU will limit the maximum FPS to roughly the mid-100s depending on the game. In AAA titles at 1080p ultra, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth will sustain frame rates in the 60-90 range, with drops in VRAM-heavy scenes. At 1440p ultra, frame rates will drop to the 40-60 range, and at 4K ultra, the GPU will struggle to maintain 30 FPS in most modern titles. The GPU’s 28 ray tracing cores can handle some RT effects, but the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance limits RT to light use at 1080p. Overall, this system is best paired with a 1080p high-refresh monitor, where the CPU can push frame rates and the GPU can keep up at medium-to-high settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Ryzen 9 7950X?

A: The 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.7% higher than the 7950X’s 69515 score, making them effectively tied in performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 16 Gbps.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the Arc A750 is end-of-life, with a successor in Battlemage, and it was released on 2022-10-11.

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

A: The CPU+GPU combination is in the 80th combined percentile across all builds, with the CPU at the 94th percentile and the GPU at the 66th percentile.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 9700F supports ECC memory in addition to standard DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the GPU’s FP32 performance?

A: The Arc A750 has an FP32 performance of 17.20 TFLOPS and an FP16 performance of 34.41 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A750 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-512 chip and is part of the Alchemist generation under the Arc 7 series. It has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, along with 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 2000 MHz effective at 16 Gbps. The base clock is 2050 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and the GPU is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The pixel rate is 268.8 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 537.6 GTexel/s, which are mid-range figures.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a mixed profile. The PassMark G3D score of 12534 places it in the 66th percentile, which is solidly mid-range. The PassMark GPU compute score of 5368 is lower, indicating weaker compute performance relative to its rasterization. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 confirms modern DX12 gaming performance is adequate but not exceptional. Geekbench OpenCL scores 98554 and Vulkan scores 85631, showing that the GPU is better at general compute in OpenCL than in Vulkan. The PassMark DirectX scores vary: DirectX 9 scores 181, DirectX 10 scores 65, DirectX 11 scores 72, and DirectX 12 scores 70, which suggests older API performance is better than newer API performance relative to expectations. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so it is feature-complete for modern games. The 28 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for RT effects, but the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance limits RT throughput compared to higher-tier GPUs. For rendering workloads, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and light 1440p work, but the compute score of 5368 indicates it is not a primary GPU compute device. The GPU has a TDP of 225 W and requires a 550 W power supply, with a dual-slot cooler and 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the Intel Arc A750. The CPU is a high-end 8-core / 16-thread Zen 5 part with a 65 W TDP and a 94th percentile ranking, while the GPU is a mid-range Alchemist part with 8 GB VRAM and a 66th percentile ranking. The combined percentile of 80 places this system above the majority of desktop configurations, but the performance is clearly CPU-dominant. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 69996 puts it in the same class as the Ryzen 9 7950X and Core i7-14700K, while the GPU’s average score of 20582 puts it in the same class as the Arc B570 and RTX 3070 Mobile. This pairing is best suited for users who need strong CPU performance for productivity and light content creation, with gaming at 1080p as the primary graphics workload. The platform is modern with AM5, DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5 support, and the 65 W CPU TDP and 225 W GPU TDP make the system power-efficient for its performance class. The GPU is end-of-life, so future upgrades will likely target a newer GPU, while the CPU has headroom to support such an upgrade without becoming a bottleneck.