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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Apex Performer

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

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
96%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F

69,996 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

41,187 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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

This build pairs AMD’s 8-core Zen 5 desktop processor with NVIDIA’s high-end Ampere graphics card, creating a system that targets high-refresh 1440p gaming and serious productivity. The CPU and GPU both sit in the upper tier of their respective benchmarks, and the measured frame rates confirm that this combination is capable of handling demanding titles with high settings. The analysis below breaks down each component, its platform, and how the pair performs together across a wide range of workloads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture, using the GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process. The GPU packs 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operations pipelines. For ray tracing, it includes 80 dedicated RT cores, while 320 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated tasks like DLSS. The card’s FP32 compute throughput is rated at 34.10 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance matching at 34.10 TFLOPS (1:1).

Memory configuration is a key strength. The RTX 3080 Ti comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of bandwidth that supports high-resolution textures and demanding compute workloads. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. The GPU’s base clock is 1365 MHz, with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. Pixel fill rate is 186.5 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 532.8 GTexel/s.

Benchmark results place the RTX 3080 Ti in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 26,896, while its PassMark GPU compute score is 15,282. In Geekbench, the OpenCL score is 170,037, and the Vulkan score is 192,697. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score is 5,077. The average benchmark score across all tests is 41,187.

Looking at its nearest rivals, the RTX 3080 Ti sits very close to several other cards. It is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which scores 40,870. It trails the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB by 1.2%, as that card scores 41,707. The Tesla M40 is 1.7% ahead with a score of 41,897. Interestingly, the RTX 3080 Ti is 2% ahead of the newer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which scores 40,377. This suggests that while the 3080 Ti is an older design, its raw performance remains competitive with more recent mainstream offerings.

The GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM is a limiting factor at 4K in some titles, as the measured FPS data shows. For rendering workloads, the 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and the high bandwidth are strong assets, but the 12 GB capacity can be restrictive for very large scenes or high-resolution textures. The RT cores and tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, which are important features for modern game engines.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform. This is a current-generation socket with support for DDR5 memory, which the CPU supports in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s. The platform supports ECC memory, which is a consideration for workstation use. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU itself, which is excellent for the fastest NVMe SSDs and future expansion cards.

The CPU’s TDP is rated at 65 watts, which is quite low for an 8-core part. This means a capable air cooler or a modest liquid cooler will be sufficient to keep temperatures in check. The motherboard should be chosen based on the PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR5 memory compatibility.

The GPU requires a more substantial power setup. The RTX 3080 Ti has a TDP of 350 watts and uses a 1x 12-pin power connector. The suggested PSU for this graphics card is 750 W. When pairing with the 65-watt CPU, a 750 W power supply provides adequate headroom for the system under full load, though higher-quality units with better transient response are recommended for stability.

The GPU is a dual-slot card, measuring 285 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the AM5 platform’s PCIe Gen 5 slots. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

For a sensible next upgrade, the CPU is the more future-proof component. The AM5 socket will likely support future AMD processors, so a user could upgrade the CPU to a higher-core-count part later without changing the motherboard. The GPU, being end-of-life with a release date of May 2021, is the component most likely to be replaced for better performance, especially at 4K resolution where the 12 GB VRAM can be a constraint.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It is manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process node, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The base clock is 3.80 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz. The TDP is rated at 65 watts, which is low for its performance class, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

Cache configuration is robust. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache. The shared L3 cache is 32 MB. This cache hierarchy helps reduce latency and improve performance in cache-sensitive workloads. The CPU has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required.

Benchmark performance is strong. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. In PassMark tests, the multi-thread score is 36,470, and the single-thread score is 4,691. The single-thread score is particularly high, indicating excellent performance in lightly-threaded tasks. Integer math scores 120,788, floating point math scores 77,955, and extended instructions score 33,688. Data compression scores 421,988, and data encryption scores 21,488. The CPU also scores 2,122 in physics, 45,890 in random string sorting, and 183 in find prime numbers.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F is nearly identical in average score. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (which scores 69,875) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF (which scores 70,163). It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515) and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). This puts the 9700F in the same performance tier as these high-end desktop and mobile parts.

The high single-thread score of 4,691 is notable. It suggests that the 9700F will excel in workloads that rely on per-core performance, such as gaming and many productivity applications. The multi-thread score of 36,470 is also solid, indicating good performance in fully-threaded workloads like video encoding and 3D rendering, though it is not a class leader in that regard.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The measured FPS data shows this system is excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming. In esports titles like Valorant, it hits 579 FPS at 1080p and 494 FPS at 1440p. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 253 FPS at 1080p and 167 FPS at 1440p. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege reaches 300 FPS at 1080p. Even at 4K, these lighter titles remain playable, with Valorant at 395 FPS and CS2 at 93 FPS. The CPU’s high single-thread score and the GPU’s raw power drive these results.

Streaming: The 8-core, 16-thread CPU is well-suited for streaming while gaming. The NVENC encoder on the RTX 3080 Ti can offload the encoding work, leaving the CPU free for the game and streaming software. The PassMark multi-thread score of 36,470 indicates enough headroom for OBS and other streaming tools. The CPU’s 65-watt TDP also means less heat and noise in a streaming rig.

Video editing: The combination of a strong multi-threaded CPU and a high-bandwidth GPU is good for video editing. The CPU’s integer and floating point scores (120,788 and 77,955) handle timeline operations and effects, while the GPU’s 912.4 GB/s bandwidth and 34.10 TFLOPS accelerate rendering and export. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K video projects, though very long timelines may benefit from more.

3D rendering: The GPU is the primary workhorse here. Its 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 80 RT cores accelerate both raster and ray-traced rendering. The PassMark GPU compute score of 15,282 shows strong performance in compute-heavy tasks. The CPU’s 16 threads provide good support for scene preparation and physics simulation. The 12 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for very large scenes, but it is adequate for most single-frame renders.

Software development: The high single-thread score of 4,691 is ideal for compilation and code analysis, which are often single-threaded. The 16 threads handle parallel builds well. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking ensures fast response times in IDEs and build tools. The platform’s ECC memory support is a plus for long-running builds and server-like workloads.

Student and office work: This system is overkill for basic tasks, but it handles them effortlessly. The CPU’s single-thread performance ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking. The low 65-watt TDP keeps power consumption and noise down. The GPU is not needed for office work, but it is there for any gaming or creative side projects. The system will not struggle with any typical student or office workload.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture is strong. The pair has a combined percentile of 89 across all CPUs and GPUs. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 69,996, and the GPU’s average benchmark score is 41,187.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, Intel Core i7-14700KF, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and Intel Core i7-14700K. The deltas are within 0.9% in either direction. This means the 9700F offers performance in the upper echelon of desktop processors, competing directly with higher-core-count parts in average workloads.

The GPU’s nearest rivals are more disparate. The RTX 3080 Ti is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. It is 1.2% behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB and 1.7% behind the Tesla M40. The Tesla cards are older compute-oriented parts, so the comparison is less relevant for gaming. The 2% lead over the RTX 5070 is notable, showing that the 3080 Ti remains competitive with a much newer card.

In terms of FPS across all games, this pair ranks 913 out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS of 161.6 across the measured games. This places it in the top 25% of all CPU-GPU pairs for gaming performance. The measured FPS data confirms that the system excels at 1080p and 1440p, with many titles exceeding 100 FPS at those resolutions. At 4K, performance drops significantly, with many AAA titles falling below 60 FPS.

Who Should Build It

This build is for gamers who prioritize high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS data shows that most titles run at well over 100 FPS at 1440p, and esports titles can push past 300 FPS. Gamers who own 144Hz or 240Hz monitors will see the full benefit of this system.

Content creators who work with video and 3D rendering will find this system capable. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking and the GPU’s strong compute scores support demanding creative workloads. The 12 GB VRAM is a limitation for 4K texture-heavy projects, but it is not a dealbreaker for most work.

Software developers will appreciate the high single-thread performance for compilation and the 16 threads for parallel builds. The ECC memory support adds stability for long-running processes.

Students and office workers who also game will find this system more than sufficient. It handles all productivity tasks with ease, and it can play the latest games at high settings. The low CPU TDP keeps the system quiet and cool in a shared space.

Small business workstations that need to run a mix of office applications, light CAD, and occasional video editing will perform well with this build. The GPU is more than adequate for professional applications that use CUDA acceleration.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is well-matched for 1440p gaming. The CPU’s high single-thread score ensures it can feed the GPU in most scenarios. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, where FPS drops significantly across all titles. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiter in very fast esports titles, but the FPS is so high that it is not a practical issue.

In workloads like 3D rendering, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. Its 12 GB VRAM and 34.10 TFLOPS are strong, but a more powerful GPU would shorten render times. The CPU is rarely the limiting factor in rendering, as its multi-thread score is competitive with higher-core parts.

For video editing, the balance depends on the task. The CPU handles timeline scrubbing and effects processing, while the GPU accelerates rendering. In this case, the CPU’s single-thread performance is a strong asset, and the GPU’s bandwidth helps with high-resolution footage. Neither component is a glaring bottleneck, but the GPU’s VRAM could be a constraint for very complex projects.

In gaming, the bottleneck shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s 94th percentile performance is often more than enough, and the GPU becomes the limiter. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with FPS dropping to 37 in Cyberpunk 2077 and 33 in Red Dead Redemption 2. The CPU has headroom to spare at 4K, meaning a future GPU upgrade would provide a significant boost without needing to change the processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's socket and memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and the GPU's suggested PSU requirement?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 watts, and the GPU's suggested PSU is 750 watts.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the CPU has no integrated graphics (N/A), so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-14700K?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti is 2% ahead of the RTX 5070 in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the average FPS across all measured games for this pair?

A: The pair has an average FPS of 161.6 across all measured games, ranking 913 out of 3,732 pairs.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is based on actual benchmarks, shows a clear picture of this system's gaming capability. At 1080p, the system excels in nearly every title. Esports and competitive shooters are exceptionally smooth: Valorant hits 579 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 558 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege runs at 300 FPS. More demanding titles also perform well, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 183 FPS, Assetto Corsa at 149 FPS, and Doom at 188 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077, a heavy game, runs at 75 FPS at 1080p.

At 1440p, the system remains very strong. Valorant still hits 494 FPS, and CS:GO runs at 384 FPS. Rainbow Six Siege drops to 197 FPS, which is still excellent. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 163 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 is at 167 FPS. Heavier titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (56 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (51 FPS) are playable but require settings adjustments for higher refresh rates.

At 4K, the system struggles with the most demanding games. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 37 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 33 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 12 FPS. Lighter titles remain playable, with Valorant at 395 FPS, Roblox at 123 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 138 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM and the GPU’s architecture limit 4K performance, so this resolution is best suited for less demanding games or with DLSS enabled. The data indicates that this system is optimally used at 1080p and 1440p.