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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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System Balance Analysis

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96%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F

69,996 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score

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30-60

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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

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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration that sits at the 90th combined percentile across all benchmarked systems. The CPU, an 8-core Zen 5 part, and the GPU, an Ada Lovelace flagship, each deliver top-tier results in their respective categories, with the data indicating a system built for demanding workloads and high-resolution gaming. This analysis examines the benchmark results, measured gaming performance, and platform characteristics to provide a clear picture of what this build offers.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 45,900 million transistors packed into a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz for 23 Gbps effective speed. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory sits on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for modern rendering workloads, allowing large textures and complex scenes to reside in VRAM without spilling to system memory.

The compute configuration includes 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, backed by 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s. Raw FP32 performance is 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 52.22 TFLOPS on a 1:1 ratio. These specifications translate to benchmark scores that place the GPU at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. In the PassMark G3D test, the card scores 34,245, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 6,600. Compute performance is strong as well, with a PassMark GPU compute score of 19,822 and Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 219,065 and 260,075, respectively.

The nearest rivals show how tightly grouped high-end GPUs are. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 on average, which is 0.1% below the RTX 4080 at 54,247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X sits 1.1% higher at 54,828, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% higher at 55,698. The Radeon 8060S leads this group at 55,757, 2.8% above the 4080 SUPER. This narrow spread indicates that within the top tier, differences are marginal, and the 4080 SUPER’s advantage lies in its feature set and driver optimization rather than a dominant raw score lead.

For rendering, the 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects and AI-based upscaling and denoising. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is well-suited for 4K texture packs and complex scenes, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data flows quickly enough to keep the shading units fed. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support, along with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6, means the GPU is compatible with the latest graphics APIs. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 134 and DirectX 11 score of 301 reflect the raw API throughput, with the G2D score of 1,270 covering 2D acceleration duties.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU benchmarks show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multithreaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score is 4,691, which is a strong result for a desktop part. Multithreaded performance is solid with a score of 36,470, and the average benchmark score is 69,996. This places the CPU at the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals illustrate the competitive landscape. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, just 0.2% below the 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% higher at 70,163, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X sits 0.7% above at 69,515. The Intel Core i7-14700K comes in 0.9% higher at 69,355. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the 9700F is essentially tied with these high-core-count rivals despite having only 8 cores and 16 threads.

Diving into specific workloads, the CPU achieves 421,988 in data compression, 21,488 in data encryption, and 33,688 in extended instructions. Prime number finding scores 183, floating point math is 77,955, and integer math is 120,788. The physics score is 2,122, and random string sorting is 45,890. These numbers indicate a balanced part that handles both integer and floating-point work competently.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54,209, with a percentile rank of 86. When combined with the CPU’s 94th percentile, the system earns a combined percentile of 90. This suggests that while the GPU is excellent, the CPU is comparatively stronger relative to its peers. In practical terms, the CPU is less likely to be the limiting factor in most workloads, as its percentile advantage is greater than the GPU’s.

The pair’s average FPS across all games is 201.8, ranking 242nd out of 3,732 pairs. This places the system in the top 6.5% of all tested combinations, confirming that the 9700F and 4080 SUPER work well together. The high average frame rate is driven by the GPU’s strong 1080p and 1440p performance, while the CPU ensures that frame pacing remains consistent.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

The data is measured, so the following frame rates are actual results at ultra settings across three resolutions. At 1080p, the system delivers very high frame rates in most titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 714 FPS, Valorant hits 590 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege manages 384 FPS. Roblox runs at 417 FPS, and To The Core hits 324 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 achieves 323 FPS, Minecraft runs at 318 FPS, and Inside hits 278 FPS. Ready Or Not reaches 260 FPS, Dave The Diver is at 268 FPS, and Doom hits 240 FPS.

More demanding titles at 1080p show the GPU’s strength. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 183 FPS, Assetto Corsa at 191 FPS, and Fortnite at 155 FPS. Grand Theft Auto V hits 147 FPS, Palworld runs at 149 FPS, and Rust manages 123 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 95 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 87 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended is the most demanding at 47 FPS. The Medium runs at 68 FPS.

At 1440p, frame rates remain high but scale down. Valorant still hits 559 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 491 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege manages 252 FPS. Roblox runs at 279 FPS, To The Core at 218 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 214 FPS. Dave The Diver is at 202 FPS, Inside at 200 FPS, and Minecraft at 201 FPS. Ready Or Not hits 164 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 163 FPS, and Doom at 155 FPS.

More demanding 1440p titles show playable but lower numbers. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 71 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 30 FPS. The Medium is at 57 FPS, Control at 102 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 94 FPS. Allods Online runs at 88 FPS, Archeage at 74 FPS, and Rust at 85 FPS.

At 4K, the system remains capable but frame rates drop significantly. Valorant still reaches 505 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 290 FPS, and Roblox at 158 FPS. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege hits 139 FPS, To The Core at 125 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 120 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 138 FPS, Dave The Diver at 135 FPS, and Inside at 126 FPS.

Demanding 4K titles show the limits. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 47 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 16 FPS. Control runs at 69 FPS, Microsoft Flight Simulator at 69 FPS, and The Medium at 45 FPS. Overpower manages 98 FPS, showing that some titles scale well. The 4K results indicate that the GPU is best suited for 1440p high-refresh gaming, with 4K playable in less demanding titles or with settings adjustments.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The CPU and GPU percentiles reveal a system where the CPU holds a slight edge in relative performance. The CPU sits at the 94th percentile, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile. This means the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck in CPU-intensive scenarios, but the gap is not large enough to cause significant imbalance.

Looking at FPS scaling, the data shows how the system behaves across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, and frame rates are often very high, as seen in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 714 FPS and Valorant at 590 FPS. These titles are typically CPU-bound, and the high frame rates indicate the 9700F is keeping up. At 1440p, frame rates drop, but the scaling is not linear. For example, Valorant goes from 590 FPS at 1080p to 559 FPS at 1440p, a drop of only 5%. This suggests the CPU is still the limiting factor in this title, as the GPU has enough headroom at these frame rates.

In more demanding titles, the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. Cyberpunk 2077 goes from 95 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p (a 25% drop) and then to 47 FPS at 4K (a 34% drop from 1440p). This scaling pattern shows the GPU is increasingly stressed as resolution increases. Similarly, Ark: Survival Ascended goes from 47 FPS at 1080p to 30 FPS at 1440p and 16 FPS at 4K, indicating a GPU-bound scenario.

The average FPS across games is 201.8, which is high, but the rank of 242 out of 3,732 pairs suggests that many other combinations achieve higher average frame rates. This is likely because the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for gaming, but the GPU’s 86th percentile means it is not the absolute fastest. In CPU-heavy titles like Valorant and Counter-Strike, the CPU’s 4,691 single-thread score ensures high frame rates, while in GPU-heavy titles, the GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM determine performance.

The physics benchmark score of 2,122 and multithreaded score of 36,470 indicate the CPU is strong in physics simulations, which can be a bottleneck in some games. However, for most gaming scenarios, the balance is good, with neither component grossly underpowered relative to the other.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The TDP is 65 watts, which is modest for a high-performance desktop part.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, and the CPU connects to the platform via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes available from the CPU. The integrated graphics are listed as N/A, meaning a discrete GPU is required. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, and the launch MSRP is $289.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that performs well across a range of tasks. The single-thread score of 4,691 is particularly strong, indicating excellent per-core performance that benefits gaming and lightly threaded applications. The multithreaded score of 36,470 shows that the 8 cores and 16 threads handle parallel workloads efficiently. The data compression score of 421,988 is high, suggesting strong performance in file archiving and compression tasks. Data encryption at 21,488 is solid, and extended instructions at 33,688 indicate good support for modern instruction sets.

Floating point math at 77,955 and integer math at 120,788 show balanced compute capabilities. The physics score of 2,122 is moderate, which could impact heavy physics simulations in games or professional applications. Random string sorting at 45,890 is decent for database and sorting workloads. The average benchmark score of 69,996 places the CPU at the 94th percentile, meaning it outperforms 94% of all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals are all higher-core-count parts, yet the 9700F matches them within 0.9%. This is notable because the Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores, and the Core i7-14700K has 20 threads, yet the 9700F’s Zen 5 architecture and high clocks allow it to compete. For real workloads, this means the 9700F can handle multithreaded tasks like video editing and 3D rendering, though it may not lead in heavily parallel workloads that scale beyond 16 threads. For everyday tasks and gaming, the strong single-thread performance is a clear advantage.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

For high-refresh gaming, this system is exceptional. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,691 and the GPU’s strong rasterization performance deliver 714 FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and 590 FPS in Valorant at 1080p. At 1440p, the system still pushes 559 FPS in Valorant and 252 FPS in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, making it ideal for 240 Hz monitors.

Streaming benefits from the 8-core, 16-thread CPU, which can handle encoding and gaming simultaneously. The multithreaded score of 36,470 ensures that background encoding tasks do not starve the game of CPU resources. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU also provides headroom for streaming software overlays and captures without impacting frame rates.

Video editing is a strong use case. The CPU’s data compression score of 421,988 and integer math score of 120,788 indicate fast encoding and processing of video files. The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS and 320 tensor cores accelerate effects and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM allows for large timelines and 4K previews without memory pressure.

3D rendering benefits from the combination of CPU and GPU power. The CPU’s multithreaded score of 36,470 handles CPU-based rendering engines, while the GPU’s PassMark compute score of 19,822 and 80 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for complex scenes, though very large scenes may require more.

Software development is well-served by this configuration. The CPU’s single-thread performance at 4,691 speeds up compilation and code analysis, while the 8 cores and 16 threads handle parallel builds. The 32 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed data, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large codebases.

For student and office work, this system is overpowered but capable. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance handles spreadsheet calculations and document processing effortlessly. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is unnecessary for office tasks, but the system will not struggle with any productivity software. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption low for a desktop part.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The CPU uses the AMD Socket AM5, which is a current platform with support for future Zen-based processors. The memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, and the CPU has a 65 W TDP. The GPU has a 320 W TDP with a suggested power supply of 700 W, meaning the system requires a PSU in that range or higher.

The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU provides 24 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This means the GPU is not limited by the bus, and future GPUs that use PCIe 5.0 will still be compatible, though they may not reach full bandwidth. The motherboard should have an AM5 socket and support for DDR5 memory, with PCIe 5.0 slots for storage.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU from the same AM5 platform, such as a Ryzen 9 part. The benchmark data shows that the 9700F matches the Ryzen 9 7950X within 0.7%, so upgrading would provide more cores for heavily threaded workloads. The GPU could be upgraded to a next-generation part, but the current RTX 4080 SUPER already performs at the 86th percentile.

The PSU headroom is sufficient for the current configuration, as the 700 W suggested PSU covers the 320 W GPU and 65 W CPU. If a future GPU has a higher TDP, a larger PSU may be needed. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is fixed by the dual-channel DDR5 configuration, but upgrading to faster DDR5 modules could improve performance in memory-sensitive workloads.

The platform’s longevity is a key advantage. AM5 is expected to support several more generations of CPUs, so the upgrade path is clear. The PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that high-speed NVMe drives and future GPUs can be used without adapter issues. The ECC memory support is a bonus for workstation use cases where data integrity is critical.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 90, meaning this system outperforms 90% of all tested CPU-GPU pairs in the database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average score of 69,996, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF’s score of 70,163. This makes the two parts effectively tied in performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1438 MHz, which is 23 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the highest measured FPS at 1080p in the data?

A: The highest measured FPS at 1080p is 714 FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Valorant follows at 590 FPS, and Roblox achieves 417 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics are listed as N/A, so a discrete GPU is required for display output. The RTX 4080 SUPER in this build provides that functionality.

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

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 watts, while the GPU has a TDP of 320 watts. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 700 watts.

Q: What is the socket and memory type for this CPU?

A: The CPU uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s.

Who Should Build It

This system is designed for gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows 714 FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and 590 FPS in Valorant at 1080p, making it ideal for competitive esports. At 1440p, frame rates remain high, with 559 FPS in Valorant and 252 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege, so users with 240 Hz monitors will be satisfied.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the combination of the CPU’s multithreaded score of 36,470 and the GPU’s compute score of 19,822. The 16 GB VRAM handles large projects, and the 52.22 TFLOPS accelerates rendering tasks. The CPU’s data compression score of 421,988 speeds up file archiving and video encoding.

Software developers will appreciate the single-thread score of 4,691 for fast compilation and the 8 cores for parallel builds. The 32 MB L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support large codebases. Students and office workers will find the system more than capable, though it is overkill for basic productivity tasks.

Small business workstations that run virtualization or moderate compute workloads can leverage the CPU’s 16 threads and ECC memory support. The system’s 94th CPU percentile and 86th GPU percentile ensure it handles demanding business applications without bottlenecks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 part with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the GPU is a 40-series Ada Lovelace card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The combined percentile is 90, placing it in the top 10% of all tested pairs.

The system’s tier is high-end, with the CPU at the 94th percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 69,996 and the GPU’s average of 54,209 confirm that both components are above average. The measured FPS data shows strong performance across a wide range of games, with an average of 201.8 FPS across all tested titles. This build is suitable for high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, as well as demanding content creation and professional workloads.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

FAQ

Who Should Build It

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Fortnite

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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