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

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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
92%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

37,943 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 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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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 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a desktop configuration built around AMD's Zen 5 architecture and NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace GPU. The data shows a pairing that ranks in the 86th percentile for combined CPU and GPU performance, with a measured average of 208.2 FPS across a broad game library at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. This analysis walks through the measured frame rates, synthetic benchmark scores, workload balance, and platform characteristics to define what this build can and cannot do.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame

The measured FPS data at ultra settings reveals a configuration that is extremely strong at 1080p and 1440p, but begins to show its limits at 4K in demanding titles. At 1920x1080, the pairing delivers high frame rates across the board: Counter-Strike 2 hits 324.2 FPS, Valorant reaches 582.7 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X averages 385.2 FPS. Esports and competitive shooters are clearly a strength, with CS:GO hitting 714 FPS and Roblox at 418.8 FPS. Even heavier titles like Call of Duty: Warzone manage 182.7 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 95.2 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves 87.4 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but scale down predictably. Valorant still delivers 552.1 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 drops to 213 FPS, and Warzone maintains a strong 161.3 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 72.1 FPS, while Red Dead Redemption 2 sits at 62.6 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at this resolution. The average across all games at 1440p is not explicitly given, but the individual figures show most titles staying above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear drop-off. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 44.6 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43.1 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended falls to just 15.2 FPS. The Medium and Hitman 2 both sit near 44.6 and 43 FPS respectively. However, lighter games still perform well at 4K: Valorant hits 501.8 FPS, Roblox runs at 155.3 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 manages 119.9 FPS. Warzone remains playable at 138.9 FPS. The data indicates that 4K ultra is achievable for less demanding titles, but the most graphically intensive games will require settings adjustments or upscaling to reach smooth frame rates.

The pairRankByFps data places this build at rank 180 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 208.2 across all tested games. This means the configuration outperforms roughly 95% of CPU+GPU pairs in the database for raw frame throughput. The measured nature of this data, confirmed by the dataIsMeasured flag, means these are real-world test results rather than estimates.

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

The CPU benchmarks show a processor that excels in single-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads, while maintaining strong multi-threaded performance. In 3DMark, the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 1280 in single-thread, 2525 in 2-thread, 4869 in 4-thread, 8184 in 8-thread, and 9771 in max-thread tests. Cinebench R23 results are 2211 single-core and 20485 multi-core, while Geekbench shows 3023 single-core and 17906 multi-core. PassMark single-thread scores 4654, with multithread at 37161. The CPU sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37943. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.4% behind). The data shows the 9700X is effectively tied with these competitors, with margins under half a percent.

The GPU benchmarks reflect a high-end card. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 6600. Geekbench results are 219065 in OpenCL and 260075 in Vulkan. PassMark G3D scores 34245, with G2D at 1270 and GPU compute at 19822. The GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54247 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (1.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (2.7% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (2.8% ahead). The fact that the RTX 4080 SUPER scores slightly below its non-SUPER predecessor in this average is notable, but the delta is within noise at 0.1%.

The combined picture shows a system where both components are at the same percentile rank (86th), meaning neither part is significantly holding the other back in overall synthetic performance. The combinedPercentile of 86 confirms this balance. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 1280 in 3DMark and 2211 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios, while the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute provides substantial headroom for rendering workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games for this CPU+GPU pair?

A: The pairRankByFps data shows an average FPS of 208.2 across all games tested, placing this build at rank 180 out of 3732 pairs.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the original RTX 4080 in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54247 score. This difference is negligible and within measurement variance.

Q: What is the CPU's performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X scores 2211 in single-core and 20485 in multi-core Cinebench R23 tests.

Q: Can this build run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K ultra settings?

A: Yes, but at a measured 44.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, so users would need to lower settings or enable upscaling.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has a TDP of 65 W, and the RTX 4080 SUPER has a TDP of 320 W with a suggested PSU of 700 W.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 9700X supports ECC memory, with dual-channel DDR5 memory support and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile rank among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37943.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced pairing, but the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in very lightweight games. For example, Valorant hits 582.7 FPS at 1080p, which is likely CPU-bound given the GPU's capability. The CPU's single-thread score of 1280 in 3DMark supports this, as it needs to process game logic and draw calls quickly. In contrast, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 44.6 FPS at 3840x2160, while the same game runs at 95.2 FPS at 1080p. This 53% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where the 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 4080 SUPER are taxed heavily.

At 1440p, the balance is more even. Warzone runs at 161.3 FPS, which is a moderate drop from 182.7 FPS at 1080p, suggesting neither component is fully saturated. The CPU's multi-thread score of 20485 in Cinebench R23 provides enough thread throughput for modern game engines, while the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS handles the graphics load. The CPU's percentile of 86 and GPU's percentile of 86 reinforce this balance, as neither component is dramatically stronger or weaker than the other relative to their respective pools.

The PassMark data compression score of 437140 and encryption score of 21815 indicate that the CPU can handle data-heavy tasks without throttling the GPU in mixed workloads. However, in games like Ark: Survival Ascended, the 4K score of 15.2 FPS shows that even a high-end GPU can be overwhelmed by unoptimized titles. The bottleneck in such cases is the GPU's raw throughput, not the CPU's ability to feed it frames.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It features 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units. The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Clock speeds are 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The card's pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 compute both at 52.22 TFLOPS.

The ray tracing and tensor hardware is substantial: 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. This is reflected in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, which is a modern DX12 test that stresses both raster and RT performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 260075 is higher than the OpenCL score of 219065, suggesting strong driver optimization for Vulkan-based games. The PassMark G3D score of 34245 places it in the upper echelon of GPUs, though its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698, which is 2.7% higher in average score despite having less VRAM. The 86th percentile rank means it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs in the database.

The GPU's TDP of 320 W and suggested PSU of 700 W indicate it requires a substantial power supply. The triple-slot design and 310 mm length mean it needs a roomy case. The 1x 16-pin power connector is standard for this generation, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is sufficient for the card's bandwidth needs, as PCIe 4.0 x16 provides ample bandwidth for the 736.3 GB/s memory throughput.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This build is excellent for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh gaming. At 1080p, Valorant hits 582.7 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 reaches 324.2 FPS, easily driving 240Hz or even 360Hz monitors. At 1440p, Warzone runs at 161.3 FPS and Rainbow Six Siege X at 249.3 FPS, making it suitable for 165Hz or 240Hz displays. The CPU's single-thread performance of 1280 in 3DMark ensures minimal frame-time spikes in competitive titles.

Streaming: The combination of the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with the GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the 320 tensor cores), makes this a capable streaming rig. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485 provides enough headroom for game capture and encoding at 1080p, while the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS handles the game rendering simultaneously. The PassMark multithread score of 37161 supports this assessment.

Video editing: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23 (20485) and Geekbench multi-core (17906) indicates good rendering times in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is beneficial for timeline effects and color grading, while the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth helps with 4K footage scrubbing. The PassMark floating point math score of 78999 further supports math-heavy tasks.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 compute of 52.22 TFLOPS and the CPU's 20485 Cinebench R23 multi-core score make this a balanced system for Blender or Maya. The RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, and the 16 GB VRAM allows for larger scenes. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 indicates strong GPU compute performance for render engines that use OpenCL.

Software development: The Ryzen 7 9700X's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with its 3.80 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost clocks, provide fast compile times. The PassMark integer math score of 120142 shows strong integer performance for code compilation and data processing. The 65 W TDP means it runs cool under sustained load, reducing thermal throttling in long builds.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for basic office tasks, but the data shows it handles them effortlessly. The single-thread score of 4654 in PassMark ensures snappy application launches, while the 32 MB L3 cache helps with multitasking. The integrated Radeon Graphics on the CPU provides a fallback if the GPU is not needed, though the discrete GPU will handle any graphical workload easily.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 7 9700X uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which is the current mainstream socket from AMD. This socket supports DDR5 memory, and the CPU specifically supports dual-channel DDR5 with ECC capability. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, which is a function of the memory speed and bus width. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, meaning future GPUs and NVMe drives can take advantage of higher bandwidth. The CPU has a multiplier unlocked, allowing for overclocking if the user has a compatible motherboard and cooling solution.

The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, so there is no bottleneck from the interface. The RTX 4080 SUPER's suggested PSU of 700 W is a reasonable requirement, and the CPU's 65 W TDP means the total system power draw is manageable. The GPU's TDP of 320 W is the dominant power consumer, so a quality 700 W or higher PSU is recommended. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the successor being GeForce 50-series, so an upgrade path would involve moving to a newer NVIDIA card when available.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity or speed, as the CPU supports DDR5 with ECC. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support means a future GPU using PCIe 5.0 would be fully compatible. For storage, the 24 PCIe lanes from the CPU allow for multiple Gen 5 NVMe drives without sacrificing GPU bandwidth. The motherboard choice will determine the exact upgrade options, but the AM5 socket is expected to support future AMD CPUs in the same generation, providing a clear path for a CPU upgrade without changing the motherboard.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) on a 4 nm process, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, a 5 nm AD103 chip with 10240 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 86, meaning it outperforms 86% of all CPU+GPU pairs in the database. The average FPS across all tested games is 208.2, with a rank of 180 out of 3732 pairs.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W is impressively low for an 8-core part, making it energy-efficient, while the GPU's TDP of 320 W is high but typical for a performance segment card. The overall tier is upper-midrange to high-end, given the 86th percentile for both components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37943 places it just above the Intel Core i9-14901E, and the GPU's average score of 54209 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080. This is a cohesive pairing where neither component is a weak link, and the measured FPS data confirms that it delivers strong performance across a wide range of game genres and resolutions.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the system exceeds 140 FPS in nearly every title tested, with esports games exceeding 300 FPS. At 1440p, most games stay above 60 FPS, with lighter titles exceeding 200 FPS. Gamers with 1440p 144Hz or 240Hz monitors will find this pairing well-suited, while 4K gamers should focus on less demanding titles or be prepared to lower settings.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485, and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The PassMark floating point math score of 78999 and GPU compute score of 19822 support this use case. Software developers will appreciate the fast compile times from the CPU's integer math score of 120142 and the 5.50 GHz boost clock.

Students and small business workstations can use this build for demanding academic software or professional applications, though it is more powerful than strictly necessary. The CPU's 86th percentile rank means it handles multi-threaded workloads like data analysis or simulation with ease, and the GPU's 86th percentile rank ensures smooth graphics for CAD or visualization tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system cool and quiet for office environments, while the GPU's 320 W TDP is manageable in a well-ventilated case.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the TDP is a low 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel architecture, offering 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC capability. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes and includes integrated Radeon Graphics.

In benchmark terms, the CPU's single-thread performance is exceptional: 3DMark single-thread scores 1280, Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2211, and Geekbench single-core scores 3023. These numbers place it in the top tier for single-threaded workloads, which is critical for gaming and productivity applications that rely on high per-core performance. The multi-threaded scores are also strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 20485, Geekbench multi-core at 17906, and PassMark multithread at 37161. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 8184 is close to the max-thread score of 9771, indicating that the 8 cores are well-utilized in multi-threaded workloads.

The PassMark scores provide additional insight. The integer math score of 120142 and floating point math score of 78999 show balanced performance for both types of calculations. The data compression score of 437140 and encryption score of 21815 indicate strong performance for data-heavy tasks. The extended instructions score of 35318 supports modern instruction sets like AVX-512, which is useful for scientific computing and AI workloads. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, is only 0.1% ahead in average score, showing that the 9700X is competitive with high-end Intel parts despite its lower TDP. The 65 W TDP is particularly noteworthy, as it delivers high performance with significantly lower power draw than many competing parts, making it an efficient choice for both gaming and workstation builds.