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92%
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91%
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

39,768 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A750

20,582 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Intel Arc A750

This pairing combines AMD’s top-tier Zen 5 desktop processor with Intel’s mid-range Alchemist GPU, creating a desktop system that sits at the 77th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU alone ranks at the 87th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a system where the processor significantly outclasses the graphics component in relative terms. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which represents the current mainstream desktop socket from AMD. This is a 9000 series processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The socket supports DDR5 memory exclusively, with dual-channel memory bus configuration providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported for error-correcting workloads. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes from the processor itself, which is ample for a modern GPU and NVMe storage devices.

The system’s power requirements are relatively modest given the performance class. The CPU has a 120 W TDP, while the GPU carries a 225 W TDP, and the suggested power supply for the GPU is 550 W. The GPU requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. A quality 550 W PSU should handle this pairing comfortably, though users planning to add more drives or peripherals might want additional headroom; the data does not specify a combined PSU recommendation beyond the GPU’s suggested 550 W figure.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the obvious candidate. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking and its benchmark scores — including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230 and single-core score of 2080 — suggest it will remain relevant for years. The Arc A750, by contrast, sits at the 66th percentile and is already marked as end-of-life production status with a successor named Battlemage. Users could upgrade to a higher-tier GPU without changing the platform, since the AM5 socket and PCIe Gen 5 support provide ample bandwidth. The CPU’s unlocked multiplier also allows overclocking to extend its lifespan, and the 96 MB of shared L3 cache is already large by any standard.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results paint a picture of exceptional multi-threaded capability with strong single-thread performance. In 3DMark tests, the processor scores 10081 in the 16-thread test, 8252 in the 8-thread test, 4669 in the 4-thread test, 2394 in the 2-thread test, and 1212 in the single-thread test. The max-threads score of 10067 is nearly identical to the 16-thread result, indicating the 8-core, 16-thread configuration scales efficiently without significant overhead. Cinebench R23 results show 23230 multi-core and 2080 single-core, while Geekbench shows 18696 multi-core and 2964 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 40009, with single-thread at 4430.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are more modest. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc A750 scores 2612. Geekbench OpenCL yields 98554, and Vulkan yields 85631. PassMark G3D score is 12534, with GPU compute at 5368. The DirectX tests show 181 for DX9, 72 for DX11, 70 for DX12, and 65 for DX10, while G2D is 732. These DirectX scores are notably low compared to the G3D score, suggesting the card’s legacy API performance may not reflect its modern workload capabilities.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS with an average score of 39603 (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (0.7% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 at 39485 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (0.8% higher). All four rivals are within 1% of the 9800X3D’s average benchmark score of 39768, indicating the CPU sits in a densely competitive performance band despite its high absolute scores. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.2% lower), the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (0.4% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.5% lower), all clustered within 0.5% of the Arc A750’s 20582 average.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, this system should deliver strong frame rates, though the GPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4430 in PassMark and 2080 in Cinebench R23 indicate excellent per-core performance for game logic and physics, but the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking suggests it may struggle to push very high frame rates in demanding titles at maximum settings. Users should expect smooth gameplay at high settings, with the CPU rarely being the bottleneck.

Streaming and content creation workloads benefit from the CPU’s 16 threads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10081 and PassMark multi-thread score of 40009 confirm strong parallel processing for encoding and multitasking. The GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate capacity for encoding buffers, though the lack of dedicated tensor cores (the data lists tensorCores as null) may limit AI-accelerated encoding features.

Video editing software that leverages multi-core CPUs will see excellent performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230 places this processor well above typical desktop CPUs, and the Geekbench multi-core score of 18696 confirms strong sustained throughput. The GPU’s 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 34.41 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) provide acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects and rendering previews, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit very large projects.

3D rendering in applications like Blender or Cinema 4D will favor the CPU heavily. The PassMark floating-point math score of 79456 and integer math score of 116709 demonstrate substantial compute capability. The GPU’s 28 ray tracing cores and 3584 shading units provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 figure is modest compared to higher-tier GPUs, so CPU rendering will likely outperform GPU rendering for most scenes.

Software development workflows benefit from the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread balance. The PassMark data compression score of 468017 and random string sorting score of 48526 indicate fast compilation and data processing. The extended instructions score of 38808 and data encryption score of 22158 show robust cryptography performance for secure development environments. The 96 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases and build caches.

Student and office work is thoroughly covered by this system, arguably overkill for most tasks. The CPU’s single-thread scores and the GPU’s G2D score of 732 ensure responsive desktop interaction. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computations, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth handles multi-tasking with many open applications without slowdown.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 1080p high-refresh displays will find this system well-matched, particularly those who prioritize CPU-heavy titles like strategy games or simulators. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck any current game, while the GPU’s 66th percentile provides playable frame rates at high settings. Users with 4K displays may need to lower settings, as the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and mid-range compute may struggle at that resolution.

Content creators who work primarily in CPU-bound tasks — video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation — will benefit enormously from this CPU. The multi-thread scores are exceptional, and the GPU adds acceleration for supported workloads. The ECC memory support is valuable for professionals who cannot tolerate data corruption in long renders or simulations.

Software developers and data scientists will appreciate the CPU’s balance of single-thread and multi-thread performance. The PassMark integer math score of 116709 and extended instructions score of 38808 indicate strong compute for scientific computing and machine learning preprocessing, though the GPU’s lack of tensor cores limits local AI training.

Students in engineering, computer science, or digital media programs will find this system capable of handling any coursework. Small business workstations running accounting, database, or office software will be vastly over-provisioned, but the reliability features — ECC memory, mature platform — make it a stable choice. The GPU’s dual-slot design and 550 W suggested PSU make it compatible with standard mid-tower cases.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor in this system. The CPU sits at the 87th percentile while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile, a 21-point gap that translates to significant performance asymmetry. In CPU-bound workloads like rendering, compilation, or data processing, the system will perform near the CPU’s full potential. In GPU-bound workloads like gaming at high resolutions or GPU rendering, the Arc A750 will cap overall performance.

The combined percentile of 77 sits between the two components, reflecting that overall system performance is dragged down by the GPU. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 39768 is nearly double the GPU’s average of 20582, confirming the GPU delivers roughly half the raw compute throughput of the CPU. For gaming, the CPU’s single-thread performance — PassMark single-thread of 4430 — ensures high frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, but the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 12534 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2612 indicate it will be the bottleneck in GPU-heavy scenes.

The 8 GB VRAM on the Arc A750 is another potential bottleneck for modern games, particularly at high resolutions or with high-resolution texture packs. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is respectable, but capacity limitations may force texture quality reductions. The CPU’s 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared between CPU and GPU workloads, though the GPU uses its own VRAM, so this is less of a constraint.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A750 is built on the DG2-512 chip using the Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist generation (Arc 7). It is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 53.4M per mm². The GPU has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, 112 render output units, and 28 ray tracing cores. The data does not list tensor cores, which means AI-accelerated features like DLSS-style upscaling may be limited or absent.

Memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate. Clock speeds are 2050 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost. The pixel rate is 268.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 537.6 GTexel/s. Compute performance is 17.20 TFLOPS for FP32 and 34.41 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, indicating modern API support. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, supporting multiple high-resolution monitors. The card is dual-slot, uses 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connectors, and requires a 550 W PSU. The GPU is listed as end-of-life production status, with Battlemage as its successor, meaning this is a mature product with stable drivers.

Benchmark results show the Arc A750’s strengths and weaknesses. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 is a modern workload test, while Geekbench Vulkan score of 85631 exceeds the OpenCL score of 98554, suggesting strong Vulkan optimization. PassMark G3D score of 12534 places it in the mid-range tier, while the GPU compute score of 5368 is relatively low, indicating compute-heavy workloads may underperform. The low DirectX 9-12 PassMark scores (65-181) are unusual and may reflect driver overhead in legacy APIs.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, using the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 39768, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, and 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7700.

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

A: The Intel Arc A750 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, with memory clocked at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: The build class is desktop, using the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a dual-slot GPU requiring 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connectors and a suggested 550 W PSU.

Q: What is the system’s overall performance percentile?

A: The combined percentile is 77th among all CPU+GPU combinations, with the CPU at the 87th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 66th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Arc A750 has 28 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the FP32 compute of 17.20 TFLOPS limits ray tracing performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s production status?

A: The Intel Arc A750 is listed as end-of-life production status, with Battlemage listed as its successor, indicating it is at the end of its product lifecycle.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D — an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 processor on Socket AM5 — with the Intel Arc A750, a mid-range Xe-HPG architecture GPU from the Alchemist generation. The CPU is currently in active production, released on 2024-11-06 with a launch MSRP of $479, while the GPU was released on 2022-10-11 with a launch MSRP of 289 USD and is now end-of-life.

The combined system ranks at the 77th percentile among all builds, reflecting a strong CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU. The CPU alone ranks at the 87th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 39768, while the GPU ranks at the 66th percentile with an average score of 20582. This asymmetry means the system excels at CPU-intensive tasks but is constrained by GPU performance in graphics-heavy workloads.

The platform supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The system requires a 550 W PSU based on the GPU’s suggested power supply, with the CPU TDP at 120 W and GPU TDP at 225 W.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor from AMD’s 9000 series, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with base and boost clocks of 4.70 GHz and 5.20 GHz respectively. It uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is particularly beneficial for gaming and data-intensive workloads.

The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory for error correction. It provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, and includes integrated Radeon Graphics. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking. The TDP is 120 W, and the launch MSRP is $479. The CPU’s production status is active, with a release date of 2024-11-06.

Benchmark results are consistently strong. Cinebench R23 scores are 23230 multi-core and 2080 single-core. Geekbench shows 18696 multi-core and 2964 single-core. 3DMark scores scale from 1212 single-thread to 10081 16-thread, with a max-threads score of 10067. PassMark results include 40009 multi-thread, 4430 single-thread, 116709 integer math, 79456 floating-point math, and 468017 data compression. The average benchmark score is 39768, placing it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals all fall within 0.8% of its average score, indicating a tightly competitive field at this performance level.

The 96 MB L3 cache is a standout feature that benefits gaming and database workloads. The 4 nm process and 70.6 mm² die size suggest excellent power efficiency, with the 120 W TDP being modest for this performance class. For real workloads, the CPU excels at multi-threaded rendering, compilation, data processing, and any task that leverages large caches.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for any game or resolution. All gaming frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Based on the CPU’s strong single-thread performance — PassMark single-thread of 4430, Cinebench R23 single-core of 2080, and 3DMark single-thread of 1212 — the processor will not bottleneck most games at any resolution. The 96 MB L3 cache further benefits gaming by reducing memory latency and improving cache hit rates for game data.

The GPU’s performance is the primary determinant of gaming frame rates. With a PassMark G3D score of 12534 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612, the Arc A750 is positioned as a mid-range card. At 1080p with ultra settings, users can expect playable frame rates in most titles, with the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth handling high-resolution textures. At 1440p, frame rates will drop, and users may need to reduce settings to maintain smooth gameplay. At 4K, the GPU is likely to struggle, with the 8 GB VRAM becoming a limiting factor for texture quality and the compute throughput insufficient for high frame rates.

The GPU’s 28 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggests ray tracing will significantly impact frame rates. Users should expect to use upscaling or lower ray tracing settings to maintain playable performance. The GPU’s Vulkan score of 85631 exceeds its OpenCL score of 98554, indicating strong Vulkan support that may benefit games using that API. The DirectX 12 support (12 Ultimate) ensures compatibility with modern titles, though the low PassMark DirectX scores (65-70) are a concern for legacy API performance.

Overall, this system is best suited for 1080p gaming with high (not necessarily ultra) settings, or 1440p gaming with medium settings. CPU-heavy games like simulation titles or strategy games will see excellent performance, while GPU-heavy games like first-person shooters or racing games will be limited by the Arc A750. The CPU’s headroom means users can upgrade to a more powerful GPU later without changing the platform, making this a future-proof foundation for gaming.