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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 5900 + Intel Arc A380

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94%

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86%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 5900

46,971 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

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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

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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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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and Intel Arc A380 pairing represents a stark contrast in performance tiers. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, while the GPU is an entry-level discrete graphics card built on Intel’s Xe-HPG architecture. The data shows a massive imbalance: the processor sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the graphics card lands at only the 44th percentile. This 12-core, 24-thread chip from the 5000 series operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. The GPU, by contrast, is a 6 GB GDDR6 card with a 96-bit memory bus and 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Benchmark results indicate this combination is fundamentally CPU-bound in most workloads, with the processor capable of far more than the graphics card can feed in gaming scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 9 5900 is built on the 7 nm TSMC process with 8,300 million transistors across a dual 74 mm² die configuration. It uses a dual-channel DDR4 memory bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 64 MB L3 pool. This is a Vermeer-family chip, and its 12-core/24-thread layout makes it a serious multithreading workhorse. The multiplier is unlocked, which will appeal to enthusiasts, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 CPU lanes provides modern connectivity.

In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 28,834 in multi-core and 4,070 in single-core. The multi-core result places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700K, which scores 46,881 on the aggregate benchmark, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX at 46,654. The single-core score of 4,070 indicates strong per-thread performance, though the data shows it is not class-leading. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 12,110 and single-core is 1,709, while the older R15 test yields 2,906 multi-core and 410 single-core. These scores scale consistently with the workload, demonstrating that the chip maintains efficiency across different rendering loads.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into real-world compute tasks. The multithread score is 33,969, while single-thread performance is 3,439. Data compression hits 411,453, which is a strong result for archive management and file transfer workloads. Data encryption scores 26,247, and extended instructions reach 26,859, indicating solid crypto and SIMD throughput. Floating-point math scores 69,124, while integer math reaches 128,641. The physics score of 1,697 and prime number finding at 213 are more modest, but the random string sorting at 43,386 shows good memory access patterns. The average benchmark score of 46,971 places this CPU at the 89th percentile, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, is just 0.1% ahead at 47,022.

The 65 W TDP is notable for a 12-core chip. This efficiency, combined with the 4.70 GHz boost clock, means the processor can sustain high all-core workloads without requiring exotic cooling. The data indicates this is a versatile chip for both heavily threaded and lightly threaded applications, though the strongest gains are clearly in multi-core scenarios where the 24 threads can be fully utilized.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU can certainly push high frame rates in many titles, but the Arc A380 will be the limiting factor. The GPU’s 44th percentile ranking and low DirectX scores suggest that 1080p high-refresh gaming is out of reach for demanding titles. The processor’s single-core score of 4,070 in R23 is sufficient for most game engines, but the GPU will cap frame rates well below what the CPU could deliver.

Streaming: The 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 33,969 indicates the CPU can handle x264 encoding alongside game logic. However, the GPU’s limited performance means streaming at high quality settings will be constrained by the graphics card, not the processor. The data suggests a capable streaming setup for lighter titles, but not for AAA games at high settings.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,834 is strong for export and rendering tasks in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The data compression score of 411,453 also helps with project file handling. The GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth may assist with effects and timeline previews, but its 44th percentile ranking means GPU-accelerated effects will be modest. The CPU will carry most of the load in this scenario.

3D rendering: This is where the CPU excels. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12,110 and R15 score of 2,906 indicate strong performance in CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or V-Ray. The 24 threads will be fully utilized, and the 64 MB L3 cache helps with scene data. The GPU’s compute score of 2,762 in PassMark suggests it can contribute to GPU-accelerated rendering, but the CPU will dominate the process.

Software development: The high single-thread score of 4,070 in R23 ensures snappy compilation of individual files, while the multithread score of 28,834 speeds up full builds. The integer math score of 128,641 and extended instructions score of 26,859 are relevant for code compilation and parsing. The 64 MB L3 cache also helps with large codebases. This is a strong developer chip.

Student and office work: This is overkill for the CPU, but the iGPU-less design means the discrete GPU is required for display output. The Arc A380’s 44th percentile ranking is more than enough for office productivity, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The PassMark G2D score of 610 indicates adequate 2D performance. The CPU’s efficiency at 65 W TDP also means low power draw for basic tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s aggregate benchmark score is 46,971, placing it at the 89th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.1% ahead at 47,022, the Intel Core i9-12900F is 0.4% ahead at 47,176, and the Intel Core i7-13700K is 0.2% behind at 46,881. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX trails by 0.7% at 46,654. This places the Ryzen 9 5900 in a competitive tier with modern high-end mobile and desktop chips.

The GPU’s aggregate score is 8,558, at the 44th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-end parts: the AMD FirePro W5170M is 0.4% ahead at 8,595, the AMD Radeon HD 8870M is 1.1% behind at 8,462, the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 is 1.2% behind at 8,458, and the AMD Radeon 880M is 1.4% behind at 8,436. This indicates the Arc A380 performs at the level of a modest laptop GPU or entry-level desktop card.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 808. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 38,224 and 36,736 respectively. The PassMark DirectX tests are low: DirectX 9 scores 73, DirectX 10 scores 37, DirectX 11 scores 38, and DirectX 12 scores 35. The G3D score is 6,252, and GPU compute is 2,762. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 67, which reflects the strong CPU pulling up the weaker GPU.

Who Should Build It

The data suggests this build targets users who need heavy CPU compute with only light to moderate GPU demands. Gamers at 1080p with low-to-medium settings in less demanding titles will find the Arc A380 adequate, but the CPU is far more capable than the GPU can support. Content creators working with CPU-based rendering or video encoding will benefit most from this pairing, as the 12-core processor excels at those tasks. Software developers will appreciate the strong single-thread and multithread scores for compilation. Students and small business workstations handling office tasks will be well served, though the discrete GPU is necessary since the CPU lacks integrated graphics. The 65 W TDP makes this a surprisingly efficient build for the compute performance on offer, suitable for a workstation that is also used for occasional light gaming.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 11 score of 38 and DirectX 12 score of 35 are very low, indicating this card is not designed for modern AAA gaming at high settings. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 reinforces this. For esports titles like Counter-Strike or League of Legends, the CPU’s strong single-core performance could drive high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU will likely cap them at modest levels. For older or less demanding games, 1080p at medium settings may be achievable, but the 6 GB VRAM and 96-bit bus will limit texture quality and resolution. The GPU’s 44th percentile ranking places it near the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, which is a low-end laptop part. Expect 1080p gaming at low-to-medium settings for most titles, with frame rates well below what the Ryzen 9 5900 could theoretically support.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-13700K?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46,971 on the aggregate benchmark, which is 0.2% behind the Core i7-13700K’s 46,881, meaning they are effectively tied in overall performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, with 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth and a 1937 MHz memory clock (15.5 Gbps effective).

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 9 5900 supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The Arc A380 sits at the 44th percentile, with an aggregate benchmark score of 8,558.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this CPU+GPU build?

A: The combined percentile is 67, reflecting the CPU’s high 89th percentile offset by the GPU’s lower 44th percentile.

Q: What is the GPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has a launch MSRP of 149 USD.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component in this pairing. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile with an average score of 46,971, while the GPU sits at the 44th percentile with an average score of 8,558. This is a massive gap. In gaming workloads, the Arc A380’s low DirectX 11 and 12 scores (38 and 35 respectively) will cap frame rates regardless of the CPU’s capabilities. The CPU’s single-core score of 4,070 in Cinebench R23 is more than adequate for game logic, but the GPU’s 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 65.60 GPixel/s pixel rate will be the constraining factor.

For CPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding, or software compilation, the bottleneck shifts entirely to the processor. The 12 cores and 24 threads will be fully utilized, and the GPU’s role is minimal. The PassMark multithread score of 33,969 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,834 demonstrate that the CPU can handle demanding compute tasks without GPU assistance. The GPU’s compute score of 2,762 in PassMark is low, so any GPU-accelerated workload will see modest results.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent due to no measured data, but the benchmark scores imply that increasing resolution from 1080p to 1440p would further stress the GPU, while the CPU would remain underutilized. The 6 GB VRAM may also become a limitation at higher resolutions or with high-texture settings. In mixed workloads, such as gaming while streaming, the CPU has enough headroom for encoding, but the GPU’s performance will still dictate the gaming experience. This is a fundamentally unbalanced pairing where the CPU is over-provisioned for the GPU’s capabilities.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with the Intel Arc A380. The CPU is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 3 part on the AM4 socket, released in January 2021, while the GPU is an Alchemist-generation Arc 3 card released in June 2022. The combined percentile is 67, indicating a system that is above average overall but heavily weighted by the processor. The CPU’s 89th percentile places it in the top tier of desktop processors, while the GPU’s 44th percentile puts it in the lower half of graphics cards. This results in a system that excels at CPU-intensive tasks but is entry-level for graphics workloads. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 75 W TDP of the GPU make this a surprisingly efficient desktop build, though the GPU requires a 250 W suggested PSU and a single 8-pin power connector.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-128 chip, fabricated on TSMC’s 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. It has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, along with 8 ray tracing cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with memory clocked at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus provides 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest by modern standards. The pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 4.198 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.397 TFLOPS (2:1). The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The benchmark data shows this is an entry-level GPU. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 is low, and the PassMark DirectX scores are particularly weak, ranging from 35 to 73. The G3D score of 6,252 and GPU compute score of 2,762 confirm its modest position. The OpenCL score of 38,224 and Vulkan score of 36,736 are more respectable, suggesting the card performs better in compute-oriented tasks than in traditional rasterization. The 44th percentile ranking places it near the AMD Radeon 880M integrated graphics, which is 1.4% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, which is 1.2% behind. The 8 ray tracing cores provide some hardware RT capability, but the low overall performance means RT workloads will be very limited. The GPU is now end-of-life, with its successor being Battlemage. For rendering, the card can handle light 1080p workloads and basic GPU-accelerated effects, but the CPU will do the heavy lifting in most scenarios.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 5900 + Intel Arc A380

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