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CPU
94%
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GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7900

49,228 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

178,050 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

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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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# AMD Ryzen 9 7900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D — Benchmark Analysis

This desktop pairing combines a 12-core Zen 4 CPU with a 24 GB Ada Lovelace GPU, placing the system at the 94th percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU alone ranks in the 90th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 98th percentile against all graphics cards, making this one of the most capable pairings available for compute-heavy workloads. The data shows a system that is dramatically stronger on the graphics side than the processor side, which shapes every aspect of its performance profile.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on the AD102 chip using TSMC’s 5 nm process, packing 76,300 million transistors across a 609 mm² die. The GPU ships with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial enough for large 3D scenes, high-resolution texture sets, and GPU-accelerated compute workloads that exceed the capacity of smaller allocations. The base clock runs at 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, while memory operates at an effective 21 Gbps.

The shading array consists of 14,592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. The RT core count is 114, and the tensor core count is 456, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated operations. Pixel throughput is rated at 443.5 GPixel/s, and texture throughput reaches 1,149.1 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 73.54 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a 1:1 ratio between the two, which simplifies mixed-precision workflows. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the modern graphics API landscape.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 98th percentile of all graphics cards. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8,587, the Geekbench OpenCL score is 278,621, and the Geekbench Vulkan score is 246,941. These figures indicate strong raw compute performance across both synchronous and asynchronous workloads. The average benchmark score of 178,050 places it slightly below the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, which scores 182,109 (a 2.2% gap), and below the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB at 183,725 (3.1% behind). It also trails the RTX 5000 Ada Generation at 184,664 (3.6% behind) and the A100 SXM4 40 GB at 187,147 (4.9% behind). The close margins to these professional and data-center cards suggest that the RTX 4090 D is competitive with enterprise-class accelerators in raw benchmark terms, despite being positioned as a consumer GeForce product.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth means large scenes can reside entirely in graphics memory without spillover to system RAM. The 114 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering, while the 456 tensor cores handle denoising and AI-based upscaling tasks. The 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is sufficient for real-time rendering at high settings, and the FP16 throughput being identical means no penalty for half-precision compute. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,149.1 GTexel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities for high-resolution rasterization.

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

The CPU achieves a 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,056, a 2-thread score of 2,067, a 4-thread score of 3,994, an 8-thread score of 7,454, a max-thread score of 10,953, and a single-thread score of 1,069. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 4,020 and the single-core score is 315. Cinebench R23 results show 24,776 for multicore and 1,966 for single-core. Geekbench scores are 17,726 for multicore and 2,495 for single-core. PassMark results include 577,847 for data compression, 34,708 for data encryption, 42,253 for extended instructions, 380 for prime number finding, 97,943 for floating-point math, 164,075 for integer math, 48,347 for multithread, 3,059 for physics, 68,474 for random string sorting, and 4,130 for single-thread.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 49,228, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49,196, a delta of 0.1%, meaning the 7900 is essentially tied with that mobile-class processor. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49,394, putting the 7900 0.3% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995, with the 7900 ahead by 0.5%. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698, with the 7900 ahead by 1.1%. These margins are all within roughly one percent, indicating that the 7900 sits in a densely packed performance band where small architectural differences determine positioning.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 178,050 places it in the 98th percentile. The combined system percentile is 94, reflecting that the GPU is more exceptional relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its own peers. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1,069 in 3DMark and 1,966 in Cinebench R23 show solid per-core performance, but the multicore scores (10,953 max-thread 3DMark, 24,776 Cinebench R23) reveal that scaling beyond 16 threads yields diminishing returns relative to the highest-end consumer processors. The PassMark multithread score of 48,347 reinforces this picture — the CPU is strong, but not at the very top of the desktop heap. The GPU, by contrast, sits within a few percent of professional workstation accelerators, making it the dominant component in this pairing.

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 platform, which is currently an active production socket. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, which matters for workstation reliability. The CPU provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface — the GPU’s interface is one generation behind the CPU’s available lanes, but the x16 width ensures sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 4090 D. The CPU’s power envelope is a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 12-core part, while the GPU’s TDP is 425 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 800 W, which provides headroom for the combined system draw.

The integrated Radeon Graphics in the CPU means the system can output display without the discrete GPU, which is useful for troubleshooting or low-power operation. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is possible if the cooling solution permits. The release dates are January 13, 2023 for the CPU and December 27, 2023 for the GPU. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $429, and the GPU’s launch MSRP is 1,599 USD.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count AM5 processor, given that the socket is current and the platform supports the existing DDR5 memory. The 65 W TDP of the current CPU suggests that the power delivery system has substantial headroom for a more power-hungry part. On the GPU side, the RTX 4090 D is already near the top of the consumer stack, so the next meaningful step would be a professional-grade card with similar or greater compute resources, though the current GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth already cover most workloads. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface on the GPU is not a bottleneck for current generation games or applications, and the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide future-proofing for storage and other expansion cards.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

The 94th combined percentile indicates this system targets users who need top-tier graphics performance with solid CPU throughput. Gamers at 4K resolution with high refresh rates would benefit from the GPU’s 98th percentile standing, though the CPU’s 90th percentile means it may limit frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions. Content creators working with 3D rendering, video compositing, and large texture sets would use the 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth effectively. The GPU’s 8,587 Steel Nomad score and 278,621 OpenCL score suggest strong compute capability for GPU-accelerated effects and rendering.

Software developers building and testing GPU-accelerated applications, particularly those using DirectX 12 Ultimate or Vulkan 1.4, would find the API coverage complete. The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads provide compilation throughput, as evidenced by the 24,776 Cinebench R23 multicore score, while the GPU accelerates compute kernels. Students in computer graphics or machine learning programs would benefit from the hardware’s tensor cores and RT cores, though the system’s power requirements may be more than a typical student setup needs. Small business workstations running CAD, simulation, or data visualization software would see strong performance in GPU-accelerated tasks, with the CPU handling single-threaded workloads adequately per the 4,130 PassMark single-thread score.

The ECC memory support makes this viable for workstation use where data integrity is critical. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps overall system power manageable, even with the 425 W GPU. The GPU’s triple-slot design and 304 mm length require a case with adequate clearance, but the 800 W suggested PSU gives clear guidance for system builders.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It uses TSMC’s 5 nm process and contains 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die configuration. The base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a 12-core part, suggesting efficient power delivery or conservative stock settings.

The benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,069 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,966. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,130 confirms that per-core performance is competitive. Multithreaded performance scales well up to a point — the 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,056 is substantially higher than the 8-thread score of 7,454, but the max-thread score of 10,953 shows only modest gains beyond 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,776 is solid for a 12-core part, and the Geekbench multicore score of 17,726 aligns with this.

For real workloads, this CPU handles single-threaded tasks like spreadsheet recalculation, web rendering, and legacy applications with the 90th percentile ranking. The PassMark integer math score of 164,075 and floating-point math score of 97,943 indicate strong compute throughput for scientific and engineering applications. Data compression at 577,847 and random string sorting at 68,474 show good performance for data processing tasks. The encryption score of 34,708 indicates capable AES and cryptographic throughput.

The nearest rival comparison shows the 7900 in a tight cluster — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is essentially identical at 0.1% delta, the i5-14600KF is 0.3% ahead, and the Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.5% behind. This means the 7900 is not a standout in its price-performance class, but rather a solid mid-to-high-end desktop processor that trades blows with mainstream competition. The Xeon Gold 5318H being only 1.1% behind is notable, as that is a server-class chip, suggesting the 7900’s architecture is well-optimized for the workloads measured.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined system percentile is 94, meaning it outperforms 94% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 D compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell?

A: The RTX 4090 D has an average benchmark score of 178,050, which is 2.2% lower than the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell’s 182,109.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and what does that mean for system power?

A: The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is low for a 12-core part, while the GPU has a 425 W TDP. The suggested PSU is 800 W, providing headroom for the combined draw.

Q: What memory type and bandwidth does this system support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is also supported.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 D support ray tracing and AI acceleration?

A: Yes, the GPU has 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores, with FP32 and FP16 performance both rated at 73.54 TFLOPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance relative to its rivals?

A: The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score is 4,130. Its nearest rivals are within 0.5% in average benchmark score, indicating comparable per-core performance.

Q: Is the GPU’s memory sufficient for large workloads?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which is substantial for large 3D scenes and GPU compute tasks.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K, the GPU’s 98th percentile ranking and 8,587 Steel Nomad score indicate strong frame rates at high settings, though the CPU’s 90th percentile may limit performance in CPU-bound titles. Streaming while gaming benefits from the GPU’s tensor cores for encoding and the CPU’s 12 cores for simultaneous gameplay and encoding overhead, with the 24,776 Cinebench R23 multicore score supporting concurrent workloads.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve would leverage the GPU’s 24 GB VRAM for timeline caching and effects, while the CPU’s 164,075 PassMark integer math score handles codec operations. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth accelerates scrubbing through high-resolution footage. 3D rendering with ray tracing would use all 114 RT cores, and the 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 throughput reduces render times for both GPU-based and hybrid CPU-GPU pipelines.

Software development benefits from the 12 cores and 24 threads for parallel compilation, with the 48,347 PassMark multithread score indicating strong build throughput. The Vulkan 1.4 and DirectX 12 Ultimate support enables testing against modern graphics APIs. Student and office work is well-served by the 4,130 single-thread score for everyday applications, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compute jobs.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D. The CPU is a 12-core Zen 4 part from the 7000 series, released in January 2023, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card released in December 2023. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. The combined system percentile of 94 places this in the upper echelon of desktop configurations, driven primarily by the GPU’s 98th percentile standing. The CPU’s 90th percentile is respectable but not exceptional, making this a graphics-first build where the GPU dominates the performance profile.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows the GPU as the stronger component relative to its peers. The RTX 4090 D’s 98th percentile versus the CPU’s 90th percentile creates an imbalance where the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in workloads that are not heavily GPU-bound. In gaming, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,130 on PassMark could constrain frame rates in scenarios with high object counts or physics calculations, while the GPU has ample headroom for resolution scaling and effects. In compute workloads like 3D rendering or AI inference, the GPU’s 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 456 tensor cores will dominate, with the CPU providing data preparation and orchestration.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is modest relative to the GPU’s 1.01 TB/s, but this is expected — the GPU has its own dedicated memory pool, so the system bus is not a bottleneck. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface on the GPU, while one generation behind the CPU’s Gen 5 capability, still provides sufficient bandwidth for the 24 GB frame buffer. In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation or data compression, the CPU’s 90th percentile will be the determining factor, with the GPU contributing little. The overall balance favors GPU-heavy workloads, and users who primarily run CPU-bound tasks would find this pairing less optimal.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database, so frame rate figures cannot be stated from direct measurement. The following expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 98th percentile ranking, with a Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587, suggests strong performance at 4K resolution with ultra settings in most titles. The 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth allow high-resolution textures without memory pressure. The CPU’s 90th percentile, with a single-thread score of 1,069 in 3DMark, indicates adequate per-core performance for modern game engines, though in esports titles at lower resolutions, the CPU may become the limiting factor.

At 1080p with high refresh rate monitors, the CPU’s single-thread performance will likely cap frame rates below the GPU’s potential, given the 0.1% to 1.1% delta from its nearest rivals. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the primary determinant of frame rates. The tensor cores enable DLSS-style upscaling, which can further boost performance in supported titles. The RT cores provide ray-traced effects at playable frame rates, with the 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handling rasterization concurrently. Overall, this system is estimated to deliver high-end gaming performance at 1440p and 4K, with the CPU being the primary constraint only in CPU-bound scenarios.