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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D + Intel Arc A380

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Top 10% 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
94%
VS
GPU
86%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

47,908 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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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 9 7900X3D and Intel Arc A380 pairing presents a striking contrast in performance tiers. The CPU is a high-end 12-core processor built on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, while the GPU is an entry-level Intel Arc Alchemist part. This combination yields a system where the processor vastly outperforms the graphics card, a dynamic that shapes every benchmark result and workload consideration.

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

The Intel Arc A380 is a modest graphics solution with a 6 GB GDDR6 memory pool connected via a 96-bit bus, delivering a total bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. This is a limited memory subsystem by modern standards, and the data suggests it will constrain performance in texture-heavy or high-resolution scenarios. The GPU’s clocks are set at a base of 2000 MHz and a boost of 2050 MHz, with memory running at 1937 MHz, translating to 15.5 Gbps effective. The chip itself, designated DG2-128, contains 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines.

For hardware-accelerated features, the A380 includes 8 ray tracing cores. The benchmark results for ray tracing are not directly listed, but the overall compute scores provide context. The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 4.198 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.397 TFLOPS (2:1). These figures are modest, placing the card in the entry-level segment. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 is a direct measure of its rendering capability. This score is low, indicating that the card will struggle with modern games at high settings, particularly those leveraging DirectX 12 features. The PassMark G3D score of 6252 and G2D score of 610 further paint a picture of a basic 2D and 3D performer.

The GPU’s percentile rank is 44, meaning it sits in the lower half of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5170M (deltaPct -0.4), AMD Radeon HD 8870M (deltaPct 1.1), and NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (deltaPct 1.2). These deltas are tiny, often less than 1.5%, indicating that the A380 performs nearly identically to these older or lower-tier mobile and desktop parts. In practical rendering terms, the A380 is not a card for heavy 3D workloads. Its 6 GB VRAM is a hard ceiling for large scenes, and its 186.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit data throughput. The card does support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so it is feature-complete on the API front, but the hardware underneath is not powerful enough to exploit those features fully. The pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s are indicative of its modest fill rate capabilities.

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

The combined percentile for this build is 67, but this figure is heavily skewed by the CPU. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 8558, and its percentile is 44. In contrast, the CPU’s average benchmark score is 47908, with a percentile of 90. This is a massive gulf in performance class. The CPU is faster than 90% of all CPUs, while the GPU is faster than only 44% of all GPUs. This imbalance is the defining characteristic of this build.

Looking at specific CPU scores, the Cinebench R23 multicore result is 42767, with a single-core score of 6037. Geekbench multicore is 18808, and single-core is 2456. The PassMark multithread score is 50317, and single-thread is 4126. These are robust numbers for a 12-core processor. The GPU’s OpenCL score is 38224, and its Vulkan score is 36736, which are moderate figures. The PassMark DirectX 11 score is 38, and DirectX 12 is 35, which are extremely low scores, indicating that the GPU’s real-world gaming performance is far below its compute potential.

The combined picture is one of a workstation-class CPU paired with an entry-level GPU. In a gaming context, the CPU will often sit idle waiting for the GPU to render frames. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking suggests it can handle the most demanding processing tasks, including video encoding, compilation, and physics calculations. The GPU’s 44th percentile, however, means it will be the bottleneck in any graphics-intensive application. The data shows a system that is excellent for productivity but limited for gaming. The A380’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 880M, is an integrated GPU, and the A380 only beats it by 1.4%, which underscores the A380’s low standalone performance.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 17,840 million transistors spread across a 2x 71 mm² die. The base clock is 4.40 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.60 GHz. The TDP is rated at 120 W. The cache hierarchy is notable: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a massive 128 MB of shared L3 cache, which includes a 1x 64MB 3D V-Cache slice. This large cache is designed to reduce memory latency and improve performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The benchmark results reflect this strong design. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42767 places it in the top tier of desktop processors. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 10144, and the max-thread score is 11480, showing good scaling from 16 to 24 threads. The single-thread 3DMark score is 1049, which is respectable, and the 2-thread score is 2071. The PassMark data compression score is 593838, and the encryption score is 35293, indicating excellent throughput for data-heavy tasks. The integer math score is 160779, and floating-point math is 97246, showing strong arithmetic performance.

The CPU’s percentile rank is 90, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 with a deltaPct of 0, meaning the 7900X3D is effectively equal in average score to that older 12-core chip. It is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. These tight margins show that while the 7900X3D is a high performer, it is not a runaway leader; it is clustered with other high-core-count parts. In real workloads, the 128 MB L3 cache is a distinct advantage for gaming and certain database or scientific applications. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 17962 and R15 multicore score of 4310 confirm its strong multi-threaded capabilities. The 24 threads allow it to handle heavily parallelized tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, and software compilation with ease. The single-core performance, a Cinebench R23 score of 6037, ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks and light-threaded applications.

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

The platform is built on the AMD Socket AM5, which is the current mainstream socket for AMD. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory, which is a boon for workstation users who require data integrity. The CPU provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, offering high bandwidth for modern SSDs and graphics cards. The CPU also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, which can serve as a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

The Intel Arc A380 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support means the slot is backward compatible, so the A380 will function without issue, but it will be limited to PCIe 4.0 speeds. The GPU has a TDP of 75 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The CPU’s TDP is 120 W. The combined power draw of the CPU and GPU is relatively low, meaning a modest power supply will suffice. The data suggests that the 250 W PSU recommendation for the GPU alone is very conservative, and a system-wide PSU of 500 W to 650 W would be a safe and sensible choice, though the exact wattage is not specified in the data.

The most logical next upgrade for this system is the GPU. The CPU is a top-tier part that will not be the limiting factor in most applications. Swapping the A380 for a more powerful graphics card would unlock the full potential of the 7900X3D. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the CPU mean that any modern GPU will have ample bandwidth. The platform also supports future AM5 processors, so a CPU upgrade is possible, though the 7900X3D is already so capable that it is unlikely to need replacing for several years. The memory support for DDR5 and ECC is another point in favor of the platform’s longevity for professional use. The presence of the integrated GPU is a useful fallback and can even be used for Quick Sync-style encoding if the workload supports it, though the discrete GPU has its own encoding capabilities.

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

The bottleneck in this system is unequivocally the GPU. The CPU’s 90th percentile rank versus the GPU’s 44th percentile rank creates a situation where the processor is waiting on the graphics card in any frame-rendering scenario. In gaming, the GPU will be the limiting factor at almost all resolutions. The CPU can easily feed frames, but the A380 cannot render them fast enough. The data shows the GPU’s PassMark DirectX 11 score of 38 and DirectX 12 score of 35, which are very low, indicating that the GPU is not capable of sustaining high frame rates.

For compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering in Blender or video encoding, the CPU will be the primary workhorse, and the GPU will be secondary. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42767 is exceptional, while the GPU’s OpenCL score of 38224 is modest. In applications that rely purely on CPU rendering, the system will perform admirably. However, in GPU-accelerated rendering, the A380 will be the bottleneck, dragging down overall performance. The combined percentile of 67 is a weighted average that masks this imbalance. It suggests a mid-range system, but the reality is a high-end CPU with a low-end GPU.

The FPS scaling evidence is clear from the benchmark scores. Since the GPU is so much weaker, increasing resolution or graphical settings will cause a disproportionate drop in frame rate, as the GPU’s limited fill rate and bandwidth are quickly saturated. The CPU’s performance will remain constant, but the overall experience will degrade. For productivity tasks that are not graphically intensive, the system will feel extremely fast. For gaming, it will feel like a budget system. The lack of measured FPS data for this exact combination makes it impossible to quantify the exact scaling, but the percentile data strongly indicates that the GPU is the sole bottleneck in gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

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)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this CPU and GPU pairing. Consequently, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the individual components.

The Intel Arc A380’s benchmark scores suggest it is suited for 1080p gaming at low to medium settings. The PassMark G3D score of 6252 is typical of a very entry-level card. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 is low, indicating that modern AAA titles will run at low frame rates even at 1080p. The GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth are enough for 1080p textures but will be a constraint for games with large texture packs or higher resolutions. Esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, which are less demanding, may run at playable frame rates, but the data does not specify these figures.

The CPU’s performance will not be a limiting factor in any game, as its 90th percentile rank and high single-thread score of 6037 (Cinebench R23) ensure it can handle any game logic or physics calculations. The bottleneck will always be the GPU. Therefore, estimated frame rates for this system will be low. For a game that requires a high-end GPU to run at 60 FPS on ultra settings, this system might only achieve 20-30 FPS on medium settings, or 30-40 FPS on low settings, based on the GPU’s relative performance to its rivals. The A380’s nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, are known low-performance parts, and the A380’s deltaPct of 1.2% ahead of that card confirms it is in the same performance class. Users should expect a 1080p gaming experience with significant compromises in visual fidelity and frame rate.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this build is 67.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and the Intel Arc A380?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 47908, while the GPU has an average score of 8558.

Q: How does the Intel Arc A380 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 880M?

A: The A380 is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon 880M in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth and VRAM size of the Intel Arc A380?

A: The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node and TDP for the Intel Arc A380?

A: The GPU is built on a 6 nm process and has a TDP of 75 W.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, a 12-core Zen 4 processor, with the Intel Arc A380, an entry-level Xe-HPG graphics card. The CPU is a top-tier part with a 90th percentile rank, while the GPU is a lower-tier part with a 44th percentile rank. The buildClass is desktop, and the combined percentile is 67. This pairing is best described as a high-performance workstation CPU paired with a basic display adapter. The CPU is capable of handling the most demanding productivity tasks, but the GPU restricts the system to light gaming and general 2D workloads. The system is not balanced, and its overall tier is defined by the CPU’s strength and the GPU’s weakness.

Who Should Build It

This system is ideal for users whose primary workload is CPU-intensive and who have minimal graphics requirements. Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU’s 24 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42767. Data analysts and scientists running simulations or processing large datasets will find the 128 MB L3 cache and high PassMark integer math score of 160779 very useful. Students in computer science or engineering fields will appreciate the CPU’s power for their projects. Small business workstations handling office productivity, spreadsheets, and database management will feel extremely responsive thanks to the CPU’s single-thread performance of 6037. Gamers, however, should look elsewhere, as the A380’s 44th percentile rank will result in poor gaming performance. Content creators who rely on CPU-based rendering will see excellent performance, but those using GPU-accelerated effects will be disappointed by the A380’s 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 compute power.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not viable with this build. The GPU’s low performance, indicated by its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808, will not sustain high frame rates at any resolution. The CPU is capable, but the GPU is the limiting factor.

Streaming: Streaming will be problematic. While the CPU can handle the encoding workload with its 24 threads, the GPU must render the game, and its low performance will result in a low-quality stream with low frame rates. The A380’s 6 GB VRAM may also be insufficient for modern games while streaming.

Video editing: For CPU-based editing and rendering, this is a strong system. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42767 will render timelines quickly. However, GPU-accelerated effects and previews will be slow due to the A380’s low compute scores, such as its PassMark GPU compute score of 2762.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers like V-Ray or Blender’s Cycles with CPU backend, the 7900X3D will perform exceptionally well, with its 12 cores and 24 threads. The A380 will be of little help, and its 6 GB VRAM limit will hinder GPU-based rendering of complex scenes.

Software development: This is an excellent scenario for this build. The CPU’s high multithreaded and single-threaded scores, including a PassMark multithread score of 50317, will make compilation and code analysis very fast. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks.

Student and office work: This system is overpowered for typical office tasks like word processing and spreadsheets. The CPU will be idle most of the time, but the system will be very responsive. The A380’s 610 G2D score is sufficient for 2D desktop rendering and video playback.