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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + Intel Arc A380E

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Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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CPU
95%
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GPU
74%

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PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

57,498 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A380E

0 Benchmark Score
Top 26% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X pairs with the Intel Arc A380E in a desktop configuration that places the system’s combined percentile at 71 among all builds. This is an asymmetric pairing: the CPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits exactly at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows a processor capable of top-tier multi-threaded and single-threaded work paired with an entry-level graphics card that is more about efficiency and feature support than raw frame rates. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all FPS discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with 16,630 million transistors spread across a dual-chiplet design with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The CPU runs at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support. The processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales strongly with thread count. The 3DMark scores progress from 1286 in the single-thread test to 2519 in the 2-thread test, 4886 in the 4-thread test, 9114 in the 8-thread test, 12552 in the 16-thread test, and 13929 in the max-thread test. This scaling is nearly linear at lower thread counts, indicating that the Zen 5 cores are efficient and that the chip’s 24 threads are well-utilized as workloads expand. The single-thread score of 1286 in 3DMark and 2253 in Cinebench R23 single-core reflect a very strong per-core performance, which is essential for lightly threaded applications like many games and everyday desktop tasks.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 places this CPU in a high tier for rendering and heavily threaded workloads. The Geekbench multicore score of 22174 and single-core score of 3010 reinforce this picture: the CPU is excellent at both bursty single-thread tasks and sustained multi-threaded loads. PassMark scores further detail the strengths: integer math at 181056, floating-point math at 120083, and extended instructions at 55243 all indicate strong computational throughput. Data compression at 683579 and data encryption at 33421 show that the CPU handles these specific workloads well, though the find prime numbers score of 436 is comparatively lower, suggesting that certain algorithmic patterns are not this chip’s primary strength.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 9015, AMD EPYC 7313, Intel Core i9-14900, and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M. The Ryzen 9 9900X’s average benchmark score of 57498 is within 0.1% of the EPYC 9015 (57555), 0.2% above the EPYC 7313 (57399), 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115), and 1.4% below the Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323). These deltas are small, meaning the 9900X trades blows with server-class and high-end desktop parts, but it does so with a 120 W TDP and a desktop platform rather than a workstation or server platform. The 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this is a high-end part, though not the absolute top tier.

Balance and Bottleneck

The most striking aspect of this pairing is the imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile, while the GPU is in the 50th percentile. In almost any workload that involves graphics, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 13929 and single-thread score of 1286 indicate that it can feed frames quickly, but the Arc A380E’s 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will cap frame rates well below what the CPU could support.

For CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression, encryption, or software compilation, the GPU is largely irrelevant, and the CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 54643 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 will dominate. For gaming, the bottleneck is clearly the GPU. The CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 9114 suggests it can handle modern game engines that use up to 8 threads efficiently, but the GPU’s 32 ROPs and 64 TMUs will limit pixel fill and texture throughput. The pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s are modest figures that will constrain resolution and detail settings.

The combined percentile of 71 reflects this imbalance: the system is better than a typical build because of the CPU, but it is dragged down by the GPU. The data implies that if a user upgrades the GPU later, the system’s overall performance could jump significantly without touching the CPU. Conversely, upgrading the CPU now would yield almost no benefit in graphics-bound tasks because the GPU is already the limiting factor.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU will struggle to maintain high frame rates at high refresh rates, particularly at 1080p or higher resolutions. The Arc A380E’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for esports titles at medium settings, but the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1286) will ensure that frame times are consistent when the GPU is not saturated. Estimated FPS in demanding AAA titles would be low, likely below 60 FPS at high settings, while lighter esports games could reach playable frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU has 12 cores and 24 threads, which is ample for encoding and streaming simultaneously. The PassMark data compression score of 683579 and integer math score of 181056 indicate that the CPU can handle software encoding without stuttering, though the GPU’s lack of dedicated hardware encoding data in the FACT PACK means the CPU would be the primary encoder. The 92nd percentile CPU ranking makes this a viable streaming machine, but the GPU’s low performance will limit the game quality that can be streamed.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 and Geekbench multicore score of 22174 suggest that video editing software that uses multi-threaded rendering will perform well on the CPU. The GPU’s 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 performance can assist with effects and previews, but the 6 GB VRAM may limit working with high-resolution timelines or complex effects. The 50th percentile GPU ranking means that GPU-accelerated exports will be slower than on higher-end cards.

3D rendering: The CPU is the star here. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 places it well above most desktop CPUs, making it suitable for CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar software. The GPU’s 8 RT cores and 1024 shading units can accelerate some rendering tasks, but the 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest compared to dedicated rendering GPUs. The CPU’s 24 threads will be the primary driver of render times.

Software development: The PassMark multithread score of 54643 and single-thread score of 4672 indicate strong performance for compiling code, running tests, and handling virtual machines. The CPU’s 64 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core help with frequently accessed data. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, though the 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs allow for multi-monitor setups.

Student and office work: The CPU is overkill for typical office tasks, but the high single-thread score of 4672 in PassMark means that spreadsheet, document, and web browsing tasks will be instantaneous. The GPU’s low power draw (75 W TDP) and single-slot design make it a quiet, low-heat option for an office machine. The 50th percentile GPU ranking is more than adequate for 2D desktop work and basic video playback.

FAQ

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

A: The CPU scores 1286 in 3DMark single-thread and 13929 in 3DMark max-thread, a ratio of roughly 1:10.8, indicating that multi-threaded workloads scale exceptionally well across the 24 threads, while single-thread performance is still strong at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Is the GPU capable of modern gaming at high settings?

A: The GPU has 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, 32 ROPs, and 6 GB of VRAM on a 96-bit bus. These figures are modest, and the 50th percentile GPU ranking suggests it is an entry-level card that will require low to medium settings in modern games to achieve playable frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498, which is 1.1% lower than the i9-14900’s 58115. The difference is small, and the Ryzen 9 9900X does so with a 120 W TDP compared to the i9’s unspecified power draw in the FACT PACK.

Q: What memory type does this build support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory, which is useful for workstation tasks that require data integrity.

Q: What is the GPU’s PCIe interface?

A: The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is sufficient for its 4.096 TFLOPS of performance. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 lanes, so the GPU is not bandwidth-limited by the motherboard connection.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the Intel Arc A380E is marked as end-of-life, with a release date in 2024 and a successor named Battlemage. This means availability may be limited, and future driver support could taper off.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 71, meaning this build performs better than 71% of all systems in the database, driven almost entirely by the CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads and need a basic GPU for display output or light graphics tasks. Gamers at 1080p with low to medium settings will find the GPU acceptable for esports titles, but the CPU will be underutilized in most gaming scenarios. The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking makes this a strong choice for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation, where the 12 cores and 24 threads will be fully utilized. The GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth are enough for 1080p video decoding and light GPU acceleration in editing software.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 54643 and integer math score of 181056, which handle compilation and testing efficiently. Students and office workers will find the system more than capable for everyday tasks, with the CPU’s single-thread score of 4672 in PassMark ensuring snappy responsiveness. Small business workstations that run multi-threaded applications like databases or financial modeling will appreciate the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172, while the GPU’s 75 W TDP keeps power costs low. The end-of-life status of the GPU suggests that this build is best suited for users who plan to upgrade the GPU later, as the CPU has a clear upgrade path on the AM5 platform.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380E is a 6 GB GDDR6 graphics card based on the Xe-HPG architecture, codenamed DG2-128, and belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It is manufactured on a 6 nm process node at TSMC with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, with memory running at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The memory interface is 96-bit, providing a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. The GPU has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. It includes 8 ray tracing cores, and its FP32 performance is 4.096 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The GPU’s TDP is 75 W, and it requires no power connectors, drawing all power from the PCIe slot. The suggested PSU for a system with this GPU is 250 W, which is quite low. The card is single-slot, measuring 254 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 and offers 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it has feature support for modern graphics APIs, including ray tracing and mesh shaders, though the hardware is modest.

The GPU’s benchmark data is empty, and it has no nearest rivals listed, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs. This means it sits exactly in the middle of the performance distribution, which is expected for an entry-level card. The 8 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but with 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, ray tracing workloads will be slow. The 64.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 128.0 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for 1080p gaming at low to medium settings but will struggle at higher resolutions or with demanding effects.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores are extensive and consistently high. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 1286, 2-thread is 2519, 4-thread is 4886, 8-thread is 9114, 16-thread is 12552, and max-thread is 13929. In Cinebench, the R15 multicore score is 5008 and single-core is 353, while R23 multicore is 32172 and single-core is 2253. Geekbench shows a multicore score of 22174 and single-core of 3010. PassMark results include data compression at 683579, data encryption at 33421, extended instructions at 55243, find prime numbers at 436, floating-point math at 120083, integer math at 181056, multithread at 54643, physics at 3381, random string sorting at 72013, and single-thread at 4672. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 57498, with a percentile ranking of 92 among all CPUs.

The GPU has no benchmark scores in the FACT PACK, making its average benchmark score 0 and its percentile ranking 50. This lack of data means that the GPU’s performance is characterized only by its specifications and percentile position. The combined percentile of this build is 71, and the pair rank by FPS is null, with dataIsMeasured set to false. This means that the only performance data available for the GPU is its hardware specifications and the relative percentile, not actual benchmark results.

The combined picture is one of a very strong CPU and a mid-tier GPU. The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking puts it among the top 8% of all CPUs, while the GPU’s 50th percentile puts it exactly in the middle. The system’s overall percentile of 71 reflects this gap, indicating that the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting in terms of system performance.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that combines the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU with the Intel Arc A380E GPU. The CPU is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 9000 series, based on Zen 5 architecture, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz and a TDP of 120 W. The GPU is an entry-level card from Intel’s Arc 3 generation, with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 75 W TDP. The combined percentile of this build is 71, which places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems in the database.

The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking makes this a high-end processor that can handle demanding multi-threaded workloads, while the GPU’s 50th percentile ranking makes it a mid-tier graphics solution. This is not a balanced gaming build; it is a CPU-centric system with a basic GPU. The build class is desktop, and the socket is AMD AM5, which supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $499, and the GPU has no launch MSRP listed in the FACT PACK. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with a successor named Battlemage.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the FACT PACK, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and hardware specifications. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and 8-thread score of 9114 suggest that it can handle modern game engines that use multiple threads, ensuring that frame pacing is stable when the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, the GPU’s 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, 32 ROPs, and 186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will limit frame rates.

At 1080p resolution, the GPU should handle esports titles like first-person shooters and MOBAs at medium to high settings, likely achieving 60-90 FPS in less demanding games. For AAA titles, the GPU will likely require low to medium settings to maintain 30-60 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU will struggle, with most games requiring low settings to reach playable frame rates, and some titles may not be playable at all. At 4K, the GPU is not viable for gaming, as the 6 GB VRAM and 96-bit memory bus will be severe limitations. The CPU’s performance will not be the limiting factor in any of these scenarios; the GPU will cap frame rates well below what the CPU can support. The estimated FPS figures should be treated as approximations, as no direct measurements exist for this pairing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket AM5, which supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, allowing for fast NVMe storage and future expansion cards. The CPU’s TDP is 120 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 75 W, with a suggested PSU of 250 W for the GPU alone. This means that the current system has low power requirements, and a modest power supply would suffice. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking, though the FACT PACK does not provide specific overclocking results.

The most sensible next upgrade for this build is the GPU. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile and is unlikely to be the bottleneck in any workload for several years. The GPU is in the 50th percentile and is the limiting factor for gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks. Upgrading to a higher-end GPU would significantly improve gaming performance, and the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that the platform will not bottleneck a modern GPU. The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 and ECC memory means that a future upgrade could include more RAM or ECC modules for workstation use. The GPU’s end-of-life status means that a replacement is already on the horizon, and the CPU’s AM5 socket has a clear upgrade path to future Ryzen processors. The system’s power requirements are low enough that a new GPU with a higher TDP could be added without necessarily replacing the PSU, though the suggested PSU of 250 W for the GPU implies that a more powerful card would require a larger power supply.