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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Top 5% 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
95%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

57,498 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration that sits at the 88th combined percentile among all CPU-GPU pairs. The CPU is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 part on the AM5 platform, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based card with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. This combination targets users who need both substantial multi-threaded compute power and strong 1440p gaming performance, with the data indicating it can also handle 4K in less demanding titles.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the AD104 chip using TSMC’s 5 nm process, packing 35,800 million transistors into a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is paired with a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for high-resolution textures in most current titles, though the 192-bit bus means the card relies on cache and compression efficiency to maintain throughput.

The GPU contains 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation processors. For ray tracing, it has 56 dedicated RT cores, and for AI acceleration, it includes 224 tensor cores. The compute capabilities are substantial: the card delivers 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and an equal 35.48 TFLOPS of FP16 performance, indicating a 1:1 ratio that favors workloads using reduced precision. Pixel fill rate is 198.0 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 554.4 GTexel/s.

Benchmark results place the RTX 4070 SUPER at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The average benchmark score of 43223 places it in close competition with professional-grade cards from previous generations. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER is essentially tied with that workstation card. The GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%), and the desktop Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%). The RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher, showing the 4070 SUPER holds its own against a flagship mobile part.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the card scores 4627. The PassMark G3D score of 29995 indicates strong DirectX 11 performance, while the DirectX 12 score of 110 and DirectX 10 score of 167 are lower in absolute terms but represent different test methodologies. The GPU compute score of 17108 in PassMark, combined with Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 172795 and 205624 respectively, suggests the card is well-suited for general-purpose compute tasks beyond gaming. For rendering workloads, the 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects and DLSS-style upscaling, though the data does not include specific RT benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results are impressive across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 9 9900X scores 32172 in multi-core and 2253 in single-core. The single-core score is particularly strong, indicating excellent per-thread performance that benefits gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The multi-core score reflects the 12-core/24-thread configuration, placing it in contention with server-class parts.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 43223 places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU’s average benchmark score of 57498 places it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 88th, indicating that both components are above-average performers, with the CPU being relatively stronger than the GPU in their respective fields.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 0.1% higher than the 9900X. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, a 0.2% deficit. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 1.1% higher, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, 1.4% higher. This places the 9900X in a tight cluster with these server and high-end desktop parts, showing that its multi-threaded performance is competitive with much more expensive enterprise hardware.

In specific CPU benchmarks, the 9900X shows strong scaling from 2 threads to maximum threads. The 3DMark scores progress from 2519 at 2 threads to 4886 at 4 threads, 9114 at 8 threads, 12552 at 16 threads, and 13929 at max threads. This scaling indicates good core utilization, though the gains diminish beyond 8 threads, which is typical for consumer workloads. The Geekbench scores of 3010 single-core and 22174 multi-core reinforce the picture of a CPU that excels in both single-threaded responsiveness and multi-threaded throughput.

PassMark tests show the CPU’s strengths in specific tasks: integer math scores 181056, floating-point math scores 120083, and extended instructions score 55243. Data compression scores 683579, while encryption scores 33421. The physics score of 3381 and single-thread score of 4672 round out the profile. These numbers indicate the CPU is well-balanced for both general productivity and specialized compute tasks.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data for this pairing is extensive, covering 53 games across three resolutions at ultra settings. The data is measured, not estimated, providing a reliable picture of real-world gaming performance. Across all games, the average FPS is 184.7, placing this pairing at rank 497 out of 3732 pairs, which is in the top 13% of all combinations.

At 1920x1080, the pairing delivers high frame rates in most titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 624 FPS, and Valorant reaches 586.9 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU are not limiting in esports titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 283 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 336 FPS. For more demanding games, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 83.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 76.5 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 41 FPS. The lowest 1080p result is Ark at 41 FPS, which is still playable but indicates the game’s heavy requirements.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong for most titles. Valorant still hits 549.7 FPS, and CS:GO runs at 430 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 161 FPS, and Control at 88.6 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 62.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 54.5 FPS, and Ark to 26 FPS. The Medium runs at 51.1 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for the RTX 4070 SUPER, balancing visual quality with frame rates above 60 FPS in most titles.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Esports titles remain playable: Valorant hits 435.8 FPS, and CS:GO runs at 254 FPS. However, demanding titles struggle. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 43.1 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 37.2 FPS, and Ark to 14 FPS. The Medium runs at 41.7 FPS, and Control at 62.7 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone maintains 138.1 FPS, showing that well-optimized titles can still run smoothly. For 4K gaming, this pairing is best suited for less demanding or well-optimized games, as the 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus become limiting factors in the most graphically intense scenes.

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows typical behavior: a roughly 35-40% drop from 1080p to 1440p and another 40-50% drop from 1440p to 4K in demanding titles. This indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps 1080p frame rates high.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 88th, with the CPU at 92nd and GPU at 83rd, indicates a slight CPU-favoring imbalance. The CPU is more capable relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its peers. This means in CPU-bound scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor, while in GPU-bound scenarios, the CPU has headroom.

The FPS data confirms this. At 1080p, where CPU load is highest, the pairing still delivers very high frame rates in esports titles (624 FPS in CS:GO, 586.9 FPS in Valorant), suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck even in these scenarios. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking means it is above average but not top-tier, so in demanding titles at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiter. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 drops from 83.8 FPS at 1080p to 43.1 FPS at 4K, a 49% reduction that is consistent with GPU-bound scaling rather than CPU limitations.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its 92nd percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 score of 32172, ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU in gaming workloads. However, in productivity tasks that use all 12 cores, the CPU can stretch its legs, while the GPU’s compute performance (PassMark GPU compute score of 17108) provides acceleration for tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering. The balance is such that for gaming, the GPU is the component to upgrade first, while for content creation, the CPU is already very strong and the GPU may need to catch up.

The pair’s ranking of 497 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 184.7, shows that this combination performs well above the median pair. The bottleneck analysis indicates that in most gaming scenarios, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions. For CPU-heavy workloads like data compression (PassMark score of 683579) or encryption (33421), the 9900X is the dominant component, and the GPU’s role is secondary.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It uses TSMC’s 4 nm process and contains 16,630 million transistors across a dual-chiplet design with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The base clock is 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 120 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstation use.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache helps with gaming performance and reduces memory latency. The CPU is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and it integrates Radeon Graphics for basic display output, though a discrete GPU is expected in this build.

Benchmark results show the 9900X is a top-tier performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172 is high for a 12-core part, and the single-core score of 2253 indicates excellent per-thread performance. The Geekbench scores of 3010 single-core and 22174 multi-core align with the Cinebench results. The 3DMark scores show strong scaling: 2519 at 2 threads, 4886 at 4 threads, 9114 at 8 threads, 12552 at 16 threads, and 13929 at max threads. This scaling suggests the CPU can efficiently utilize all 24 threads in heavily parallel workloads.

The PassMark results reveal specific strengths. Integer math scores 181056, and floating-point math scores 120083, both strong results. Extended instructions score 55243, which benefits AVX-512 workloads. Data encryption scores 33421, and data compression scores 683579, indicating strong performance in these tasks. The physics score of 3381 and single-thread score of 4672 round out the profile. The average benchmark score of 57498 places the CPU at the 92nd percentile, with rivals including server parts like the AMD EPYC 9015 and EPYC 7313, as well as the Intel Core i9-14900.

The 120 W TDP is relatively modest for a 12-core part, indicating good power efficiency from the 4 nm process. The CPU’s 5.60 GHz boost clock is high, and when combined with the large L3 cache, it provides excellent single-threaded performance that benefits both gaming and lightly-threaded applications. For content creators, the 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallel processing power for video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is well-suited for gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1440p resolution. The measured data shows that most titles run above 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with ultra settings, with many esports titles exceeding 200 FPS. Gamers at 1080p will find the performance more than sufficient, with most titles exceeding 100 FPS and esports titles exceeding 300 FPS. Those targeting 4K should be selective, as demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 will run below 60 FPS, though less demanding games remain playable.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will benefit from the CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172 and Geekbench multi-core score of 22174 indicate strong performance in parallel workloads. The GPU’s compute capabilities, shown by the PassMark GPU compute score of 17108 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795, provide acceleration for GPU-accelerated rendering and encoding tasks. The CPU’s ECC memory support makes it suitable for workstations where data integrity is critical.

Developers and students working with code compilation, virtual machines, or data analysis will find the CPU’s multi-threaded performance and 64 MB of L3 cache beneficial. The PassMark data compression score of 683579 and encryption score of 33421 suggest strong performance in these specific tasks. Small business workstations that run demanding productivity applications will benefit from the combination of CPU throughput and GPU acceleration.

The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking means it outperforms most other CPUs, making it suitable for users who need top-tier processing power. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking means it is above average but not flagship-class, so users who need maximum graphics performance for 4K gaming or heavy GPU compute may want to consider a more powerful GPU. However, for the majority of users targeting 1440p gaming and moderate content creation, this pairing provides a strong balance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, which is the current mainstream socket for AMD desktop processors. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, providing high bandwidth for NVMe storage and future expansion cards. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The GPU has a TDP of 220 W and requires a 550 W power supply, as indicated by the suggested PSU rating. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 42 mm in width. This is a standard size that should fit in most mid-tower cases. The CPU has a TDP of 120 W, so the total system power draw is moderate, leaving headroom for additional components.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the more likely candidate. The RTX 4070 SUPER is at the 83rd percentile, and upgrading to a higher-tier GPU would improve 4K performance and provide more VRAM. The CPU, at the 92nd percentile, has more headroom and is less likely to need an upgrade soon. The AM5 platform supports future AMD processors, so a CPU upgrade could be done without changing the motherboard. Memory is DDR5, and the dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is current, so an upgrade would involve increasing capacity rather than changing the type.

The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future GPUs and NVMe drives can run at full bandwidth. The 550 W suggested PSU provides enough headroom for the 220 W GPU and 120 W CPU, with room for drives and other components. Users who plan to overclock the CPU, given its unlocked multiplier, may want a more robust cooling solution, though the 120 W TDP is manageable with capable air coolers.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The CPU is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 processor with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, placing it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace part with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile is 88th, indicating an above-average pairing.

The build is designed for high-performance gaming at 1440p and for content creation workloads. The CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, evidenced by Cinebench R23 scores of 2253 single-core and 32172 multi-core, makes it suitable for both gaming and productivity. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provide solid rasterization and compute capabilities.

The measured FPS data shows this pairing excels in esports titles, with frame rates exceeding 500 FPS in some cases at 1080p. For AAA titles, it delivers 60-100 FPS at 1440p, and at 4K, it maintains playability in less demanding games. The average FPS across all games is 184.7, placing this pairing at rank 497 out of 3732 pairs, which is in the top 13% of all combinations. This is a well-balanced build that serves as a strong foundation for a high-end desktop system, with the GPU being the primary upgrade target for future performance gains.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 88th, with the CPU at the 92nd percentile and the GPU at the 83rd percentile among their respective categories.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555 (0.1% higher), the AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (1.1% higher), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323 (1.4% higher).

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

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. It has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz.

Q: What are the measured frame rates for Cyberpunk 2077 at different resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 83.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, it runs at 62.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, it runs at 43.1 FPS, all on ultra settings.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4070 SUPER is 550 W. The GPU has a TDP of 220 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X supports ECC memory. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU’s socket and PCIe support?

A: The CPU uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.