SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

92 / 100
ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
95%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

54,762 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →
GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

17,208 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles
View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a desktop build that targets a specific performance envelope: a top-tier 12-core processor driving a mid-range Ampere graphics card. The CPU sits at the 91st percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 61st percentile among all graphics cards, creating a pronounced imbalance where the processor is the dominant component in most scenarios. This pairing yields a combined percentile of 76 and an average FPS of 134.8 across the tested game suite, positioning it as a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks and high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, but which will consistently hit a wall imposed by the GPU at higher resolutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data clearly identifies the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 as the primary bottleneck in this system. The processor’s 91st percentile ranking and its multi-threaded benchmarks—such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 22884—demonstrate that the CPU has substantial headroom for demanding workloads. Conversely, the GPU’s 61st percentile and its Passmark G3D score of 22214 place it in a lower performance tier. The bottleneck is most evident in gaming, where the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 2160p shows a consistent decline that aligns with GPU load rather than CPU capability.

For example, in Cyberpunk 2077, the system delivers 62 FPS at 1920x1080, drops to 46 FPS at 2560x1440, and falls to 30 FPS at 3840x2160. This pattern—a roughly 26% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 35% drop to 4K—indicates that the GPU is saturated, as the CPU could easily handle higher frame rates if the graphics card allowed. In contrast, lighter esports titles like Valorant show the CPU’s strength: 478 FPS at 1080p, 408 FPS at 1440p, and 326 FPS at 4K, where the frame rates remain exceptionally high even at 4K, proving the CPU is not the limiter there. The bottleneck is not absolute, however; in extremely CPU-intensive titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, the frame rate at 1080p is 30 FPS, and at 1440p it is 19 FPS, suggesting that even with a powerful CPU, the game’s engine and the GPU’s raw throughput are insufficient for playable performance.

The 3DMark thread scaling results reinforce the CPU’s dominance. The score jumps from 2512 at 2 threads to 9002 at 8 threads, and reaches 13795 at max threads, implying that the processor scales well with parallelism. This means that in productivity applications which utilize multiple cores, the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor. The bottleneck is therefore context-dependent: for gaming at 1080p in esports titles, the CPU drives ultra-high frame rates; for AAA titles at 1440p and above, the GPU is the clear constraint; and for multi-threaded content creation, the CPU provides near-flagship performance while the GPU handles compute tasks at a more modest level.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: For competitive and esports titles, this system is exceptional. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 209 FPS at 1080p, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege hits 248 FPS at 1080p, and Valorant reaches 478 FPS at 1080p. Even at 1440p, these titles stay well above 138 FPS for CS2 and 163 FPS for Siege, making the build ideal for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1269 in 3DMark and Passmark single-thread score of 4646 support these high frame rates.

Streaming: The 12-core, 24-thread CPU is well-suited for streaming while gaming. A passmark multi-thread score of 56154 and a data compression score of 685074 indicate strong encoding and background task capability. While the GPU lacks a dedicated encoder comparison in the data, the CPU has ample headroom to handle both game logic and streaming software, as evidenced by its 91st percentile ranking.

Video Editing: This workload benefits massively from the CPU’s multi-core strength. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 20049 and R15 multi-core score of 4811 show that rendering timelines and applying effects will be fast. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and some 1440p editing, though the 61st percentile ranking suggests it is not a top-tier compute accelerator compared to the CPU.

3D Rendering: The CPU is a powerhouse here, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 placing it at the 91st percentile. The Passmark floating point math score of 119622 and integer math score of 179727 further confirm its ability to handle complex simulations and ray tracing calculations on the CPU. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS and 46 RT cores provide some acceleration, but the CPU is the primary engine for most render workloads.

Software Development: Compilation and code analysis are CPU-intensive tasks. The 24 threads and high Geekbench multi-core score of 22884, along with a Passmark data encryption score of 33282, make this system responsive for build times and cryptographic operations. The 128 MB of L3 cache also helps with large codebases.

Student and Office Work: This system is massively overqualified for such tasks, but the data shows it excels. The single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6739) ensures snappy application launches, and the 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 cache per core ensure low latency for everyday tasks. The integrated Radeon Graphics provide a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed, though the RTX 3070 will handle any light GPU-accelerated tasks with ease.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The chip uses a dual-chiplet design with a total die size of 2x 70.6 mm² and contains 16,630 million transistors. The 128 MB of L3 cache is a defining feature, providing a massive pool of fast memory for gaming and data-intensive workloads.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s balance between single-thread and multi-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6739 are strong, placing it in the top tier for lightly-threaded tasks. However, the multi-thread scores are where it shines: the 3DMark max-threads score of 13795 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 demonstrate exceptional scaling. The Passmark multithread score of 56154 and physics score of 5340 further indicate that the CPU can handle complex simulations and rendering tasks with ease.

In real workloads, this translates to a processor that can handle 4K gaming without breaking a sweat, as shown by the high frame rates in esports titles. For content creation, the 24 threads and high cache capacity mean that video encoding, 3D rendering, and code compilation will be markedly faster than on lower-core-count CPUs. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 is sufficient for the CPU’s needs, and ECC memory support adds stability for professional workstations. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking against all processors places it just ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (by 0.6%) and Intel Core i7-14700F (by 2.1%), making it a top performer in its class.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance above all else. Gamers playing at 1080p with high-refresh monitors will see the most benefit, as the CPU can push frame rates to 200+ FPS in titles like Counter-Strike 2 and 478 FPS in Valorant. For 1440p gaming, the system remains capable, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor in AAA titles, as seen in Cyberpunk 2077 dropping to 46 FPS. At 4K, the system is only suitable for less demanding games or esports titles, where the RTX 3070 still delivers playable frame rates.

Content creators and software developers will find the most value here. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 make it a compelling choice for 3D rendering, video editing, and heavy multitasking. The 128 MB L3 cache and 24 threads are particularly useful for large datasets and parallel compilation tasks. Students and office workers in STEM fields or finance who run heavy simulations or data analysis will also benefit, though the system is overkill for basic productivity.

Small business workstations that need to run virtual machines, compile large codebases, or process financial models will appreciate the CPU’s multi-threaded muscle. However, the RTX 3070 is less suited for professional GPU compute tasks like CUDA-accelerated rendering, where its 61st percentile ranking means it is only average. For users who need both strong CPU and GPU compute, this pairing is skewed; those who primarily need GPU acceleration might look elsewhere, but for CPU-bound workflows, this is a strong choice.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture, using the GA104 chip fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It contains 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die, with a transistor density of 44.4M / mm². The GPU has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. The core clocks are 1500 MHz base and 1725 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the capacity can be a limitation at 4K in modern titles. The GPU’s pixel rate is 165.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 317.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS is identical to its FP16 performance (20.31 TFLOPS 1:1), which is typical for this generation.

Benchmark results place the RTX 3070 at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its Passmark G3D score is 22214, and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 112821. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3162. These scores place it close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which has a 0.7% higher average score, and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GTX 690 (by 1%). For gaming, the GPU delivers solid 1080p performance in most titles, but struggles at 4K where AAA games drop to 30 FPS or below, as seen in Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

The RT and tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, but the data does not provide specific ray tracing benchmark scores. Given the 61st percentile ranking, the GPU is a mid-range performer that is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming or 1440p at medium-to-high settings, rather than 4K ultra settings. Its end-of-life status and 220 W TDP, with a suggested 550 W PSU, make it a dated but still capable choice for this build.

FAQ

Q: Is this build good for 4K gaming?

A: No. Measured FPS at 3840x2160 for AAA titles is often below 30 FPS, such as 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and 28 FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2. Esports titles do better, with Valorant hitting 326 FPS at 4K, but overall the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, which is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55093), but 1.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053) and 2.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

Q: Can the CPU handle heavy video editing?

A: Yes. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and the Passmark multithread score of 56154 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, placing it at the 91st percentile, which is ideal for rendering and editing workloads.

Q: Is the GPU good for ray tracing?

A: The GPU has 46 RT cores, but no specific ray tracing benchmark scores are provided. The 61st percentile ranking suggests it is a mid-range performer, so ray tracing will be possible but not at the highest settings in demanding titles.

Q: What is the combined performance rank of this build?

A: The build has a combined percentile of 76. In terms of FPS across the tested games, it ranks 1555 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 134.8.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance?

A: The 3DMark single-thread score is 1269, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 6739. The Passmark single-thread score is 4646, indicating strong performance for lightly-threaded tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 54762, placing it at the 91st percentile. Its scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core of 47737, a Geekbench multi-core of 22884, and a 3DMark max-threads of 13795. These figures show that the CPU is in the top 9% of all processors, outperforming the Intel Core i7-14700F by 2.1% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.3%. The single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6739 and a 3DMark single-thread of 1269.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 17208, placing it at the 61st percentile. Its key scores include a Passmark G3D of 22214, a Geekbench OpenCL of 112821, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 of 3162. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% difference) and is 1.5% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla K40c. The combined picture is a system where the CPU is a top-tier performer and the GPU is a mid-range component, resulting in a combined percentile of 76.

Across the 50 games tested, the average FPS is 134.8, ranking this pair 1555 out of 3732. This places it in the top 42% of all CPU+GPU combinations, which is respectable but not elite, due to the GPU’s lower tier. The data confirms that the CPU is the star of the show, while the GPU holds the system back from higher overall rankings.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) that pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, a 12-core Zen 5 processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, an Ampere-based graphics card. The CPU is a 2025 flagship part with a 120 W TDP, while the GPU is an end-of-life 2020 part with a 220 W TDP. The combination represents a clear CPU-first strategy, where the processor is designed to last for years while the GPU is a more budget-conscious choice.

The overall tier of this build, based on the combined percentile of 76, is upper-mid-range. It is not a top-tier 4K gaming rig, but it is a high-performance desktop for productivity and 1080p/1440p gaming. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking makes it a workstation-class processor, while the GPU’s 61st percentile makes it a solid mainstream gaming card. The pair is best understood as a platform for CPU-intensive work with gaming capability, rather than a balanced gaming machine.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is from actual tests (dataIsMeasured: true), shows a wide range of performance across games. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports titles: Valorant runs at 478 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 461 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege at 248 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 achieves 209 FPS, and Minecraft runs at 206 FPS. These results make the build ideal for high-refresh-rate competitive gaming.

For AAA titles at 1080p, performance is still good but not exceptional. Call of Duty: Warzone hits 181 FPS, Assetto Corsa runs at 124 FPS, and Fortnite achieves 100 FPS. However, more demanding games show the GPU’s limits: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 62 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 56 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, frame rates decline significantly. Valorant drops to 408 FPS, CS:GO to 317 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone to 161 FPS. AAA titles suffer more: Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 46 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 42 FPS, and Control to 66 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Valorant still runs at 326 FPS, but Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 30 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 28 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 10 FPS. The data shows that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being viable for esports and less demanding titles, while 4K is only playable in light games.