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# AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + Intel Arc A380: A CPU Titan Paired with an Entry-Level GPU

This desktop build pairs AMD's flagship 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with Intel's entry-level Arc A380 graphics card, creating one of the most lopsided performance profiles in the benchmark database. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands in the 44th percentile among all graphics cards — a 51-percentile gap that defines every workload outcome. The data shows a system built for extreme CPU-bound productivity with modest graphical capabilities, and the combined percentile rank of 70 reflects this unusual pairing.

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

The Intel Arc A380 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation, Arc 3 family) using TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. It features 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2000 MHz with a boost clock of 2050 MHz, producing a peak FP32 throughput of 4.198 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 8.397 TFLOPS (at a 2:1 ratio). Ray tracing hardware is present with 8 dedicated RT cores, though the GPU lacks tensor cores entirely — a notable omission for AI-accelerated workloads.

Memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1937 MHz with an effective data rate of 15.5 Gbps. This bandwidth figure is modest by modern standards, but the small bus width and 6 GB capacity suggest the A380 targets 1080p gaming and light content creation rather than high-resolution texture-heavy workloads. The pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s, both consistent with an entry-level part.

Benchmark results place the A380 in the 44th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8558. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 808 points. Geekbench results show 38,224 in OpenCL and 36,736 in Vulkan. PassMark results reveal a telling pattern: DirectX 9 scores 73, DirectX 10 scores 37, DirectX 11 scores 38, and DirectX 12 scores 35. The GPU compute score is 2762, while the G3D score is 6252 and G2D is 610. These scores indicate the A380 performs best in legacy DirectX 9 workloads, with modern API performance significantly lower — a reversal of typical GPU scaling that suggests driver overhead or architectural limitations in newer APIs.

The nearest rivals illustrate the A380's performance tier: the AMD FirePro W5170M scores 8595 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8870M scores 8462 (1.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 scores 8458 (1.2% lower), and the AMD Radeon 880M scores 8436 (1.4% lower). The A380 essentially trades blows with mobile and integrated-class GPUs from previous generations, confirming its entry-level positioning. For rendering workloads, the FP32 throughput of 4.198 TFLOPS places it well below what modern mid-range GPUs offer, meaning real-time rendering in applications like Blender or Unreal Engine will be constrained by the GPU's compute limits.

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 CPU+GPU combination — the database contains no measuredFps data for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the Intel Arc A380. All frame rate expectations below are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores and relative performance positions, not from direct gameplay testing.

Given the A380's 44th percentile GPU ranking and its PassMark DirectX 11 score of 38 and DirectX 12 score of 35, gaming performance at ultra settings will be heavily constrained by the graphics card. The CPU's exceptional performance — 95th percentile with a 3DMark max-threads score of 17184 — will not translate into high frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p ultra settings, the A380's 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth suggest playable frame rates in esports titles but significant struggles in modern AAA games that demand more graphical horsepower.

The disparity between the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 16374 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 indicates that the graphics card will be the limiting factor in essentially every gaming scenario. Even at lower resolutions where CPU bottlenecks typically emerge, the A380's modest FP32 throughput of 4.198 TFLOPS and its DirectX 12 score of 35 in PassMark suggest that frame rates will remain low in demanding titles. Users can expect the system to handle older or less demanding games competently, but the GPU's 44th percentile position means modern games at high or ultra settings will likely produce frame rates below 60 FPS in many cases.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: This pairing is fundamentally mismatched for high-refresh gaming. The GPU's 44th percentile ranking and DirectX 12 PassMark score of 35 indicate the A380 cannot push frame rates high enough to benefit from a high-refresh monitor. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 and 2-thread score of 2549 are more than sufficient for high-FPS gaming, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck at every resolution.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with a PassMark multithread score of 70255 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42018, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 9259 and 16-thread score of 16374 suggest the Ryzen 9 9950X3D can handle simultaneous game rendering, stream encoding, and overlay software without breaking a sweat. The GPU's limited graphics performance will cap the game quality, but the streaming pipeline itself will run smoothly.

Video editing: The CPU excels in this workload. The Geekbench multicore score of 26736 and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 6536 indicate exceptional rendering and export performance. PassMark floating-point math score of 159724 and integer math score of 243209 further support fast video processing. However, the GPU's PassMark GPU compute score of 2762 limits GPU-accelerated effects and preview rendering, making the CPU carry most of the video editing load.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 cores deliver exceptional CPU-based rendering performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42018. PassMark extended instructions score of 73011 suggests strong SIMD performance beneficial for render engines. The GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 RT cores provide some acceleration capability, but the 44th percentile GPU position means GPU-accelerated rendering will be slow compared to dedicated workstation GPUs.

Software development: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 16 cores and 32 threads handle compilation workloads effectively, with PassMark data compression score of 908421 and random string sorting score of 95423 indicating strong performance in I/O-heavy and parsing tasks. The 3DMark max-threads score of 17184 supports parallel build processes. The GPU's modest capabilities are sufficient for basic UI rendering and 2D development tools.

Student and office work: This configuration is massively overprovisioned for office tasks. The CPU's single-thread PassMark score of 4737 and Geekbench single-core score of 3064 ensure snappy responsiveness. The GPU's 610 G2D score handles 2D desktop compositing adequately. Students and office workers will never approach the CPU's limits, but the system's power draw of 170W TDP for the CPU and 75W for the GPU remains reasonable for a desktop workstation.

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

The balance between the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Arc A380 is heavily skewed toward the CPU in every measurable dimension. The CPU's 95th percentile versus the GPU's 44th percentile creates a 51-point gap that defines system behavior. In gaming workloads, the GPU is the unequivocal bottleneck — the A380's PassMark DirectX 11 score of 38 and DirectX 12 score of 35 are among the lowest in the database, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 confirms minimal headroom for modern graphics APIs.

In CPU-bound workloads, the system performs exceptionally. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 3DMark scores scale almost linearly with thread count: 2549 at 2 threads, 4963 at 4 threads, 9259 at 8 threads, 16374 at 16 threads, and 17184 at max threads. This scaling indicates the CPU can fully utilize its 16 cores without significant contention, making it ideal for multi-threaded productivity. The GPU does not bottleneck these workloads because they rely on CPU compute rather than graphics rendering.

The FPS scaling evidence is unavailable due to the lack of measured FPS data, but the benchmark scores provide a clear picture. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 is roughly 6.4 times higher than the GPU's Steel Nomad score of 808 when normalized, indicating the CPU could drive far more frames than the GPU can render. In mixed workloads like gaming with streaming, the CPU handles encoding (PassMark data encryption score of 44536) while the GPU handles rendering, but the GPU's low DirectX scores mean the overall experience is limited by graphics performance.

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

The CPU delivers a comprehensive benchmark profile that places it in the 95th percentile of all processors. Its average benchmark score is 75779, with the nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75738 (a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75716 (also 0.1% behind). The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 trails by 0.4% with a score of 75488, while the AMD EPYC 8224P scores 75582 (0.3% behind). The Ryzen 9 9950X3D leads all of these rivals in raw average score.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 8558, placing it in the 44th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5170M, scores 8595 (0.4% higher), while the AMD Radeon HD 8870M scores 8462 (1.1% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce MX330 scores 8458 (1.2% lower) and the AMD Radeon 880M scores 8436 (1.4% lower). The A380 sits in a cluster of mobile and integrated GPUs, confirming its entry-level desktop positioning.

The combined picture shows a system ranked in the 70th percentile overall, dragged down significantly by the GPU. The CPU's individual benchmarks are outstanding — Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42018, Geekbench multicore score of 26736, and PassMark multithread score of 70255 all indicate top-tier performance. The GPU's benchmarks are modest — PassMark G3D score of 6252 and GPU compute score of 2762 highlight its limitations. The system's overall percentile of 70 reflects the GPU's drag on an otherwise elite CPU platform.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance above all else and have minimal graphics requirements. Content creators working in CPU-rendered workflows — such as software developers compiling large codebases, data analysts running PassMark data compression workloads (score of 908421), or researchers performing floating-point math (score of 159724) — will benefit directly from the Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 16-core, 32-thread architecture. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42018 suggests it can handle professional rendering, video encoding, and simulation workloads without breaking a sweat.

Gamers at 1080p with modest expectations might consider this build for esports and older titles, where the GPU's DirectX 9 score of 73 in PassMark indicates better relative performance. However, the GPU's 44th percentile position limits the system to low or medium settings in modern games. Content creators who use GPU acceleration for effects will find the A380's 2762 GPU compute score and 8 RT cores insufficient for demanding applications.

Software developers will find the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 243209 and extended instructions score of 73011 valuable for compilation and testing. Students and small business users get a massively overprovisioned CPU for document work, spreadsheets, and web browsing — the PassMark single-thread score of 4737 ensures responsive interaction, while the GPU's 610 G2D score handles basic 2D acceleration. The system's desktop form factor and Dual-slot GPU make it suitable for workstation environments where CPU throughput is the primary requirement.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (codename Granite Ridge) using TSMC's 4 nm process with 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die design (2x 70.6 mm²). It operates at a base clock of 4.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, with a TDP of 170W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. It connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes and includes integrated Radeon Graphics. The socket is AMD Socket AM5, and the processor has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache.

Benchmark results demonstrate exceptional multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42018 and Geekbench multicore score of 26736 place the CPU in the top 5% of all processors. PassMark multithread score of 70255 and floating-point math score of 159724 indicate strong sustained throughput. Single-thread performance is equally impressive: Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2259, Geekbench single-core score of 3064, and PassMark single-thread score of 4737.

The 3DMark thread scaling illustrates the CPU's efficiency: 2549 at 2 threads, 4963 at 4 threads, 9259 at 8 threads, 16374 at 16 threads, and 17184 at max threads. This near-linear scaling from 2 to 16 threads indicates excellent multicore utilization. The jump from 16 threads to max threads (32 threads) is smaller (17184 vs 16374), suggesting some diminishing returns from simultaneous multithreading. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, scores an average of 75738 — just 0.1% behind — meaning the 9950X3D's lead is marginal but real.

Real-world implications include fast compilation (PassMark random string sorting score of 95423), efficient data encryption (PassMark data encryption score of 44536), and strong data compression (PassMark data compression score of 908421). The 128 MB L3 cache and the 3D V-Cache technology (implied by the X3D designation) provide exceptional cache performance for gaming and database workloads, though the benchmark scores do not explicitly isolate cache effects.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture in the Granite Ridge codename family.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth with a memory clock of 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective).

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

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (75738) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (75488).

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The Intel Arc A380 includes 8 dedicated ray tracing cores based on the Xe-HPG architecture, but it has no tensor cores for AI acceleration.

Q: What is the system's overall performance percentile?

A: The combined build ranks in the 70th percentile overall, with the CPU in the 95th percentile and the GPU in the 44th percentile.

Q: What is the CPU's launch MSRP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a launch MSRP of $699.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics APIs?

A: The Intel Arc A380 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, though its PassMark DirectX 12 score of 35 is lower than its DirectX 9 score of 73.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") that pairs AMD's top-tier Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with Intel's entry-level Arc A380 graphics card. The CPU represents the highest tier of consumer processors — 95th percentile among all CPUs — while the GPU sits at 44th percentile among all GPUs. The overall system ranks in the 70th percentile, reflecting the GPU's limiting effect on the combined performance profile.

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz and 128 MB of L3 cache, released on January 5, 2025, with a launch MSRP of $699. The Intel Arc A380 is a 6 GB GDDR6 GPU with 1024 shading units and 8 RT cores, released on June 13, 2022, with a launch MSRP of 149 USD and now marked as end-of-life. The CPU uses AMD Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 5 support, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

This pairing is best understood as a CPU-first workstation with basic graphical capabilities. The data shows a system that excels at CPU-bound productivity tasks — compilation, rendering, data processing — but struggles in GPU-intensive workloads like modern gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering. The 51-percentile gap between CPU and GPU performance creates an inherent imbalance that users must accept: the system's ceiling is defined by the GPU in graphics tasks, while the CPU sets the ceiling for compute tasks. The combined 70th percentile ranking confirms that while the CPU is elite, the overall system sits in the upper-midrange tier due to the GPU's limitations.

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

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)

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

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

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

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

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

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

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