AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 9070 XT Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

31.1%

bottleneck at 4K

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 4K. The processor has more power than this card can use. For more FPS, upgrade the GPU.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 38%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 16 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 4K. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
4.2 GHz / 5.0 GHz
Single-thread score
3,759
CPU Mark
34,279
TDP
120 W
Socket
AM5
Category
Desktop
Released
Apr 2023
Price
$273

Graphics card

Radeon RX 9070 XT

VRAM
16 GB
Core clock
1660 MHz
G3D Mark
26,928
G2D Mark
1,307
TDP
304 W
Bus
PCIe 5.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Mar 2025
Price
$920

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