Performance tests
Our test protocol:
The test protocol has been revised to offer something more comprehensive. We will therefore have a section with synthetic benchmark scores for the CPU and GPU, followed by productivity performance and finally gaming performance in 1080p/1440p resolution and with or without DLSS.
New competitive video games have also been added to give an overview of performance in this type of title.
Heating and the resulting noise.
To test the heating of this beautiful beast, we used a fairly simple test that is indicative of cooling performance: Cinebench R23. To do this, we’re going to launch a run on Cinebench R23 for 10 minutes, then record the maximum and average temperatures of the CPU, and finally its maximum and average frequency. For the graphics card, we’ll run a Furmark for an hour to put the card through its paces and see what it’s capable of. We’ll then simply record its maximum and average temperature.
The protocol
- Synthetic CPU test
CinebenchR20
CinebenchR23
Geekbench 3
Geekbench 5
3DMark CPU Profile
Aida64 - Synthetic GPU performance
3DMark Timespy
3DMark Timespy extreme
3DMark Firestrike
3DMark Firestrike Extreme
3DMark Firestrike Ultra
3DMark Speedway - Productivity performance
PCMark 10 Extented
PCMark 10 Applications test
PugetBenchDavinci Resolve - Gaming performance Rasterisation (1080p ultra / 1440p ultra)
Shadow of the tomb raider
Cyberpunk 2077
COD MW2
War thunder - Gaming performance Esport
Counter strike : Global offensive
Counter strike : 2
Rainbow 6 siege - Gaming performance RTX & DLSS/FSR (1080p/1440p ultra)
Shadow of the tomb raider
Cyberpunk 2077
War Thunder
COD MW2
Synthetic CPU performance:
Let’s take a look at what this machine has up its sleeve, starting with CPU and memory performance on a few synthetic benchmarks. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D that comes with this machine will be compared to the laptops and other pre-built PCs that we’ve tested previously. Obviously, the processor won’t get the best results because of its 8 cores, especially against the 14700 KF. But for gaming, as we’ll see later, it’s plenty powerful enough!
Cinebench R20:
Unsurprisingly, the processor is behind the 14700 KF. Logical results, since it has more than twice as many cores as the 9800X3D. The small surprise is that it comes close to a 13700 F. So this 9800X3D shouldn’t have any trouble with intensive tasks.
Cinebench R23:
Here again, the 14700 KF dominates, but the 9800X3D manages to narrowly beat the 13700F. This confirms its solid performance in terms of intensive calculations.
Geekbench 3:
Here, the 9800X3D comes last in the rankings. Not surprising, since this benchmark gives a score for decompression/compression, reading and writing performance… So more cores means faster tasks. Despite everything, our processor does very well.
Geekbench 5:
A more recent version of the previous benchmark, which gives more precise and symbolic scores, shows once again that the 9800X3D remains solid. It is the best in Single performance, but last in Multi with its 8 cores compared with 20 cores and 16 cores.
3DMark CPU profile:
This benchmark shows how processor performance evolves and changes with the number of cores and threads used. Here, the 9800X3D is the best in Single, as in virtually all previous tests. That’s why it’s the processor of choice for gamers. Once again, however, it came last in Multi, again because of its 8 cores.
Aida 64:
With Aida64, we’ll be looking mainly at ram performance. As I said earlier, with the choice of an average kit, as in our case, the data rates are not very good. However, the overall result is still good, but we could do so much better with a more powerful ram kit.
Synthetic GPU performance:
Now that we know the performance of the CPU, we can move on to the graphics card, starting with some synthetic benchmarks. The RTX 5070 Ti coupled with the 9800X3D will be compared with other pre-built PCs and laptops. Here, as you’ll see, the CPU’s score still lags behind. But that’s not really indicative, as the GPU score is of more interest to us and will give some indication of in-game performance.
3DMark Time Spy:
This benchmark shows that the graphics card in this PC is the best we’ve tested. The CPU still lags behind, but for gaming, especially with the 9800X3D, there will be no problems. In terms of overall score, which combines CPU and GPU scores, our configuration is also the best.
3DMark Time Spy Extreme:
Once again, our configuration outperforms the others on the graphics front. In terms of overall score, we are slightly behind the NZXT PC.
3DMark Firestrike:
Here, the superiority of our PC is still visible on the overall score and GPU.
3DMark Firestrike Extreme:
Once again, the GPU and overall scores outperform the others. The CPU still lags behind, but in this type of test, the CPU score is hardly indicative of gaming. Only the GPU score really counts.
3DMark Firestrike Ultra:
Here, the overall score and GPU beat the NZXT Player Three configuration equipped with a 4070 Ti Super by almost 4,000 points.
3DMark Speedway:
Let’s finish off with 3DMark Speedway, a graphics-only benchmark. Here we can clearly see the difference in raw Ray Tracing performance. The RTX 5070 Ti is well ahead of the 4070 Ti Super and the 4070.
Productivity performance:
Let’s move on to productivity. Here we’ll be focusing on the productivity performance of the configuration. In other words, the machine’s performance with software such as Microsoft Office, Blender or DaVinci Resolve.
PCMark 10 Extended:
In this benchmark, which gives us an overview of performance for different tasks, we can see that this PC will do the job in all situations. It is the best in Gaming and just behind the NZXT equipped with a 14700 KF in other tasks.
PCMark 10 Application:
PCMark 10 Applications evaluates performance for real office tasks by testing software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Here, the processor is a key element in addition to the ram and SSD. Here again, the PC does very well, coming in just behind the one with the biggest processor. This can be explained by the presence of a very good SSD, as in our case. The score could also have been better with a good ram kit.
PugetBench DaVinci Resolve:
This benchmark evaluates the PC’s performance for video editing. We obtained a score of 2313. A very good score for a PC geared towards gaming rather than productivity.
The two Blender tests :
Here again, you’ll notice the importance of a multithreaded processor for this kind of benchmark.
UL Procyon AI Computer Vision:
We finish with a benchmark that won’t be useful to everyone: performance for AI. Here, with its graphics card and processor equipped with an extra cache, this PC is the best we’ve had on this subject.
Gaming performance:
We’ve now finished with the synthetic benchmarks. We’re now going to move on to video game testing.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider:
Here are the results in three resolutions, ultra quality and without DLSS and Ray Tracing on Shadow Of The Tomb Raider. All under DX12.
Cyberpunk 2077:
In Cyberpunk 2077, the PC is the best, with over 108 fps in 1440p and 50 fps in 2160p (4K), all in Ultra quality. Results that are more than enough to be playable.
War Thunder:
Performance in Esport type games:
We now move on to some e-sport titles. Here, it’s essentially the CPU performance that’s being tested. The graphics card isn’t put under much pressure at low resolutions and in games that aren’t very demanding in terms of detail. For a machine of this calibre, we can easily expect more than 360 fps in 1080p.
CSGO:
CS:2:
Rainbow 6 Siege:
Gaming performance with RTX & DLSS:
Let’s be frank: it was impossible for us to complete our protocol due to the instability of the Nvidia drivers. This situation is currently being resolved, but we can’t offer you any objective measurements. However, the gains are considerable for the sequences we were able to use. Nvidia is working to stabilise its drivers, and neither the machine nor the graphics card itself can be held responsible. For concerned gamers: don’t worry, this is just a software problem that the Greens will undoubtedly resolve. But the myth of reliable Nvidia drivers VS its competitor AMD is falling apart with these RTX 50s…
