1. Introduction
At this stage, for most gamers, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 5080 setup is a performance ceiling that can be considered, albeit barely. While its performance isn’t the highest, going up another level would significantly increase the budget.
This article will use 4K quality mode to test the actual gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 5080 setup, for the reference of those interested or in need.
2. Specifications Overview
The GeForce RTX 5080 was released on January 6, 2025, using the GB203-400-A1 GPU chip based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Manufactured with TSMC’s 5nm process, it features 10,752 CUDA cores, 84 ray tracing units, 128 raster units, 336 texture units, 336 tensor cores, 76 multi-unit streaming processors, and 64MB of L2 cache.
It has a standard clock speed of 2295MHz, a boost clock of 2617MHz, 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM with a 256-bit memory interface, a memory speed of 30Gbps, and a memory bandwidth of 960GB/s. The FP32 floating-point performance reaches 56.28 TFLOPS, with a power consumption of 360W and a reference price of $999.
3. Test Platform Configuration
The main specifications are as follows:
Processor: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Motherboard: MSI MPG X670E CARBON
Memory: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
Graphics Card: GeForce RTX 5080
Storage: Two Samsung 970 EVO 1TB SSDs
Operating System: Windows 11
4. Game Testing for Ryzen 7 9800X3D with RTX 5080
The following tests cover seven games, all in 4K quality mode.
Game 1: God of War
- Average FPS: 113
- Minimum Instant FPS: 103
- Frame Time: 8.9ms
- CPU Usage: 19%, Power: 58W, Temp: 54°C
- Memory Usage: 11.6GB
- GPU Usage: 99%, VRAM Usage: 8.1GB, Power: 286W, Temp: 53°C
In this game, CPU usage hovers around 20%, indicating light load. Memory usage stays between 11GB and 12GB. The GPU runs at full load with VRAM usage around 8GB.
The average frame rate reaches about 110 FPS, with minimum instant FPS around 100. Frame time is around 9ms, showing excellent performance with no weaknesses.
Game 2: Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Average FPS: 104
- Minimum Instant FPS: 87
- Frame Time: 8.8ms
- CPU Usage: 35%, Power: 67W, Temp: 50°C
- Memory Usage: 11.8GB
- GPU Usage: 97%, VRAM Usage: 10.8GB, Power: 288W, Temp: 50°C
Here, CPU usage is about 35%, significantly higher than the previous game. Memory usage remains between 11GB and 12GB, while GPU runs near full load with VRAM usage around 11GB.
The average FPS is around 100, with minimum instant FPS above 80. Frame time stays around 9ms, delivering smooth performance with no issues.
Game 3: Spider-Man
- Average FPS: 49
- Minimum Instant FPS: 33
- Frame Time: 20.1ms
- CPU Usage: 50%, Power: 62W, Temp: 50°C
- Memory Usage: 15.9GB
- GPU Usage: 95%, VRAM Usage: 14.8GB, Power: 240W, Temp: 50°C
In this game, CPU usage reaches around 50%. Memory usage is around 16GB, and the GPU runs near full load with VRAM usage close to 15GB.
Average FPS is around 50, with minimum instant FPS around 30. Frame time is about 20ms, indicating more strain compared to the previous two games.
Game 4: Forza Horizon 5
- Average FPS: 139
- Minimum Instant FPS: 125
- Frame Time: 7.1ms
- CPU Usage: 22%, Power: 58W, Temp: 51°C
- Memory Usage: 11.8GB
- GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM Usage: 9.4GB, Power: 265W, Temp: 52°C
CPU usage is around 20%, showing little stress. Memory usage stays between 11GB and 12GB. The GPU runs at full load, with VRAM usage slightly over 9GB.
Average FPS hits around 140, with minimum instant FPS around 125. Frame time is approximately 7ms, delivering outstanding performance with no drawbacks.
Game 5: Silent Hill 2
- Average FPS: 57
- Minimum Instant FPS: 51
- Frame Time: 16.9ms
- CPU Usage: 12%, Power: 50W, Temp: 48°C
- Memory Usage: 11.3GB
- GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM Usage: 9.9GB, Power: 267W, Temp: 51°C
CPU usage is around 12%, very light. Memory usage is slightly over 11GB, and GPU runs near full load with VRAM usage around 10GB.
Average FPS is around 60, with minimum instant FPS around 50. Frame time is about 17ms, ensuring smooth gameplay without any weaknesses.
Game 6: Hogwarts Legacy
- Average FPS: 50
- Minimum Instant FPS: 2
- Frame Time: 17.1ms
- CPU Usage: 31%, Power: 66W, Temp: 51°C
- Memory Usage: 21.7GB
- GPU Usage: 99%, VRAM Usage: 13.8GB, Power: 243W, Temp: 49°C
CPU usage is around 30%, with memory usage between 21GB and 22GB. The GPU runs at full load with VRAM usage around 14GB.
Average FPS is around 50, but minimum instant FPS drops to 2 (likely a momentary spike). Frame time is about 17ms. While gameplay is smooth, stability issues are noticeable.
Game 7: Starfield
- Average FPS: 62
- Minimum Instant FPS: 58
- Frame Time: 15.9ms
- CPU Usage: 39%, Power: 76W, Temp: 60°C
- Memory Usage: 13.1GB
- GPU Usage: 98%, VRAM Usage: 7.8GB, Power: 256W, Temp: 49°C
CPU usage is around 40%, with memory usage around 13GB. The GPU runs at full load with VRAM usage close to 8GB.
Average FPS reaches around 60, with minimum instant FPS above 50. Frame time is about 16ms, providing smooth gameplay with no performance bottlenecks.
5. Comparative Conclusion
Objectively, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 5080 configuration delivers strong gaming performance. However, under 4K quality settings, it doesn’t perform perfectly—some high-profile games exhibit lower frame rates and stability issues. That said, these problems disappear with slight reductions in graphical settings.
Therefore, for most gamers, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 5080 setup is well worth considering. However, given the current market conditions, now may not be the best time to purchase due to significant price premiums.
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