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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 3 5400U + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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Top 19% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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71%

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92%

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PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 3 5400U

2,765 Benchmark Score

Top 29% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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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

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30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 3 5400U paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile represents a stark asymmetry in computing power, combining a low-power, efficiency-focused mobile processor with a high-performance discrete graphics solution. This configuration produces a system where the GPU is the clear dominant force, and the CPU serves as a capable but secondary partner. Benchmark data indicates the graphics card operates in a superior percentile class compared to the processor, making this pairing suitable for graphics-intensive workloads where the CPU can keep pace without becoming a severe bottleneck.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 3 5400U is a 4-core, 8-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne-U. It operates within a 15 W TDP, a figure that underscores its design intent for thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency is paramount. The chip is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process node and contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It features a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, providing a reasonable frequency range for its power envelope.

In terms of cache, the processor offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 8 MB L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR4, operating on a dual-channel bus with a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes, which is a notable limitation when paired with a modern discrete GPU, as the RTX 4060 Mobile utilizes PCIe 4.0 x8. This means the GPU will be running at a reduced bandwidth interface, potentially impacting high-data-throughput scenarios.

Benchmark scores for the CPU place it in the 50th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is an average performer in the broader market. In Cinebench R23, it scores 9,350 points in multi-core and 1,320 points in single-core tests. Its Geekbench scores are 4,473 multi-core and 1,419 single-core. The average benchmark score across various tests is 2,765. Comparing to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster: it is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE, trailing by only 0.1%, and also nearly matches the Intel Xeon D-1567, which is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is 0.2% behind, and the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is 0.3% ahead. These negligible deltas indicate the 5400U performs almost identically to a group of comparable desktop and embedded processors, confirming its position as a solid mid-range performer. For real workloads, the 4-core/8-thread configuration is sufficient for everyday productivity, light coding, and moderate multitasking, but the multi-core scores suggest it will struggle with heavy multi-threaded rendering or complex compilation tasks where higher-core-count processors excel.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is a vastly more powerful component, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It houses 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, achieving a high transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1890 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s.

The GPU is well-specified for modern rendering tasks. It features 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. Crucially, it includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which are dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-driven tasks like DLSS. The theoretical performance figures are substantial: a pixel rate of 90.72 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 181.4 GTexel/s, and an FP32 compute throughput of 11.61 TFLOPS. The TDP is rated at 115 W, which is typical for a mobile discrete GPU of this class. It utilizes a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

Benchmark results place the GPU in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, a significantly higher standing than the CPU. In Geekbench, it scores 89,420 in OpenCL and 89,569 in Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 17,469, and the compute score is 6,816. The average benchmark score is 22,729. Its nearest rivals show a competitive field: it is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B580, and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. This data places the RTX 4060 Mobile in the same performance tier as desktop cards from previous generations and current mid-range desktop offerings, indicating it can handle modern games at high settings and is well-suited for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or video editing software.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture is one of a powerful GPU paired with a modest CPU. The CPU's average benchmark score is 2,765, while the GPU's average benchmark score is 22,729, a ratio of roughly 8:1 in favor of the graphics card. This disparity is also reflected in their percentile rankings, with the CPU at the 50th percentile and the GPU at the 67th percentile. The combined percentile for the entire system is 59.

Examining specific numbers, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9,350 is a mid-pack result, typical for a 15 W quad-core. In contrast, the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 17,469 is a strong showing, positioning it to outperform many desktop GPUs from a few years ago. The data shows that in synthetic benchmarks, the GPU will dominate the system's overall performance profile. For instance, in a Geekbench test, the CPU's 4,473 multi-core score is respectable for productivity, but the GPU's 89,420 OpenCL score is orders of magnitude higher, indicating that any workload leveraging the GPU will see massive acceleration. The combined picture suggests a system that is excellent for graphics and compute-heavy tasks, but the CPU will limit the maximum frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios and will not be ideal for heavy multi-threaded CPU workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance is heavily skewed towards the GPU, and the data clearly identifies the CPU as the primary bottleneck in graphics-intensive scenarios. The CPU's 50th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 67th percentile shows the GPU is a more capable component relative to its peers. In gaming, this means that at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU can render frames quickly, the CPU may struggle to issue draw calls fast enough to keep up, limiting the maximum FPS. However, at higher resolutions and with demanding settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, allowing the CPU to keep pace more easily.

The PCIe interface is a point of concern. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes, while the GPU is designed for PCIe 4.0 x8. This means the GPU will operate at half the bandwidth it could potentially use. While this may have a minor impact on average FPS, it can be more significant in scenarios with large texture streaming or when using the GPU for compute tasks that require frequent data transfers. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth of the CPU is adequate for its class, but it is much lower than the GPU's 256.0 GB/s, further emphasizing the GPU's dominance. In CPU-heavy workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering that rely on the CPU, the 5400U will be the limiting factor, as its 4 cores and 8 threads will take significantly longer to complete tasks compared to a higher-end processor. The data suggests the system is well-balanced for GPU-bound tasks but poorly balanced for CPU-bound tasks.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores. The data clearly shows the GPU is the dominant component, and its 67th percentile ranking and strong scores suggest it can handle modern games at high settings. The CPU, at the 50th percentile, is sufficient to support the GPU in most scenarios, but it may hold back performance in CPU-intensive titles or at low resolutions.

Based on the GPU's performance class, which rivals the RTX 2080, gamers can expect solid performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions in most titles. At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU should deliver high frame rates in competitive shooters and older games. For more demanding AAA titles, the RTX 4060 Mobile's 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth will allow for high texture settings. However, the CPU's lower core count may cause frame drops in games with complex physics or large open worlds, especially when many NPCs are present. At 1440p, the load shifts more to the GPU, which will likely become the primary bottleneck, allowing the CPU to keep up. The lack of measured data means these are estimates, and actual performance will vary by game and driver optimization, but the benchmark scores indicate a capable gaming machine for high-refresh esports and a good experience for modern titles at high settings.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is best suited for users who prioritize the GPU over the CPU. It is an ideal choice for gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p and want high frame rates in modern titles, as the RTX 4060 Mobile provides strong rasterization and ray tracing performance. Content creators who work with GPU-accelerated applications, such as video editors using NVENC or 3D artists using renderers that leverage CUDA or OptiX, will also benefit significantly from this setup. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p video editing timelines and moderate 3D scenes.

However, it is not well-suited for users whose primary workload is CPU-heavy. Software developers compiling large codebases or researchers running multi-threaded simulations will find the 4-core/8-thread CPU limiting. Similarly, users who need to render complex 3D scenes using CPU-based renderers will experience long wait times. Students and office workers will find this system more than adequate for everyday tasks, but it is overkill for such workloads given the powerful GPU. Small business workstations that require GPU acceleration for tasks like CAD or AI inference in specific applications will also match well, but general-purpose office machines would be better served by a more balanced configuration.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the RTX 4060 Mobile's performance, which is on par with the RTX 2080, will allow for high frame rates in esports titles at 1080p, and the GPU's 67th percentile ranking suggests it can handle demanding games well.

For streaming, the GPU's NVENC encoder is a significant asset, allowing for high-quality encoding without burdening the CPU. This is critical, as the CPU's 4 cores may struggle with gaming and streaming simultaneously on the CPU.

For video editing, the GPU will accelerate effects, rendering, and export times in software like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p timelines, and the 24 RT cores provide no direct benefit here but the tensor cores can help with AI-based features.

For 3D rendering, the GPU's 11.61 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 24 RT cores will provide fast GPU-based rendering in Blender or Octane, but the CPU will be a bottleneck for any CPU-based rendering tasks, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9,350 is modest.

For software development, the CPU's 8 threads are sufficient for compiling moderate-sized projects, but large builds will be slow. The GPU is mostly idle during coding, making this a scenario where the system's power is wasted.

For student and office work, the system is far more powerful than necessary, but the CPU's efficiency ensures good battery life, and the GPU can be used for any occasional GPU-accelerated tasks like photo editing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The system uses the AMD Socket FP6 platform, which is designed for mobile processors. This means the CPU is likely soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded to a different processor. The memory support is limited to DDR4, which is an older standard, and the system does not support ECC memory. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes, and the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which will be bottlenecked by the CPU's interface.

The GPU has a TDP of 115 W, and the CPU has a TDP of 15 W, meaning the total system power draw is manageable. There is no suggested PSU listed, but the combined power envelope suggests a standard laptop power brick is sufficient. Given the platform limitations, a sensible next upgrade would be to replace the entire laptop with a newer platform that supports more modern CPUs and PCIe Gen 4 or Gen 5. Upgrading the memory from DDR4 to a higher capacity is possible if the laptop has accessible SODIMM slots, but the CPU's performance will remain the limiting factor. The GPU's performance class is already high, and a future upgrade would involve a new laptop with a newer mobile GPU, as the RTX 4060 Mobile is already a strong performer in the 67th percentile.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance gap between the CPU and GPU in this system?

A: The data shows a significant gap. The CPU's average benchmark score is 2,765, placing it in the 50th percentile, while the GPU's average score is 22,729, placing it in the 67th percentile. This indicates the GPU is a far more capable component relative to its peers.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 3 5400U has an average benchmark score of 2,765. It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE by 0.1%, trails the Intel Xeon D-1567 by 0.2%, leads the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE by 0.2%, and trails the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G by 0.3%. These deltas are minimal, indicating near-identical performance among these processors.

Q: What is the GPU's performance compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22,729, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 2080's average score of 22,895. This means the mobile GPU performs on par with a desktop RTX 2080.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 4060 Mobile's memory?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The memory clock is rated at 2000 MHz, with an effective speed of 16 Gbps.

Q: Does the CPU support PCIe Gen 4?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x8, but it will operate at the lower PCIe Gen 3 bandwidth due to the CPU's limitation.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 Mobile capable of ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and includes 24 dedicated RT cores. This hardware support allows for hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible games.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this system?

A: The combined percentile for the laptop configuration is 59, which represents the overall performance standing of the pair relative to other systems in the database.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 3 5400U + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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