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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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88 Score

Top 12% Ranking

88 / 100

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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

82%

GPU

95%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

14,589 Benchmark Score

Top 18% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Game Performance Benchmarks

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile represent an unusual pairing, combining a low-power, efficiency-focused APU from 2021 with a top-tier, high-performance discrete GPU from 2023. This analysis is based strictly on the provided benchmark data. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores and architectural specifications.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 7,424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. Memory is a substantial 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, with an effective data rate of 18 Gbps.

For ray tracing and AI workloads, the GPU includes 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is rated at 24.72 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1). Pixel fill rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 386.3 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully modern in API support.

The benchmark scores place this GPU at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,135. In the Passmark G3D test, it scores 24,926, which is a strong result for rasterized rendering. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 159,575, and the Vulkan score is 145,807, indicating robust compute and graphics API performance. The Passmark GPU compute score is 11,191, while DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 scores are 244 and 96, respectively. The DirectX 10 score is 157, and DirectX 9 is 286. The G2D score is 929.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 Mobile is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 and 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile. It is 1.3% ahead of both the RTX 4070 and the Tesla P4. These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 4080 Mobile sits in a tightly contested performance band, but its 81st percentile ranking confirms it is a high-tier mobile GPU. For rendering tasks, the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are ample for large textures and complex scenes, while the 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced lighting and DLSS-style upscaling.

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)

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores and hardware specifications. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 24,926 and its 81st percentile ranking suggest it is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and playable 4K in many titles. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for ultra texture packs at high resolutions.

The CPU’s single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 1,172, which is modest by modern standards, and its Passmark single-thread score is 2,419. In CPU-bound titles, the Ryzen 5 5500U may limit frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU could hold back the GPU in esports titles, potentially capping FPS below what the RTX 4080 Mobile could otherwise deliver. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the data suggests frame rates will be high, though exact numbers are unavailable.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 96 and DirectX 11 score of 244 in Passmark indicate strong performance in modern APIs. The Vulkan score of 145,807 from Geekbench further supports high frame rates in Vulkan-based games. For gamers, the expectation is that the RTX 4080 Mobile will handle demanding titles at ultra settings, but the 5500U may create a bottleneck in lighter, CPU-intensive scenarios. These are estimates, not measured results, and actual in-game FPS will vary by title, driver, and thermal headroom.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, using the Zen 2 architecture on the Lucienne codename. It is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, boosting up to 4.00 GHz. The TDP is 15 W, which is typical for a low-power mobile APU. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. It includes Radeon Graphics with 448 SPs for integrated graphics.

Benchmark results show a mixed picture. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 7,186, and the single-core score is 1,172. Geekbench multicore is 4,965, and single-core is 1,292. Passmark multithread is 12,831, and single-thread is 2,419. The 3DMark tests show scaling: 1,354 for 2 threads, 2,446 for 4 threads, 3,259 for 8 threads, 3,643 for max threads, and 684 for single thread. The 16-thread score is 3,741. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 14,589, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs.

Nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7473X (avgScore 14,574, delta 0.1%), Intel Xeon 6315P (14,574, delta 0.1%), Intel Core i5-9600K (14,605, delta -0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 3 4100 (14,505, delta 0.6%). These deltas are within 0.6%, meaning the 5500U performs nearly identically to these very different processors in aggregate. The 69th percentile indicates it is a mid-range CPU, adequate for everyday tasks but not a high-performance part.

For real workloads, the multicore scores (Cinebench R23 7,186, Geekbench 4,965) indicate decent throughput for productivity applications like document editing, web browsing, and light coding. The Passmark data compression score of 174,584 and integer math score of 45,258 suggest it handles data processing tasks reasonably well. However, the single-thread scores are low, which impacts gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The 15 W TDP means sustained performance may be limited by thermal and power constraints.

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: The RTX 4080 Mobile’s G3D score of 24,926 and 81st percentile ranking suggest it can drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 1,172 in Cinebench R23 and 2,419 in Passmark may limit FPS in CPU-bound titles. Expect the GPU to outperform the CPU, meaning frame rates will vary by game, with esports titles likely bottlenecked.

Streaming: The GPU’s 232 tensor cores and 58 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for encoding and AI tasks, while the CPU’s 12 threads (3DMark max threads score 3,643) can handle encoding overhead. The CPU’s moderate multicore performance (Cinebench R23 7,186) is sufficient for software encoding at lower bitrates, but the GPU’s NVENC is the preferred path.

Video editing: The GPU’s compute score of 11,191 in Passmark and OpenCL score of 159,575 accelerate effects and rendering, while the CPU’s 12 threads handle timeline operations. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for 4K timelines, but the CPU’s single-thread performance may slow preview rendering.

3D rendering: The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 24.72 TFLOPS and 58 RT cores make it a strong renderer for GPU-accelerated engines, with the 12 GB VRAM handling complex scenes. The CPU’s multicore score of 7,186 in Cinebench R23 can handle CPU-based rendering, but it will be slower than the GPU path.

Software development: The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a Passmark multithread score of 12,831, compile code moderately well. The GPU is largely irrelevant for compilation, but the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 MB L3 cache provide adequate data throughput.

Student and office work: The CPU’s 69th percentile ranking and scores like Geekbench multicore 4,965 are more than enough for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The integrated Radeon Graphics 448SP can handle basic display tasks, though the discrete GPU is overkill for this scenario.

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

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 14,589, placing it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-9600K, scores 14,605, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the 5500U is essentially tied with that desktop processor. The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is 0.6% behind, while the EPYC 7473X and Xeon 6315P are 0.1% behind. The CPU’s best scores are in Passmark integer math (45,258) and data compression (174,584), with weak single-thread results (Passmark 2,419).

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 38,135, placing it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.4% behind the MX570 and 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile, but 1.3% ahead of the RTX 4070 and Tesla P4. The GPU’s G3D score of 24,926 is its strongest, while the DirectX 12 score of 96 is relatively low compared to the DirectX 11 score of 244.

The combined percentile is 75, indicating that this pairing sits in the upper quartile of all builds. The picture is one of imbalance: the GPU is a high-end part (81st percentile), while the CPU is mid-range (69th percentile). The GPU’s average score is 2.6 times higher than the CPU’s, reflecting the vast performance difference. In workloads that are GPU-bound, the system will perform like a high-end machine, but CPU-bound tasks will be limited to mid-range levels.

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

Gamers at 1440p or 4K: The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking and 12 GB VRAM make it suitable for high-resolution gaming, provided the CPU’s 69th percentile does not bottleneck in CPU-heavy titles. At 4K, the GPU is the primary driver, and the CPU’s limitations are less impactful.

Content creators working with GPU-accelerated software: The RTX 4080 Mobile’s 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and 232 tensor cores accelerate rendering and AI effects, while the 12 GB VRAM handles large projects. The CPU’s 12 threads and 7,186 Cinebench R23 multicore score are adequate for non-GPU tasks, but not class-leading.

Developers compiling code: The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 12,831 and 6 cores/12 threads handle moderate compilation workloads. The GPU is irrelevant for most coding tasks, but the system’s overall 75th percentile ensures responsiveness.

Students and office workers: The CPU’s 69th percentile and Geekbench multicore 4,965 are sufficient for productivity software, web browsing, and document creation. The GPU is unnecessary for these tasks, but the system will handle them without issue.

Small business workstations: The combination of a mid-range CPU and high-end GPU can handle tasks like CAD, data analysis, and video conferencing. The CPU’s 15 W TDP means low power draw, but the GPU’s 110 W TDP raises overall system power requirements.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The CPU uses AMD Socket FP6, which is a mobile-only socket, meaning the processor is soldered and not upgradeable in most laptop designs. The system supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, with a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 3 with 12 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The suggested PSU is not provided in the FACT PACK, but the GPU’s TDP is 110 W and the CPU’s TDP is 15 W, suggesting a combined draw of 125 W for these components alone.

Given the socket is mobile, a CPU upgrade is not feasible. The GPU is also mobile, with a slot width of IGP (integrated graphics package) and no power connectors, meaning it is soldered. The sensible next upgrade would be a full platform replacement, moving to a newer CPU and GPU combination. The memory is DDR4, so upgrading to DDR5 would require a new motherboard and CPU. The PCIe Gen 3 from the CPU may bottleneck the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 interface, but the GPU’s 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is more likely the limiting factor. In a desktop context, a PSU with headroom above 125 W would be required, but exact figures are not available.

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

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 Mobile have?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile is at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,135.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for the CPU?

A: The CPU is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC.

Q: What is the GPU’s FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has an FP32 performance of 24.72 TFLOPS.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U uses AMD Socket FP6, which is a mobile socket.

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

The data shows a clear imbalance: the GPU is at the 81st percentile, while the CPU is at the 69th percentile. In GPU-bound workloads, such as 3D rendering and high-resolution gaming, the RTX 4080 Mobile will be the limiting factor only at extremely high settings, but its high scores (G3D 24,926, OpenCL 159,575) mean it will operate near its full potential. The CPU’s lower percentile becomes the bottleneck in CPU-bound workloads, including esports at 1080p and physics calculations.

The Passmark physics score for the CPU is 533, which is low, indicating weak performance in physics-heavy games. The CPU’s single-thread scores (Cinebench R23 1,172, Passmark 2,419) are modest, so in titles that rely on a single core, the CPU will limit FPS even if the GPU can render frames faster. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 684 (single-thread) to 3,643 (max threads), meaning the CPU benefits from multi-threading but is not a high-frequency part.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 96 is lower than its DirectX 11 score of 244, which may indicate driver overhead or architectural differences, but the GPU’s overall 81st percentile suggests it is not the primary constraint. The combined percentile of 75 reflects the CPU dragging down the GPU’s potential. In a balanced system, both components would be near the same percentile; here, the CPU is 12 percentile points lower, making it the bottleneck in CPU-intensive scenarios.

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

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. It pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, a 15 W mobile APU with 6 cores and 12 threads, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, a 110 W high-end mobile GPU. The CPU is from the 5000 series with a Zen 2 architecture, while the GPU is from the GeForce 40-series with Ada Lovelace architecture.

The overall tier is defined by the percentiles: the CPU is at the 69th percentile, the GPU at the 81st, and the combined percentile is 75. This places the build in the upper quartile of all systems, but the CPU is the weaker link. The GPU is a top-tier mobile part, capable of high-end gaming and rendering, but the CPU’s mid-range performance limits the system in CPU-bound tasks. The pairing is unusual: a budget-oriented APU with a premium GPU, resulting in a system that excels at GPU-accelerated workloads but underperforms in CPU-intensive applications. The data suggests this is a specialized build for users who prioritize GPU performance over CPU throughput, such as mobile gamers or GPU compute users, rather than a balanced general-purpose machine.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

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Legacy

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)

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

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

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

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

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

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

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

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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