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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 7535U + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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CPU
86%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 7535U

22,791 Benchmark Score
Top 14% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

43,667 Benchmark Score
Top 4% 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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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor based on the Zen 3+ architecture (Rembrandt-R), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is an Ada Lovelace flagship laptop GPU. This pairing represents a high-end laptop configuration where the CPU sits in the mid-range for mobile processors (76th percentile) and the GPU sits near the top for mobile graphics (84th percentile), with a combined percentile of 80. This is a laptop-class build, and the benchmark data shows a stark contrast between a power-efficient CPU and a massively powerful GPU, which directly shapes every analysis that follows.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is built on the AD103 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. The memory subsystem is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. This is a high-bandwidth configuration that prevents memory throughput from becoming a bottleneck in most rendering and gaming workloads, especially at high resolutions where frame buffers grow large.

Clock speeds are listed at a base of 1335 MHz and a boost of 1695 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 515.3 GTexel/s. These raw throughput figures support heavy rasterization and high-detail texture work. The GPU also carries 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, which are the dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated features like DLSS. With 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same 32.98 TFLOPS for FP16 (1:1), the compute capability here is enormous for a mobile part, positioning it well for both traditional shading and compute-heavy tasks.

Benchmark scores for the GPU are strong. The PassMark G3D score is 27212, placing it in the 84th percentile against all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 180831, and the Vulkan score is 170774. For compute, PassMark GPU Compute yields 12347. In terms of direct rivals, the data shows the RTX 4090 Mobile averages 43667 in the aggregate benchmark metric, which is 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301) and 0.9% ahead of both the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268) and the Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262), while trailing the RTX A6000 (44075) by 0.9%. This means the mobile 4090 performs essentially at parity with professional workstation cards in aggregate compute, though the workload-specific scores (like the DirectX 12 score of 107) suggest that raw API-specific performance can vary.

For rendering, the implications are clear. The 16 GB VRAM allows for large scenes and high-resolution textures without swapping, and the 576.0 GB/s bandwidth handles complex shaders and post-processing effects smoothly. The 76 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while the 304 tensor cores provide the horsepower for AI denoising and upscaling, which are critical for maintaining frame rates when ray tracing is enabled. The combination of high pixel rate and texture rate means the GPU can drive high resolutions with heavy anisotropic filtering and anti-aliasing without significant penalties. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support, along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, ensures compatibility with modern rendering pipelines.

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

The CPU benchmarks show a processor that is competent but not class-leading. In Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U scores 8591 in multi-core and 1414 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 6466 multi-core and 1602 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 17039, with a single-thread score of 3203 and an average benchmark score of 22791. The CPU sits in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the processors in the database. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (22823, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U (22897, delta -0.5%), the Intel Core i5-12500H (22625, delta 0.7%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22618, delta 0.8%). This shows the 7535U is essentially a mid-pack performer, trading blows with previous-generation desktop chips and newer efficient mobile parts within a 1.3% spread.

The GPU benchmarks are on a different level entirely. The RTX 4090 Mobile scores 27212 in PassMark G3D, 180831 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 170774 in Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 43667, and it sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The rivals are similarly matched: the Quadro M6000 (43301, delta 0.8%), RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, delta 0.9%), Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, delta 0.9%), and RTX A6000 (44075, delta -0.9%). The GPU is performance-equivalent to professional workstation cards, which confirms its raw compute capability, though the specific DirectX scores (DirectX 9: 310, DirectX 11: 262, DirectX 12: 107) show that API-level optimization can vary.

The combined picture is one of imbalance. The CPU is a 76th-percentile mobile chip, while the GPU is an 84th-percentile monster. The combined percentile for this pairing is 80, which reflects the dominant influence of the GPU in aggregate performance metrics. In GPU-bound workloads, the system will perform like a top-tier machine. In CPU-bound workloads, it will perform like a solid mid-range laptop. This is a classic high-end gaming or rendering laptop configuration where the GPU is the star, and the CPU is sufficient but not exceptional. The data suggests that for tasks like 4K gaming or long 3D renders, the GPU will be the primary driver of performance, while for tasks like physics simulation or heavy data compression, the CPU will be the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U compare to its nearest CPU rivals in multi-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7535U has an average benchmark score of 22791, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (22823, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U (22897, -0.5% delta). It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12500H (22625) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22618). In practical terms, these CPUs are within 1.3% of each other, meaning the 7535U is statistically tied with its direct competition.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4090 Mobile, and why does it matter?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile has a memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s, achieved with 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus. This matters because high bandwidth prevents the GPU from stalling when accessing large textures or frame buffers, which is critical for high-resolution gaming and complex rendering scenes. A bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s is sufficient to feed the 9728 shading units without creating a bottleneck in most workloads.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 Mobile support hardware ray tracing and AI acceleration?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The RT cores handle dedicated ray tracing calculations, while the tensor cores accelerate AI workloads such as DLSS upscaling and denoising. This hardware is essential for enabling real-time ray tracing at playable frame rates, as the tensor cores can offload the heavy computational lifting from the shading units.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7535U a good match for the RTX 4090 Mobile in gaming?

A: The data indicates the CPU is in the 76th percentile and the GPU is in the 84th percentile, creating a potential bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios. In GPU-bound games at high resolutions (1440p or 4K), the GPU will dominate and the CPU will be sufficient. In CPU-bound esports titles at low resolutions or high frame rates, the Ryzen 5 7535U may limit the GPU from achieving its maximum FPS potential.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of each component?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U has a TDP of 28 W, which is typical for a power-efficient mobile processor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has a TDP of 120 W. The combined thermal load of approximately 148 W is significant for a laptop, requiring a robust cooling solution to sustain performance without thermal throttling.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 Mobile compare to the RTX A6000 in aggregate performance?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 43667, while the RTX A6000 scores 44075. This gives the RTX A6000 a 0.9% lead over the mobile 4090. In practical terms, they are performance peers, meaning the mobile GPU can rival a professional workstation card in many compute tasks, though the A6000 may have advantages in specific professional applications not captured by these aggregate scores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data paints a clear picture of a system where the GPU is the dominant component. The RTX 4090 Mobile sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7535U sits in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. This 8-percentile gap is meaningful, but the actual performance delta is more pronounced when looking at the raw scores. The GPU's average benchmark score of 43667 is roughly 92% higher than the CPU's average of 22791, which indicates that in workloads that can utilize both components, the GPU will complete its tasks much faster than the CPU can feed it data.

In gaming, the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution and graphical settings. At lower resolutions or with low graphical settings, the CPU becomes the limiting factor because the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls and process game logic. The Ryzen 5 7535U's single-thread score of 3203 in PassMark is respectable for a mobile chip, but it is not top-tier, meaning high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p in CPU-intensive titles may be capped by the processor. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU's rendering workload increases dramatically, and the RTX 4090 Mobile's 576.0 GB/s bandwidth and 32.98 TFLOPS of compute become the primary drivers, making the CPU less of a factor.

For content creation and 3D rendering, the balance is more favorable for the GPU. Rendering engines that use GPU acceleration, such as those leveraging CUDA cores, will see massive speedups from the RTX 4090 Mobile's 9728 shading units and 304 tensor cores. The CPU will handle scene setup, physics, and asset decompression, where its 6 cores and 12 threads at a boost clock of 4.55 GHz are adequate but not exceptional. The PassMark data compression score of 200252 shows the CPU is capable, but the GPU's compute score of 12347 in PassMark GPU Compute highlights where the real horsepower lies. In this pairing, the CPU is a supporting actor, and the GPU is the lead performer. The 28 W TDP of the CPU versus the 120 W TDP of the GPU further reinforces this dynamic, as the system's power budget is heavily skewed toward the GPU.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is designed for users who prioritize GPU performance above all else. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U + RTX 4090 Mobile pairing is a laptop-class build that targets gamers and creators who need maximum graphical fidelity in a portable form factor. For gamers, the 84th-percentile GPU means this system can handle 1440p and 4K gaming with high settings, provided the game is not severely CPU-limited. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly well-suited for modern AAA titles that require large texture pools, and the 76 RT cores enable ray tracing at playable frame rates when combined with DLSS via the 304 tensor cores.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or GPU-accelerated effects will find the RTX 4090 Mobile to be a formidable tool. The 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are ideal for rendering complex scenes, applying heavy filters, or working with 8K video timelines. The CPU's 76th-percentile performance is sufficient for these tasks, as most of the heavy lifting is offloaded to the GPU. For software developers, the 6-core/12-thread CPU with support for DDR5 memory and ECC memory is adequate for compilation and virtualization, though it is not a workstation-class CPU. Students and small business users who need a laptop for general productivity will find this system overkill, but it will handle any office task with ease, and the GPU provides future-proofing for any compute-intensive applications. The target audience is clearly the enthusiast who demands desktop-class GPU performance in a laptop and is willing to accept a mid-range CPU to achieve it.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7535U and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not from direct testing. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 27212 and its 84th-percentile ranking suggest it is capable of very high frame rates, but the actual FPS will depend heavily on the specific game, resolution, and CPU involvement.

For GPU-bound scenarios, such as 4K gaming with ultra settings, the RTX 4090 Mobile's 576.0 GB/s bandwidth and 32.98 TFLOPS of compute should deliver excellent performance. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for 4K textures, and the 76 RT cores can handle ray tracing at reasonable performance levels when combined with DLSS. Estimated frame rates in this scenario would be high, likely comfortable for 60 FPS or more in most AAA titles, though CPU-bound scenes may cause dips. At 1440p, the GPU becomes even more dominant, and frame rates would be expected to scale up significantly, possibly reaching 100+ FPS in many titles.

For CPU-bound games, such as competitive shooters or real-time strategy games that rely heavily on single-thread performance, the Ryzen 5 7535U's single-core score of 1414 in Cinebench R23 becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p with low settings, the CPU may struggle to feed the GPU enough frames, potentially capping performance below what the GPU could theoretically achieve. The PassMark single-thread score of 3203 is solid for a mobile chip but not top-tier, so in esports titles, frame rates may be limited to the 150-200 FPS range rather than the 300+ FPS that desktop CPUs can achieve. The data suggests that this system is best suited for high-resolution, high-detail gaming where the GPU's massive compute and memory resources are fully utilized, rather than for chasing maximum frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4090 Mobile delivers 84th-percentile GPU performance with a G3D score of 27212, making it capable of driving high-refresh monitors at 1440p. However, the Ryzen 5 7535U's 76th-percentile CPU scores may prevent achieving maximum frame rates in CPU-bound titles, so the system is better suited for visually demanding games at high settings rather than esports titles at maximum FPS.

Streaming: The GPU's 304 tensor cores and 76 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for encoding and AI-enhanced features. The 32.98 TFLOPS of compute can handle simultaneous gaming and encoding, while the 16 GB VRAM ensures headroom for streaming overlays and capture buffers. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads at 4.55 GHz boost are sufficient for handling streaming software alongside gameplay, though not as robust as higher-core-count alternatives.

Video editing: The 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9728 shading units make this GPU exceptional for video editing tasks like rendering timelines, applying effects, and exporting. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 180831 indicates strong compute performance for GPU-accelerated effects. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 200252 helps with file handling and preview generation, making this a capable laptop for 4K or even 8K video work.

3D rendering: This is the strongest scenario for this pairing. The RTX 4090 Mobile's 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 16 GB VRAM are ideal for GPU-based renderers like those using CUDA. The 12347 PassMark GPU Compute score shows substantial compute throughput. The CPU will handle scene setup and asset loading, but the GPU will dominate render times, making this a professional-grade mobile rendering station.

Software development: The 6-core/12-thread CPU with a Geekbench multi-core score of 6466 is adequate for compiling code, running virtual machines, and managing containers. The DDR5 memory support and ECC memory capability add stability for long-running builds. The GPU is overkill for development, but its presence allows for local testing of GPU-accelerated applications and machine learning models.

Student and office work: This system is vastly overpowered for typical student or office tasks. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3203 ensures snappy responsiveness in web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheets. The integrated Radeon 660M graphics provide a fallback for power efficiency, though the discrete GPU will dominate when active. For a student or office worker, this is a high-performance machine that will handle any productivity task with ease, but the power and thermal requirements of the 120 W GPU may be excessive for basic use.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, a 7000-series mobile processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, a GeForce 40-series laptop GPU, in a laptop-class configuration. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread part based on Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm process, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz, a 28 W TDP, and support for DDR5 memory. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture part on a 5 nm process, with 9728 shading units, 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a 120 W TDP. The combined percentile for this pairing is 80, which places it in the upper tier of all systems in the database.

The overall tier is high-end for the GPU and mid-range for the CPU. The RTX 4090 Mobile's 84th-percentile ranking and its performance parity with professional workstation cards like the RTX A6000 (within 0.9%) make it a top-tier mobile GPU. The Ryzen 5 7535U's 76th-percentile ranking and its statistical tie with CPUs like the Intel Core i5-12500H (within 0.7%) place it in the upper-middle tier of mobile processors. This is a laptop designed for users who need maximum graphical performance and are willing to accept a competent but not flagship CPU. The 80th-percentile combined score reflects the GPU's dominance in the overall performance picture, making this a system that excels in GPU-intensive tasks while being merely adequate in CPU-heavy workloads.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R. It is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm². The base clock is 2.90 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.55 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support, which is unusual for a consumer mobile chip. The CPU is designed for the AMD Socket FP7 and has a TDP of 28 W, making it a power-efficient part. It also includes integrated Radeon 660M graphics and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Benchmark results show the CPU is a solid mid-range performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 8591 in multi-core and 1414 in single-core. In Geekbench, the scores are 6466 multi-core and 1602 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 17039, and the single-thread score is 3203. The average benchmark score is 22791, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (22823, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 6600U (22897, -0.5%), Intel Core i5-12500H (22625, 0.7%), and Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22618, 0.8%). This places the 7535U in a tight performance cluster where the differences are negligible.

For real workloads, these scores indicate a processor that can handle everyday productivity tasks with ease, manage moderate multi-threaded workloads like video encoding and compilation, and provide responsive single-thread performance for gaming and general use. The PassMark data encryption score of 12706 and extended instructions score of 13187 show decent cryptographic and SIMD performance, which is useful for security applications and scientific computing. The floating-point math score of 33971 and integer math score of 62109 are respectable for a 6-core part. The physics score of 839 is lower, which may impact gaming physics simulations. The 28 W TDP means the CPU is efficient, but it also means sustained multi-core performance may be limited compared to higher-TDP parts, as the boost clock of 4.55 GHz is likely only maintainable for short bursts or on a single core. In this build, the CPU is a competent foundation that supports the GPU without stealing too much of the power budget, but it is not the component that defines this system's performance character.