SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 5825C + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

84 Score

Top 16% Ranking

84 / 100

HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 16% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

CPU Bottleneck

CPU

73%

GPU

95%

Your CPU is limiting system performance. Consider upgrading to a faster processor to better utilize your GPU.

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 5825C

3,579 Benchmark Score

Top 27% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Strong Performance

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

Bottleneck Detected

CPU Bottleneck - Upgrading the weaker component will improve overall performance.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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

This pairing unites a low-power, 8-core Zen 3 mobile processor with a top-tier Ada Lovelace laptop GPU. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is a 15-watt part designed for efficiency, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-performance graphics solution with 12 GB of VRAM. The data reveals a significant performance gap between the two components, suggesting a system where the CPU may constrain the GPU in many scenarios. This analysis explores the benchmark scores, balance characteristics, and practical implications for potential users.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is a mobile processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, specifically the Cezanne-U codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that supports substantial parallel workloads. The base clock is listed at 2000.00 MHz, with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. This boost capability is critical for single-threaded tasks, allowing the CPU to reach high frequencies when needed. The chip is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, containing 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache. This design is typical for Zen 3, providing ample on-chip storage for frequently accessed data. Memory support is limited to DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes, which is a potential bottleneck for high-speed SSDs or external GPUs, but acceptable for most laptop workloads.

Benchmark results place this CPU in a specific performance tier. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12376 points in multi-core and 1747 points in single-core. The single-core score is notably strong for a 15-watt part, indicating excellent per-thread performance. The multi-core score reflects the 8-core/16-thread design, though it is constrained by the low TDP. The average benchmark score across tests is 3579, placing the CPU at the 55th percentile of all CPUs. This percentile suggests it outperforms a majority of processors but is not a top-tier desktop replacement part.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the performance is tightly clustered. The Intel Core i9-9980HK has an average score of 3577, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E scores 3603, putting the 5825C 0.7% behind. The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 and Intel Xeon E-2286G score 3608 and 3610, respectively, with the 5825C trailing by 0.8% and 0.9%. This indicates that despite architectural differences, the 5825C delivers comparable multi-threaded throughput to these older high-core-count parts, but with significantly lower power consumption.

The 15-watt TDP is the defining characteristic here. It allows for thin-and-light laptop designs with long battery life, but it limits sustained multi-core performance. The boost clock of 4.50 GHz helps with bursty workloads, but heavy all-core loads will likely cause the processor to settle at lower frequencies to stay within power limits. For real workloads, this means snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks and solid performance in moderately threaded applications, but potential slowdowns in prolonged rendering or compilation tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark scores provide a clear picture of its multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1247, with a single-core score of 175. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score rises to 5197, and single-core reaches 733. The R23 scores, at 12376 multi-core and 1747 single-core, show scaling consistent with the architecture. These numbers indicate a processor that excels in lightly threaded tasks, as evidenced by the single-core scores, but is more modest in sustained all-core workloads.

The GPU presents a starkly different performance profile. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 159575 in Geekbench OpenCL and 145807 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 24926, with a GPU compute score of 11191. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 38135, placing it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. This is a high-performance part, though its nearest rivals show some interesting clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 has an average score of 38299, a 0.4% difference. The RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38349, a 0.6% difference. The RTX 4070 and Tesla P4 score 37648 and 37628, respectively, with the 4080 Mobile leading by 1.3%.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 68, which suggests that the overall system performance is solid but not exceptional. The data shows a wide gap between the CPU's 55th percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile. This discrepancy is a key finding: the GPU is significantly more powerful relative to its peers than the CPU is. In practical terms, this means the system's overall performance in GPU-intensive tasks will be high, but CPU-bound workloads will lag behind what the GPU can feed.

The Passmark DirectX scores are peculiar, with DirectX 11 scoring 244 and DirectX 12 scoring 96. These low scores relative to the G3D score suggest that these specific legacy benchmarks do not reflect the GPU's modern capabilities. The Vulkan score of 145807 is more representative of its DirectX 12/Vulkan performance, which is substantial. The FP32 compute of 24.72 TFLOPS and the texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s indicate a GPU capable of heavy graphics and compute workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data strongly indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU's 55th percentile versus the GPU's 81st percentile creates a significant imbalance. In GPU-intensive workloads like gaming at high resolutions or 3D rendering, the RTX 4080 Mobile will often be waiting for the CPU to provide data. The CPU's 15-watt TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are potential constraints.

The CPU's multi-core score of 12376 in Cinebench R23 is respectable, but it falls short of what is needed to fully feed a GPU of this class in many scenarios. The single-core score of 1747 is better, suggesting that games which rely on a few fast cores will perform adequately. However, the 8-lane PCIe Gen 3 connection could limit data transfer speeds to the GPU, though this is less impactful than raw CPU throughput.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s is ample for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 12 GB of VRAM is a strong asset for high-resolution textures and future-proofing. FPS scaling will be limited by the CPU in most cases. For example, at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's performance will dictate frame rates. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but the CPU may still prevent the GPU from reaching its maximum potential.

The data implies that this is a system where the GPU is overqualified for the CPU. Users will see excellent frame rates in most games, but they will not get the full performance the RTX 4080 Mobile is capable of. The Passmark G3D score of 24926 suggests the GPU can handle demanding titles, but the CPU's average score of 3579 indicates it may struggle to keep up in physics-heavy or AI-heavy game logic.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is best suited for users who prioritize GPU performance over CPU performance. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K resolutions will benefit from the RTX 4080 Mobile's power, as higher resolutions shift the bottleneck to the GPU. Content creators working with GPU-accelerated rendering, such as video editing or 3D modeling, will also see strong performance, as these tasks leverage the GPU's 7424 shading units and 58 RT cores.

Students and professionals in fields like architecture or engineering, where real-time ray tracing is used for visualization, will find the RTX 4080 Mobile capable. However, developers compiling large codebases may be disappointed by the CPU's multi-threaded performance. The 8-core/16-thread configuration is adequate, but the 15-watt TDP means sustained compilation will be slower than on higher-power laptop CPUs.

Small business workstations that rely on GPU acceleration for tasks like AI inference or data visualization will benefit. The 232 tensor cores provide substantial compute capability. However, those who need heavy CPU computation for simulations or scientific computing should look elsewhere. The CPU's 55th percentile ranking means it is average, and the GPU's 81st percentile means it is well above average, so the system is unbalanced.

For gamers, the combination is compelling if the price is right, but the CPU may cause stutters in CPU-bound titles. The single-core score of 1747 is good, but not top-tier. The data does not include measured FPS for this exact pairing, so real-world gaming performance is estimated. The 12 GB VRAM is a plus for modded games or high-resolution texture packs.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C uses the AMD Socket FP6, which is a mobile-specific socket. This means the CPU is likely soldered to the motherboard, making upgrades difficult or impossible. The platform supports DDR4 memory, which is a mature technology. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. This is adequate, but newer platforms with DDR5 would offer more headroom.

The PCIe Gen 3 connection with 8 lanes is a limitation for future upgrades. A faster GPU would be bottlenecked by the available bandwidth. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics provide a fallback for basic display tasks, but they are far weaker than the discrete GPU. The CPU's TDP of 15 watts is fixed, so there is no headroom for overclocking or power tuning.

The GPU, on the other hand, is a discrete part with a TDP of 110 watts. It uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is a faster interface than the CPU's PCIe Gen 3. This mismatch means the GPU can communicate with the CPU at the CPU's slower speed. The suggested PSU is not listed, but the GPU's power connectors are listed as "None," suggesting it draws power from the motherboard or a proprietary connector.

A sensible next upgrade would be to a newer platform with a more powerful CPU. However, since this is a laptop, the entire system would need to be replaced. Within the current platform, there is little room for improvement. The memory could be upgraded to higher-capacity DDR4, but the bandwidth would remain the same. The storage could be upgraded to a faster NVMe SSD, but the PCIe Gen 3 x4 connection would limit speeds to around 3.5 GB/s.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end laptop GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It uses the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The GPU has 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. It also includes 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores, making it well-suited for ray tracing and AI workloads.

The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This is a solid configuration for high-resolution gaming and content creation. The clocks are set to a base of 1290 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, with an effective data rate of 18 Gbps. The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 386.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 24.72 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate (1:1).

Benchmark scores confirm its high performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 and Vulkan score of 145807 are strong. The Passmark G3D score of 24926 is excellent. The GPU compute score of 11191 indicates solid compute capability. The 81st percentile ranking places it among the top 20% of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched, with the MX570 and RTX 5080 Mobile within 0.6%, and the RTX 4070 and Tesla P4 within 1.3%.

For rendering, the RTX 4080 Mobile is exceptionally capable. The 58 RT cores enable real-time ray tracing, and the 232 tensor cores accelerate DLSS and other AI features. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for most 4K textures and complex scenes. The bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s allows for smooth data streaming. The GPU's TDP of 110 watts is high for a laptop, but it enables this level of performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 Mobile can drive high frame rates at 1440p, but the CPU's 55th percentile may limit performance in esports titles. The single-core score of 1747 is decent, but not enough to guarantee 240 FPS in all games. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limitation, and the system will perform better.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture) can handle encoding without impacting gaming performance. The 8 CPU cores are sufficient for streaming software overlays. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for running games and streaming software simultaneously.

Video editing: The GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS of FP32 power and 12 GB VRAM accelerate rendering and effects. The CPU's multi-core score of 12376 in R23 is sufficient for timeline scrubbing and basic encoding. The system will handle 4K video editing well, though 8K may be challenging.

3D rendering: The RTX 4080 Mobile excels here, with 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores for ray tracing and denoising. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures quick data transfer. The CPU may bottleneck in complex scenes with heavy geometry, but the GPU will dominate.

Software development: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads handle compilation, but the 15-watt TDP means sustained builds will be slower than on higher-power parts. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks. The 16 GB of RAM (implied by the platform) is adequate for most projects.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for this use case. The CPU's single-core performance ensures snappy responsiveness, and the GPU is idle. The battery life will be poor due to the GPU's 110-watt TDP, but the performance is unmatched for any heavy tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C scores 12376 points in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test.

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

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more powerful relative to their peers?

A: The GPU is significantly more powerful, ranking at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 55th percentile.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The CPU uses the AMD Socket FP6, which is a mobile-specific socket.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute performance?

A: The GPU delivers 24.72 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-9980HK?

A: The Ryzen 7 5825C has an average score of 3579, which is 0.1% lower than the i9-9980HK's score of 3577.

Q: Does the system support ECC memory?

A: No, the CPU does not support ECC memory.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and the `dataIsMeasured` flag is false. Therefore, all FPS figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

Based on the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 24926 and its 81st percentile ranking, the RTX 4080 Mobile is capable of high frame rates in most modern games. The 12 GB VRAM allows for high-resolution textures. The CPU's single-core score of 1747 in Cinebench R23 is adequate for most game engines, but its 55th percentile ranking suggests it may bottleneck in CPU-intensive titles.

At 1080p, the CPU will likely limit performance, with frame rates possibly capped at around 100-120 FPS in demanding games. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a factor, and frame rates of 80-110 FPS are plausible. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, and frame rates of 50-70 FPS are expected. These are rough estimates; actual results will vary by game and settings.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile in a laptop form factor, as indicated by the `buildClass` of "laptop". The CPU is a low-power 8-core Zen 3 part, while the GPU is a high-performance Ada Lovelace chip. The combined percentile is 68, indicating that the system outperforms most laptops but is not at the absolute top tier.

The CPU's 55th percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile create a notable imbalance. The GPU is the dominant component, and the system's overall performance will be heavily influenced by it. The data shows a system that is excellent for GPU-accelerated tasks like gaming and rendering, but less impressive for CPU-bound workloads. This is a niche pairing that will appeal to users who need maximum graphics performance in a portable form factor, provided they can tolerate the CPU's limitations.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 5825C + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 7 5825C

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Bottleneck Detected

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

CPU Analysis

Benchmark Performance

Balance and Bottleneck

Who Should Build It

Upgrade Path and Platform

GPU Analysis

Usage Scenarios

FAQ

Gaming Performance

Build Overview

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

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds