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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 5825C + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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73%

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96%

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AMD Ryzen 7 5825C

3,579 Benchmark Score

Top 27% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

43,667 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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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

This build pairs an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5825C with a top-tier NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile GPU in a laptop chassis. The CPU is a Zen 3 (Cezanne-U) part with a 15 W TDP, while the GPU is a 5 nm Ada Lovelace chip with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The data for this specific combination contains no measured FPS rows, so all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Gaming Performance

Because no measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU pairing, the following analysis is based on the estimated capabilities of the components. The RTX 4090 Mobile sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43667. This places it in a performance class where it is essentially tied with professional workstation cards like the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (deltaPct -0.9) and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (deltaPct 0.8). The GPU’s 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth suggest it has the raw throughput to push high frame rates in most modern titles.

The CPU, on the other hand, is the limiting factor in gaming. The Ryzen 7 5825C scores 12376 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1747 in single-core. These scores place it in the 55th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is a mid-range processor in the broader market. In gaming scenarios, the CPU’s single-core performance is crucial for frame pacing and physics calculations. A score of 1747 in Cinebench R23 single-core is decent but not exceptional; it sits closer to older high-end laptop chips than to current desktop flagships.

At 1080p resolution, the estimated FPS will be high, but the CPU will likely cause frame dips in CPU-intensive scenes. The GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly, but the CPU may not be able to feed it data fast enough in games with heavy draw calls or complex AI. Expect high refresh rate performance in esports titles, but the 1% lows may be less stable than a build with a stronger CPU. At 1440p, the load shifts more to the GPU, and the estimated FPS will remain very playable, with the CPU bottleneck becoming less pronounced. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the estimated performance will be strong, though the 16 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are the same as other high-end mobile parts.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 27212 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 180831 indicate it is a monster for rasterized rendering. However, the CPU's average benchmark score of 3579 is only 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-9980HK (3577), which is a much older part. This suggests that in gaming, the CPU will behave like a slightly newer version of a 2018-era high-end laptop chip, which is a bottleneck for a 2023-era flagship GPU. The figures are estimates, but the pattern is clear: this is a GPU-limited system at high resolutions and a CPU-limited system at low resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance level?

A: The Ryzen 7 5825C scores 1747 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a moderate score. It places the CPU in the 55th percentile overall, meaning it is not a top-tier part for single-threaded tasks like older games or certain productivity apps.

Q: Is the GPU more powerful than the CPU in this build?

A: Yes, significantly. The RTX 4090 Mobile is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 43667, while the CPU is in the 55th percentile with an average score of 3579. The GPU is the dominant component by a wide margin.

Q: What kind of memory does this system use?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The GPU uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5825C has an average benchmark score of 3579, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-9980HK's score of 3577. In practical terms, they perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5825C includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. This is useful for troubleshooting or light tasks, but the discrete RTX 4090 Mobile will handle all demanding graphics workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. This places it ahead of the majority of graphics cards, with only a few high-end workstation and desktop parts scoring higher.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4090 Mobile is capable of driving high frame rates, but the Ryzen 7 5825C will cap the system's potential at lower resolutions. In esports titles at 1080p, the estimated FPS will be high, but in AAA games, the CPU may cause stuttering. The GPU's 84th percentile performance suggests it can handle 144Hz monitors, but the CPU's 55th percentile score indicates it may not consistently feed the GPU enough frames to maintain that rate in all titles.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture) and 16 GB of VRAM make this a strong streaming platform. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads can handle encoding software, but the 15 W TDP suggests it may thermal throttle under sustained multi-threaded loads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12376 is sufficient for a single-stream encoding setup, but the GPU's Tensor cores can offload this work if using NVIDIA Broadcast or similar tools.

Video editing: The GPU's 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 304 Tensor cores will accelerate timeline rendering and effects in software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The CPU's 16 threads will handle timeline scrubbing and export, but the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is modest. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 180831 indicates the GPU will be the primary workhorse, making 4K timeline editing feasible, though the CPU may slow down final renders.

3D rendering: The RTX 4090 Mobile excels here. The 76 RT cores and 304 Tensor cores will accelerate ray tracing and denoising in Blender or Octane. The GPU's PassMark GPU Compute score of 12347 is high, suggesting strong performance in CUDA-based renderers. The CPU's 8 cores will handle scene preparation, but the GPU will dominate render times. The CPU's lower average score of 3579 means it will not bottleneck the GPU during the actual render process.

Software development: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are adequate for compilation and running virtual machines. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5197 suggests it can handle parallel builds, but it will not be the fastest. The GPU is largely irrelevant for most development tasks, but its 16 GB VRAM could be useful for local machine learning experimentation or GPU-accelerated testing.

Student and office work: This is massive overkill. The CPU's single-core performance in Cinebench R23 (1747) is more than enough for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The GPU's power will be completely idle in these workloads. The 15 W CPU TDP is efficient for battery life, but the GPU's 120 W TDP means the system will drain battery quickly if the discrete GPU is active during light tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The system is heavily unbalanced toward the GPU. The RTX 4090 Mobile, with an average score of 43667 and an 84th percentile ranking, is a top-tier component. The Ryzen 7 5825C, with an average score of 3579 and a 55th percentile ranking, is a mid-range mobile processor. In gaming at 1080p, the CPU will be the bottleneck, as its single-core score of 1747 limits how fast it can process game logic and issue draw calls. The GPU will often be waiting for the CPU, leading to lower than expected frame rates in CPU-bound titles.

At higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU. The CPU's 8 cores can keep up with the GPU's frame output at these resolutions, and the system becomes more balanced. However, the CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is low compared to the GPU's 576.0 GB/s, which can create a data transfer bottleneck in some workloads. The CPU's TDP of 15 W is also a constraint; it limits the sustained clock speeds and can cause the CPU to throttle under sustained load, which will affect performance in long gaming sessions or renders.

The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 107 is oddly low relative to its OpenCL score of 180831, suggesting that the GPU may be driver-limited or that the synthetic test does not scale well with this architecture. In real-world gaming, the GPU is still expected to perform strongly, but the CPU will be the primary limiting factor at low resolutions, while the GPU is the limiting factor at high resolutions.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The base clock is 2000.00 MHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The TDP is 15 W, which is low for a laptop part, indicating it is designed for thin and light systems rather than high-performance gaming laptops.

The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a modest amount of cache for a modern CPU, which can impact performance in games that rely on large working sets. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12376 is respectable for a 15 W part, but the single-core score of 1747 is not outstanding. In the context of its nearest rivals, it is essentially a dead heat with the Intel Core i9-9980HK (deltaPct 0.1), which is a much older part with a higher TDP.

The CPU's avgBenchmarkScore of 3579 places it in the 55th percentile, meaning it is a middle-of-the-road processor overall. For real workloads, this means it is capable of handling everyday multitasking and moderate productivity, but it will lag behind current desktop processors with higher power budgets. The 16 threads help with parallel tasks like video encoding or compiling, but the low TDP limits sustained performance. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics is a fallback option, but it is not suitable for gaming.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FP6 and supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus. This is a mobile platform, so upgrades are limited to what the laptop motherboard supports. The memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s, which is standard for DDR4-3200 dual-channel. The CPU also provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes, which is a bottleneck for the GPU, as the RTX 4090 Mobile uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the GPU will run at a reduced bandwidth, potentially impacting performance in bandwidth-sensitive tasks.

The GPU has a TDP of 120 W and uses no external power connectors, relying on the laptop's power delivery system. The suggested PSU is not listed, but the combined TDP of the CPU (15 W) and GPU (120 W) totals 135 W, which is manageable for a high-end laptop power brick. The GPU's bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, but the CPU only provides PCIe Gen 3, so the link will run at Gen 3 speeds. This is a practical bottleneck for the GPU, though the impact on gaming FPS is often minimal.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform is limited to memory and storage. Upgrading to faster DDR4 modules or adding more storage via the PCIe Gen 3 lanes is possible. The CPU and GPU are soldered or fixed in a laptop, so they cannot be swapped. The platform is effectively a dead end for major upgrades; the only meaningful improvements would be a full laptop replacement with a newer CPU that supports PCIe Gen 4 or Gen 5.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores are as follows: Cinebench R15 multi-core 1247, single-core 175; Cinebench R20 multi-core 5197, single-core 733; Cinebench R23 multi-core 12376, single-core 1747. These scores place the CPU in the 55th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 3579. The GPU's scores include Geekbench OpenCL 180831, Geekbench Vulkan 170774, PassMark G3D 27212, and PassMark GPU Compute 12347. The GPU's average benchmark score is 43667, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs.

The combined percentile for this build is 70, indicating that the system as a whole is better than 70% of all builds. The CPU is the weaker link, with a score that is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-9980HK and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E. The GPU is the stronger link, with scores that are 0.8% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 and 0.9% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000. The combined picture is a system with a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU, resulting in a high overall percentile driven almost entirely by the graphics card.

The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 107 is a notable outlier; it is significantly lower than the DirectX 11 score of 262 and DirectX 9 score of 310. This suggests that the GPU may not be fully optimized for DX12 workloads in synthetic tests, but this does not necessarily translate to poor real-world gaming performance. The CPU's Cinebench scores show a consistent scaling from R15 to R23, indicating stable performance across workloads.

Build Overview

This is a laptop build (buildClass: "laptop") that pairs a mobile APU with a flagship mobile GPU. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is a low-power, 8-core processor designed for efficiency, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is a high-power, 16 GB graphics card designed for maximum performance. The pairing is unusual, as the CPU is clearly not in the same performance tier as the GPU.

The combined percentile of 70 reflects the GPU's high ranking (84th) pulling up the CPU's lower ranking (55th). The system is a top-tier gaming and content creation machine in terms of graphics, but the CPU will hold it back in CPU-bound tasks. This is a classic "GPU-heavy" build, where the graphics card is the star of the show and the processor is merely adequate. The build class is laptop, meaning portability is a factor, but the GPU's 120 W TDP means the system will require a substantial cooling solution and power brick.

Who Should Build It

This build is for users who prioritize graphics performance above all else and do not rely heavily on CPU-bound tasks. Gamers who play at 1440p or 4K with maximum settings will benefit from the RTX 4090 Mobile's 84th percentile performance. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures and future game releases. Content creators who work with GPU-accelerated renderers, such as those using CUDA or OptiX, will see massive speedups from the GPU's 76 RT cores and 304 Tensor cores.

Software developers who use GPU compute for machine learning or scientific simulations will find the GPU's 32.98 TFLOPS useful. However, developers who compile large codebases will be disappointed by the CPU's 55th percentile ranking, which will result in longer build times. Students and office workers should not choose this build, as the GPU is unnecessary for their workloads and will drain battery life. Small business workstations that need GPU acceleration for CAD or video editing could benefit, but the CPU's low TDP may limit sustained performance in long render jobs. This is a niche build for users who know they will be GPU-bound most of the time and are willing to accept the CPU's limitations.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 5825C + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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