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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
95%
VS
GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX

60,104 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

23,628 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
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

# Balance and Bottleneck

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile pairing presents a notable imbalance in raw compute potential versus graphics throughput. The CPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU rests at the 69th percentile among all graphics cards. This 23-point gap in percentile placement indicates that the processor is the stronger component in this pairing, capable of feeding the GPU far more data than it can render in many workloads.

Benchmark scores confirm this asymmetry. The CPU's average benchmark score of 60,104 places it virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60,099, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900F (60,008, 0.2% delta). The GPU's average score of 23,628 puts it just behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23,736, -0.5% delta) and marginally ahead of the RTX 3070 Mobile's sibling, the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (23,518, 0.5% delta). The CPU is competing with desktop-class silicon, while the GPU is trading blows with older and mid-range mobile parts.

In CPU-bound workloads, the bottleneck shifts decisively to the GPU. The processor's multithreaded score of 31,517 and single-thread score of 3,879 indicate substantial headroom for feeding frames. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16,321, while respectable, will be the limiting factor in high-refresh scenarios where the CPU can generate draw calls faster than the GPU can rasterize them. Data compression and encryption scores of 363,759 and 21,840 respectively show the CPU excels at data-heavy tasks that have nothing to do with graphics, so the GPU sits idle during those operations.

In GPU-bound workloads, the balance shifts entirely. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 18.98 TFLOPS and texture rate of 296.6 GTexel/s will govern rendering performance, while the CPU waits at the ready. The FP16 performance of 18.98 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio) means the GPU has no dedicated half-precision boost, which is a consideration for compute tasks that rely on FP16 acceleration. The CPU's floating-point math score of 61,972 will not compensate in rendering workloads.

The combined percentile of 81 reflects this mixed picture. The system is neither a perfectly balanced gaming machine nor a workstation-tuned pairing; it is a laptop-class build where the CPU overdelivers relative to the GPU. For workloads like video editing that use both components, the CPU's integer math score of 100,328 and the GPU's compute score of 7,276 will interleave, but the GPU will still cap final render speeds in GPU-accelerated effects.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 8745HX compare to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 9 7945HX?

A: The two processors are statistically identical in average benchmark score. The Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 60,104, while the Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 60,099, a delta of 0%. This means the 8-core, 16-thread 8745HX trades effectively with the higher-tier part in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and what does it mean?

A: The RTX 3080 Mobile sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs. This places it above the median but below enthusiast-class desktop parts. Its nearest rival, the GTX TITAN Z, scores 23,736 versus 23,628, a -0.5% delta, showing the mobile GPU is essentially on par with a legacy desktop flagship.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. This limits the platform for mission-critical error-correcting workloads but is standard for consumer mobile processors.

Q: What is the CPU's architecture and process node?

A: The Ryzen 7 8745HX uses Zen 4 architecture on AMD's Dragon Range codename, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. The die size is 71 mm² with 6,570 million transistors. This is a mobile-specific design with a 55 W TDP.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth compare to its compute capabilities?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is paired with 18.98 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The bandwidth-to-compute ratio is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may constrain 4K texture streaming.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 81, which places this laptop build above 81% of all tested system pairings. The CPU's 92nd percentile pulls the average up, while the GPU's 69th percentile holds it back from the top tier.

Q: Is there measured FPS data available for this exact combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this combination. All frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread score of 3,879 and the GPU's 16,321 G3D score suggest the system can drive high frame rates in esports titles, though the GPU will be the limiting factor in demanding AAA games. The 69th GPU percentile indicates that 144 Hz gaming is plausible at lower settings, but 240 Hz displays will exceed the GPU's capability in most modern titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding alongside gaming. The multithreaded score of 31,517 means the processor can handle game logic plus encoding overhead without significant frame drops. The GPU's NVENC-capable hardware (via 192 tensor cores and Ampere architecture) offers an alternative hardware encoding path, but the CPU alone is sufficient for most streaming scenarios.

Video editing: This pairing is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p video work. The CPU's integer math score of 100,328 accelerates timeline operations and codec conversions, while the GPU's compute score of 7,276 handles GPU-accelerated effects. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports smooth scrubbing of high-bitrate footage. Export times will be CPU-bound for standard edits but GPU-bound when heavy effects are applied.

3D rendering: The GPU's 18.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 48 RT cores provide solid performance for real-time viewport rendering and GPU-accelerated renderers. The CPU's floating-point math score of 61,972 handles CPU-based renderers adequately. However, the 8 GB VRAM will limit scene complexity in GPU rendering, potentially forcing texture streaming or lower-resolution assets for large scenes.

Software development: The CPU excels here. With a PassMark data compression score of 363,759 and encryption score of 21,840, compilation, packaging, and cryptographic operations run quickly. The 16 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the single-thread score of 3,879 ensures snappy IDE responsiveness. The GPU is largely irrelevant for most development tasks unless doing game development or GPU compute work.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for basic productivity. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking means spreadsheet calculations, document processing, and web browsing will be instant. The GPU's 69th percentile is wasted on office applications, but the system will not struggle with any productivity workload. Battery life, while not specified in the data, would be the primary concern given the 55 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP.

# Who Should Build It

The target audience for this CPU+GPU pairing is a gamer who prioritizes CPU performance over GPU headroom, particularly at 1080p resolution where the RTX 3080 Mobile's 69th percentile is sufficient. The CPU's 92nd percentile ensures that frame pacing and minimum FPS will be stable, even if maximum FPS is GPU-limited.

Content creators who work with large datasets or compile code will benefit most. The CPU's data compression score of 363,759 and multithreaded score of 31,517 mean that CPU-heavy tasks like video encoding, software compilation, and data analysis run at desktop-class speeds. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handle 1080p and 1440p rendering workflows without issue.

Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the CPU more than adequate for simulation software, virtual machines, and heavy multitasking. The 16 threads support parallel workloads like MATLAB or Python multiprocessing, while the single-thread performance handles interactive applications. The GPU is a bonus for any graphics or machine learning coursework.

Small business workstations that run database queries, financial modeling, or statistical analysis will see strong performance from the CPU's integer and floating-point scores. The encryption score of 21,840 supports secure communications without bottlenecking. The GPU's compute capabilities can accelerate certain workloads like CUDA-based analytics, though the 8 GB VRAM limits dataset sizes.

This is not the right build for 4K gaming or professional GPU rendering. The GPU's 69th percentile and 8 GB VRAM will struggle with 4K textures and high-resolution rendering workloads. Users needing those capabilities should look at pairings with a higher GPU percentile.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on the GA104 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process, with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The architecture is Ampere, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores.

Memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate. The base clock is 1110 MHz with a boost clock of 1545 MHz. Pixel rate is 148.3 GPixel/s and texture rate is 296.6 GTexel/s.

The FP32 performance of 18.98 TFLOPS is identical to FP16 at 18.98 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning there is no half-precision advantage for AI or compute workloads. The tensor cores can still accelerate DLSS and other neural network operations, but the raw FP16 throughput is not doubled as in some competing architectures.

Benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 16,321, which places the GPU at the 69th percentile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2,644. Geekbench scores are 104,831 for OpenCL and 104,066 for Vulkan. The PassMark GPU compute score is 7,276, indicating moderate compute capability relative to rasterization performance.

The GPU's nearest rival is the GTX TITAN Z with an average score of 23,736, a -0.5% delta, meaning the RTX 3080 Mobile is slightly behind that legacy desktop card. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 23,518 with a 0.5% delta, showing the 3080 Mobile is marginally faster. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 scores 23,877 with a -1% delta, placing the NVIDIA part just behind that desktop GPU.

For rendering, the 48 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the 8 GB VRAM is the primary constraint. Large scenes with complex geometry and high-resolution textures will exceed this capacity, forcing the driver to swap textures or reduce quality. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K texture sets will strain the memory subsystem.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16,321 and the CPU's single-thread score of 3,879 form the basis for these projections.

At 1080p with ultra settings, this pairing should deliver playable frame rates in most titles. The GPU's 69th percentile suggests it can handle modern AAA games at 60+ FPS on average, though demanding titles may dip below that threshold. Esports titles like competitive shooters and MOBAs should run well above 100 FPS given the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's rasterization throughput.

At 1440p, the GPU will become the limiting factor. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth will struggle with ultra-texture packs, and the 18.98 TFLOPS FP32 compute will produce lower frame rates than at 1080p. Expect 40-60 FPS in demanding titles at high settings, with drops below 40 FPS in the most graphically intensive scenes.

At 4K, this pairing is not recommended for ultra settings. The GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are insufficient for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. DLSS via the 192 tensor cores can help, but the base rasterization performance will still be below the threshold for smooth 4K gaming in most titles.

The CPU will not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution. The 3,879 single-thread score and 31,517 multithreaded score ensure that draw calls, physics calculations, and game logic run ahead of the GPU's rendering pace. Frame pacing should be consistent, with no CPU-induced stutters.

# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 8000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. It is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. This configuration supports the high single-thread performance evidenced by the 3,879 PassMark single-thread score. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows strength in integer and floating-point workloads. The integer math score of 100,328 and floating-point math score of 61,972 indicate robust general-purpose computing. The extended instructions score of 27,638 supports SIMD-heavy applications. The find prime numbers score of 159 is relatively low, suggesting the CPU is not optimized for that specific workload pattern.

The 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs places this processor in the top 8% of all tested parts. Its average benchmark score of 60,104 is nearly identical to the Ryzen 9 7945HX (60,099, 0% delta) and Intel Core i9-14900F (60,008, 0.2% delta). The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D scores 59,641 with a 0.8% delta, showing the 8745HX is slightly ahead of that 3D V-Cache part in aggregate benchmarks.

The 55 W TDP is remarkably low for this level of performance, indicating high efficiency. The integrated Radeon 610M graphics provide a basic display output capability, though the discrete RTX 3080 Mobile will handle all graphics workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 28 lanes (CPU only) provides high bandwidth for storage and GPU connectivity.

For real workloads, the CPU's data compression score of 363,759 indicates excellent performance for file archiving and data processing. The encryption score of 21,840 supports secure communications and VPN throughput. The random string sorting score of 44,494 shows strong database-style operations. The multithreaded score of 31,517 supports heavily parallel workloads like video rendering and scientific computing.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. The combined percentile of 81 places this system above 81% of all tested pairings, indicating a high-tier configuration for a mobile platform.

The CPU is a top-tier mobile processor from AMD's 8000 series, designed for high-performance laptops. Its 92nd percentile ranking puts it in the top 8% of all CPUs, rivaling desktop processors from the same generation. The GPU is a mid-to-high-tier mobile part from NVIDIA's 30-series, with a 69th percentile ranking that places it above the median but below enthusiast-class mobile and desktop GPUs.

The class is explicitly "laptop," meaning all components are designed for mobile form factors. The CPU's 55 W TDP and the GPU's 115 W TDP together require substantial cooling, so this pairing would typically appear in a large gaming laptop or mobile workstation chassis. The power connectors are listed as "None," indicating the GPU draws power through the motherboard rather than external connectors.

This pairing represents a CPU-first design philosophy. The processor outperforms the GPU by a significant margin, making this system ideal for workloads that benefit from strong CPU performance but do not require top-tier GPU throughput. It is a balanced system for 1080p gaming and productivity, but not for 4K gaming or professional GPU rendering.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 60,104, placing it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX with an average score of 60,099, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 60,008 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D scores 59,641 with a 0.8% delta. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T scores 60,572 with a -0.8% delta, showing the 8745HX is slightly behind that server processor.

Key CPU benchmark scores include: multithreaded 31,517, single-thread 3,879, integer math 100,328, floating-point math 61,972, data compression 363,759, data encryption 21,840, extended instructions 27,638, random string sorting 44,494, find prime numbers 159, and physics 1,681.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 23,628, placing it at the 69th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z with an average score of 23,736, a delta of -0.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 23,518 with a 0.5% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 scores 23,877 with a -1% delta. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 scores 23,315 with a 1.3% delta.

Key GPU benchmark scores include: PassMark G3D 16,321, PassMark GPU compute 7,276, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 2,644, Geekbench OpenCL 104,831, Geekbench Vulkan 104,066, PassMark DirectX 9 170, DirectX 10 120, DirectX 11 146, DirectX 12 72, and PassMark G2D 637.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU in percentile terms by 23 points. The CPU's average score is 2.5 times higher than the GPU's average score, but these are different benchmark suites and not directly comparable. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, and the system's overall 81st percentile reflects the CPU's dominance.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to the Dragon Range mobile platform. The socket supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), which provides high-speed connectivity for NVMe storage and the discrete GPU.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU's power connectors are listed as "None," meaning it draws power through the motherboard socket, which is typical for mobile discrete GPUs. The suggested PSU is null, as this is a laptop build with no user-replaceable power supply.

The GPU is end-of-life in production status, with a release date of January 2021. Its predecessor is the GeForce 20 Mobile series, and no successor is listed. This means the RTX 3080 Mobile is not a current-generation part, and no future driver optimizations are guaranteed.

The CPU is active in production, released in April 2025. This is a current-generation part with ongoing support. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, though laptop cooling constraints will limit practical overclocking headroom.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the primary candidate for replacement, given its 69th percentile ranking and end-of-life status. However, in a laptop form factor, the GPU is typically soldered and not upgradeable. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking means it will remain competitive for several years, so a platform upgrade would not be necessary for CPU-bound workloads.

Memory upgrades are possible if the laptop supports it, with DDR5 dual-channel configuration providing up to 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would take advantage of the CPU's 28 lanes. The platform is well-positioned for longevity on the CPU side, but the GPU will become increasingly dated as new games demand more VRAM and higher compute throughput.