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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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Top 5% 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
95%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX

60,104 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile form a high-end laptop pairing that delivers top-tier performance across both CPU- and GPU-intensive tasks. With a combined percentile of 87, this configuration sits firmly in the upper echelon of mobile computing hardware, indicating that the vast majority of systems on the market will trail it in overall capability. The data shows a balanced partnership: the Ryzen 7 8745HX posts a multithread score of 31517 and a single-thread score of 3879, while the RTX 4080 Mobile achieves a Passmark G3D score of 24926 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data — so all frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from these benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Ryzen 7 8745HX and the RTX 4080 Mobile is remarkably even, with neither component dramatically overshadowing the other in the workload profiles captured by the benchmark data. The CPU’s percentile of 92 against all CPUs and the GPU’s percentile of 81 against all GPUs indicate that the processor is slightly more dominant in its respective field, but the gap is not so wide that the GPU becomes the limiting factor in most scenarios. For gaming at high resolutions, the GPU’s raw compute power — 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s — will typically be the primary driver of frame rates, especially as resolution scales up and the rendering load shifts toward the graphics card.

In CPU-bound workloads, the Ryzen 7 8745HX shows its strength through a multithread score of 31517 and a physics score of 1681. The physics score, which often correlates with gaming performance in titles that simulate rigid bodies or complex environments, is notably strong and suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output without introducing a significant bottleneck. However, the Passmark find prime numbers score of 159 is relatively low, indicating that the CPU may lag in highly serial, integer-heavy tasks that do not scale with thread count — a potential bottleneck in older games or single-threaded simulation code.

The FPS scaling story, based on estimated performance, points to a system where the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K or with ray tracing enabled, while at 1080p the CPU’s single-thread performance (3879) becomes more relevant. The RTX 4080 Mobile’s memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM are sufficient to feed the GPU at most settings, but in scenes with heavy texture streaming or large open worlds, the 192-bit memory bus could create a minor constraint. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, paired with dual-channel DDR5 support, is adequate for feeding the 8 cores and 16 threads, but it is not a standout figure compared to the GPU’s bandwidth, reinforcing that the GPU is the more memory-hungry component.

The data also reveals that the CPU’s integrated graphics, the Radeon 610M, are present but not a factor in this pairing; the discrete RTX 4080 Mobile handles all rendering, so the iGPU’s performance is irrelevant except for power-saving scenarios. Overall, the bottleneck profile is workload-dependent: productivity and multithreaded tasks will see the CPU approaching its limits, while gaming at high resolutions will be GPU-bound, with the CPU providing ample headroom in most cases.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, the following frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The RTX 4080 Mobile’s Passmark G3D score of 24926 and DirectX 12 score of 96 suggest that this GPU is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p in most titles, with 4K gaming possible at reduced settings or with upscaling technologies. The DirectX 11 score of 244 is notably higher than the DirectX 12 score, which is unusual and may indicate that older APIs run particularly well on this hardware, though modern titles that rely on DirectX 12 Ultimate features (supported per the API list) will still perform strongly.

At 1080p, the combination of the Ryzen 7 8745HX’s single-thread score of 3879 and the GPU’s 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 should deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS in most esports titles and competitive shooters, with the CPU rarely becoming a limiting factor. The physics score of 1681 supports this, as it indicates strong performance in games that use CPU-driven physics. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the 12 GB VRAM provides enough capacity for high-detail textures in most current releases, though some titles with ultra texture packs may approach the limit.

At 4K, the estimated performance drops to 30–60 FPS depending on the game and settings, with the GPU’s pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s being the key metrics. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 145807 suggests that Vulkan-based titles, such as many modern AAA games, will see efficient utilization of the GPU’s architecture. The RTX 4080 Mobile’s 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores indicate that ray tracing and DLSS features are supported, which can extend playable frame rates in heavy titles, but the lack of measured data means these are qualitative expectations rather than verified figures.

For users prioritizing high refresh rates, the data suggests that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for this pairing, with 4K requiring compromises on settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The GPU’s Passmark G2D score of 929 is low, but this metric is irrelevant for gaming and only affects 2D desktop workloads. Overall, the estimated gaming performance is strong across all resolutions, with the caveat that 4K ultra settings will be demanding on the 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus width.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 6,570 million transistors. The base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz are respectable for a mobile chip, and the 55 W TDP indicates a power envelope that allows for sustained performance in a laptop chassis. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is adequate for gaming and productivity but not the largest on the market.

Benchmark results show a mixed profile. The Passmark multithread score of 31517 places the CPU at the 92nd percentile against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of processors in the database. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, has an average score of 60099, which is essentially identical (deltaPct of 0), indicating that the 8745HX is on par with a higher-tier mobile chip in overall benchmark averages. The Intel Core i9-14900F is also closely matched with a deltaPct of 0.2, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D trails by 0.8. This suggests that the 8745HX is a high-end mobile processor, but not the absolute fastest, and that its performance is consistent with other flagship CPUs.

In single-threaded tasks, the Passmark single-thread score of 3879 is strong, though not class-leading. The floating point math score of 61972 and integer math score of 100328 indicate robust throughput for scientific and financial workloads, while the extended instructions score of 27638 suggests that AVX and related instruction sets are well-supported. The data compression score of 363759 is exceptionally high, making this CPU well-suited for file compression and archival tasks, while the data encryption score of 21840 is moderate, indicating adequate but not exceptional cryptography performance.

The random string sorting score of 44494 is another strong result, pointing to good performance in database and sorting workloads. For real-world use, this CPU will handle software compilation, video encoding, and multitasking with ease, and its 16 threads allow for efficient parallel processing. The lack of ECC memory support and the dual-channel DDR5 memory bus (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) are minor limitations for server-like workloads but are standard for mobile gaming and content creation laptops. The CPU is unlocked, which is unusual for a mobile part, but overclocking headroom is limited by the thermal constraints of a laptop chassis.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX support ECC memory?

A: No, the FACT PACK indicates that ECC memory is not supported (eccMemory: false), so users should plan for standard non-ECC DDR5 modules.

Q: What is the transistor count of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 8745HX compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX in benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 7945HX has an average benchmark score of 60099, which is 0% different (deltaPct: 0) from the Ryzen 7 8745HX’s average score of 60104, indicating essentially identical overall performance.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 Mobile have a higher Passmark G3D score than the RTX 5080 Mobile?

A: No, the RTX 4080 Mobile has a Passmark G3D score of 24926, while the RTX 5080 Mobile has an average score of 38349, which is 0.6% higher (deltaPct: -0.6 for the 4080), meaning the 5080 is slightly ahead.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, achieved with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, running at 18 Gbps effective.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 8745HX a desktop or mobile processor?

A: The market segment is Mobile, and it uses the AMD Socket FL1, which is designed for laptop platforms. The build class for this combination is a laptop.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile rank against all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 8745HX is at the 92nd percentile against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of processors in the database.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from the benchmark data is one of high-end performance, with the CPU and GPU each delivering strong scores that place them in the upper percentiles. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 60104, which is at the 92nd percentile against all CPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, scores 60099 with a deltaPct of 0, showing that the 8745HX is statistically tied with that chip. The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 60008 (deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D scores 59641 (deltaPct 0.8), both slightly behind. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T scores 60572, which is 0.8% ahead of the 8745HX, indicating that the CPU is competitive with even a server-class Xeon in average benchmark terms.

For the GPU, the average benchmark score is 38135, placing it at the 81st percentile against all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, which scores 38299 (deltaPct -0.4 for the 4080), meaning the MX570 is unexpectedly close in average score, though this likely reflects the wide variety of benchmarks in the average. The RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38349 (deltaPct -0.6), the RTX 4070 scores 37648 (deltaPct 1.3), and the Tesla P4 scores 37628 (deltaPct 1.3). The GPU’s individual benchmarks show a Passmark G3D score of 24926, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 145807, with compute performance of 11191 on the Passmark GPU compute test.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 87, which is below the CPU’s individual percentile (92) but above the GPU’s individual percentile (81), reflecting the overall system capability. The data shows that the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU, though powerful, has more headroom for improvement in future generations. This pairing is well-balanced for a laptop, with no single component dragging the system down significantly.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end laptop GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU features 7424 shading units, 232 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI acceleration. The base clock is 1290 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and the memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

The benchmark scores for the GPU are strong. The Passmark G3D score of 24926 is a solid indicator of overall 3D rendering performance, while the DirectX 11 score of 244 and DirectX 12 score of 96 show good API utilization. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 and Vulkan score of 145807 highlight strong compute and cross-platform graphics performance. The GPU’s FP32 output of 24.72 TFLOPS and FP16 output of 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1) are impressive for a mobile part, and the texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s support high-resolution rendering.

For rendering workloads, the 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for most 3D scenes, but large textures or complex scenes may approach the capacity limit. The 192-bit memory bus is narrower than some desktop counterparts, but the high bandwidth compensates. The RT cores and tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games and render times in creative applications. The GPU’s 81st percentile rank against all GPUs indicates that it is better than 81% of GPUs in the database, though the nearest rivals show that the RTX 5080 Mobile is slightly ahead by 0.6%, and the desktop RTX 4070 is 1.3% behind.

The GPU’s TDP of 110 W is typical for a high-performance mobile part, and the absence of power connectors (slot width: IGP) suggests it is soldered to the motherboard, drawing power through the laptop’s power delivery system. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, which is adequate for this GPU’s performance level. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and near-future software.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to laptop platforms, so upgrading the CPU in the future is not a practical option for most users; the CPU is soldered or otherwise non-replaceable in typical laptop designs. The memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and users can potentially upgrade RAM if the laptop has accessible SODIMM slots, though many high-end laptops use soldered memory. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the platform has headroom for future high-bandwidth peripherals.

The GPU has no suggested PSU (suggestedPsu: null) and a TDP of 110 W, which is modest for a high-end mobile GPU. Since this is a laptop, the PSU is an external AC adapter, and the system’s total power draw will be the sum of the CPU (55 W TDP), GPU (110 W TDP), and other components, typically requiring a 200–300 W adapter, though the FACT PACK does not provide a specific figure. The lack of power connectors on the GPU indicates that power is delivered through the motherboard, and users should not expect to upgrade the GPU in a laptop.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to increase memory capacity or speed, if the laptop supports it, or to add a high-speed NVMe SSD using the PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For external connectivity, the PCIe Gen 5 support allows for future eGPU enclosures, though the laptop’s Thunderbolt or USB4 ports (not specified in the FACT PACK) would be the practical interface. Given the CPU’s 92nd percentile and GPU’s 81st percentile, the platform is already near the top of the mobile performance range, so upgrades are more about capacity (RAM, storage) than raw performance.

Build Overview

This build is a high-end laptop configuration, as indicated by the buildClass: laptop, pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. The combined percentile of 87 places this system in the top 13% of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database, making it a premium choice for demanding applications. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based part with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 58 RT cores.

The overall tier of this build is high-end mobile, suitable for gaming at high settings and resolutions, content creation, and professional workloads. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 60104 (92nd percentile) and the GPU’s average score of 38135 (81st percentile) indicate that the system is well-balanced, with the CPU being the stronger component relative to its competition. The pairRankByFps is null, confirming that no measured FPS data exists for this combination, so performance estimates are based on the benchmark scores.

This is not a desktop or workstation-class system; it is a laptop with integrated components, meaning upgrades are limited to memory and storage. The 5 nm process for both CPU and GPU, with transistor counts of 6,570 million (CPU) and 35,800 million (GPU), underscores the density and efficiency of the hardware. The system is production-active for both components, with the CPU released on 2025-04-22 and the GPU on 2023-01-02, so it is a current-generation pairing.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration is best suited for gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, where the estimated performance from the benchmark scores indicates excellent results. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 3879 and physics score of 1681 support competitive gaming, while the GPU’s 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth handle demanding graphics. 4K gaming is possible but will require settings adjustments, so enthusiasts who insist on 4K ultra may want to consider a desktop system.

Content creators, such as video editors, 3D artists, and graphic designers, will benefit from the CPU’s multithread score of 31517 and the GPU’s compute performance (Passmark GPU compute: 11191, Geekbench OpenCL: 159575). The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for most creative applications, and the tensor cores enable AI-accelerated workflows like denoising and upscaling. Software developers will appreciate the 16 threads for compilation and the high integer math score of 100328, which speeds up code builds and testing.

Students and professionals in fields like engineering, finance, or data science will find the CPU’s floating point math score of 61972 and data encryption score of 21840 useful for simulations and cryptography, though the lack of ECC memory is a minor caveat for critical workloads. Small business workstations that require a portable, high-performance machine for tasks like CAD, video conferencing, and office productivity will be well-served by this build, as the CPU’s 92nd percentile and GPU’s 81st percentile ensure smooth multitasking and rendering. For users who need a single machine for both gaming and work, this pairing offers a balanced solution, with the caveat that the laptop form factor limits future upgrades to memory and storage.