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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

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

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System Balance Analysis

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95%

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74%

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PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX

60,104 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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Strong Performance

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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

FAQ

Q: What CPU and GPU are combined in this build?

A: This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (8 cores, 16 threads, Zen 4 on a 5 nm process) with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh (Turing architecture, 6 GB GDDR6, 1920 shading units) in a laptop class configuration.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark against its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 60,104 in the average benchmark, placing it essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60,099, 0% delta). It is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (59,641) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900F (60,008), while trailing the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T by 0.8% (60,572).

Q: What is the CPU's overall performance percentile?

A: The Ryzen 7 8745HX sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of processors in the database — a top-tier result for mobile computing.

Q: What memory and PCIe support does the platform offer?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The GPU connects via PCIe 3.0 x16.

Q: What graphics features does the GPU support?

A: The Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads.

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

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this CPU+GPU pairing. All gaming performance discussion in this analysis is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 71, indicating that this laptop configuration outperforms 71% of all recorded builds in the database.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the AMD Socket FL1, which is the mobile platform socket for the Dragon Range series of Zen 4 processors. This is a laptop platform, so the upgrade path is inherently limited compared to desktop systems — the CPU is soldered or module-bound in most laptop designs. The data indicates the CPU has a 55 W TDP, which is relatively modest for an 8-core, 16-thread mobile part, suggesting thermal headroom for sustained workloads in capable chassis designs.

Memory support is dual-channel DDR5, with the platform delivering 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a modern, high-bandwidth memory standard that suits both the CPU's 8-core workload demands and the GPU's need for system memory access in mixed workloads. The memory bus is dual-channel, which is standard for mobile platforms of this class. ECC memory is not supported, which positions this build for consumer and prosumer use rather than mission-critical server workloads.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), which is a forward-looking interface. However, the GPU in this build uses PCIe 3.0 x16 — this is an older interface that may limit peak transfer rates in edge cases, though for most gaming and rendering workloads, the practical impact is minimal. The GPU itself has a TDP of 80 W, and the CPU TDP is 55 W, giving a combined chip power draw of 135 W. The suggested PSU field is null in the data, but for a laptop build, the power delivery is handled by the chassis' AC adapter and VRM design rather than a discrete PSU. A sensible next upgrade would be a newer-generation GPU with PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 support to fully utilize the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the current pairing is well matched for most tasks.

The platform supports DDR5 memory, which means future memory upgrades are limited to capacity increases rather than standard changes — DDR5 is the current generation. The CPU's unlock multiplier (multiplierUnlocked: true) indicates overclocking potential, though in a laptop chassis, thermal limits will govern how much headroom exists. The production status of the CPU is Active, while the GPU is End-of-life, so the GPU is the component most likely to need replacement first if longevity is a concern.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a strong all-round performer. In the PassMark suite, the Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 31,517 in multithreaded tests, 3,879 in single-thread tests, and 100,328 in integer math. The floating-point math score is 61,972, while the extended instructions score is 27,638. Data compression reaches 363,759, and data encryption hits 21,840. Random string sorting scores 44,494, physics scores 1,681, and the find prime numbers test scores 159. The average benchmark score across all tests is 60,104.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 92 means it is in the top 8% of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, scores 60,099 — a delta of 0% — meaning the 8745HX is essentially performance-equivalent to a top-tier 16-core mobile part in aggregate benchmarks. The Intel Core i9-14900F is 0.2% behind, and the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is 0.8% behind. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T is 0.8% ahead. This places the 8745HX in rarefied company — it is not just a good mobile CPU; it is competitive with desktop-class processors in aggregate score.

The GPU benchmark scores are empty in the data, and its percentile ranking is 50, meaning it sits exactly at the median of all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 0, which is a data artifact — there are no benchmark rows recorded. This makes direct GPU-to-GPU comparisons impossible from the data alone. However, the GPU's hardware specifications (6 GB GDDR6, 336 GB/s bandwidth, 5.299 TFLOPS FP32) suggest it is a mid-range mobile part from the Turing generation. The combined percentile for the build is 71, which reflects the strong CPU pulling up a mid-tier GPU.

The combined picture is clear: this is a CPU-bound build where the processor is the star. The CPU's 92nd percentile performance class dominates the GPU's 50th percentile, and any workload that is CPU-intensive will see exceptional results, while GPU-bound tasks will be average.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration targets users who prioritize CPU compute power above all else. The 92nd percentile CPU ranking means this is an excellent choice for developers compiling large codebases, data analysts running complex simulations, and content creators doing CPU-based rendering or video encoding. The 8-core, 16-thread design with a 5.10 GHz boost clock handles heavily threaded workloads with ease — the multithreaded score of 31,517 and integer math score of 100,328 are indicators of strong productivity performance.

For gamers, this build is suitable for those who play at lower resolutions where CPU performance matters most. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking means it will handle esports titles and older games well, but the lack of measured FPS data means precise expectations are limited. The CPU's single-thread score of 3,879 is strong, which benefits games that rely on a few fast cores.

Content creators who work in applications that leverage both CPU and GPU — such as video editing with hardware encoding or 3D rendering with GPU acceleration — will find the Quadro RTX 3000's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores useful for ray-traced previews and AI-accelerated effects. The 6 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p content creation but may limit 4K texture work.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the CPU's 55 W TDP, which allows for thinner, more portable laptop designs without sacrificing compute power. The active production status of the CPU means replacement parts are available, and the DDR5 memory support ensures modern compatibility. The GPU's end-of-life status is a minor concern for long-term support, but the CPU's strength makes this build viable for CPU-heavy professional tasks where GPU requirements are modest.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It belongs to the AMD 8000 series and is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process node, 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 — a 1.5 GHz boost range that gives the CPU excellent single-thread responsiveness when needed.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache. This is a standard high-performance configuration for a Zen 4 mobile part. The memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and ECC is not supported. The integrated graphics is a Radeon 610M, which provides basic display output but is not intended for gaming.

The benchmark scores paint a picture of a CPU that excels at both integer and floating-point workloads. The integer math score of 100,328 is particularly strong, indicating excellent performance in database operations, spreadsheet calculations, and general productivity tasks. The floating-point score of 61,972 is also robust, supporting scientific computing and financial modeling. The data compression score of 363,759 is exceptional, which benefits file archiving, backup software, and data storage workloads.

The multithreaded score of 31,517 represents the CPU's ability to handle parallel workloads. With 16 threads, this CPU can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with strong efficiency. The single-thread score of 3,879 is competitive with desktop-class parts, ensuring snappy application launches and responsive single-threaded game performance.

The physics score of 1,681 and find prime numbers score of 159 are lower relative to the other scores, but these are specialized tests that may not reflect typical real-world usage. The extended instructions score of 27,638 indicates good support for SIMD and other advanced instruction sets, which benefits multimedia processing and certain scientific workloads.

The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and its near-tie with the Ryzen 9 7945HX (0% delta) confirm that this is a top-tier mobile processor. The 0.2% lead over the Intel Core i9-14900F and 0.8% lead over the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D are within noise, but the fact that an 8-core mobile part matches a 16-core desktop-class part in aggregate benchmarks is remarkable.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh is based on the TU106 chip with Turing architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process by TSMC. It uses 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 24.3M per mm². The GPU is part of the Quadro Turing-M generation and has a production status of End-of-life, with a release date of May 2019.

The memory configuration is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective. This bandwidth is adequate for 1080p gaming and moderate 4K rendering, but the 6 GB capacity may be limiting for high-resolution textures or large 3D scenes.

The GPU has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, which enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS. The base clock is 945 MHz with a boost clock of 1380 MHz. The pixel rate is 88.32 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 165.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 5.299 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 10.60 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and it uses an MXM module slot width. It has no power connectors, meaning it draws all power from the slot. Display outputs are portable device dependent, which is typical for mobile GPUs. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16, which is one generation behind the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 50, placing it exactly at the median of all GPUs. The average benchmark score is 0, and the nearest rivals list is empty — there is no comparative data in the FACT PACK. This makes it difficult to position the GPU against specific competitors, but the hardware specifications suggest a mid-range mobile part. The RT and tensor cores provide capabilities that the GPU's raw compute might not suggest; ray-traced workloads will benefit from the 30 RT cores, while AI inference tasks can leverage the 240 tensor cores.

For rendering, the FP32 performance of 5.299 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, but the Turing architecture supports features like mesh shading and variable rate shading that can improve efficiency. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p rendering scenes and moderate 1440p work, but high-polygon scenes with large texture sets may exceed the memory budget. The 336 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the shading units but may bottleneck certain memory-intensive workloads.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty. All gaming performance figures in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and hardware specifications, not direct measurements.

Based on the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 50th percentile ranking, this build is CPU-bound for gaming at most resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 3,879 ensures that frame times are consistent and that games with high CPU demands — such as simulation titles or large multiplayer games — will run smoothly. The GPU's 50th percentile position suggests it will handle 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in modern titles, and high settings in older or less demanding games.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU will be the primary driver of performance. The Ryzen 7 8745HX's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 3,879 single-thread score are indicators of strong gaming performance in CPU-bound scenarios. Games that rely on a single fast core will see good frame rates, though the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 performance will cap maximum FPS in GPU-bound scenarios.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor. The Quadro RTX 3000's 6 GB VRAM and 336 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p gaming at medium settings, but high-texture packs may exceed the VRAM capacity. The RT cores can enable ray-traced effects at playable frame rates in titles that support NVIDIA RTX, but the modest FP32 performance will require lower settings when ray tracing is enabled.

At 4K, the GPU will be the clear bottleneck. The 50th percentile GPU ranking means it will struggle with modern games at ultra settings in 4K, and the 6 GB VRAM is insufficient for high-resolution texture sets in many titles. Estimated frame rates at 4K ultra would be below 30 FPS in most demanding games, and the build is not recommended for 4K gaming.

For esports titles like Counter-Strike or Overwatch, the strong CPU will push high frame rates even at 1080p, and the GPU's 64 ROPs will handle the pixel throughput. These games are typically CPU-bound, so the 92nd percentile CPU will deliver excellent performance.

The overall gaming picture is that of a capable 1080p gaming laptop with CPU headroom for future GPU upgrades, but the GPU is the limiting factor for higher resolutions or maximum settings.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") combining the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX CPU with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh GPU. The combined percentile is 71, meaning this configuration outperforms 71% of all recorded builds in the database. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile, while the GPU is in the 50th percentile — a significant imbalance that defines the build's character.

The CPU is an active production part from AMD's 8000 series, released in April 2025, with a 55 W TDP. The GPU is an end-of-life part from NVIDIA's Turing generation, released in May 2019, with an 80 W TDP. The combined 135 W power draw is modest for a high-performance laptop, enabling thinner chassis designs and longer battery life under load.

This pairing is unusual in that it mates a top-tier 2025 CPU with a 2019 mid-range GPU. The CPU is clearly the dominant component, and the build's overall tier is determined by the CPU's exceptional performance rather than the GPU's median standing. For CPU-intensive workloads, this is a high-tier build; for GPU-intensive workloads, it is a mid-tier build.

The data shows a system designed for professionals and enthusiasts who need maximum CPU compute power in a laptop form factor, with GPU performance that is adequate but not exceptional. The 71st combined percentile reflects this split personality — it is a better build than the median, but not a top-tier gaming or rendering machine.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 50th percentile creates a clear bottleneck hierarchy: for most workloads, the GPU is the limiting factor.

In CPU-intensive workloads — such as software compilation, data analysis, spreadsheet processing, and database operations — the CPU will perform at its full potential. The 8-core, 16-thread design with a 31,517 multithreaded score will handle these tasks with ease, and the GPU will have minimal impact. The data suggests that in these workloads, the build operates at the CPU's 92nd percentile level.

In GPU-intensive workloads — such as 3D rendering, video encoding with GPU acceleration, and gaming at high resolutions — the GPU's 50th percentile performance will cap the system's output. The CPU's exceptional speed will not compensate for the GPU's mid-range compute power. The FP32 performance of 5.299 TFLOPS and the 336 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors.

For gaming, the bottleneck depends on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is often the bottleneck in CPU-bound games, but the GPU will still limit maximum FPS in GPU-bound scenes. At 1440p and above, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The FPS scaling data is absent, but the percentile difference — 92 vs 50 — strongly indicates that the GPU will be the first component to saturate.

For mixed workloads that use both CPU and GPU — such as video editing with hardware encoding or AI inference with tensor cores — the balance is more nuanced. The CPU's 240 tensor cores (note: the tensor cores belong to the GPU, not the CPU) will accelerate AI tasks, while the CPU handles orchestration. The 30 RT cores enable ray-traced rendering, but the GPU's overall compute capacity will limit the complexity of such workloads.

The practical bottleneck is the GPU. Any user upgrading this build should prioritize a GPU replacement first. The CPU has headroom for several more years of high-performance computing, while the GPU is already at the median of all GPUs and is end-of-life. The data indicates that this build is best suited for CPU-bound tasks, and its GPU performance should be treated as a secondary consideration.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

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