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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile

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85 / 100

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

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

GPU Bottleneck

CPU

95%

GPU

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 5000 Mobile

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% 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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Strong Performance

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

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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

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The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is an 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor from AMD’s 8000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. It runs on a 5 nm TSMC process with a die size of 71 mm² and 6,570 million transistors. The base clock is 3.60 GHz and the boost clock reaches 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. This CPU pairs with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile, a Turing-architecture GPU with 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Together, this laptop-class build sits at the 71st percentile overall, indicating a capable but not top-tier combination for demanding workloads.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is a mobile processor designed for high-performance laptops, leveraging the Zen 4 architecture. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it supports simultaneous multithreading, which is essential for parallel workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide strong single-thread responsiveness, while the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU’s memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which is ample for feeding both the CPU and the discrete GPU in memory-intensive tasks.

In benchmark tests, the CPU achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 3,879, which places it in the upper tier of mobile processors for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The multi-thread score of 31,517 reflects its ability to handle heavily threaded workloads, while the integer math score of 100,328 and floating-point math score of 61,972 indicate strong computational throughput for scientific and financial simulations. Data compression and encryption scores of 363,759 and 21,840, respectively, show robust performance in archival and security-related tasks. The extended instructions score of 27,638 suggests good AVX-512 and other vectorized instruction support, benefiting workloads like AI inference and cryptography.

The CPU’s percentile ranking among all CPUs is 92, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. Its average benchmark score of 60,104 places it in close competition with desktop-class parts. Compared to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 60,099 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-14900F scores 60,008 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D scores 59,641 (0.8% behind), and the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T scores 60,572 (0.8% ahead). This indicates that the Ryzen 7 8745HX performs essentially on par with these high-end desktop and server chips, despite being a mobile part with a 55 W TDP. The data shows that this CPU punches well above its power envelope, making it suitable for professional workloads that typically require desktop hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this CPU+GPU pairing is dominated by the CPU’s strong showing, while the GPU sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 60,104 is remarkable for a mobile part, with a percentile ranking of 92. In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU’s Passmark multi-thread score of 31,517 is competitive with desktop processors, as evidenced by its near-identical scores to the Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core i9-14900F. The single-thread score of 3,879 ensures snappy performance in everyday tasks, though it trails the top desktop parts in raw single-core speed.

The GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile, has no benchmark scores listed in the data, and its average benchmark score is 0. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the midpoint of all GPUs, meaning it offers average performance relative to the broader GPU landscape. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 9.400 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 18.80 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern gaming and professional graphics APIs. The GPU includes 48 ray tracing cores and 384 tensor cores, which are useful for ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated tasks, respectively.

The combined percentile of this build is 71, indicating that the system as a whole performs better than 71% of all builds in the database. The CPU is clearly the stronger component, while the GPU provides mid-range graphics capability. For tasks that rely heavily on CPU throughput—such as video encoding, software compilation, and data analysis—this build will excel. For graphics-intensive workloads like high-resolution gaming or GPU rendering, the GPU’s average percentile means it will handle these tasks adequately but not exceptionally. The data suggests that this pairing is well-suited for CPU-bound professional workloads, with gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks being secondary capabilities.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,879 ensures strong frame pacing in esports titles, but the GPU’s 50th percentile ranking means it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 1440p or 4K with ultra settings. At 1080p, the GPU can likely push high refresh rates in less demanding games, but the lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates based on the GPU’s mid-range standing.

Streaming: The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The multi-thread score of 31,517 indicates that simultaneous streaming and gaming workloads will not bottleneck the CPU. The GPU’s tensor cores can also assist with AI-based encoding features, though the GPU’s overall performance is average.

Video editing: The CPU’s floating-point math score of 61,972 and multi-thread score of 31,517 make it well-suited for rendering timelines and applying effects in 4K projects. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM allows for large preview buffers and GPU-accelerated effects, though its mid-range compute performance (9.400 TFLOPS FP32) means heavy GPU effects will be slower than on higher-tier cards.

3D rendering: The CPU’s integer math score of 100,328 and extended instructions score of 27,638 provide strong performance for CPU-based renderers. The GPU’s 3,072 shading units and 48 ray tracing cores support GPU-accelerated rendering, but its 50th percentile ranking suggests it will be slower than dedicated workstation GPUs. For hybrid CPU+GPU rendering, this build offers a balanced but not top-tier experience.

Software development: The CPU’s data compression score of 363,759 speeds up build artifacts and package management, while the multi-thread score of 31,517 accelerates parallel compilation. The 32 MB of L3 cache reduces cache misses in large codebases. The GPU is largely irrelevant for most development tasks, except for GPU compute workloads like machine learning training, where its tensor cores provide some acceleration.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,879 ensures fast application launches and responsive spreadsheets, documents, and web browsing. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is overkill for office tasks, but the system’s overall performance is more than sufficient for multitasking. The 55 W CPU TDP and 110 W GPU TDP mean this laptop will require a robust cooling solution, but for students running simulations or data analysis, the CPU’s high percentile is a clear benefit.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to the Dragon Range mobile platform. This socket supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, which allows for high-speed NVMe storage and external GPU enclosures, though the laptop form factor limits expansion options. The integrated Radeon 610M graphics provide a fallback display output, though the discrete GPU is the primary graphics solution.

The GPU, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile, uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 bus interface and is marked as end-of-life, with its successor being Ampere-MW. Its predecessor is Quadro Pascal-M. The GPU has a TDP of 110 W and requires no external power connectors, as it is designed for laptop integration. The suggested PSU is not listed, but given the CPU TDP of 55 W and GPU TDP of 110 W, a laptop power adapter in the range of 180 W to 240 W would be typical, though this is not specified in the data.

For a sensible next upgrade, the CPU is already near the top of the mobile performance tier, so upgrading the CPU would yield marginal gains. The GPU, however, is at the 50th percentile and could be upgraded to a higher-tier mobile GPU for better gaming and GPU compute performance. However, because this is a laptop build (buildClass: "laptop"), upgrades are generally limited to memory and storage. The CPU’s support for PCIe Gen 5 means future storage devices will be fully utilized, and the DDR5 memory support ensures compatibility with the latest memory modules. The GPU’s end-of-life status suggests that any future upgrade would require a new laptop, as the Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile is not a swappable component in most designs.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The dataIsMeasured field is false, and the measuredFpsUltraByGame object is empty. Therefore, all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores and percentile rankings. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,879 suggests it will not bottleneck most games at 1080p, as modern titles rarely require more than a few high-performance cores. The GPU’s 50th percentile ranking, however, indicates that it will deliver average frame rates compared to all GPUs.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU’s 9.400 TFLOPS FP32 performance should handle most titles at 60 FPS or higher, though demanding games like cyberpunk-style RPGs or open-world titles may dip below 60 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU will likely struggle to maintain 60 FPS in AAA titles, requiring medium or high settings instead of ultra. At 4K, the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for textures, but the compute throughput is insufficient for high frame rates, with estimates in the 30-40 FPS range for most modern games. The GPU’s 48 ray tracing cores enable ray-traced effects, but at a significant performance cost, so ray tracing should be used sparingly at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s multi-thread score of 31,517 ensures that background tasks like streaming or Discord will not impact gaming performance. The GPU’s 384 tensor cores can enable DLSS-like features, though the Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile is a professional card, and its driver support for gaming features may vary. Overall, this build is capable of 1080p gaming with high settings, but it is not a dedicated gaming machine. For esports titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance will likely deliver high frame rates, but the GPU’s mid-range standing caps the maximum FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 60,104 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60,099, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-14900F (60,008, 0.2% ahead). It is 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (59,641) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T (60,572).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Q: Does this build support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 48 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 9.400 TFLOPS, which limits ray tracing performance to lower resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the CPU’s socket and memory support?

A: The CPU uses AMD Socket FL1 and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes.

Q: Is this build suitable for software development?

A: Yes, the CPU’s multi-thread score of 31,517 and data compression score of 363,759 speed up compilation and packaging tasks. The 32 MB of L3 cache reduces latency for large codebases.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The GPU sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, indicating average performance. Its average benchmark score is 0, as no benchmark scores are listed in the data.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU is at the 92nd percentile, while the GPU is at the 50th percentile. This means the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor in most workloads, while the GPU will frequently bottleneck performance in graphics-intensive tasks. In gaming, the CPU’s single-thread score of 3,879 ensures it can feed the GPU with frames, but the GPU’s mid-range compute performance (9.400 TFLOPS FP32) will cap frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU may still have headroom, but the GPU will be the primary constraint in demanding titles.

In CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, software compilation, and data analysis, the GPU is largely irrelevant, and the CPU’s multi-thread score of 31,517 will drive performance. The CPU’s integer math score of 100,328 and floating-point math score of 61,972 indicate strong throughput for these tasks. In GPU-accelerated workloads like 3D rendering or machine learning, the GPU’s 3,072 shading units and 384 tensor cores provide some acceleration, but the 50th percentile ranking means it will be slower than higher-tier GPUs. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is a plus for large datasets, but the compute throughput is the limiting factor.

The combined percentile of 71 reflects this imbalance: the system is better than average, but the GPU drags down the overall standing. For users who prioritize CPU-heavy professional workloads, this build offers excellent value in terms of raw compute. For gamers or GPU compute users, the GPU will be the bottleneck, and upgrading to a higher-tier GPU would require a new laptop. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR5 memory ensure that storage and memory are not bottlenecks, but the GPU’s PCIe 3.0 interface is a generation behind, which may slightly limit data transfer speeds in GPU-intensive tasks.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, a high-end mobile CPU, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile, a mid-range mobile GPU from the Turing architecture. The build class is "laptop," meaning this is a mobile workstation or high-performance laptop configuration. The CPU is a Zen 4 Dragon Range part with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5 nm process, and a 55 W TDP, designed for thin-and-light or performance laptops. The GPU is a Turing-based professional card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 256-bit bus, and a 110 W TDP, aimed at workstation tasks like CAD, rendering, and AI inference.

The combined percentile of 71 places this build above 71% of all systems in the database. The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking is the standout feature, making this build a strong choice for CPU-intensive workloads. The GPU’s 50th percentile ranking is average, so this build is not a gaming powerhouse but can handle moderate gaming at 1080p. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 60,104 is competitive with desktop parts like the Intel Core i9-14900F and AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, showing that this laptop can handle professional workloads that traditionally require desktop systems. The GPU’s lack of benchmark scores means its performance is inferred from its specifications and percentile, but its 16 GB of VRAM and 9.400 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it adequate for professional graphics tasks.

Who Should Build It

This build is ideal for professionals who need high CPU performance in a mobile form factor. Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s multi-thread score of 31,517 and data compression score of 363,759, which accelerate builds and package management. Data analysts and scientists will appreciate the integer math score of 100,328 and floating-point math score of 61,972 for simulations and statistical computing. Video editors working with 4K footage will find the CPU’s multi-thread performance sufficient for rendering, while the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM allows for large preview buffers.

Students in engineering, computer science, or data science programs will benefit from the CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking, which ensures smooth performance in MATLAB, Python, and CAD applications. The GPU’s 50th percentile is adequate for entry-level 3D modeling and GPU compute tasks, but students focusing on machine learning may find the GPU’s tensor cores useful for small-scale model training. Small business workstations that handle spreadsheets, databases, and office applications will see excellent responsiveness from the CPU’s single-thread score of 3,879, and the GPU is more than sufficient for multi-monitor setups and basic graphics work.

Gamers at 1080p with medium-to-high settings will find this build playable, but those seeking high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming should look elsewhere, as the GPU’s 50th percentile ranking will be the limiting factor. Content creators who prioritize CPU-based rendering over GPU acceleration will find this build well-suited, but those relying on GPU-accelerated effects should consider a higher-tier GPU. Overall, this build targets users who need desktop-class CPU performance in a laptop, with GPU capabilities as a secondary consideration.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile

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AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX

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Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Fortnite

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Strong Performance

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Performance Tiers Explained

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CPU Analysis

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Gaming Performance

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Build Overview

Who Should Build It

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

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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