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

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is an 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Dragon Range codename) and manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process. It pairs with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile Refresh, a Turing-architecture GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. This laptop-class combination sits at the 71st percentile overall, with the CPU ranking in the 92nd percentile against all CPUs and the GPU landing at the 50th percentile against all GPUs. The data shows a processor-heavy pairing where compute throughput far outpaces graphics capability.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 7 8745HX operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, drawing a 55 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. PCIe Gen 5 connectivity is available with 28 lanes from the CPU, and an integrated Radeon 610M GPU is present for basic display output.

Benchmark results indicate a strong all-around performer. The PassMark multithread score of 31,517 places it in the upper tier of mobile processors. Single-thread performance is equally impressive at 3,879 points, which translates to snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks and lighter single-threaded workloads. The integer math score of 100,328 and floating-point math score of 61,972 suggest robust number-crunching capability for scientific and engineering software. Data compression scores reach 363,759, indicating fast archival and database operations, while encryption throughput at 21,840 confirms hardware-accelerated security features.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 60,104 places it at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Direct rival comparisons show near-identical performance to the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (0% delta), which itself is a higher-tier part with more cores. The Intel Core i9-14900F trails by just 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is 0.8% behind. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T leads by 0.8%. This clustering indicates that the 8745HX delivers performance on par with flagship desktop-class CPUs despite its mobile form factor and lower TDP.

For real workloads, the 8-core/16-thread configuration handles multi-threaded applications like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with ease. The high single-thread score ensures that legacy or poorly optimized software still runs smoothly. The extended instructions score of 27,638 shows good AVX-512 and related instruction set support, which benefits scientific computing and machine learning inference tasks. The find prime numbers score of 159 is modest, reflecting typical integer workload behavior, but random string sorting at 44,494 points demonstrates solid memory access patterns.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FL1, a mobile-specific socket. Memory support is limited to DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, which is standard for this class. The platform includes PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, enabling fast NVMe storage and discrete GPU connectivity. The integrated Radeon 610M GPU provides fallback display capability, but the system relies on the discrete Quadro GPU for accelerated workloads.

The CPU TDP is 55 W, while the GPU TDP is 110 W. No suggested PSU is listed, so power delivery requirements are not quantified in the data. The GPU uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is an older generation interface compared to the CPU’s Gen 5 support. This mismatch means the GPU bandwidth is limited by its own bus interface, though modern GPUs rarely saturate PCIe 3.0 x16 in practice.

A sensible next upgrade path within this platform would involve swapping the GPU for a newer model with a higher percentile ranking, since the current GPU sits at the 50th percentile while the CPU sits at the 92nd. The CPU’s performance headroom suggests it could drive a more powerful graphics solution without becoming the limiting factor. However, the mobile form factor and end-of-life production status of the GPU (released 2020-06-07) mean that any upgrade would likely require a full system replacement rather than component swapping. The CPU’s active production status and 2025-04-22 release date indicate it is current, so a future laptop refresh with a newer GPU would better balance the platform.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,879 and multithread score of 31,517 provide ample processing power for game logic and physics. However, the GPU’s 50th percentile ranking suggests it will be the limiting factor at high refresh rates. Estimated frame rates would be moderate, not extreme, given the Turing architecture and 9.400 TFLOPS FP32 performance. For competitive esports titles, the CPU can push high frame rates, but demanding AAA games will see the GPU cap performance.

Streaming: The 8-core/16-thread CPU can handle game capture and encoding simultaneously. The 100,328 integer math score supports software encoding workloads, while the 61,972 floating-point score assists with video processing filters. The GPU’s 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores could offload encoding tasks via NVENC, though the older Turing architecture may lack the latest encoder features. Streaming at high bitrates should be feasible without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The multithread score of 31,517 accelerates timeline scrubbing, effects rendering, and export tasks. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps with large media files. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 4K video editing and color grading. The 293.8 GTexel/s texture rate and 97.92 GPixel/s pixel rate support real-time previews and GPU-accelerated effects. Export times would be competitive with desktop-class systems.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 31,517 multithread score handles CPU-based rendering engines efficiently. The GPU’s 3,072 shading units and 9.400 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide GPU-accelerated rendering, though the 50th percentile ranking means it is not top-tier. The 16 GB VRAM is beneficial for complex scenes, and the 48 RT cores enable ray-traced previews. Rendering workloads would see balanced performance, with CPU and GPU each contributing meaningfully.

Software development: The high single-thread score of 3,879 ensures fast IDE responsiveness and quick compile times for small projects. The multithread score accelerates parallel builds, and the 363,759 data compression score speeds up repository operations and package management. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large in-memory databases and virtual machines. The 92nd CPU percentile indicates this is a strong development machine, though the GPU is less relevant for most coding tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread performance handles spreadsheets, word processing, and web browsing with minimal latency. The 55 W TDP suggests efficient operation for battery life, though no battery data is provided. The integrated Radeon 610M can power office displays, while the discrete GPU remains idle for power savings. The 92nd CPU percentile is overkill for basic tasks, but ensures future-proofing for more demanding academic software.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance: the CPU sits at the 92nd percentile while the GPU sits at the 50th percentile. This 42-percentile gap indicates that the CPU will frequently outperform the GPU in mixed workloads. In gaming, the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s high single-thread score of 3,879 can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. The combined percentile of 71 reflects this mid-tier GPU limiting overall system performance.

In CPU-bound tasks like software compilation, data compression, and scientific computing, the GPU plays no role, and the system performs at the 92nd percentile level. In GPU-bound tasks like gaming and GPU rendering, the system drops to the 50th percentile. The FPS scaling would follow the GPU’s capability, meaning that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes even more limiting, while at lower resolutions, the CPU’s headroom allows the GPU to reach its maximum output.

Memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is sufficient for both CPU and GPU workloads, though the GPU’s own 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is independent and not shared. The PCIe 3.0 x16 GPU interface matches the GPU’s generation, so no bandwidth bottleneck exists there, but it is older than the CPU’s Gen 5 capability. The 55 W CPU TDP and 110 W GPU TDP suggest a combined thermal envelope that is manageable in a laptop chassis, though no thermal data is provided.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with a 0% delta between the two, meaning performance is effectively equal in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What memory type does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile Refresh has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2020-06-07. The CPU remains active with a 2025-04-22 release date.

Q: What PCIe generation does the GPU use?

A: The GPU uses PCIe 3.0 x16, while the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread benchmark score?

A: The PassMark single-thread score is 3,879, which ranks at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p resolution will appreciate the CPU’s high single-thread score of 3,879, which ensures consistent frame delivery, though the GPU’s 50th percentile ranking caps maximum FPS. Those gaming at 1440p or 4K will see the GPU become the primary limiter, making this pairing better suited for competitive titles rather than ultra-high-fidelity AAA games.

Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering benefit from the CPU’s 31,517 multithread score and the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM. The 92nd CPU percentile accelerates export and render times, while the 50th GPU percentile handles GPU-accelerated effects adequately. This system suits mid-tier content creation where CPU-bound tasks dominate.

Software developers will find the strong integer math score of 100,328 and compression score of 363,759 ideal for build systems and data processing. The high single-thread score ensures fast IDE operations, and the 8-core/16-thread layout supports parallel compilation. The GPU is less relevant, making this a CPU-focused development machine.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the CPU’s efficient 55 W TDP and integrated Radeon 610M for basic tasks. The 92nd percentile CPU ensures longevity for future software demands, while the discrete GPU provides optional acceleration for specialized coursework like CAD or data visualization. The 71st combined percentile overall places it above average for general-purpose use.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The data contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 50th percentile ranking and 9.400 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest moderate gaming capability, while the CPU’s 92nd percentile ensures it will not bottleneck.

Estimated performance at ultra settings would place this system in the mid-range tier. The Turing architecture with 3,072 shading units and 48 RT cores supports ray tracing, but the 50th percentile ranking indicates it is not competitive with higher-tier GPUs. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 3,879 can push frame rates above 60 FPS in most titles, with the GPU determining the ceiling. At 1440p, expect lower frame rates due to GPU limitations. At 4K, the GPU would struggle to maintain playable frame rates in demanding titles.

The 16 GB GDDR6 memory is ample for high-resolution textures, and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth supports fast asset streaming. The 110 W TDP suggests sustained performance is possible, but thermal constraints in a laptop chassis may limit boost clocks. Overall, gaming performance is adequate for esports and older titles, but not for modern AAA gaming at high settings.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile Refresh in a laptop form factor. The CPU is a current-generation 8-core/16-thread processor with a 92nd percentile ranking, while the GPU is an end-of-life mobile workstation part with a 50th percentile ranking. The combined percentile of 71 places this system in the upper-mid tier of all benchmarked systems.

The CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and 55 W TDP make it a high-performance mobile processor, while the GPU’s 110 W TDP and 16 GB VRAM target professional workloads like CAD and visualization. The system is CPU-dominant, meaning tasks that leverage the processor will perform exceptionally well, while GPU-accelerated tasks will be average. The 2025 CPU release date contrasts with the 2020 GPU release, indicating a generation gap within the build.

This pairing is best described as a workstation-class laptop with a strong CPU and a dated GPU. It would suit professionals who prioritize compute performance over graphics, such as engineers running simulations or developers compiling large codebases, rather than gamers or high-end 3D artists.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 60,104, placing it at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Key scores include 31,517 in multithread, 3,879 in single-thread, 100,328 in integer math, and 61,972 in floating-point math. These results place it in direct competition with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (0% delta) and Intel Core i9-14900F (0.2% delta), showing flagship-level performance.

The GPU has no benchmark scores listed, so its average benchmark score is 0. Its percentile ranking is 50th among all GPUs, indicating median performance. The GPU’s specifications include 3,072 shading units, 192 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 384 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 9.400 TFLOPS, with 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth from 16 GB of GDDR6.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU by a wide margin. The CPU’s 92nd percentile versus the GPU’s 50th percentile creates a 42-percentile gap. The overall combined percentile of 71 reflects this imbalance. In CPU-intensive benchmarks, this system performs at near-flagship levels, while in GPU-intensive benchmarks, it performs at median levels. This makes the system ideally suited for workloads that are primarily CPU-bound, such as server-side development, data analysis, and scientific computing, rather than graphics-heavy applications like gaming or 3D rendering at high settings.

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

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AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX

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