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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS + AMD Radeon 8050S

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System Balance Analysis

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Well Balanced
CPU
90%
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GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS

33,667 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 8050S

62,108 Benchmark Score
Top 3% 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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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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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

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The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and AMD Radeon 8050S pairing represents a mobile platform built around AMD’s latest generation of processors and graphics. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 part from the Hawk Point family, while the GPU is a Strix Halo chip based on RDNA 3.5 architecture. Together they form a laptop-class system with a combined percentile rank of 87, placing it above most other configurations. This analysis relies exclusively on the provided benchmark data, which includes CPU scores from Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark, as well as GPU scores from Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests. No measured in-game FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark results.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. It operates on a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with a base clock of 3.30 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 is 33667, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX, has an average score of 33668, representing a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT scores 33736 (-0.2%), while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 scores 33542 (+0.4%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H scores 33537 (+0.4%).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S uses system shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system dependent. The memory clock is also listed as "System Shared," and the memory bandwidth is noted as "System Dependent."

Q: What are the GPU’s core specifications?

A: The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 1295 MHz with a boost clock of 2800 MHz. It delivers a pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 358.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance of 11.47 TFLOPS.

Q: What benchmark scores does the GPU achieve?

A: The GPU scores 65818 in Geekbench OpenCL and 58398 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 62108, which places it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the combined system percentile?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 87, indicating it outperforms 87% of all tested configurations in the database.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for gaming?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The dataIsMeasured field is set to false, so all gaming performance discussions must be treated as estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 8050S is a Strix Halo chip built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 308 mm². It is classified under the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation and uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, which is a substantial clock range for a mobile integrated graphics solution. The shading units number 2048, paired with 128 TMUs and 64 ROPs, giving it a pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 358.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is listed at 11.47 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance matching at 11.47 TFLOPS on a 1:1 ratio.

Memory is entirely system shared, which means the GPU relies on the host system’s DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are system dependent, so the achievable memory performance will vary based on the laptop’s memory configuration. This shared memory approach is typical of integrated graphics and ties the GPU’s memory-bound workloads directly to the CPU’s memory subsystem. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers all modern rendering APIs.

In terms of ray tracing, the GPU includes 32 dedicated ray tracing cores. While the benchmark data does not include specific ray tracing tests, the presence of these cores means hardware-accelerated ray tracing is available, though performance will depend on the workload. The GPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs is notable for an integrated part. Its average benchmark score of 62108 places it just ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which scores 61896 with a 0.3% delta. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63693, -2.5%), the AMD Radeon RX 7600M (63775, -2.6%), and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (63830, -2.7%). These deltas are small, meaning the 8050S is essentially on par with these discrete mobile GPUs in raw compute performance, despite being an integrated solution.

The GPU’s TDP is 55 W, which is low enough for laptop integration but higher than typical iGPUs, reflecting its performance ambitions. The power connectors are listed as "None," and the slot width is "IGP," confirming it is an integrated graphics processor rather than a discrete card. For rendering workloads, the FP32 and FP16 performance figures suggest strong compute capabilities for tasks like 3D viewport rendering and GPU-accelerated effects, though the system shared memory will be a limiting factor for large textures or datasets.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results show a balanced multi-core and single-core profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13082 in multi-core and 1737 in single-core. The Cinebench R15 results are 2045 multi-core and 270 single-core. Geekbench yields a multi-core score of 10104 and a single-core score of 1899. Passmark tests reveal strengths in integer math (90382), floating-point math (52582), and data compression (292888), while data encryption scores 17650 and extended instructions score 20714. The multithread Passmark score is 24990, with a single-thread score of 3626. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 33667, putting it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU’s benchmarks are limited to Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, scoring 65818 and 58398 respectively. Its average benchmark score is 62108, which places it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU’s percentile is lower than the GPU’s, indicating that the graphics component is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the processor is. The combined percentile for the system is 87, which falls between the two individual percentiles, suggesting a balanced overall package that leans slightly toward GPU strength.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the scores are remarkably close. The AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX matches the 8840HS at 33668 with a 0% delta, meaning the two are effectively identical in average performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT, a desktop part, scores 33736, which is only 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 and Intel Core Ultra 7 255H score 33542 and 33537 respectively, both 0.4% higher than the 8840HS. This clustering suggests that the 8840HS is competitive with a range of desktop and mobile parts from both AMD and Intel, with no single rival holding a significant advantage.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which scores 61896, just 0.3% lower than the 8050S. The other rivals all score higher: the Radeon Pro Vega 56 at 63693 (-2.5%), the RX 7600M at 63775 (-2.6%), and the RX 9060 XT LP at 63830 (-2.7%). These differences are all within roughly 3%, so the 8050S is positioned among entry-level discrete mobile GPUs, but with the caveat that its memory performance is system dependent and could be a bottleneck in practice.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU in this system is skewed toward the GPU in terms of relative performance. The GPU sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 84th percentile. This means that in most workloads, the GPU will be the stronger component relative to its peers, but the CPU is not far behind. The combined percentile of 87 reflects this, as it does not simply average the two but accounts for their interaction.

In CPU-bound tasks like data compression, integer math, or single-threaded workloads, the CPU will be the limiting factor. The Passmark single-thread score of 3626 and Geekbench single-core score of 1899 indicate solid but not exceptional per-core performance. The multi-core scores are more impressive, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 13082 and Passmark multithread score of 24990 showing that the 8-core, 16-thread configuration handles parallel workloads well. However, the CPU’s 84th percentile ranking means it is not at the top of the heap, so in heavily CPU-limited scenarios, it may hold back the GPU.

In GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering or gaming at high resolutions, the GPU will typically be the limiting factor. The Radeon 8050S’s 89th percentile ranking and its proximity to discrete GPUs like the RX 7600M suggest it can handle demanding graphics workloads, but the system shared memory is a potential bottleneck. Since the memory bandwidth is system dependent, the actual performance in memory-intensive scenarios will depend on the laptop’s DDR5 configuration. If the system has slower memory, the GPU’s performance could degrade significantly, especially at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth is critical.

For gaming, the balance depends on the resolution and game. At lower resolutions, the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU’s performance becomes less critical. The lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores support this interpretation: the CPU’s single-core performance is adequate for most games, while the GPU’s compute performance is strong enough to push high frame rates at 1080p, with diminishing returns at higher resolutions.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU and GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores. The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 65818 and Vulkan score of 58398 indicate strong compute performance, which typically translates to good gaming capability. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1737 and Geekbench single-core score of 1899 suggest it can handle game logic and physics without being a major bottleneck.

Based on the GPU’s 89th percentile ranking and its proximity to the AMD Radeon RX 7600M, which scores 63775 in the same benchmark suite, the 8050S should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p in most modern titles. At 1080p ultra settings, the GPU’s 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient for esports titles and many AAA games, though the system shared memory could cause stuttering in games with large texture pools. At 1440p, the performance will drop, and the system shared memory will become more of a limiting factor, as the bandwidth is system dependent. At 4K, the GPU will likely struggle with demanding titles, and the memory bottleneck will be more pronounced.

The CPU’s multi-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13082, is more than adequate for gaming, as most games rely on fewer cores. The 16 threads will help with background tasks like streaming or Discord, but the single-core performance is what matters most for game logic. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is high enough to avoid CPU bottlenecks in most scenarios, though the 84th percentile ranking means it is not among the fastest CPUs available.

The estimated gaming experience is that of a capable 1080p machine that can handle high refresh rates in less demanding games and smooth 60 FPS in most AAA titles at high settings. At 1440p, the user should expect to lower settings to maintain playable frame rates. The lack of measured FPS data means these are educated guesses, but the benchmark scores support this assessment.

Who Should Build It

This system is suited for users who need a laptop that can handle both productivity and gaming without requiring a separate discrete GPU. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 16 MB L3 cache, make it well-suited for content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13082 and Passmark multithread score of 24990 indicate strong parallel processing capabilities for these workloads.

Gamers at 1080p will find this system adequate for most titles, as the GPU’s 89th percentile ranking suggests it can handle modern games at high settings. The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the system shared memory may limit ray tracing performance in memory-heavy scenes. eSports gamers will appreciate the high boost clock of the CPU and the GPU’s compute power for high refresh rates.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s multi-core performance for compilation tasks, and the GPU’s OpenCL score of 65818 is useful for compute-heavy workloads like machine learning or data processing. Students and small business users will find the system capable of handling office productivity, web browsing, and light content creation, though the 55 W GPU TDP and 28 W CPU TDP mean the laptop should have decent battery life for portable use.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 8000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 3.30 GHz, boosting up to 5.10 GHz, and it has a TDP of 28 W, which is low enough for thin-and-light laptops. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, but does not support ECC memory.

The CPU is part of the mobile market segment and uses the AMD Socket FP8, with a PCIe Gen 4 interface offering 20 lanes. It includes integrated graphics in the form of Radeon 780M, though this system pairs it with the separate Radeon 8050S. The CPU is unlocked for overclocking, meaning the multiplier is locked, which is typical for mobile parts. Its release date is December 5, 2023, and it remains in active production.

In real workloads, the benchmark scores show a strong multi-core performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13082 is competitive with many desktop CPUs, and the Geekbench multi-core score of 10104 reinforces this. The Passmark data compression score of 292888 is particularly high, indicating excellent performance in tasks that involve data compression or decompression, such as file archiving or game loading. The integer math score of 90382 and floating-point math score of 52582 suggest robust general-purpose compute, while the extended instructions score of 20714 shows good support for modern instruction sets.

Single-core performance is solid but not exceptional. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1737 and Geekbench single-core score of 1899 are respectable for a mobile chip, and the Passmark single-thread score of 3626 confirms this. The 5.10 GHz boost clock helps with latency-sensitive tasks, but the 84th percentile ranking means there are faster CPUs available, particularly desktop parts with higher power budgets. For most laptop users, however, this single-core performance is more than sufficient for everyday tasks and gaming.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS with the AMD Radeon 8050S in a laptop-class configuration. The CPU is a mobile processor from the 8000 series, while the GPU is an integrated solution based on the Strix Halo chip, designed for the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. The system’s combined percentile is 87, placing it above 87% of all tested configurations in the database. This is a high-tier laptop setup, capable of handling both demanding productivity workloads and modern gaming.

The CPU’s 84th percentile and GPU’s 89th percentile indicate a well-matched pair, with the GPU slightly stronger relative to its peers. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are appropriate for multi-threaded applications, while the GPU’s 2048 shading units and 32 ray tracing cores provide solid graphics performance. The TDPs of 28 W for the CPU and 55 W for the GPU suggest this is designed for a performance laptop, likely with adequate cooling and a battery large enough to support the power draw.

The build class is laptop, which means the CPU and GPU are integrated into a single mobile platform. This restricts upgradability, but it also means the system is portable and self-contained. The PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface for the GPU is interesting for an integrated part, as it allows for high-bandwidth communication with the CPU, though the system shared memory will still be a limiting factor. Overall, this is a upper-midrange to high-end laptop configuration that should handle most tasks with ease.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this system is well-suited for 1080p esports titles. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1737 and boost clock of 5.10 GHz will keep frame rates high in games that rely on single-thread performance, while the GPU’s 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 and 89th percentile ranking can push high frame rates in less demanding games. The estimated FPS at 1080p ultra in games like Valorant or CS:GO would be well above 100, though actual numbers depend on the specific title and memory configuration.

Streaming is a viable workload for this system. The CPU’s 16 threads and multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 13082 provide enough headroom to encode video while gaming, and the GPU’s Vulkan score of 58398 suggests it can handle the rendering load. The Passmark multithread score of 24990 indicates the CPU can manage simultaneous gaming and encoding without significant frame drops, though users may need to adjust encoding settings to maintain performance.

Video editing is a strong use case for this build. The CPU’s multi-core performance, evidenced by the Geekbench multi-core score of 10104 and Passmark data compression score of 292888, will accelerate timeline scrubbing and export times. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 65818 supports hardware-accelerated effects and rendering in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, and the 64 ROPs provide good pixel throughput for video output.

For 3D rendering, the GPU’s FP32 performance of 11.47 TFLOPS and the CPU’s multi-core strength combine to handle both viewport interaction and final renders. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13082 and the GPU’s 89th percentile ranking suggest that this system can tackle moderate 3D scenes, though the system shared memory will limit texture sizes and scene complexity. The 32 ray tracing cores support ray-traced renders, but performance will be constrained by memory bandwidth.

Software development benefits from the CPU’s multi-core capabilities. Compilation tasks will scale well across the 8 cores and 16 threads, and the Passmark integer math score of 90382 indicates strong performance for code that involves heavy computation. The 16 MB L3 cache helps with working sets, and the DDR5 memory support at 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides fast data access, though developers working on large codebases may find the 28 W TDP limits sustained all-core boost.

Students and office users will find this system more than adequate. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3626 in Passmark handles everyday productivity tasks with ease, and the integrated GPU can accelerate web rendering and video playback. The 28 W CPU TDP and 55 W GPU TDP mean the laptop should offer reasonable battery life for a day of classes or meetings, and the 84th percentile CPU ranking ensures smooth multitasking across office applications, browsers, and communication tools.