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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS

33,667 Benchmark Score

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The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile pairing represents a high-end laptop configuration built around an 8-core Zen 4 processor and an Ada Lovelace discrete GPU. The CPU holds an 84th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile, combining for a system-level 79th percentile score. This combination targets demanding mobile workloads, though the data for this specific pairing is derived from synthetic benchmarks rather than measured game frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS?

A: The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm TSMC process node.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 Mobile have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a total bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the performance difference between this CPU and its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 33667, which is exactly 0% different from the Ryzen 5 7645HX’s average score of 33668, making them statistically equivalent in overall CPU performance.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the memory support is DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, but ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU in this pairing?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840HS has a TDP of 28 W, while the RTX 4070 Mobile has a TDP of 115 W.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile ranks in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27435.

Q: What PCIe interface does the GPU use?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile connects via a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on the AD106 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture and a 5 nm TSMC process. It contains 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1395 MHz and a boost clock of 1695 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, delivering 256.0 GB/s across the 128-bit bus. The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is paired with 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS features.

Benchmark results show the GPU achieving a Passmark G3D score of 19587 and a Passmark GPU compute score of 8399. In Geekbench compute tests, it scores 109197 in OpenCL and 108367 in Vulkan. The pixel rate is rated at 81.36 GPixel/s and texture rate at 244.1 GTexel/s. FP32 performance reaches 15.62 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 15.62 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). These figures place the GPU at the 73rd percentile overall.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Mobile's average benchmark score of 27435 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565, -0.5% delta). It sits slightly ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135, 1.1% delta) and behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839, -1.5% delta). This indicates the mobile GPU delivers desktop-class rasterization performance despite its 115 W TDP envelope. For rendering workloads, the 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 144 tensor cores suggest strong capability for real-time effects and AI-accelerated workflows, while the 36 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced scenes. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the 8 GB VRAM at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, though texture-heavy 4K workloads may hit memory limits.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 7 8840HS achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13082 and single-core score of 1737, alongside a Geekbench multicore score of 10104 and single-core score of 1899. Passmark multithread score is 24990 with a single-thread score of 3626. The CPU's average benchmark score is 33667, ranking in the 84th percentile. The RTX 4070 Mobile's average benchmark score is 27435, ranking in the 73rd percentile. The combined system percentile is 79.

In CPU rivalry, the 8840HS matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (33668, 0% delta) and sits 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT (33736, -0.2% delta). It edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 240 (33542, 0.4% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (33537, 0.4% delta). GPU rivalry shows the 4070 Mobile matching the RX 6700 XT and RTX 3090 within a 0.5% margin. The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms 84% of all processors and a GPU that outperforms 73% of all GPUs, creating a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks like compilation and physics simulation while remaining competitive in GPU-bound rendering.

The data indicates the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. The 84th percentile CPU ranking versus the 73rd percentile GPU ranking suggests this pairing favors multi-threaded productivity over pure graphical throughput. For mixed workloads, the system delivers balanced performance, but users should expect the GPU to be the limiting factor in GPU-heavy applications such as 3D rendering or high-resolution gaming.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a system where the CPU holds a higher percentile ranking than the GPU, indicating the processor has more headroom relative to its peers. The CPU's 84th percentile versus the GPU's 73rd percentile means that in CPU-intensive workloads—such as code compilation, data compression (Passmark score 292888), or physics calculations (Passmark score 1149)—the processor will not be the limiting factor. Conversely, the GPU will constrain performance in graphics-heavy tasks.

The Passmark scores illustrate this split. CPU integer math scores 90382 and floating-point math scores 52582, showing strong compute throughput. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19587 and DirectX 12 score of 85 indicate where graphical bottlenecks appear. The CPU's multithread score of 24990 and the GPU's compute score of 8399 further confirm the CPU's relative strength. In gaming, this means frame rates will be dictated by the GPU at higher resolutions, while the CPU can easily feed frames at lower resolutions or in CPU-bound titles.

The TDP differential is significant: the CPU draws 28 W while the GPU draws 115 W. This 4:1 power ratio means the GPU dominates power consumption and thermal output. In a laptop chassis, this translates to the GPU being the primary thermal constraint. The data suggests that for balanced workloads, the CPU will typically be waiting on the GPU rather than vice versa. For users prioritizing multi-threaded productivity, the CPU offers substantial headroom; for gaming, the GPU sets the ceiling. The 79th combined percentile reflects a system where neither component drastically overshadows the other, but the CPU's higher relative standing means it is less likely to bottleneck in most scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 8000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It operates at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, with a 28 W TDP. The chip is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated Radeon 780M GPU is included, and the CPU connects via AMD Socket FP8 with PCIe Gen 4 (20 lanes from the CPU).

Benchmark scores place this CPU at the 84th percentile. Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13082 indicates strong multi-threaded performance for a 28 W part, while the single-core score of 1737 reflects solid single-thread efficiency. Geekbench scores of 10104 (multicore) and 1899 (single-core) corroborate this. Passmark tests show data compression at 292888, data encryption at 17650, and extended instructions at 20714. The find prime numbers score of 79 and random string sorting at 35517 round out the compute profile.

The nearest rival comparison shows the 8840HS performs identically to the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (0% delta) and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and Intel Core Ultra 7 255H. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT by only 0.2%. This means the 8840HS delivers desktop-class multi-threaded performance from a 28 W mobile package. For real workloads, the data implies strong capability in software compilation, video encoding, and scientific computing that leverage 16 threads, while the 5.10 GHz boost clock handles single-threaded tasks like office productivity and web browsing with ease. The 4 nm process and 25,000 million transistors suggest efficient power scaling, making this CPU suitable for sustained all-core loads in thin-and-light laptops.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around AMD Socket FP8, which supports DDR5 dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The system lacks ECC memory support. The CPU's TDP is 28 W and the GPU's TDP is 115 W, with no suggested PSU listed for the GPU (it uses no power connectors, being an IGP-class mobile part). The memory bus width for the GPU is 128-bit with GDDR6 type.

The upgrade path is constrained by the laptop form factor. The CPU cannot be upgraded independently due to the FP8 socket being soldered in most implementations, and the GPU is similarly integrated. The logical next step is a full platform move to a newer generation. The GPU's predecessor is the GeForce 30 Mobile series and its successor is the GeForce 50 Mobile series, indicating generational leaps are the primary upgrade route. The CPU's production status is active, and its release date is December 2023, so it remains a current part.

For sensible upgrades within this platform, the data points to maximizing memory capacity and speed since the controller supports DDR5. The 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU allow for fast NVMe storage, and the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for its bandwidth needs. Given the absence of a suggested PSU, power delivery is handled by the laptop's internal adapter, and the 28 W CPU + 115 W GPU total of 143 W indicates a need for a robust power brick. Users looking to improve performance should focus on external factors like cooling and memory configuration rather than component swaps, as the soldered nature of both chips limits internal upgrades.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19587 and the CPU's 84th percentile ranking provide the basis for these estimates.

The RTX 4070 Mobile's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth suggest it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 85 and DirectX 11 score of 179 indicate strong API-level performance, while the FP32 throughput of 15.62 TFLOPS supports modern rendering techniques. The CPU's single-core score of 1737 in Cinebench R23 and 3626 in Passmark single-thread tests ensure it can feed the GPU in most titles.

At 1080p, the CPU's 84th percentile ranking should prevent bottlenecks in CPU-bound games like esports titles, allowing the GPU to reach its full potential. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the 8 GB VRAM may become a constraint in texture-heavy titles. At 4K, the GPU's 73rd percentile ranking and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth will likely limit frame rates to playable but not high-refresh levels. The 36 RT cores enable ray tracing, though performance will vary by title. The data suggests this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with high settings achievable at 1080p and medium-to-high at 1440p depending on the title. These are estimates based on benchmark scores, not measured game performance.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (84th percentile CPU) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (73rd percentile GPU), achieving a combined percentile of 79. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor with a 28 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace part with 4608 shading units, 8 GB VRAM, and a 115 W TDP. The pairing targets high-performance mobile computing, balancing multi-threaded CPU capability with discrete GPU power.

The 79th combined percentile places this system in the upper tier of laptop configurations. The CPU's 84th percentile is notably higher than the GPU's 73rd, indicating the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. This makes the build well-suited for productivity workloads that leverage many cores, while still offering solid graphics performance for gaming and creative tasks. The 4 nm CPU process and 5 nm GPU process represent current-generation manufacturing, and both components are listed as active production.

This pairing sits in the performance segment of laptops, positioned above mainstream configurations but below the absolute top-tier mobile parts. The CPU matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX in overall performance, while the GPU matches the desktop RX 6700 XT and RTX 3090 within a 0.5% margin. For a laptop, this delivers desktop-equivalent compute in a mobile form factor, though the 143 W combined TDP requires adequate cooling and power delivery.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance alongside capable discrete graphics in a laptop. Gamers playing at 1080p and 1440p resolutions will benefit from the GPU's 73rd percentile ranking and the CPU's ability to avoid bottlenecks. The 8 GB VRAM supports modern game textures at these resolutions, and the 36 RT cores enable ray-traced effects. Esports players at 1080p will find the CPU's single-core performance sufficient for high frame rates.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will leverage the CPU's 84th percentile multi-threaded performance. The 16 threads handle compilation, encoding, and simulation tasks efficiently, while the GPU's 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 accelerate rendering. The Passmark data compression score of 292888 and encryption score of 17650 indicate strong performance for data-heavy workflows.

Students and professionals in engineering, data science, or architecture will appreciate the balance between CPU compute and GPU acceleration. The 28 W CPU TDP allows for sustained all-core loads without excessive heat, while the 115 W GPU handles visualization tasks. Small business workstations running virtual machines, databases, or CAD software will find the 16 threads and 8 GB VRAM adequate for moderate workloads. The system's 79th combined percentile makes it a versatile choice for users who need both processing power and graphics capability without compromising on portability.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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