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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX + 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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97%

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74%

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PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX

71,797 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% Market Ranking

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

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

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. Fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 13,140 million transistors across a dual-die design (2x 71 mm²), this CPU operates with a 2.90 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. It sits in the 8000 series lineup, targets the mobile segment, and carries a 55 W TDP. The processor supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, delivering 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU. It also includes a Radeon 610M integrated GPU, which provides a basic display output fallback when the discrete GPU is not in use.

Benchmark results place this chip in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 71,797. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 25,265 points in multi-core and 1,857 points in single-core. The multi-core figure is particularly telling for heavily threaded workloads such as video rendering, compiler jobs, and scientific simulations, where 12 cores and 24 threads can be fully utilized. The single-core score of 1,857 reflects the 5.10 GHz boost capability and indicates strong responsiveness in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office suites, and legacy software. PassMark results further detail the chip's character: multi-threaded performance scores 41,732, while integer math reaches 146,506 and floating-point math hits 86,747. Data compression scores 496,427, encryption 29,919, and extended instructions 36,527. Prime number finding scores 304, physics 2,185, and random string sorting 57,971. Single-thread performance in PassMark is 3,958.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 8840HX sits within a tight band. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF averages 71,910, which is 0.2% higher, meaning the AMD chip is effectively tied with it. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 averages 71,370, which is 0.6% lower, so the 8840HX edges it out. The Intel Xeon 6517P and 6724P both average 72,350 and 72,396 respectively, each about 0.8% higher. These deltas are small enough that real-world differences would be negligible in most workloads; the 8840HX is positioned in the same performance class as these desktop and server processors despite being a 55 W mobile part. For a laptop CPU, this is a substantial achievement, as it matches or nearly matches full-size desktop CPUs in aggregate compute throughput.

The architecture's efficiency is further underscored by the 5 nm process, which allows high clocks at a modest TDP. The 64 MB shared L3 cache is generous for a mobile chip and helps with workloads that benefit from large cache residency, such as database queries and certain game engines. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core, and L2 is 1 MB per core, providing a solid hierarchy. The processor has an unlocked multiplier, which is unusual for mobile parts and may appeal to enthusiasts with access to unlocked mobile platforms, though thermals in a laptop chassis will limit practical overclocking headroom. Overall, the data indicates a high-end mobile CPU that competes with desktop-class silicon in multi-threaded tasks while retaining strong single-thread performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Ryzen 7 8840HX uses AMD Socket FL1, which is the mobile platform socket for Dragon Range processors. This is a laptop-class socket, meaning upgrades are limited to the system the chip is soldered or socketed into; there is no traditional desktop upgrade path. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a theoretical memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. For users looking to maximize performance, populating both channels with high-speed DDR5 modules will be essential, as single-channel operation would halve available bandwidth and bottleneck the 12-core design in memory-sensitive workloads.

PCIe support includes Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, which is generous for a mobile platform. This allows for a fast NVMe SSD and a discrete GPU to run at full bandwidth simultaneously. The integrated Radeon 610M provides a basic graphics solution, but the system pairs this CPU with a discrete NVIDIA GPU, so the iGPU serves primarily as a fallback or for power-saving light tasks. The CPU's TDP is 55 W, and the GPU's TDP is 80 W, giving a combined thermal envelope of 135 W for the core compute components. There is no suggested PSU value for the GPU, which is typical for mobile MXM modules that draw power through the motherboard rather than a separate connector.

A sensible next upgrade for a system with this CPU would be increasing memory capacity or speed, as DDR5 support means users can populate up to the motherboard's maximum capacity, which is not specified here but is typically 64 GB or 128 GB on high-end mobile platforms. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would also yield tangible benefits in load times and file transfers, given the 28 available lanes. For the GPU, the MXM form factor allows for potential module swaps, but the end-of-life status of the current GPU and the proprietary nature of MXM implementations mean compatibility is uncertain; users should consult the laptop manufacturer for supported modules. The platform is otherwise locked to its original CPU, so the primary upgrade paths are memory, storage, and potentially the GPU module if the chassis and BIOS allow it.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh is a Turing-architecture GPU built on TSMC's 12 nm process, with 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. It carries the TU106 chip and is part of the GeForce 30-series family, though it is a Quadro-branded professional mobile part. The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks are 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The core clocks are 945 MHz base and 1380 MHz boost. It features 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. For ray tracing and AI workloads, it includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 88.32 GPixel/s, texture rate is 165.6 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput is 5.299 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is 10.60 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. The GPU has a TDP of 80 W and uses an MXM Module slot width with no external power connectors, drawing power from the laptop's motherboard. It supports PCIe 3.0 x16, DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs are portable device dependent. The GPU is end-of-life, released in May 2019, and is the successor to Quadro Pascal-M, with Ampere-MW as its successor.

The GPU's benchmark scores are empty in the data, and its percentile rank is 50 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0. This means the GPU sits at the median of the GPU performance distribution, which is a mid-range position. The 6 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for modern games at high resolutions and for large 3D scenes in professional rendering, as 6 GB can fill quickly with high-resolution textures. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p gaming and moderate 1440p workloads, but it will constrain performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K texture streaming or large dataset processing in scientific visualization.

The RT cores and tensor cores are present, but the low FP32 throughput of 5.299 TFLOPS and the older Turing architecture mean ray tracing performance will be modest compared to newer GPUs. For professional rendering, the 240 tensor cores can accelerate AI-based denoising and DLSS where supported, but the raw compute is limited. The 50th percentile ranking indicates that this GPU will handle esports titles and older AAA games well at 1080p, but it will struggle with modern AAA titles at high settings or at 1440p with ray tracing enabled. For CUDA-accelerated workloads, the 1,920 CUDA cores (shading units) provide a baseline level of compute, but the FP32 rate is only 5.299 TFLOPS, which is modest for tasks like 3D rendering or video encoding. The data suggests this is a capable mid-range mobile GPU for 1080p gaming and light-to-moderate professional work, but it is not a high-end performer.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This laptop platform, combining the Ryzen 7 8840HX with the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh, targets users who need strong CPU multi-threading and moderate GPU compute in a mobile form factor. The CPU's 94th percentile rank among all CPUs makes it suitable for professionals who run heavily threaded workloads, such as software developers compiling large codebases, data analysts processing large datasets, and video editors rendering 4K timelines. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,265 and PassMark multi-thread score of 41,732 indicate that this CPU can handle demanding productivity tasks without bottlenecking. Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the GPU's 50th percentile rank adequate for medium-to-high settings in many titles, but those seeking high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming would need a stronger GPU.

Content creators who work in 3D rendering or CAD will benefit from the Quadro's professional drivers and 6 GB VRAM, though the modest FP32 throughput means render times will be longer than on higher-end GPUs. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads will accelerate CPU-based rendering in Blender or V-Ray. Students in engineering or computer science fields will appreciate the portability and the CPU's multi-threaded performance for simulations and compilers. Small business workstations that run financial models, database queries, or virtualization can leverage the 64 MB L3 cache and 24 threads for concurrent workloads. The GPU's 50th percentile position means it is not ideal for GPU-accelerated deep learning training, but it can handle inference tasks and light CUDA workloads. The build class is a laptop, so this is a portable workstation rather than a desktop replacement with top-tier GPU performance. The combined percentile of 72 suggests an overall balanced system, but the CPU clearly outclasses the GPU in relative performance.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU delivers strong numbers across all benchmark suites. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25,265 multi-core and 1,857 single-core. PassMark results show 41,732 multi-thread, 3,958 single-thread, 146,506 integer math, 86,747 floating-point math, and 496,427 data compression. The CPU's percentile rank is 94, meaning it outperforms 94% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 71,797, which places it in a tight race with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (71,910, 0.2% higher), Intel Xeon 6517P (72,350, 0.8% higher), and Intel Xeon 6724P (72,396, 0.8% higher), while beating the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,370, 0.6% lower). These deltas are within 1% of each other, indicating that the 8840HX is statistically tied with these formidable processors, a remarkable result for a 55 W mobile chip.

The GPU has no benchmark scores recorded in the data, so its average benchmark score is 0, and it ranks at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. This means the GPU is exactly median in performance, neither a high-end nor a low-end part. The lack of measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination is important: there are no measuredFps rows in the FACT PACK, so all FPS discussion must be estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's high percentile (94) and the GPU's median percentile (50) create a clear imbalance. The combined percentile for the build is 72, which reflects the average of the two components. In practical terms, the CPU will rarely be the bottleneck in gaming, but the GPU will limit frame rates in most 3D applications. For productivity, the CPU will excel, while the GPU will be adequate for CUDA-accelerated tasks but not exceptional. The overall picture is a system that offers desktop-class CPU performance and mid-range GPU performance, making it a strong choice for CPU-bound workloads and a modest option for GPU-bound tasks.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 71,797, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 71,910, which is 0.2% higher, making them effectively tied.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile rank among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840HX ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh has 30 RT cores for ray tracing, though its overall performance is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the CPU's base and boost clock?

A: The base clock is 2.90 GHz and the boost clock is 5.10 GHz.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 72.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU is at the 94th percentile, while the GPU is at the 50th percentile. This means the CPU is a top-tier performer, while the GPU is exactly average. In gaming workloads, the GPU will almost always be the limiting factor. The CPU's high single-thread score of 3,958 in PassMark and 1,857 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensures that it can feed the GPU with frames in most titles, but the GPU's modest FP32 throughput of 5.299 TFLOPS and 6 GB VRAM will cap frame rates. For 1080p gaming, the GPU's 50th percentile suggests it can handle medium settings in modern AAA titles, but at high settings or 1440p, the GPU will struggle. Since there is no measured FPS data, this is an estimate based on the GPU's percentile relative to other GPUs.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as video encoding, 3D rendering in CPU-based engines, and software compilation, the CPU's 94th percentile and 25,265 Cinebench R23 multi-core score will dominate. The GPU will not bottleneck these tasks unless they use GPU acceleration, in which case the GPU's 50th percentile becomes the limiting factor. For example, in Blender Cycles with CUDA rendering, the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS will be slower than the CPU's multi-threaded performance for many scenes. In mixed workloads like gaming while streaming, the CPU has sufficient headroom with 24 threads to handle both encoding and game logic, but the GPU may still limit FPS. The combined percentile of 72 reflects this average, but the distribution is heavily skewed: the CPU pulls the average up, while the GPU pulls it down. For users prioritizing CPU-heavy tasks, this is a well-balanced system; for gamers, the GPU is the bottleneck.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh in a laptop form factor, as indicated by the build class of "laptop." The CPU is a 12-core Zen 4 part with a 94th percentile rank, making it one of the fastest mobile processors available. The GPU is a Turing-architecture professional mobile part with a 50th percentile rank, placing it at the median of all GPUs. The combined percentile is 72, which indicates an above-average system overall, but the disparity between components is significant. The CPU is a high-end part that rivals desktop processors like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, while the GPU is a mid-range part suitable for 1080p gaming and professional workloads that do not demand extreme GPU compute.

This pairing is best described as a CPU-heavy workstation laptop. It is designed for professionals who need maximum CPU multi-threading in a portable package, with a GPU that provides decent CUDA acceleration and professional driver support. The 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p professional visualization and moderate 3D workloads, but not for high-end rendering or AI training. The system's tier, based on the 72nd combined percentile, is solidly mid-to-upper range, but it will not compete with laptops that pair high-end CPUs with high-end GPUs. For its intended use as a mobile workstation for developers, engineers, and content creators who prioritize CPU performance, this build is well-matched. For gamers, the GPU is the weaker link and will define the experience.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the GPU's 50th percentile rank suggests it can drive 60-100 FPS in esports titles and older AAA games, but the 6 GB VRAM and 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 will limit modern AAA titles to medium settings. The CPU's 3,958 PassMark single-thread score ensures it will not bottleneck frame delivery, but the GPU is the defining component. For 1440p high-refresh displays, the GPU will fall short, and users should expect reduced settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads and 41,732 PassMark multi-thread score provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming or running other tasks. The GPU's tensor cores can assist with hardware encoding in supported applications, but the CPU alone can handle the encoding load without significant FPS impact, given its high multi-core performance.

Video editing: The CPU's 25,265 Cinebench R23 multi-core score will accelerate timeline scrubbing, export encoding, and effects processing in CPU-based workflows. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p editing with moderate effects, but 4K multi-stream editing will push the GPU's memory limit. The overall system will handle video editing well, with the CPU carrying most of the load.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers, the 12-core, 24-thread CPU with 25,265 Cinebench R23 multi-core score will produce fast render times, comparable to desktop workstation CPUs. For GPU-based rendering with CUDA, the Quadro's 1,920 CUDA cores and 5.299 TFLOPS will be slower, and the 6 GB VRAM will limit scene complexity. Users should rely on the CPU for rendering or use the GPU for lighter scenes.

Software development: The CPU's 94th percentile rank and 146,506 PassMark integer math score make it excellent for compiling large codebases, running multiple VMs, and executing test suites. The 64 MB L3 cache helps with repeated compilation tasks. The GPU is largely irrelevant for development except for UI rendering or CUDA-based compute in research or ML workloads, where its 50th percentile is adequate for small-scale tasks.

Student and office work: For general productivity, this system is overkill. The CPU's 1,857 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensures snappy response in office suites and web browsing, while the 55 W TDP is reasonable for battery life. The GPU's presence adds weight and power consumption, but for students in engineering or data science, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is a significant advantage for simulations and analysis. The integrated Radeon 610M can handle basic display tasks, allowing the discrete GPU to remain idle for power saving.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

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Performance Tiers Explained

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CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

4K Gaming Performance

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1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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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

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