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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

86%

GPU

92%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

23,982 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score

Top 8% 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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile form a laptop pairing that balances a high-efficiency 8-core CPU with a dedicated 40-series graphics processor. The benchmark data places this combination at the 72nd percentile overall, indicating a system that outperforms the majority of tested configurations while remaining short of the top tier. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU metrics, their implications for specific workloads, and the overall character of the build based exclusively on the provided data.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip, designated AD107, contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1890 MHz. The memory subsystem uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is typical for a mobile mid-range part, offering sufficient capacity for modern game textures and GPU-accelerated tasks without the excess of higher-tier cards.

The GPU is equipped with 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation processors. For ray tracing, it includes 24 dedicated RT cores, and for AI acceleration, it features 96 tensor cores. The compute throughput is rated at 11.61 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with a matching 11.61 TFLOPS for FP16 (1:1). These specifications indicate a chip designed for balanced performance in both traditional rasterization and newer hybrid rendering workloads that combine ray tracing with DLSS-style upscaling. The pixel rate is 90.72 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 181.4 GTexel/s, which are solid figures for a mobile part in its class.

The benchmark scores for the GPU place it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 22729. In the Passmark G3D test, it scores 17469, while its Passmark GPU Compute score is 6816. Geekbench results show an OpenCL score of 89420 and a Vulkan score of 89569. These figures are relatively close, suggesting consistent performance across different API workloads. The DirectX 11 score of 157 and DirectX 12 score of 73 in Passmark are lower relative to the G3D score, but these are specific API tests that may not fully represent real-world gaming performance. For rendering, the combination of RT cores and tensor cores means the GPU can handle hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based denoising or upscaling, which are increasingly common in professional 3D applications. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p workloads, but it may become a limiting factor in 4K texture-heavy scenes.

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

The CPU benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U show a processor that is strong in multi-threaded tasks but also capable in single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12972 in multi-core and 1703 in single-core. The Geekbench results are 9610 for multi-core and 1970 for single-core. In 3DMark, the scores scale predictably with thread count: 1863 for 2 threads, 3289 for 4 threads, 4896 for 8 threads, and 5691 for 16 threads, with a max thread score of 5677 and a single-thread score of 979. The Passmark results are comprehensive, with a multi-thread score of 23346 and a single-thread score of 3543. These figures place the CPU at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23982.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 8840U is a very close competitor to the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, which has an average score of 24089, a delta of -0.4%. It is slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon 6333P by 0.7% and the Intel Core i5-11500 by 1.1%. The data shows a processor that is within a few percentage points of its immediate competition, indicating that the 8840U is a well-rounded choice for a laptop. The combined picture of the 76th percentile CPU and 67th percentile GPU results in a system at the 72nd combined percentile. This suggests the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU when compared to their respective pools of hardware. The pairing is balanced enough to avoid severe bottlenecks in most tasks, but the CPU has a slight edge in relative performance, which could manifest in CPU-bound scenarios.

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

For high-refresh gaming, the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 17469 Passmark G3D score suggests it can drive high frame rates at 1080p in most titles. The 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this resolution, though the 67th GPU percentile indicates it is not a top-tier card. The CPU’s 4896 score in the 8-thread 3DMark test ensures it can keep up with the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

In streaming scenarios, the 8840U’s 16 threads and strong multi-core scores, such as the 12972 in Cinebench R23, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU’s tensor cores can also accelerate encoding tasks, though the CPU alone is likely sufficient for a single-stream setup. The 23346 Passmark multi-thread score confirms the CPU can handle simultaneous gaming and encoding loads without a significant drop in frame rates.

For video editing, the combination of the CPU’s 9610 Geekbench multi-core score and the GPU’s 89420 OpenCL score is potent. The CPU handles timeline operations and codec decoding, while the GPU accelerates effects and rendering. The 8 GB VRAM is beneficial for larger projects, and the 96 tensor cores can speed up AI-based editing tools. This is a capable system for 4K video editing, though render times will not match desktop-class hardware.

In 3D rendering, the CPU’s 16 threads are the primary driver for CPU-based renders, evidenced by the 12972 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. For GPU-based rendering, the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 24 RT cores and 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide a solid foundation. The 67th GPU percentile suggests it is a mid-range performer, suitable for occasional rendering tasks or previewing scenes, but not for production-level workloads that require maximum throughput.

For software development, the CPU’s high single-thread performance, with a 1703 Cinebench R23 single-core score, ensures snappy compilation for many projects. The 16 threads help with parallel builds, and the 76th CPU percentile indicates it is above average for developer laptops. The GPU is less critical here, but its compute capabilities can assist with machine learning tasks or GPU-accelerated testing.

For student and office work, the 8840U’s efficiency is a key factor, with a 28 W TDP that promotes longer battery life. The single-thread score of 3543 in Passmark ensures smooth web browsing and office applications. The integrated Radeon 780M provides a fallback for light graphics tasks, but the dedicated RTX 4060 Mobile is overkill for this scenario, making it a premium option for students who also game or create content.

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 build targets gamers who primarily play at 1080p with high settings. The GPU’s 17469 Passmark G3D score and 8 GB VRAM are well-suited for this resolution, and the CPU’s 4896 8-thread 3DMark score prevents it from being a bottleneck. The 67th GPU percentile suggests it will handle most titles at 1080p, but users seeking 1440p or 4K gaming at high refresh rates should look elsewhere.

Content creators, specifically video editors and 3D artists, are a strong fit. The CPU’s 12972 Cinebench R23 multi-core score accelerates rendering, while the GPU’s 89420 OpenCL score speeds up effects and GPU-accelerated tasks. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p projects. The 96 tensor cores also make it suitable for AI-accelerated workflows in creative software.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s strong single-thread performance, with a 1703 Cinebench R23 single-core score, which is crucial for fast compilation. The 16 threads handle parallel builds effectively. The 76th CPU percentile indicates it is a high-performing laptop CPU for coding, and the GPU can be used for testing or running local machine learning models.

Students in technical fields, such as engineering or data science, will find this system capable. The CPU’s 9610 Geekbench multi-core score handles simulations and data analysis, while the GPU’s compute performance is useful for CUDA-accelerated workloads. The 28 W CPU TDP also suggests good battery life for campus use, though the GPU will consume more power under load.

Small business workstations that require occasional 3D visualization or video production can use this build. The CPU’s 23346 Passmark multi-thread score ensures smooth multitasking in office applications, and the GPU’s compute capabilities can handle tasks like CAD rendering or product visualization. The 67th GPU percentile is adequate for these professional workloads, which are often not as demanding as high-end gaming.

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

The CPU’s 76th percentile versus the GPU’s 67th percentile indicates that the GPU is the relative bottleneck in this system. In gaming, this means that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU may have headroom, but the GPU will limit frame rates as graphical demands increase. The GPU’s 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is a potential constraint at higher resolutions, but for 1080p gaming, the 17469 Passmark G3D score is the primary indicator of performance.

In CPU-intensive workloads, such as video encoding or 3D rendering, the CPU’s 12972 Cinebench R23 multi-core score is the limiting factor. The GPU’s 89420 OpenCL score can offload some tasks, but for pure CPU rendering, the 8840U will be the ceiling. The 16 threads provide good parallelism, but the 28 W TDP limits sustained performance compared to higher-power laptop CPUs.

The data shows that the CPU is more capable relative to its peers than the GPU. This suggests that in mixed workloads, the CPU will often be waiting on the GPU to finish its tasks. For example, in gaming, the CPU’s 4896 8-thread 3DMark score is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU’s 67th percentile means it is the component that determines the final frame rate. In productivity tasks that are not GPU-accelerated, the CPU will be the sole performer, and its 76th percentile ensures it is a strong one.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, and the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all FPS figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not actual measurements. The RTX 4060 Mobile’s 17469 Passmark G3D score places it at the 67th percentile, which in general terms suggests it can handle modern games at 1080p with high or ultra settings. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most titles at this resolution, but some games with large texture packs may exceed it.

For esports titles, the CPU’s single-thread score of 3543 in Passmark and the GPU’s compute power should allow for very high frame rates, likely exceeding 144 FPS at 1080p with competitive settings. For AAA games, the estimate is around 60-100 FPS at 1080p ultra, depending on the title’s optimization. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for this resolution, but it may cause performance dips in games that are memory-bandwidth sensitive. The 24 RT cores allow for ray tracing at playable frame rates when combined with DLSS, but the 67th GPU percentile means that native 4K ray tracing is not a realistic target. These figures are estimates and should be treated as such, as the actual performance may vary based on the specific laptop’s cooling and power delivery.

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

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FP8 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The platform supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. Since this is a laptop build, the upgrade path is limited. The CPU is soldered and the GPU is typically not user-replaceable. The TDP for the CPU is 28 W, and the GPU TDP is 115 W, which means the total system power is manageable for a standard laptop power brick.

There is no suggested PSU value in the data, and the GPU has no power connectors listed, indicating it draws power from the motherboard. The memory is the primary upgradeable component, as users can potentially increase the capacity or speed of the DDR5 modules. The storage is also likely upgradeable, but the data does not specify the interface. A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to maximize the RAM capacity, as the CPU’s 16 threads and the GPU’s capabilities can benefit from more memory in multitasking and content creation. The CPU also supports ECC memory, but the data lists it as false, so standard DDR5 is the expected choice. The lack of a launch MSRP for either component means no price-based upgrade advice can be given.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The build is at the 72nd combined percentile, with the CPU at the 76th percentile and the GPU at the 67th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840U has an average benchmark score of 23982, while the Ryzen 5 8600G scores 24089, making the 8840U 0.4% slower.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, using 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the data lists ECC memory support as false for the Ryzen 7 8840U.

Q: What is the process node for the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The GPU is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How many RT cores does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has 24 dedicated RT cores for ray tracing.

Q: What is the single-thread Cinebench R23 score for the CPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840U scores 1703 in the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point. It is part of the 8000 series and is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 3.30 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The TDP is 28 W, which is low for a processor with this core count, indicating a focus on efficiency for mobile use. It uses the AMD Socket FP8 and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. It also integrates a Radeon 780M graphics processor, which provides a fallback for light graphics tasks. The benchmark scores show a processor that is strong in both single and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12972 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 9610 indicate solid performance for productivity applications.

The single-thread scores of 1703 in Cinebench R23 and 1970 in Geekbench are good for a mobile chip, ensuring responsiveness in daily tasks. The Passmark tests show a high integer math score of 85740 and a floating-point score of 48820, which are relevant for scientific computing and financial modeling. The data compression score of 267525 and encryption score of 16072 are useful for file archiving and security tasks. The 76th percentile among all CPUs confirms that this is a high-performing processor, and the close delta to rivals like the Intel Core i5-11500 (1.1% faster) and AMD Ryzen 5 7540U (0.9% faster) shows it is competitive with a range of desktop and mobile parts.

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

This is a laptop build, as indicated by the build class. The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile represents a high-end mobile configuration. The CPU’s 76th percentile and the GPU’s 67th percentile place the system at the 72nd combined percentile. This tier indicates a machine that is well above average for general use and gaming, but it is not a top-tier enthusiast system. The CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, which means the system is best suited for workloads that leverage the CPU’s 16 threads, such as content creation and software development, while still offering solid 1080p gaming performance.

The 28 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP suggest a system that balances performance with portability, though it will require adequate cooling to sustain boost clocks. The lack of measured FPS data means gaming performance is an estimate, but the benchmark scores suggest it is a capable 1080p gaming machine. The overall tier is solidly mid-range to upper-mid-range, making it a versatile choice for users who need a single laptop for both work and play. The system’s strengths are its CPU performance and the feature set of the RTX 4060 Mobile, including ray tracing and tensor cores, which provide a good foundation for future software that leverages AI acceleration.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

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

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

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

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

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

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

FAQ

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

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

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

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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