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93 Score

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93 / 100

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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89%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS

29,955 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 6550M

46,702 Benchmark Score

Top 4% 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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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

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30-49

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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 8845HS and AMD Radeon RX 6550M is a laptop-class pairing that places in the 83rd percentile of all tested builds. The CPU is a Zen 4 "Hawk Point" part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU is an RDNA 2.0 Navi 24 chip with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the fact pack contains no measuredFps data — so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: What CPU is used in this build?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 8000 series, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with the Zen 4 architecture and Hawk Point codename.

Q: What GPU is paired with the CPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6550M, a Radeon RX 6000 series part based on the Navi 24 chip, RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 6 nm process.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bus?

A: It has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, providing 144.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What are the CPU and GPU performance percentiles?

A: The CPU sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, the GPU in the 85th percentile among all GPUs, and the combined build is in the 83rd percentile.

Q: Are there any measured FPS results for this combination?

A: No, the fact pack shows no measuredFpsUltraByGame data for this exact CPU-GPU pairing, and dataIsMeasured is false.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 29955, identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (0% delta), 0.3% behind the Ryzen 7 5800XT, and 0.8% ahead of the Ryzen 5 9600X.

Q: What is the GPU's compute capability in FP32?

A: The RX 6550M delivers 5.816 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 11.63 TFLOPS of FP16 performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU produces strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores across multiple suites. In Cinebench R23, it reaches 16192 points in multicore and 1769 points in singlecore; Geekbench shows 12212 multicore and 2081 singlecore. The 3DMark CPU tests show a max-thread score of 7413 and a single-thread score of 990. Passmark multithread is 28498, with single-thread at 3738. The CPU's average benchmark score is 29955, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, matches this average exactly, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT and Ryzen 7 7840H sit 0.3% higher, and the Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.8% lower.

The GPU shows a Geekbench OpenCL score of 42536 and a Vulkan score of 50867, giving an average benchmark score of 46702. That places it in the 85th percentile among all GPUs. The closest competitor, the Intel Arc A530M, is 0.2% lower, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M is 0.2% lower, and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 is 1.4% lower. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is 1.6% lower, meaning the RX 6550M is actually ahead of that part in this benchmark.

The combined picture is a laptop with a CPU that is roughly at the top of its class for its power level, and a GPU that is slightly stronger relative to its own pool. The 83rd combined percentile indicates that the pairing outperforms most other laptop builds in the database, but it is not in the top tier of desktop-class hardware.

Gaming Performance

Since the fact pack contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows for this combination, no verified FPS figures are available. All gaming performance statements here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread performance — 990 in 3DMark single-thread, 1769 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, and 2081 in Geekbench singlecore — indicates it can feed a GPU efficiently in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's FP32 compute of 5.816 TFLOPS and its 85th percentile ranking suggest it can handle modern titles at moderate settings, but the 4 GB VRAM on a 64-bit bus will be the main constraint at higher resolutions or with high texture detail.

At 1080p, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck, and the GPU should deliver playable frame rates in many esports and older AAA titles. At 1440p or with ultra settings, the 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus will likely force lower texture quality or reduce frame rates. The GPU's 16 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support mean some ray-tracing effects are possible, but the modest VRAM and bandwidth will limit the impact. Overall, the data suggests this build is best suited for 1080p gaming with adjusted settings, rather than high-refresh or high-resolution gaming.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU percentiles — 81st and 85th respectively — are close, but the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its pool. In gaming workloads, the CPU's single-thread performance is high enough to avoid being a limiting factor in most titles. The 3DMark single-thread score of 990 and the Cinebench R23 singlecore of 1769 indicate strong per-core performance. The GPU, on the other hand, has a moderate FP32 throughput of 5.816 TFLOPS and a narrow 64-bit memory bus, which means it will likely be the bottleneck in graphics-heavy tasks, especially at higher resolutions.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multicore of 16192, so it can handle heavy parallel tasks. The GPU's compute is less versatile; it is optimized for graphics and not for general-purpose parallel work. For example, the GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 50867 is far above any CPU score, but that is expected. The data indicates that the CPU will keep up in gaming, but the GPU will limit high-FPS or high-detail scenarios. In content creation, the CPU's multicore strength will help in video encoding and 3D rendering, while the GPU's FP32 capability can accelerate some workloads, though its 4 GB VRAM may cap project size.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a Hawk Point codename. It is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors in a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 3.80 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.10 GHz. The TDP is 45 W, which is typical for a mobile high-performance processor. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel interface with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it includes PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics is the Radeon 780M.

Benchmark results show a balanced profile. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 7404, and the max-thread score is 7413, indicating near-linear scaling to the 8-core/16-thread count. The 2-thread and 4-thread scores are 1924 and 3690, respectively, showing strong single-core performance. The 8-thread score of 6085 confirms that the CPU can handle 8 threads efficiently. Cinebench R15 multicore is 2575, and R23 multicore is 16192. Geekbench multicore is 12212. Passmark tests show a multithread score of 28498, with integer math at 97747 and floating point at 59254.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 29955 puts it in the 81st percentile. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, has an identical average score, meaning the 8845HS is essentially a re-binned version. The Ryzen 7 5800XT is 0.3% faster, and the Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.8% faster, but those are desktop parts. In real workloads, the 8845HS should handle heavy multitasking, code compilation, and content creation tasks with ease, thanks to the 16 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is aimed at laptop buyers who need a balanced system for gaming and productivity without going to extreme budgets. The CPU's 81st percentile and GPU's 85th percentile make it suitable for:

Mobile gamers who play at 1080p with medium to high settings. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 5.8 TFLOPS will run most esports and older AAA titles, and the CPU's single-core strength ensures stable frame times.
Content creators who work with photo and video editing. The CPU's multicore score of 16192 in Cinebench R23 will accelerate rendering, and the GPU's Vulkan compute can help with some effects.
Software developers who need a fast CPU for compilation and testing. The 8-core/16-thread processor with 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is well-suited for build servers or coding workstations.
Students and small business users who want a single laptop for office tasks, web browsing, and occasional creative work. The CPU's single-thread score of 2081 in Geekbench is more than enough for daily applications, and the integrated Radeon 780M can handle basic graphics when the discrete GPU is idle.

The GPU's 4 GB VRAM is the main limitation for professional 3D rendering or large dataset processing. For those use cases, a laptop with a higher-VRAM GPU would be more appropriate. But for a mainstream mobile system, this pairing delivers a strong balance.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6550M is a mobile GPU based on the Navi 24 chip, using the RDNA 2.0 architecture. It is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 5,400 million transistors on a 107 mm² die. The GPU has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, and it includes 16 ray-tracing cores. The base clock is 2000 MHz, the game clock is 2560 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2840 MHz. The memory is 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, running at 2250 MHz, with a bandwidth of 144.0 GB/s.

The GPU's FP32 compute is 5.816 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 11.63 TFLOPS. The pixel rate is 90.88 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 181.8 GTexel/s. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it can handle modern rendering APIs and ray tracing, though the 16 RT cores are a modest number. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x4, which is sufficient for a mobile GPU.

In benchmarks, the GPU scores 42536 in Geekbench OpenCL and 50867 in Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 46702, placing it in the 85th percentile. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Arc A530M and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, and 1.4% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A2000. These numbers indicate that the GPU is competitive with mid-range mobile GPUs from the previous generation. For 3D rendering, the FP32 and FP16 compute capabilities are moderate; they can handle lightweight renders or previews, but the 4 GB VRAM will limit texture sizes and scene complexity.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass of "laptop". The CPU is a mobile 8-core/16-thread processor with a 45 W TDP, and the GPU is a mobile Radeon RX 6550M with a 80 W TDP. The combined percentile is 83rd, meaning this build outperforms the majority of other laptop configurations in the database. The CPU is in the 81st percentile, and the GPU is in the 85th percentile, so the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its own pool. The pairing is well-balanced for a laptop, with the CPU providing strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU offering solid 1080p gaming capability. The lack of measured FPS data means that exact gaming performance is unknown, but the benchmark scores suggest a coherent mid-range mobile system.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread performance (1769 in Cinebench R23, 3738 in Passmark single-thread) ensures low frame time, and the GPU's 5.8 TFLOPS FP32 can push high frame rates in less demanding games. However, the 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit bus will limit texture detail and resolution. Expect smooth 1080p gaming at medium settings, but not high-refresh at 1440p.

Streaming: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, so it can handle video encoding and decoding. The CPU's 8-core/16-thread processor provides enough headroom for streaming software while gaming, given the CPU's multicore score of 16192 in Cinebench R23.

Video editing: The CPU's 16 threads and high Geekbench multicore score of 12212 will handle timeline editing and export tasks. The GPU can accelerate effects via OpenCL, but the 4 GB VRAM limits the size of projects or effects.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 capability of 5.8 TFLOPS is moderate; it can render simple scenes, but a larger GPU would be needed for heavy work. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16192 will help with CPU-based rendering.

Software development: The CPU's 8-core/16-thread design and 16 MB L3 cache make it suitable for compiling and running multiple containers. The GPU is not a primary factor, but the integrated Radeon 780M provides a fallback.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core score of 2081 in Geekbench ensures a responsive system for documents, web browsing, and spreadsheets. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM is not needed, but the laptop's overall 83rd percentile suggests a fast machine for everyday tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is mounted on AMD Socket FP8 and supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel interface with a 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x4, which is sufficient for its bandwidth. The CPU's TDP is 45 W, and the GPU's TDP is 80 W; the system has no suggested PSU, as it is a laptop.

The upgrade path is limited by the laptop form factor. The CPU is a BGA package on the FP8 socket, and the GPU is a mobile chip, so neither is user-replaceable. The most practical upgrade is to increase system memory (DDR5) or to install a larger SSD, but the fact pack does not specify the number of memory slots or storage connectors. The PCIe Gen 4 20-lane CPU can support a high-speed NVMe drive, which would improve load times. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM is the primary bottleneck for future-proofing; a laptop with a higher VRAM GPU would be a better long-term investment for gaming and 3D work, but the current pair is a sensible mid-range laptop.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS + AMD Radeon RX 6550M

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