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75%
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92%
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AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

4,121 Benchmark Score
Top 25% Market Ranking
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22,729 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

This mobile pairing combines an 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, representing a 2021-era CPU matched with a 2023-era GPU in a laptop configuration. The CPU sits at the 57th percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 67th percentile among all graphics cards, placing the combined system at the 62nd percentile overall. Benchmark results show a capable but not class-leading duo, with the CPU's average score of 4121 landing within 1% of several desktop-class rivals, and the GPU's average score of 22729 positioning it near the RTX 2080 and RX 7700 XT. Notably, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS uses the AMD Socket FP6, a mobile-only socket that pairs with the Cezanne die based on Zen 3 architecture. This socket supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 68.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the processor, while the RTX 4060 Mobile connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, creating a slight interface mismatch where the GPU's newer bus standard runs on older CPU-provided lanes. Memory support is limited to DDR4 without ECC, which is standard for mobile platforms but means users cannot upgrade to DDR5 without changing the entire platform.

The platform's upgrade path is constrained by its laptop form factor. The CPU's 35 W TDP is modest for a Ryzen 9 part, suggesting the cooling solution was designed for thin-and-light chassis rather than gaming beasts. The RTX 4060 Mobile carries a 115 W TDP, which is substantial for a laptop GPU. The FACT PACK provides no suggested PSU value, so power supply headroom cannot be quantified, but the combined thermal load of a 35 W CPU and 115 W GPU indicates the system requires a robust power adapter and cooling solution. A sensible next upgrade would involve moving to a newer platform entirely, as both the FP6 socket and DDR4 memory are end-of-life technologies. The CPU's production status is listed as Active, and the GPU's production status is also Active, suggesting both components remain available for new builds or replacements.

The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics provide a fallback display output when the discrete GPU is idle, but the system's primary graphics capability clearly rests with the RTX 4060 Mobile. The CPU's 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes are fully occupied by the GPU's x8 connection and likely storage and other peripherals, leaving no headroom for additional high-bandwidth expansion cards. For users considering an upgrade, the entire laptop platform would need replacement to access newer interfaces like PCIe Gen 5 or DDR5 memory.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is built on the AD107 chip using Ada Lovelace architecture at TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 18,900 million transistors into a 159 mm² die. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Clock speeds are set at 1545 MHz base and 1890 MHz boost, with memory running at 2000 MHz or 16 Gbps effective. The memory configuration is modest by today's standards — a 128-bit bus limits bandwidth, which could constrain performance at higher resolutions, but the 8 GB capacity is adequate for most current titles.

The GPU's compute resources include 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. Ray tracing is handled by 24 dedicated RT cores, while AI workloads are accelerated by 96 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 90.72 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 181.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance reaches 11.61 TFLOPS, with FP16 running at the same 11.61 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating no dedicated tensor throughput advantage for FP16 compute. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark results show the RTX 4060 Mobile scoring 89420 in Geekbench OpenCL and 89569 in Geekbench Vulkan, demonstrating strong compute and graphics API performance. Passmark results paint a mixed picture: G3D score of 17469 is solid, while GPU compute score of 6816 is lower relative to the G3D result. The DirectX scores are peculiar — DX10 at 107, DX11 at 157, DX12 at 73, and DX9 at 216 — suggesting the Passmark DX tests may not fully exercise the GPU's modern architecture. The 67th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it slightly above average, and its average benchmark score of 22729 puts it within 1.3% of the RTX 5060 Mobile and 0.7% below the desktop RTX 2080. For rendering workloads, the 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 24 RT cores indicate capable 1080p ray tracing, though the 256 GB/s bandwidth may limit texture-heavy scenes.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's Cinebench scores provide a clear picture of its capabilities: 2083 in R15 multicore and 243 in R15 single-core, with R23 scores of 12629 multicore and 1529 single-core. The multicore R23 result of 12629 is respectable for a 35 W mobile part, indicating the 8 cores and 16 threads can sustain meaningful all-core workloads. The single-core R23 score of 1529 reflects the 4.80 GHz boost clock, which is competitive for single-threaded tasks. The CPU's average benchmark score of 4121 places it at the 57th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (4114, 0.2% slower), Intel Core i5-12500TE (4083, 0.9% slower), Intel Core i9-9900 (4163, 1% faster), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (4073, 1.2% slower). This clustering within 1.2% suggests the 5980HS performs like a mid-range desktop CPU from several generations ago, which is impressive for a mobile chip.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 22729 at the 67th percentile tells a similar story. Its nearest rivals include the desktop RTX 2080 (22895, 0.7% faster), AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (22549, 0.8% slower), Intel Arc B580 (23021, 1.3% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (22435, 1.3% slower). The RTX 4060 Mobile essentially matches a desktop RTX 2080, which is noteworthy given the power and thermal constraints of a laptop. The combined picture shows a system where both CPU and GPU perform slightly above average for their respective categories, but neither is exceptional. The CPU's 57th percentile is lower than the GPU's 67th percentile, suggesting the processor may be the limiting factor in some workloads.

The combined percentile of 62 reflects a balanced but not premium pairing. The CPU's 0.2% edge over the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and 0.9% edge over the i5-12500TE indicate it competes with older desktop parts, while the GPU's near-parity with the RTX 2080 shows it holds its own against previous-generation desktop flagships. For users coming from older laptops, this combination represents a substantial upgrade; for those with recent desktop systems, the performance delta would be less dramatic.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4060 Mobile's 67th percentile GPU ranking and 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 throughput suggest it can drive 1080p high-refresh displays in most titles. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p ultra settings, though 1440p would require lowering some settings. The CPU's 57th percentile and 1529 single-core R23 score indicate it can keep up with the GPU in most games, though frame pacing may suffer in CPU-bound titles.

Streaming: The 96 tensor cores on the RTX 4060 Mobile provide hardware acceleration for encoding tasks, while the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads handle game and streaming overhead simultaneously. The 12629 multicore R23 score suggests adequate headroom for encoding alongside gameplay, but the 35 W TDP may cause thermal throttling during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The combination of the GPU's 89420 OpenCL score and the CPU's 12629 multicore R23 score provides solid performance for 1080p and light 4K editing. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most editing timelines, though GPU-accelerated effects and color grading could benefit from more memory. The 256 GB/s bandwidth may slow down large file transfers and complex composites.

3D rendering: The GPU's 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 RT cores deliver capable rendering performance, with the 17469 Passmark G3D score indicating strong rasterization throughput. The CPU's 12629 multicore R23 score supports CPU-based rendering, though it would be slower than the GPU for most modern render engines. The 8 GB VRAM is a constraint for large scenes and high-resolution textures.

Software development: The 8 cores, 16 threads, and 16 MB L3 cache provide solid performance for compilation and testing. The 4121 average CPU score and 57th percentile ranking indicate it can handle typical development workloads, though massive codebases may see slower build times compared to higher-tier desktop CPUs. The 68.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for most development tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU's 35 W TDP and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics allow efficient battery operation for document editing and web browsing. The 243 R15 single-core score and 1529 R23 single-core score handle office applications smoothly. The RTX 4060 Mobile's 730 Passmark G2D score indicates competent 2D performance for productivity tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the CPU and GPU are roughly balanced but lean toward GPU-bound scenarios. The GPU's 67th percentile versus the CPU's 57th percentile suggests the processor is the weaker link, potentially bottlenecking the GPU in CPU-intensive workloads. However, the CPU's 1529 single-core R23 score is strong enough for most gaming scenarios, where single-threaded performance often matters most. The 0.2% delta to the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and 1% delta to the Core i9-9900 show the CPU competes with older desktop parts, but those parts were not known for exceptional gaming performance.

In GPU-bound scenarios like 4K gaming or heavy rendering, the RTX 4060 Mobile would be the limiting factor, with its 256 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM potentially constraining performance. In CPU-bound scenarios like strategy games or physics-heavy simulators, the 5980HS's 57th percentile ranking would cap frame rates. The 12629 multicore R23 score provides sufficient multi-threaded headroom for streaming and multitasking, but the 35 W TDP means sustained all-core workloads may cause thermal throttling, reducing effective performance over time.

The PCIe interface mismatch — CPU Gen 3 versus GPU Gen 4 x8 — could introduce minor bottlenecks in data transfer between CPU and GPU, though the practical impact is likely small for gaming and moderate for compute workloads. The 68.3 GB/s memory bandwidth from the CPU side is a potential bottleneck when the system needs to move large datasets between RAM and VRAM. Overall, the balance leans slightly GPU-favored, with the CPU capable of feeding the GPU in most scenarios but potentially holding back in multi-threaded tasks.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, meaning all frame-rate figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The RTX 4060 Mobile's 17469 Passmark G3D score and 89569 Geekbench Vulkan score suggest strong 1080p performance, with the 67th percentile GPU ranking indicating it should handle most titles at high settings. Given the GPU's near-parity with the desktop RTX 2080 (0.7% slower), users can expect roughly RTX 2080-level performance, which translates to 60+ FPS in most AAA titles at 1080p ultra settings.

At 1440p, the GPU's 256 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM would become more significant constraints, likely requiring medium-to-high settings for smooth frame rates. The CPU's 1529 single-core R23 score should not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p in most titles, but at lower resolutions or with high refresh rates (144Hz+), the 57th percentile CPU ranking could limit maximum frame rates in CPU-bound games. Esports titles like competitive shooters should run well above 100 FPS at 1080p, while demanding single-player games may see 60-90 FPS at ultra settings. Ray tracing workloads would benefit from the 24 RT cores but may see significant performance drops due to the bandwidth limitation. These estimates should be treated as approximations, as no direct FPS measurements exist for this pairing.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets laptop users seeking a balanced system for 1080p gaming and content creation. The RTX 4060 Mobile's 67th percentile GPU performance suits gamers who prioritize 1080p high-refresh gaming over 4K or high-fidelity ray tracing. The 8 GB VRAM and 256 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for current titles but may become limiting within a few years as game requirements grow. Content creators working with 1080p video or moderate 3D rendering would benefit from the GPU's 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 RT cores, while the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads handle multitasking and encoding.

Software developers would find the 5980HS's 12629 multicore R23 score sufficient for compilation and testing, though large projects may see slower build times. Students and office workers would appreciate the 35 W TDP for battery life and the integrated Radeon Vega 8 for light tasks, though the RTX 4060 Mobile adds weight and power draw. Small business workstations requiring occasional GPU acceleration for design or data visualization would find this pairing capable, but the laptop form factor limits expandability. The CPU's 57th percentile and GPU's 67th percentile rankings indicate this is a mid-tier system, not a flagship, so users with extreme performance needs should look elsewhere.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's processor architecture and process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS uses Zen 3 architecture (codename Cezanne) built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4060 Mobile have and what is its bandwidth?

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

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 4121, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12500TE, but 1% behind the Intel Core i9-9900.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and its closest rival?

A: The GPU is at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 22729 — 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B580.

Q: Does this system have measured FPS data for games?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame-rate figures are estimates derived from benchmark scores.

Q: What memory type and bus does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 68.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth, without ECC support.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing and tensor core configuration?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, with 3072 shading units and 96 texture mapping units.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It operates at a 3.00 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz, with a 35 W TDP that is notably low for a Ryzen 9 part. The CPU is manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process, containing 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, delivering 68.3 GB/s bandwidth, and provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Benchmark results show the CPU scoring 2083 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 243 in single-core, with R23 scores of 12629 multicore and 1529 single-core. The average benchmark score of 4121 places it at the 57th percentile, with nearest rivals including the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (0.2% faster), Core i5-12500TE (0.9% faster), Core i9-9900 (1% slower), and Threadripper 1900X (1.2% faster). The multicore R23 score of 12629 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance for a 35 W mobile chip, rivaling desktop parts from several generations prior. The single-core R23 score of 1529 reflects the 4.80 GHz boost clock, which is competitive for single-threaded tasks like gaming and office applications.

The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics provide a fallback display option and basic compute capability, though the discrete RTX 4060 Mobile handles demanding graphics workloads. The CPU's production status is Active, with a release date of January 2021, and the part number is 100-000000474. The multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking, and the socket is AMD Socket FP6, which is mobile-only. The 16 MB shared L3 cache is adequate for gaming and general workloads, though it is smaller than some desktop Ryzen parts. For real workloads, the 12629 multicore score indicates the CPU can handle video encoding, compilation, and multitasking, while the 1529 single-core score ensures responsive single-threaded performance.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile in a laptop configuration (build class: laptop). The CPU, released in January 2021, represents the tail end of the Zen 3 mobile lineup, while the GPU, released in January 2023, is a current-generation Ada Lovelace part. The combination's overall percentile is 62, indicating a system that sits above the median but below the top tier. The CPU's 57th percentile and GPU's 67th percentile rankings show the GPU is the stronger component, making this a GPU-favored pairing.

The system is designed for 1080p gaming and content creation, with the RTX 4060 Mobile providing near-desktop RTX 2080 performance (0.7% slower) and the 5980HS offering desktop-class multi-threaded performance from a 35 W mobile package. The 8 GB VRAM and 256 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for current games but may limit future-proofing. The CPU's DDR4 memory support and PCIe Gen 3 interface are older standards, but they do not significantly hamper the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 connection in most workloads. This is a mid-tier laptop build that balances performance and efficiency, suitable for users who need a single system for gaming, productivity, and creative work without requiring flagship-level performance. The production status of both components is Active, indicating ongoing availability.