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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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92 Score

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92 / 100

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU

94%

GPU

90%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX

46,654 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

18,159 Benchmark Score

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30-60

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

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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

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile pairing represents a laptop configuration that combines a high-end 16-thread processor with a mid-range Ampere GPU. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, resulting in a combined percentile of 76. This disparity in performance tiers between the two components is the defining characteristic of this build, shaping its capabilities across different workloads.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process at Samsung, with a die size of 276 mm² containing 12,000 million transistors. The GPU is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate. The GPU’s base clock is 900 MHz with a boost clock of 1425 MHz, and it operates within an 80 W TDP.

The shader configuration includes 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. For accelerated workloads, the chip carries 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 68.40 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 171.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 10.94 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and connects via a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. Display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, reflecting its mobile nature.

In benchmark testing, the RTX 3060 Mobile achieves a Passmark G3D score of 13230, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 18159. The nearest rivals in performance are the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 with an average score of 18189 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at 18093 (0.4% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.2% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.2% higher). These deltas are minimal, indicating the RTX 3060 Mobile sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For rendering workloads, the 10.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, combined with 30 RT cores for ray tracing and 120 tensor cores for AI-accelerated features like DLSS, provides a capable foundation. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p rendering tasks with moderate texture loads. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution texture streaming and complex scene geometry. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 58, DirectX 11 score of 110, and DirectX 10 score of 90 suggest that the GPU’s performance scales well with API generation, with newer APIs showing proportionally higher efficiency relative to the G3D score.

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

The CPU’s benchmark results are substantial. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 26876 in multi-core and 1852 in single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 4320 multi-core and 295 single-core. Geekbench scores are 16633 multi-core and 2389 single-core. The 3DMark suite shows scores of 11108 at max threads, 10068 at 16 threads, 7140 at 8 threads, 3807 at 4 threads, 1988 at 2 threads, and 1025 at single thread. Passmark results include a multithread score of 45010, single-thread score of 3935, integer math at 155118, floating point math at 94287, data compression at 543539, data encryption at 32789, extended instructions at 41020, physics at 2346, and random string sorting at 63223.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 46654, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon w3-2535 with an average score of 46653 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at 46487 (0.4% higher CPU score), the Intel Core i7-13700K at 46881 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 at 46971 (0.7% lower). These tight margins show the 7845HX performs essentially on par with desktop-class processors from previous generations.

The GPU, as noted, has an average benchmark score of 18159, at the 62nd percentile. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pair is 76. The discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles is stark: the CPU outperforms the GPU by a wide margin in relative standing. The data shows the CPU is capable of feeding far more powerful GPUs without bottlenecking, while the GPU is the limiting factor in graphics-bound scenarios.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It belongs to the 7000 series and is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 13,140 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It has a 55 W TDP, uses the AMD Socket FL1, and supports ECC memory.

The cache hierarchy comprises 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, yielding a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and it includes an integrated Radeon 610M GPU. The multiplier is unlocked, and the production status is active, with a release date of 2023-01-03.

The benchmark scores translate directly into real workload performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26876 is indicative of strong rendering throughput for CPU-based tasks like 3D scene simulation or video encoding. The single-core score of 1852 reflects excellent responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. In the Geekbench tests, the multi-core score of 16633 and single-core score of 2389 confirm balanced performance across both heavily parallel and single-threaded duties.

Passmark’s specialized tests reveal specific strengths. The integer math score of 155118 and floating point math score of 94287 show robust arithmetic capability. Data compression at 543539 and random string sorting at 63223 indicate strong performance in data manipulation tasks. The extended instructions score of 41020 demonstrates efficient use of modern CPU instruction sets. The physics score of 2346 is relatively modest compared to other metrics, suggesting that the CPU’s raw computational power may not translate perfectly to every physics simulation scenario.

The nearest rival data places this mobile CPU in an interesting position. The Intel Core i7-13700K, a desktop processor, scores 46881 on average, just 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, also a desktop part, scores 46487, which is 0.4% lower. This indicates the 7845HX delivers desktop-class multi-threaded performance in a mobile form factor, making it suitable for professional workloads that demand sustained high throughput.

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

The platform is based on the AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to mobile processors. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. It also offers 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, which is a forward-looking interface for high-speed storage and external devices. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

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 components. There is no suggested PSU value in the data, and the GPU power connectors are listed as none, reflecting that this is a laptop build where power delivery is handled by the system’s internal power supply and battery. The absence of a suggested PSU figure means the upgrade path is not constrained by desktop power supply headroom but rather by the laptop’s thermal and power delivery design.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU’s 89th percentile standing indicates it has significant headroom. The CPU’s performance is comparable to desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-13700K, which is often paired with much higher-tier GPUs. However, the laptop form factor limits GPU upgrades to what the chassis can accommodate thermally and physically. The memory is DDR5, so upgrading from 6 GB of VRAM on the GPU is not possible without changing the GPU itself, but system RAM capacity can be increased if the laptop supports it.

The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU allows for future high-bandwidth NVMe storage upgrades, which can reduce load times in games and large applications. The dual-channel DDR5 memory architecture provides adequate bandwidth for the CPU’s 12 cores, but users with memory-intensive workloads should consider populating both channels with high-capacity modules to maximize the 83.2 GB/s throughput.

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: The RTX 3060 Mobile’s Passmark G3D score of 13230 and 62nd percentile placement indicate it can handle 1080p gaming at high settings, but the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1025 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852 ensure frame pacing remains consistent. The GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for most titles at 1080p, but the 10.94 TFLOPS compute limits maximum frame rates in demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallel processing for encoding video while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26876 and Passmark multithread score of 45010 suggest that software encoding using x264 or x265 would not significantly impact game performance. The GPU’s NVENC encoder, part of the Ampere architecture with 120 tensor cores, offers an alternative hardware encoding path that offloads work entirely from the CPU.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU’s 3DMark max threads score of 11108 and the GPU’s OpenCL score of 79483 supports a hybrid workflow. Timeline scrubbing and effects rendering benefit from the CPU’s high multi-threaded scores, while GPU-accelerated exports utilize the 10.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K timeline previews with moderate color grading.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or Cinema 4D will excel given the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26876, which is on par with desktop processors. GPU-based rendering with CUDA or OptiX will be limited by the RTX 3060 Mobile’s 30 RT cores and 6 GB VRAM, making it suitable for smaller scenes or preview renders rather than final production work on complex assets.

Software development: Compilation tasks benefit from the CPU’s 24 threads, as shown by the Passmark integer math score of 155118 and data encryption score of 32789. The 64 MB of L3 cache reduces memory latency spikes during builds. The GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 58 and Vulkan 1.4 support enable local testing of graphics applications, though the 6 GB VRAM may constrain development for larger game projects.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread performance, measured by Passmark single-thread score of 3935 and Geekbench single-core score of 2389, ensures snappy application launches and fluid document editing. The integrated Radeon 610M provides a fallback for basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is not required, potentially extending battery life. The 12 cores provide headroom for running multiple virtual machines or large spreadsheets simultaneously.

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 — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 13230 and its proximity to the RTX 2060 SUPER (0.4% lower average score) provide a reference point for expected performance. At 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 3060 Mobile would likely deliver playable frame rates in most titles, but the exact numbers depend on the game’s optimization. The 6 GB VRAM may cause texture pop-in or reduced quality settings in games that require more than 6 GB at ultra detail.

The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1025 and 2-thread score of 1988 indicate that CPU-bound scenarios at high frame rates (above 100 FPS) are well-supported. The GPU’s 62nd percentile suggests it will be the limiting factor at 1080p high-refresh, with frame rates potentially dropping below 60 FPS in the most demanding titles at ultra settings. At 1440p, the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s becomes a constraint, and frame rates would likely decrease further. For competitive shooters where players often lower settings, the GPU could sustain higher frame rates, but these are estimates without measured data.

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

The CPU’s 89th percentile and the GPU’s 62nd percentile create a notable imbalance. In graphics-intensive workloads like gaming, the RTX 3060 Mobile is the limiting factor. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 18159 versus the CPU’s 46654 shows the GPU is the weaker component in absolute terms. This means that in most gaming scenarios, the CPU will be waiting on the GPU to render frames, resulting in CPU utilization below 100% while the GPU runs at or near its maximum.

In CPU-bound workloads such as 3D rendering, video encoding, or software compilation, the balance shifts. The CPU’s high multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 26876) will drive performance, and the GPU’s compute capabilities (Passmark GPU compute of 5718) play a supplementary role. The CPU can handle these tasks efficiently without being held back by the GPU.

The combined percentile of 76 reflects the overall system performance, but the gap between components suggests that the CPU has significant headroom. For example, a game that is GPU-bound at 1080p ultra might see frame rates of 60-70 FPS based on the GPU’s 62nd percentile, while the CPU could support frame rates well above 100 FPS if paired with a more powerful GPU. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would provide a larger performance boost in gaming than upgrading the CPU would.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile compared to all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX is at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46654.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: The RTX 3060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 18159, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 2060 SUPER’s average score of 18093, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX supports ECC memory, and it also supports DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The combined percentile for this laptop build is 76, reflecting the blend of a high-end CPU and a mid-range GPU.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How many RT cores does the GPU have?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is equipped with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration targets users who need exceptional CPU performance for professional work but do not require the highest-tier GPU for graphics. Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the RTX 3060 Mobile’s 62nd percentile and 6 GB VRAM adequate for high settings in most titles, though not for maximum detail in the most demanding games. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will benefit from the CPU’s 89th percentile and 24 threads, which handle compilation, encoding, and simulation tasks efficiently.

Students and office workers who run productivity suites, browse with many tabs, or use virtual machines will appreciate the CPU’s single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2389) and multi-thread capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26876). Small business workstations that handle data processing, encryption, or database operations will find the Passmark data encryption score of 32789 and data compression score of 543539 indicative of strong throughput. The build is less suitable for users who prioritize high-refresh gaming at 1440p or above, as the GPU’s memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity would be stretched.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: laptop) pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, a 12-core Zen 4 processor from the Dragon Range codename, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, an Ampere architecture GPU. The CPU is a 7000 series part with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 64 MB of L3 cache, while the GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 3840 shading units. The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 76, places this system in the upper-mid range of performance, with the CPU being the dominant component. The CPU’s 89th percentile and the GPU’s 62nd percentile create a configuration that excels in CPU-intensive tasks while providing competent, though not class-leading, graphics performance.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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Optimal Performance

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Performance Tiers Explained

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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

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

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

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)

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

FAQ

Who Should Build It

Build Overview

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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