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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
VS
GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX

46,654 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

23,628 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile represent a high-end laptop pairing that combines a 12-core Zen 4 processor with an Ampere-generation graphics solution. The benchmark data shows a system with a combined percentile of 79, indicating it outperforms the majority of tested configurations, yet it is important to note that the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores.

FAQ

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

A: The build holds a combined percentile of 79, meaning it ranks higher than 79% of all tested configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46,654 on the average benchmark, which is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon w3-2535, which scores 46,653 (a 0% delta). It is also 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its closest competitor?

A: The RTX 3080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 23,628, placing it 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU and its capacity?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory and what type of memory does it use?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory and is compatible with DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the CPU and the GPU?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the GPU has a boost clock of 1545 MHz.

Q: What is the production status of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is classified as "Active" in production status, while the GPU is listed as "End-of-life."

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process at Samsung, featuring 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The GPU is equipped with 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, which drive its pixel rate of 148.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 296.6 GTexel/s. The core clock operates at a base of 1110 MHz and boosts up to 1545 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz, effectively 14 Gbps.

In terms of specialized hardware, the RTX 3080 Mobile includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-driven features like DLSS. The FP32 performance is rated at 18.98 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 18.98 TFLOPS (1:1). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and compute workloads.

Benchmark results show the GPU scores 16,321 in Passmark G3D and 7,276 in Passmark GPU Compute, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 104,831 and a Vulkan score of 104,066. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it achieves 2,644. The GPU's average benchmark score is 23,628, placing it at the 69th percentile of all GPUs. It sits 0.5% below the GTX TITAN Z and 0.5% above the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile, indicating that the RTX 3080 Mobile is a strong performer but not at the absolute top of the mobile stack. For rendering, these scores suggest the GPU can handle demanding DirectX 12 and Vulkan titles, though the Passmark DirectX 12 score of 72 is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 146, hinting that the card may be more efficient in older API workloads.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the combination of the CPU's single-thread score of 1,852 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 69th percentile ranking indicates the system can push high frame rates in most esports and competitive titles, though the estimated nature of FPS data means exact figures are speculative. The GPU's 18.98 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest it can handle 1440p gaming with high settings, but the lack of measured FPS makes it difficult to guarantee 144Hz performance in AAA titles.

Streaming workloads benefit from the 12-core, 24-thread CPU, which scores 26,876 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, providing ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU's 192 tensor cores can offload AI-based tasks, and the 48 RT cores are available for ray-traced effects, though the GPU's 8 GB VRAM may be a limiting factor for high-resolution streaming with overlays.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve would leverage the CPU's 16,633 Geekbench multi-core score and the GPU's compute capabilities, with the 7,276 Passmark GPU Compute score indicating solid acceleration for effects and rendering. The 83.2 GB/s CPU memory bandwidth and DDR5 support help with timeline scrubbing and multi-stream playback, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 4K editing but may struggle with complex fusion compositions.

3D rendering tasks, such as Blender or Maya, would see strong performance from the CPU's 45,010 Passmark multithread score and the GPU's 18.98 TFLOPS, with the CUDA cores accelerating Cycles renders. The CPU's 13,140 million transistors and Zen 4 architecture provide efficient multi-threading, while the GPU's 48 RT cores can speed up viewport denoising, but the 8 GB VRAM could be a bottleneck for scenes exceeding that memory footprint.

Software development workloads, including compilation and code analysis, benefit from the CPU's 24 threads and 64 MB of L3 cache, with Passmark data compression scoring 543,539 and integer math at 155,118, making builds faster. The GPU is less relevant here, but its compute capabilities can accelerate machine learning tasks, with the 192 tensor cores providing a foundation for local inference workloads.

For student and office work, the CPU's single-thread score of 3,935 in Passmark ensures responsive application usage, while the 12 cores handle multitasking with ease. The Radeon 610M integrated graphics provide a fallback for basic display tasks, though the discrete GPU is overkill for word processing and spreadsheets, making this a powerful but potentially unnecessary configuration for purely academic use.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the CPU slightly outpaces the GPU in relative performance, with the CPU at the 89th percentile versus the GPU at the 69th percentile. This suggests that in CPU-bound workloads like compilation or physics simulations, the Ryzen 9 7845HX is the dominant component, while in GPU-bound tasks like gaming at high resolutions, the RTX 3080 Mobile becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's Passmark physics score of 2,346 indicates strong computational throughput, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 16,321 shows it is capable but not class-leading.

The 0.5% delta between the RTX 3080 Mobile and the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile suggests that the GPU is near the performance ceiling for its class, meaning that any FPS scaling beyond this point would be driven by the CPU. The CPU's 0% delta with the Intel Xeon w3-2535 and 0.4% delta with the Ryzen 9 3900X show it is a top-tier mobile processor, so it is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. However, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM could become a bottleneck in future titles that require more memory at high textures, while the CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a potential constraint for multi-threaded data-heavy workloads.

The combined percentile of 79 indicates a well-balanced system overall, but the gap between the CPU's 89th percentile and the GPU's 69th percentile is notable, implying that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. For 1080p gaming, the CPU may be underutilized, while at 4K, the GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM could limit performance, making 1440p the sweet spot for this combination.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,644 and Passmark DirectX 12 score of 72 suggest it can handle modern DirectX 12 titles, but the lower DirectX 12 score relative to DirectX 11 (146) indicates that older APIs may yield better frame rates.

At 1080p, the GPU's 18.98 TFLOPS and the CPU's strong single-thread performance (1,852 in Cinebench R23) should deliver high frame rates in competitive shooters, potentially exceeding 144 FPS in less demanding titles. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p textures, and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory throughput from being a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU's 69th percentile ranking suggests it can maintain 60+ FPS in most AAA games with high settings, though ray tracing may require DLSS to achieve playable frame rates given the 48 RT cores. The CPU's 12 cores provide enough headroom for background tasks, but the GPU's 296.6 GTexel/s texture rate may be a limiting factor in texture-heavy scenes.

At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a significant constraint, as high-resolution textures can exceed this capacity, leading to stuttering or reduced settings. The 148.3 GPixel/s pixel rate suggests the GPU can output 4K frames, but the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s may not be sufficient for sustained 4K performance in demanding titles, making 1440p the recommended resolution for this build.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers who prioritize high-refresh 1080p or solid 1440p performance, with the GPU's 69th percentile ranking indicating it can handle most titles at these resolutions without compromise. The CPU's 89th percentile makes it ideal for content creators who need multi-threaded power for video editing and 3D rendering, as the 26,876 Cinebench R23 multi-core score demonstrates.

Developers working on large codebases would benefit from the CPU's 24 threads and 64 MB of L3 cache, with Passmark data encryption at 32,789 and extended instructions at 41,020 showing strong security and SIMD performance. Students in engineering or computer science fields would find the CPU's 16,633 Geekbench multi-core score useful for simulations, though the GPU is likely overkill for most coursework.

Small business workstations that require occasional GPU acceleration for tasks like CAD or video conferencing would be well-served by this build, as the GPU's 104,831 OpenCL score provides compute headroom. However, the 55W CPU TDP and 115W GPU TDP suggest this is a high-power laptop, which may not be ideal for users who prioritize battery life over performance, making it a better fit for stationary or frequently plugged-in use.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, achieves an average benchmark score of 46,654, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w3-2535 with a score of 46,653 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at 46,487 (0.4% delta), the Intel Core i7-13700K at 46,881 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 at 46,971 (-0.7% delta), showing it is competitive with desktop-class processors.

In multi-threaded tests, the CPU scores 26,876 in Cinebench R23 and 45,010 in Passmark multithread, while single-thread performance is 1,852 in Cinebench R23 and 3,935 in Passmark. The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile, has an average benchmark score of 23,628, placing it at the 69th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 23,736 (-0.5% delta), the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile at 23,518 (0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 9070 at 23,877 (-1% delta), and the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 at 23,315 (1.3% delta).

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU significantly outranks the GPU in percentile terms, making this a CPU-heavy configuration. The CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 12 cores provide exceptional processing power, while the GPU's 18.98 TFLOPS is respectable but not top-tier, suggesting that the overall system performance is driven more by the processor than the graphics card.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, a 12-core, 24-thread mobile processor from the 7000 series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile, an Ampere-based GPU. The build class is a laptop, as indicated by the buildClass field, making it a high-performance portable workstation or gaming machine.

The combined percentile of 79 indicates that this system outperforms 79% of all tested configurations, placing it in the upper tier of laptop builds. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking places it among the top mobile processors, while the GPU's 69th percentile shows it is a solid mid-to-high-end graphics solution. This pairing is suitable for users who need significant CPU power for productivity tasks and moderate GPU performance for gaming or creative work, but it is not a top-tier gaming laptop due to the GPU's lower relative standing.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX is built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range, using a 5 nm process at TSMC with 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, operating at a 55W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and includes ECC support, making it suitable for professional workloads.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 64 MB of L3 cache, providing ample capacity for multi-threaded tasks. The CPU scores 10,068 in 3DMark 16-thread, 7,140 in 8-thread, and 11,108 in max-thread tests, showing strong scaling across core counts. Single-thread performance is solid at 1,025 in 3DMark single-thread and 2,389 in Geekbench single-core, indicating good responsiveness.

For real workloads, the CPU's 26,876 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicates it can handle intensive rendering and compilation tasks, while the 155,118 Passmark integer math and 94,287 floating-point math scores show robust arithmetic capabilities. The 543,539 data compression score suggests excellent performance in archiving and data processing, and the 32,789 encryption score supports secure computing tasks. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and its near-tie with the Intel Xeon w3-2535 and Ryzen 9 3900X confirm it is a high-end mobile processor that rivals desktop parts from previous generations.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FL1 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for NVMe SSDs and future expansion. The memory support is DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, which is the current standard for high-performance laptops, and the ECC support adds reliability for professional use.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU is rated at 115W TDP and is listed as end-of-life, meaning it is not a future-proof component. The suggested PSU is not specified in the FACT PACK, but the combined 55W CPU and 115W GPU TDPs indicate a total power draw of around 170W for these components, suggesting that a laptop with a 200W+ power adapter would be necessary.

In terms of a sensible next upgrade, the CPU is already at the 89th percentile, so upgrading the processor would yield diminishing returns unless moving to a higher-core-count Zen 4 or Zen 5 part. The GPU is the more likely upgrade target, as its 69th percentile leaves room for improvement, but the 8 GB VRAM and end-of-life status mean that a newer GPU with more memory and higher performance would be a better long-term investment. However, the laptop form factor limits upgradeability, as the CPU and GPU are typically soldered, so the primary upgrade path would be to increase system RAM or storage, leveraging the DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 lanes for faster SSDs.