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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + AMD Radeon 880M

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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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

92%

GPU

85%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7940H

40,431 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 880M

8,436 Benchmark Score

Top 15% 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 9 7940H paired with the AMD Radeon 880M is a laptop-class combination built around a high-end mobile processor and a modern integrated GPU. The CPU, an 8-core Zen 4 part, delivers strong multi-threaded performance, while the Radeon 880M, based on RDNA 3.5, offers integrated graphics that sit near the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. This pairing is not a high-end gaming rig, but rather a balanced mobile platform for productivity, light content creation, and moderate gaming, with the CPU carrying most of the performance weight.

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

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process. It has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 400 MHz and boosts up to 2900 MHz. Memory is system-shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM; the bus width and bandwidth are system-dependent, tied to the CPU’s dual-channel DDR5 memory support, which provides 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This shared memory setup means performance can vary based on system RAM configuration, though the data shows no specific measured configurations.

The Radeon 880M includes 12 ray tracing cores, giving it some RT capability, though the absolute performance is modest. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern APIs. The GPU’s pixel rate is 46.40 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is 4.454 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, indicating that compute-heavy tasks like rendering will be limited compared to discrete GPUs.

Benchmark scores illustrate the GPU’s tier. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 535, a low number reflecting integrated graphics limits. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 31285 and 40006, respectively, showing respectable compute performance for an IGP. Passmark G3D score is 7615, placing the GPU at the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX (avg score 8427, deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (avg score 8458, deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Radeon HD 8870M (avg score 8462, deltaPct -0.3). These are older discrete mobile GPUs, indicating the Radeon 880M performs roughly on par with a decade-old mid-range discrete chip. For rendering, this translates to playable frame rates at low-to-medium settings in less demanding titles, but heavy 3D rendering workloads will struggle. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 8436, which is the basis for its 43rd percentile position.

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

The platform is built around the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, which uses the AMD Socket FP8. This is a mobile-specific socket, meaning upgrades are generally not possible in the traditional desktop sense; the CPU is soldered, and the GPU is integrated. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support, which is notable for workstation-like tasks. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and the integrated GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. This bandwidth is sufficient for the IGP but would not support a high-end discrete GPU add-on in most laptop designs.

The CPU’s TDP is 35 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 15 W, combining for a modest total power draw. There is no suggested PSU listed, and the GPU has no power connectors, as it is an IGP. This low power envelope means the system can be powered by a standard laptop adapter, and there is no headroom for adding a discrete GPU without a complete platform change. The GPU’s TDP of 15 W is a fraction of what a discrete card would require, so thermal and power constraints are minimal for the integrated graphics.

A sensible next upgrade within this platform is limited to increasing system RAM, which would directly benefit the GPU’s system-shared memory performance. Faster DDR5 memory could improve bandwidth beyond the listed 89.6 GB/s, though the data does not specify maximum supported speeds. For users needing more graphics performance, the only real path is a new laptop with a discrete GPU, as the FP8 socket and integrated design do not allow for component-level upgrades. The CPU’s 35 W TDP and the GPU’s 15 W TDP indicate a power-efficient design, suitable for thin-and-light laptops where battery life is prioritized over raw performance.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It is manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 4.00 GHz, boosting up to 5.20 GHz. Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and includes ECC support. It is part of the 7000 series and targets the mobile market segment, with production status active. The CPU’s integrated graphics are listed as Radeon 780M, though the actual GPU in this pairing is the Radeon 880M, indicating a slight generation mismatch in the data.

Benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 24703 in multi-core and 3487 in single-core. Cinebench R20 scores are 10375 multi-core and 1464 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2490 multi-core and 351 single-core. These scores place the CPU at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, a high ranking that indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors. The average benchmark score is 40431. Passmark tests further detail performance: multithread score is 29063, single-thread is 3952, integer math is 101977, floating-point math is 62057, and extended instructions score is 26804. Data compression scores 352077, while data encryption scores 21096 and random string sorting scores 42093. Physics score is 1300, and find prime numbers scores 81.

Nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark data include the Intel Xeon 6507P (avg score 40426, deltaPct 0), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (avg score 40518, deltaPct -0.2), the Intel Xeon 6369P (avg score 40327, deltaPct 0.3), and the Intel Core i9-13905H (avg score 40313, deltaPct 0.3). The Ryzen 9 7940H is statistically tied with these parts, with deltas within 0.3%, meaning real-world differences are negligible. For workloads, the high multi-core scores indicate strong performance in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, while the single-core score of 3487 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks. The 87th percentile ranking confirms this is a top-tier mobile CPU, suitable for demanding professional workloads.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The combined percentile is 65, indicating this pairing performs better than 65% of all system combinations in the database, driven largely by the CPU’s high 87th percentile ranking.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-13905H?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940H has an average benchmark score of 40431, while the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, a deltaPct of 0.3%. This means the Ryzen is 0.3% ahead, which is a negligible difference in real-world performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark score relative to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX?

A: The Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8436, while the GTX 675MX scores 8427, a deltaPct of 0.1%. The Radeon is essentially tied with this older discrete GPU, being 0.1% faster.

Q: What memory type does the CPU support, and what is the bandwidth?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory, which is uncommon in mobile processors.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the Radeon 880M uses system-shared memory, meaning its memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and bandwidth is system-dependent.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 7940H has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU’s TDP and how does it compare to the CPU’s?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 15 W, while the CPU has a TDP of 35 W, making the combined power draw 50 W, which is low for a laptop platform.

Q: What is the CPU’s process node and die size?

A: The CPU is manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The GPU uses the same 4 nm process but has 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die.

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: This is not a suitable platform for high-refresh gaming. The Radeon 880M scores 535 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and sits at the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals being old discrete chips like the GTX 675MX. The CPU’s strong single-core score of 3487 in Cinebench R23 cannot compensate for the GPU’s limited pixel rate of 46.40 GPixel/s, so frame rates at high refresh rates will be low.

Streaming: The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a multi-core score of 24703 in Cinebench R23, can handle encoding workloads. The 87th percentile CPU ranking ensures that software encoding is feasible, though the GPU’s 15 W TDP and lack of dedicated tensor cores mean hardware encoding will rely on the CPU, which has sufficient headroom for 1080p streaming.

Video editing: This workload benefits from the CPU’s high multi-threaded performance. The 24703 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 62057 Passmark floating-point math score indicate strong processing power for timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The GPU’s 31285 Geekbench OpenCL score helps with GPU-accelerated effects, but the 43rd percentile GPU ranking means effects-heavy timelines will lag.

3D rendering: The CPU is excellent for rendering, with a 24703 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 101977 Passmark integer math score. However, the GPU’s 4.454 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 535 Steel Nomad score are too low for GPU-based rendering, so users will rely on CPU rendering, which the 8-core Zen 4 part handles well.

Software development: The Ryzen 9 7940H excels here, with a 29063 Passmark multithread score and 352077 data compression score, indicating fast compilation and data processing. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking means code builds will be quick, and the 16 MB L3 cache helps with repetitive tasks.

Student and office work: This is a strong pairing for productivity. The CPU’s 3952 Passmark single-thread score ensures snappy application launches, while the GPU’s 969 Passmark G2D score handles 2D desktop rendering adequately. The low 50 W combined TDP (35 W CPU + 15 W GPU) extends battery life, making it ideal for all-day use.

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 CPU+GPU pairing is for users who prioritize CPU performance over graphics. Gamers at 1080p with low settings may find the Radeon 880M’s 7615 Passmark G3D score sufficient for older titles, but the 43rd GPU percentile means modern AAA games will be unplayable. Content creators who focus on CPU-based tasks, such as video encoding or code compilation, will benefit from the 24703 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, but those needing GPU acceleration for 3D rendering will be disappointed by the 4.454 TFLOPS FP32 limit.

Software developers are a prime audience, given the CPU’s 87th percentile ranking and 101977 Passmark integer math score, which accelerates build processes. Students and office workers will find the platform responsive, with a 3952 Passmark single-thread score ensuring quick document and browser performance. Small business workstations that run productivity suites or light database tasks will appreciate the ECC memory support and 35 W CPU TDP, which enables fanless or near-silent operation in some chassis. Industries like finance or data analysis, where CPU-heavy computation is common, will benefit from the 29063 Passmark multithread score, but the GPU’s 3719 Passmark compute score limits any GPU-accelerated analytics.

The target user is someone who needs a powerful CPU in a laptop form factor but does not require discrete graphics. This is not for gamers, 3D artists, or video editors relying on GPU effects. It is for developers, researchers, and power users who value the CPU’s 24703 Cinebench R23 multi-core score over graphics performance.

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

In this pairing, the GPU is the clear bottleneck for graphics-intensive workloads, while the CPU is the stronger component. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 43rd percentile creates a significant imbalance. For gaming, the GPU’s 535 3DMark Steel Nomad score and 7615 Passmark G3D score are the limiting factors, meaning frame rates will be constrained by the GPU’s 16 ROPs and 46.40 GPixel/s pixel rate, not the CPU’s 5.20 GHz boost clock.

For CPU-bound workloads like software compilation or data processing, the CPU is the performance driver. The 24703 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 352077 data compression score indicate no bottleneck from the GPU, as these tasks do not rely on graphics. However, for tasks that use both components, such as video editing with GPU acceleration, the GPU’s 31285 Geekbench OpenCL score becomes the constraint, limiting effects rendering despite the CPU’s strength.

The FPS scaling is not measured for this exact combination, as the data contains no measured FPS rows. Estimated from benchmark scores, the GPU’s 43rd percentile suggests low FPS at 1080p in demanding games, while the CPU’s 87th percentile ensures that CPU-bound scenarios, like high-FPS esports titles at low settings, will be GPU-limited. The combined 65th percentile reflects the CPU compensating for the GPU’s weakness in overall system performance.

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

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. It pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, an 8-core Zen 4 mobile processor, with the AMD Radeon 880M, an integrated RDNA 3.5 GPU. The combined percentile is 65, placing it above the majority of systems in the database, but this is skewed by the CPU’s high 87th percentile ranking. The GPU’s 43rd percentile pulls the overall tier down, making this a mid-tier system for general use but a high-tier system for CPU-intensive tasks.

The CPU’s 35 W TDP and GPU’s 15 W TDP make this a power-efficient platform, suitable for thin-and-light laptops. The GPU is an IGP with no dedicated memory, relying on the CPU’s dual-channel DDR5 support for 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. This is not a gaming or workstation-class build for graphics, but it is a capable productivity machine. The 65th combined percentile means that in a database of all builds, this system outperforms 65% of them, primarily due to the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance.

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

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 40431, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Key scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24703 and single-core score of 3487. Passmark tests show a multithread score of 29063 and single-thread score of 3952. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 8436, placing it at the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. Notable GPU scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 535, Geekbench OpenCL of 31285, and Passmark G3D of 7615.

The combined picture is one of asymmetry. The CPU outperforms 87% of all processors, while the GPU outperforms only 43% of all graphics chips. This creates a system where CPU-bound tasks will feel fast, but GPU-bound tasks will be mediocre. The combined percentile of 65 reflects this imbalance, with the CPU’s strength lifting the overall ranking despite the GPU’s weakness. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-13905H with a deltaPct of 0.3%, show the Ryzen 9 7940H is competitive with top-tier mobile chips from the same era. The GPU rivals, like the GTX 675MX with a deltaPct of 0.1%, show the Radeon 880M matches older discrete GPUs, confirming its integrated-class performance. For users, this means the CPU is a top-tier part, while the GPU is entry-level, making this build best suited for workloads that rely on processing power rather than graphics.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + AMD Radeon 880M

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System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 9 7940H

AMD Radeon 880M

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

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

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

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

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

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

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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