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92%
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GPU
98%
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H

40,431 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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97,487 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + AMD Radeon RX 7900M

This is a mobile flagship pairing that combines AMD's top-tier Zen 4 CPU with the Radeon RX 7900M, the highest-performing mobile GPU in the RX 7000 series. The combination places in the 91st percentile overall, indicating a system that sits near the top of the laptop performance spectrum. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking and the GPU's 94th percentile ranking show a well-matched pairing where the graphics component is the stronger of the two, but neither is a weak link in the chain.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock runs at 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, all within a 35 W TDP envelope that is typical for high-performance mobile processors.

The benchmark results paint a picture of a CPU that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 24703 indicates strong sustained all-core performance, while the single-core score of 3487 shows excellent per-thread efficiency. The single-core figure is particularly important for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications, where the 5.20 GHz boost clock comes into play.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specialized workloads. The integer math score of 101977 and floating-point math score of 62057 suggest robust general-purpose computing capability. The data encryption score of 21096 and data compression score of 352077 point to strong performance in security-related tasks and file handling. The extended instructions score of 26804 indicates good SIMD throughput for vectorized code. The physics score of 1300 is moderate, reflecting the balance between power efficiency and raw compute density that a 35 W part must strike.

In the nearest rival comparison, the 7940H's average benchmark score of 40431 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Xeon 6369P and Intel Core i9-13905H, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H. The deltaPct values are tiny, meaning the 7940H trades blows with these competing parts rather than decisively beating or losing to them. The Xeon 6507P is essentially tied at a 0% deltaPct with a score of 40426.

The 87th percentile ranking against all CPUs means this processor outperforms roughly 87% of the CPUs in the benchmark database. For a mobile part with a 35 W TDP, this is a strong showing, as it manages to compete with desktop-class processors while consuming significantly less power. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide adequate data locality for the workloads that benefit from the high boost clocks.

The memory controller supports DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and includes ECC support. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 CPU lanes allows for fast NVMe storage and discrete GPU connectivity. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provides a fallback display output, though in this pairing the discrete RX 7900M handles the rendering workload.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a system where the GPU is the more capable component relative to its peer group. The RX 7900M sits in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU occupies the 87th percentile. This 7-point gap suggests that in graphics-intensive workloads, the CPU will generally keep pace with the GPU's output. However, in scenarios that are heavily dependent on CPU compute, the processor may become the limiting factor.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this balance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4201 indicates strong DirectX 12 gaming performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 129499 and Vulkan score of 158760 show excellent compute throughput for both general-purpose and graphics workloads. These figures are substantially higher than the CPU's raw compute scores, which is expected for a discrete GPU with 4608 shading units.

The CPU TDP of 35 W versus the GPU TDP of 180 W creates a thermal and power distribution where the GPU dominates the power budget. In a laptop chassis, this means the cooling solution must prioritize the GPU's thermal load. The CPU's relatively low TDP allows it to maintain high boost clocks even when the GPU is under sustained load, reducing the likelihood of CPU throttling during gaming sessions.

For CPU-bound scenarios such as physics calculations, AI inference, or data compression, the 7940H's 35 W TDP may limit sustained performance compared to higher-TDP desktop parts. The PassMark physics score of 1300 and prime number finding score of 81 are modest figures that reflect this power constraint. However, for the vast majority of gaming and content creation workloads, the CPU provides sufficient headroom.

The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s from the dual-channel DDR5 configuration is adequate for the CPU's needs but may create a bottleneck in certain memory-intensive applications. The GPU's 576.0 GB/s bandwidth is far higher, so the GPU is not constrained by the shared memory system. This asymmetry is typical for laptop designs where the CPU and GPU have separate memory pools.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 40431, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals show tight competition: the Intel Xeon 6507P scores 40426 with a 0% deltaPct, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H scores 40518 with a -0.2% deltaPct, the Intel Xeon 6369P scores 40327 with a 0.3% deltaPct, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 with a 0.3% deltaPct. These sub-1% differences mean the 7940H is essentially performance-equivalent to these parts in aggregate benchmarks.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 97487, placing it in the 94th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro VII at 97131 with a 0.4% deltaPct, the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 at 101872 with a -4.3% deltaPct, the AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 at 92466 with a 5.4% deltaPct, and the NVIDIA RTX A4500 at 91671 with a 6.3% deltaPct. The RX 7900M sits between the professional-class Quadro RTX 6000 and the workstation-oriented Radeon Pro VII, outperforming the latter by a small margin while trailing the former by 4.3%.

The combined percentile of 91 indicates that this pairing outperforms 91% of the CPU+GPU combinations in the database. This places the system in the upper echelon of laptop configurations, suitable for demanding workloads that require both strong CPU and GPU compute. The GPU's individual 94th percentile is the primary driver of this combined ranking, with the CPU's 87th percentile providing solid support.

In Cinebench R15, the multicore score of 2490 and single-core score of 351 show consistent scaling from the R20 and R23 results. The PassMark multithread score of 29063 and single-thread score of 3952 confirm the CPU's balanced performance profile. The data encryption score of 21096 and random string sorting score of 42093 indicate strong performance in data manipulation tasks.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need desktop-class performance in a laptop form factor. Gamers at high resolutions will benefit from the GPU's 94th percentile ranking and 16 GB of VRAM, which provides headroom for high-resolution textures and demanding visual effects. The CPU's strong single-core performance ensures that game logic and physics calculations do not become bottlenecks.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will find the combination of the CPU's 24703 Cinebench R23 multicore score and the GPU's 38.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute to be well-suited for their workloads. The GPU's 77.05 TFLOPS FP16 performance is particularly relevant for AI-assisted creative tools that leverage half-precision compute.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock. The data encryption and compression scores suggest good performance for build servers and version control operations. Students in engineering or computer science programs need a system that can handle both demanding coursework and recreational gaming, which this pairing provides.

Small business workstations that require GPU acceleration for CAD, data visualization, or machine learning inference will find the RX 7900M's compute capabilities compelling. The 16 GB of VRAM allows for larger models and datasets to reside in GPU memory without spilling to system RAM. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compute jobs.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 94th percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4201 suggest strong frame rates at high resolutions. The CPU's single-core score of 3487 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame pacing remains consistent even in CPU-bound titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads provide headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 29063 indicates that the CPU can handle simultaneous game and encode workloads, though the GPU's dedicated hardware may offload some of this burden.

Video editing: The GPU's 38.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 77.05 TFLOPS FP16 compute accelerate effects, color grading, and timeline rendering. The CPU's 24703 Cinebench R23 multicore score handles codec-heavy tasks efficiently.

3D rendering: The GPU's 72 ray tracing cores and 16 GB of VRAM enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported applications. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide complementary performance for scene preparation and simulation.

Software development: The CPU's 3952 PassMark single-thread score delivers responsive compilation for single-threaded build steps. The 101977 integer math score accelerates multi-threaded build tasks, while the 16 GB of RAM capacity (via the memory controller) supports large IDE workspaces.

Student and office work: The CPU's 35 W TDP enables long battery life during light workloads. The integrated Radeon 780M provides a low-power display output for office tasks, while the discrete GPU remains idle until needed.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile-specific socket with no desktop equivalent. The platform supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with ECC capability. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 CPU lanes provides connectivity for the GPU and NVMe storage. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is the full bandwidth available for a discrete graphics card.

The CPU's 35 W TDP and GPU's 180 W TDP create a combined thermal budget that requires a robust laptop cooling solution. The GPU's power connectors are listed as "None" and the slot width is "IGP," indicating this is an integrated mobile GPU that is soldered to the motherboard rather than a replaceable MXM module. This means the GPU is not upgradable, and the CPU is likely soldered as well.

A sensible next upgrade would be increasing system RAM to the maximum supported capacity, as the CPU's memory controller supports DDR5 with ECC. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drives would also provide tangible benefits, as the 20 CPU lanes allow for multiple high-speed drives. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is a fixed constraint of the platform, so upgrades to faster memory would not yield significant gains.

The GPU's 180 W TDP suggests that the power delivery system is designed for high sustained load. The lack of a suggested PSU value in the data means there is no specific power supply recommendation, but the combined thermal design of 215 W for CPU and GPU alone indicates a substantial power adapter is required.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4201 and 94th percentile ranking indicate strong DirectX 12 gaming performance. The 16 GB of VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory bandwidth for high-resolution textures and modern game engines.

Based on the GPU's benchmark scores, this system should handle demanding titles at high settings in 1440p and 4K resolutions. The CPU's single-core performance of 3487 in Cinebench R23 ensures that CPU-bound games will maintain high frame rates. The 72 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for games that support ray-traced effects, though the exact performance depends on the specific implementation.

The GPU's 401.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 601.9 GTexel/s texture rate indicate high fill rates that benefit games with heavy post-processing and particle effects. The 4608 shading units and 288 TMUs provide substantial geometry and texture throughput. Games that leverage the Vulkan API will see strong performance given the GPU's 158760 Geekbench Vulkan score.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class system (buildClass: "laptop") pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H CPU with the AMD Radeon RX 7900M GPU. The combined percentile of 91 places this system in the top 9% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's 87th percentile and GPU's 94th percentile show a configuration where the graphics component is the primary strength, but the CPU provides adequate support for the GPU's capabilities.

The system is designed for high-performance mobile computing, suitable for gaming, content creation, and professional workloads. The 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on the GPU is a standout feature, providing capacity that exceeds many desktop GPUs. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads with 5.20 GHz boost clock deliver responsive performance across a wide range of applications. This pairing represents a top-tier mobile configuration that competes with desktop systems in many workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The combined percentile is 91, meaning this pairing outperforms 91% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H supports ECC memory with DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900M uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC.

Q: How does the CPU compare to 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 0.3% deltaPct in favor of the Ryzen.

Q: What are the GPU's compute capabilities?

A: The GPU delivers 38.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 77.05 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) performance, with 72 ray tracing cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900M is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, codenamed Plum Bonito. It uses a 5 nm process from TSMC with 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die. The GPU has 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 192 raster operation units, providing a pixel rate of 401.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 601.9 GTexel/s.

The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. This memory configuration provides substantial bandwidth for high-resolution gaming and compute workloads. The base clock is 1825 MHz with a boost clock of 2090 MHz.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 97487, placing it in the 94th percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4201 demonstrates strong DirectX 12 gaming performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 129499 and Vulkan score of 158760 show robust compute throughput. The nearest rival comparison shows the GPU outperforming the Radeon Pro VII by 0.4% and the Radeon Instinct MI60 by 5.4%, while trailing the Quadro RTX 6000 by 4.3% and the RTX A4500 by 6.3%.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs, providing compatibility with modern game engines and compute frameworks. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer between the CPU and GPU. The TDP of 180 W indicates a high-power mobile GPU that requires substantial cooling and power delivery.

The 72 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced lighting, shadows, and reflections in supported games. The FP32 performance of 38.52 TFLOPS supports traditional rasterization and compute workloads, while the FP16 performance of 77.05 TFLOPS (2:1) accelerates half-precision operations common in AI inference and certain rendering techniques. The GPU's production status is Active with a release date of October 18, 2023, and it succeeds the Polaris Mobile architecture.