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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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92%

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91%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7940H

40,431 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is a laptop-class combination that sits at the 76th percentile overall. This pairing brings together an 8-core Zen 4 processor with a 5120-shader Ampere GPU, creating a system that is balanced for both productivity and gaming. The CPU holds an 87th percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. This difference in percentile positioning is the key to understanding where this system excels and where it may feel less dominant.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the RTX 3070 Mobile delivers a Passmark G3D score of 15309, which puts it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This level of performance is sufficient for driving modern titles at high settings in 1080p, with the expectation of frame rates that can take advantage of 120Hz or 144Hz displays in less demanding esports titles. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth provides a solid foundation for texture-heavy scenes without immediate capacity concerns.

Streaming and content creation workloads benefit from a combination of the CPU's high multi-threaded performance and the GPU's dedicated encoding hardware. The Ryzen 9 7940H scores 24703 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which places it well above many desktop processors from a few generations prior. The 40 RT cores and 160 tensor cores on the GPU also provide hardware acceleration for AI-assisted effects and ray-traced content, though the 65th percentile GPU rank suggests this is not a top-tier creator laptop.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will see strong performance from the CPU's 16 threads, with the Passmark multi-thread score of 29063 indicating substantial parallel processing capability. The GPU's 15.97 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 249.6 GTexel/s texture rate handle effects, transitions, and GPU-accelerated rendering efficiently. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 4K timelines with moderate color grading, though very complex projects may require proxy workflows.

3D rendering and CAD work are areas where this combination shows its strength. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10375 and R15 score of 2490 demonstrate that the 8-core/16-thread configuration can handle substantial render workloads. The GPU's 5120 shading units provide a significant boost for GPU-accelerated renderers like Octane or V-Ray, with the Passmark GPU compute score of 6827 indicating solid compute throughput.

Software development benefits from the CPU's high single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3487 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3952. Compilation tasks that are multi-threaded will leverage the 16 threads effectively, while the 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large codebases and virtual machines without significant bottlenecks.

Student and office work is handled with ease by this configuration, though it is arguably overkill for such tasks. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a fallback for power efficiency when the discrete GPU is not needed, and the CPU's 35W TDP class allows for reasonable battery life in a laptop form factor. The single-thread performance ensures snappy responsiveness in web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheet work.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 40431, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. This score is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6507P at 40426 and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518, with delta percentages of 0% and -0.2% respectively. The Ryzen 9 7940H also edges out the Intel Core i9-13905H, which scores 40313, by 0.3%. This places the 7940H in a performance tier that was previously reserved for high-end desktop processors, now available in a mobile package.

Specific CPU benchmark scores reinforce this position. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24703 is particularly impressive for a 35W TDP mobile chip, while the single-core score of 3487 shows strong per-thread performance. Passmark integer math scores 101977 and floating-point math scores 62057, indicating balanced computational capabilities. Data compression scores 352077 and encryption scores 21096, showing that the CPU handles these workloads with significant headroom.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 20534, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This is very close to the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582, with delta percentages of -0.1% and -0.2% respectively. The RTX 3070 Mobile also compares closely to the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662, trailing by 0.6%. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2380 provides a modern DirectX 12 rendering benchmark, while Geekbench OpenCL scores 92939 and Vulkan scores 86768.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. The 87th percentile CPU paired with a 65th percentile GPU creates a configuration that is well-balanced for CPU-intensive workloads while still providing competent graphics performance. The 76th combined percentile reflects this middle-ground positioning.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination. All frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

Based on the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15309 and its 65th percentile ranking, the RTX 3070 Mobile is expected to handle 1080p gaming at high to ultra settings in most titles. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth suggest that 1440p gaming is also feasible, though some very demanding titles may require settings adjustments. The 5120 shading units and 160 TMUs provide ample fill rate, with a pixel rate of 124.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 249.6 GTexel/s.

For 1080p ultra settings, esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant should see very high frame rates, likely exceeding 144 FPS given the GPU's raw compute capability. More demanding AAA titles at 1080p ultra will typically see frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range, depending on the specific game optimization. At 1440p, frame rates will drop, with AAA titles likely averaging 50-80 FPS on high settings.

Ray tracing performance will be more modest, as the 40 RT cores are a generation behind current offerings. Enabling ray tracing at 1080p will likely reduce frame rates by 30-40% in supported titles. DLSS support from the 160 tensor cores can help recover some of this performance, though the overall ray tracing experience will not match higher-tier GPUs.

The CPU's high single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3952, ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support at 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for gaming workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU in this pairing are reasonably well matched, but the data shows that the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers. The CPU's 87th percentile rank versus the GPU's 65th percentile indicates that the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads. In CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation or AI computation, the CPU will be the stronger performer.

The Passmark physics score of 1300 and find prime numbers score of 81 suggest that the CPU handles computation-heavy tasks efficiently. The GPU's Passmark G2D score of 641 indicates that 2D workloads and desktop rendering are not a concern. In gaming, the FPS scaling is primarily limited by the GPU, especially at higher resolutions where the pixel fill rate becomes the bottleneck.

The CPU's boost clock of 5.20 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks execute quickly, while the 8 cores and 16 threads handle multi-threaded workloads effectively. The GPU's boost clock of 1560 MHz with 15.97 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides solid compute, but the 65th percentile ranking shows it is not exceptional. For balanced workloads like video editing with effects, the CPU and GPU will share the load, with the CPU handling decoding and timeline operations while the GPU accelerates effects and rendering.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is built on the GA104 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process node, with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The GPU features 5120 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operations pipelines. The 40 RT cores and 160 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate. The base clock is 1110 MHz with a boost clock of 1560 MHz. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 15.97 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 15.97 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2380 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench OpenCL scores 92939 and Vulkan scores 86768, showing strong compute capabilities across different APIs. The Passmark G3D score of 15309 confirms the GPU's position in the 65th percentile. The Passmark GPU compute score of 6827 shows that compute workloads are handled reasonably well, though not at the level of higher-tier GPUs.

For rendering workloads, the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most 1080p and 1440p content creation tasks. The 256-bit memory bus provides adequate bandwidth for texture streaming and large buffer operations. The 40 RT cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported applications, though performance will be modest compared to newer architectures.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is well-suited for gamers who primarily play at 1080p with high settings and occasionally venture into 1440p. The 65th percentile GPU provides smooth frame rates for competitive titles and playable performance in AAA games. The CPU's 87th percentile ensures that gaming performance is not limited by processor throughput.

Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video will find this pairing capable. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance handles encoding and rendering, while the GPU accelerates effects and exports. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for most editing projects, though 4K work with heavy color grading may require optimized workflows.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread performance. The 16 threads accelerate compilation and testing, while the GPU can be used for compute tasks like machine learning inference. The 35W TDP allows for sustained performance in a laptop form factor without excessive thermal throttling.

Students and small business users will find this configuration more powerful than needed for typical productivity tasks. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a power-efficient option for light workloads, extending battery life. The CPU's fast single-thread performance ensures snappy application launches and responsive multitasking.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is part of the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix. It features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The CPU is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and ECC memory is supported. The CPU connects via AMD Socket FP8 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a basic display output capability.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24703 places this CPU in a performance tier comparable to high-end desktop processors. The single-core score of 3487 demonstrates excellent per-thread performance, which is critical for lightly-threaded applications. Passmark results reinforce this picture: multi-thread scores 29063, single-thread scores 3952, integer math scores 101977, and floating-point math scores 62057.

The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs puts it in the top tier of mobile processors. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6507P, scores 40426 on average, a 0% delta. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H scores 40518, a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, a 0.3% delta. These close margins indicate that the 7940H is competitive with the best mobile processors available.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 76th, with the CPU at the 87th percentile and the GPU at the 65th percentile.

Q: How much L3 cache does the Ryzen 9 7940H have?

A: The CPU has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-13905H?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431 on average, while the Core i9-13905H scores 40313, giving the Ryzen a 0.3% advantage.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 3070 Mobile has 40 dedicated RT cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

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

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

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 3070 Mobile delivers 15.97 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile GPU. The CPU is a high-end mobile processor at the 87th percentile, while the GPU is a mid-to-high-tier mobile GPU at the 65th percentile. The combined 76th percentile places this system in the upper-middle tier of all CPU+GPU pairings.

The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads with a 5.20 GHz boost clock provide exceptional processing power for a laptop, rivaling desktop processors from recent generations. The GPU's 5120 shading units and 8 GB GDDR6 memory deliver solid 1080p gaming performance and competent content creation capabilities. This pairing is well-balanced for users who need strong CPU performance for productivity and good GPU performance for gaming, without the extremes of either component dominating the system. The 35W CPU TDP and 115W GPU TDP indicate a system designed for performance within a mobile form factor, with the expectation of adequate cooling in a gaming or workstation laptop chassis.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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