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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H

40,431 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile form a high-end laptop pairing that sits firmly in the upper tier of mobile computing hardware. The CPU, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, is a 4 nm part from TSMC featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It operates at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boosts up to 5.20 GHz, with a TDP of 35 W. This processor represents the top of AMD's mobile 7000 series lineup, offering a substantial 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The GPU side features NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process, and is designated as an end-of-life product. This combination achieves a combined percentile of 78, indicating it outperforms the majority of systems in the database while being outpaced by the top tier of enthusiast hardware.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 9 7940H is a mobile processor designed to balance high performance with power efficiency, a trait underscored by its 4 nm manufacturing process and 35 W TDP. The architecture is Zen 4, which represents a significant generational leap in instructions per clock (IPC) over older designs. The chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, a density that allows for both the 8-core/16-thread CPU complex and the Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The base clock of 4.00 GHz is high for a mobile part, but the 5.20 GHz boost clock is where the processor demonstrates its peak single-thread capability, a critical factor for responsiveness and lightly-threaded workloads.

In multi-threaded performance, the data shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24703. This is a strong result, indicating that the processor can sustain high all-core loads effectively. For context, the Cinebench R20 multicore score is 10375, and the older R15 version yields 2490. These scores suggest that the CPU is well-suited for demanding tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where all 16 threads can be utilized. The single-core performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3487 and an R20 score of 1464. These high single-thread scores translate to snappy performance in everyday applications and games that rely on one or two fast cores.

The PassMark suite offers a more granular look at specific workloads. The multithread score is 29063, while the single-thread score is 3952. The integer math score of 101977 and floating-point math score of 62057 highlight the CPU’s arithmetic capabilities, which are relevant for scientific computing and financial modeling. The data compression score of 352077 and encryption score of 21096 indicate strong performance in file archiving and security-related tasks. The extended instructions score of 26804 shows that the AVX-512 and similar instruction sets are functioning effectively. The processor’s 89.6 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth ensures that these compute-heavy workloads are not starved for data. With an average benchmark score of 40431, the 7940H sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, placing it in the top 13% of processors tested. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6507P, scores nearly identically at 40426, showing performance parity with enterprise-level silicon. The Intel Core i9-13905H trails by a mere 0.3%, indicating that the 7940H is at the very top of the mobile consumer heap.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this pairing shows a CPU that is a top-tier performer and a GPU that is solidly upper-midrange. The Ryzen 9 7940H’s average benchmark score of 40431 places it in the 87th percentile, a figure that speaks to its dominance in multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks alike. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6507P, is virtually tied with a deltaPct of 0%, while the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is 0.2% slower. This places the 7940H in the same performance league as workstation-class processors, making it an exceptional choice for CPU-bound workloads.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3080 Mobile achieves an average benchmark score of 23628, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. This is a significant gap from the CPU’s standing. The GPU’s best result comes in the PassMark G3D test with a score of 16321, indicating strong DirectX 11 performance. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 104831 and Vulkan score of 104066 show robust compute and modern API performance. However, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2644, which is a more demanding test and reflects the GPU’s position relative to newer architectures. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which is 0.5% faster, while the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is 0.5% slower. This suggests the RTX 3080 Mobile performs nearly identically to its immediate sibling, with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 being 1% faster.

The combined picture is one of imbalance: a CPU operating in the top 13% of all processors paired with a GPU operating in the top 31%. This means the system is heavily CPU-dominant. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as physics calculations or data processing, the system will excel. In GPU-bound scenarios, such as high-resolution gaming, the graphics card will be the limiting factor. The combined percentile for the entire build is 78, which is pulled down by the GPU’s lower relative standing. This is not a slow system by any means, but the data clearly shows that the processor is the star of this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s average benchmark score and how does it compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H has an average benchmark score of 40431. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6507P, scores 40426, resulting in a deltaPct of 0%, indicating a statistical tie in performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking and what does that mean?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. This means it performs better than 69% of the graphics cards in the database, placing it in the upper-midrange tier of performance.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which is a feature typically found in workstation and server platforms that require high data integrity.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H has a TDP of 35 W, which is quite efficient for its performance level. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has a TDP of 115 W, which is typical for a high-performance mobile GPU.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the CPU?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a total bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. This is sufficient to feed the 8-core Zen 4 processor in most tasks.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile?

A: The RTX 3080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 23628, while the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 23518. This makes the RTX 3080 Mobile 0.5% faster than its lower-tier sibling.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile pairing is 78, indicating it outperforms 78% of all systems in the database.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this system is well-equipped, though the GPU will be the primary driver. The CPU’s strong single-core score of 3952 in PassMark ensures that frame times remain consistent, and the 5.20 GHz boost clock helps avoid CPU bottlenecks in esports titles. However, the GPU’s 69th percentile standing means that achieving maximum frame rates at 1080p or 1440p in demanding titles will be possible, but not at the absolute highest settings.

Streaming is a strong suit for this pairing due to the CPU’s high multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24703 provides ample headroom to encode video using the x264 or x265 codecs while maintaining high frame rates in games. The 8 cores and 16 threads can handle the simultaneous load of gaming and encoding without causing significant frame drops.

Video editing workflows will benefit greatly from the CPU’s performance. The 16 threads accelerate timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export times. The PassMark multithread score of 29063 suggests that 4K video exports will be significantly faster than on average laptops. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth also assist in GPU-accelerated effects and color grading.

3D rendering is another area where the CPU shines. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24703 is a direct indicator of rendering performance in applications like Blender or Cinema 4D. The RTX 3080 Mobile’s 48 RT cores and 18.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance also provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which can speed up final renders in supported software.

Software development is a comfortable fit for this system. The high integer math score of 101977 in PassMark indicates fast code compilation, and the 16 threads allow for parallel builds. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth reduces latency when working with large codebases and virtual machines.

For student and office work, this system is vastly overqualified. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking ensures that spreadsheets, documents, and web browsing are instantaneous. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics also provides a backup for basic display tasks, although the discrete GPU will handle any graphical workload with ease. The 35 W CPU TDP contributes to potentially longer battery life during light tasks, though the 115 W GPU will draw significant power under load.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a system where the CPU significantly outclasses the GPU. The CPU’s 87th percentile is 18 points higher than the GPU’s 69th percentile. This disparity indicates that in most workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor. Specifically, in gaming at high resolutions and detail settings, the RTX 3080 Mobile will be the bottleneck, as it is the component that must render the frames. The CPU’s high single-thread performance will easily feed the GPU, but the GPU’s raw fill rate and shading power will cap the frame rate.

In contrast, CPU-bound workloads such as physics simulations, data compression, and video encoding will be limited by the processor. The PassMark physics score of 1300 and the data compression score of 352077 are indicators of tasks where the CPU is the primary worker. In these scenarios, the GPU will sit mostly idle, and the system’s performance will be dictated by the Ryzen 9’s capabilities.

The FPS scaling is not measured for this exact combination, but based on the percentile gap, it is logical to estimate that the system will exhibit a classic CPU-dominant bottleneck. In lighter games that are not graphically intensive, the CPU’s high clock speed will allow for very high frame rates. In more demanding titles, the GPU will struggle to keep up with the CPU’s output, leading to a situation where lowering graphical settings will yield a proportionally larger increase in FPS than upgrading the CPU would. The 8 GB VRAM on the GPU is also a potential bottleneck at 4K resolution or with high-resolution texture packs, as it may fill up and force the system to use slower system memory.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, meaning the following should be taken as a qualitative assessment rather than empirical test results. The system’s gaming performance will be dominated by the RTX 3080 Mobile’s 69th percentile standing.

At 1080p resolution, the RTX 3080 Mobile’s 6144 shading units and 18.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are likely sufficient to drive high refresh rates in many esports and competitive titles. The CPU’s 5.20 GHz boost clock and single-thread score of 3952 will not be a limiting factor. The GPU’s 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth is also adequate for 1080p. Frame rates in the 100-144 FPS range are plausible for less demanding games, while more graphically intensive AAA titles may hover around 60-80 FPS on high settings.

At 1440p, the GPU’s workload increases significantly. The pixel rate of 148.3 GPixel/s and the texture rate of 296.6 GTexel/s will be taxed. The 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM is sufficient for most titles at this resolution, but some games with large textures may approach the limit. Estimated frame rates for demanding titles are likely to be in the 50-70 FPS range on high settings, with less demanding games still hitting 80-100 FPS.

At 4K, the RTX 3080 Mobile will be heavily strained. The 69th percentile ranking suggests it is not a top-tier 4K solution. The 8 GB VRAM is a significant concern at this resolution, as it may not be enough for ultra-high texture settings. Estimated frame rates for 4K are likely to be in the 30-40 FPS range for demanding AAA titles on medium settings, which may not provide a smooth experience. The CPU will have no trouble with 4K, as the GPU will be the unequivocal bottleneck. For the best experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p rather than 4K.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration is ideal for users who prioritize CPU compute performance above all else. The Ryzen 9 7940H’s 87th percentile ranking makes it a top choice for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24703 and the PassMark multithread score of 29063 indicate that this machine can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads with ease, making it a portable workstation for professionals.

Gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p will find this system to be a capable performer. The RTX 3080 Mobile’s 69th percentile ensures smooth gameplay in most titles, and the CPU’s strong single-thread performance prevents stuttering. However, gamers seeking maximum frame rates at 4K or with ray tracing enabled should look elsewhere, as the GPU will struggle to maintain high FPS in those scenarios.

Small business users and students will find this system to be exceptionally fast for office productivity tasks, though it is likely overkill for such workloads. The high cost associated with this level of performance is not justified if the primary use is spreadsheets and web browsing. This build is best suited for those who require significant computational power on the go, whether for professional content creation or software engineering. The 35 W CPU TDP also makes it a relatively efficient choice for a workstation-class laptop, potentially offering better battery life than competing high-performance parts.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build that combines a flagship mobile CPU with a high-end, albeit older, mobile GPU. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is the centerpiece, representing the pinnacle of AMD’s Zen 4 mobile lineup. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is a capable companion, but its end-of-life status and 69th percentile ranking mean it is not in the same performance tier as the CPU. The combined percentile of 78 places this system in the upper echelon of laptops, outperforming 78% of all systems in the database.

The pairing is defined by the CPU’s dominance. The 7940H’s nearest rivals are enterprise-grade Xeon processors, highlighting its exceptional compute capabilities. The RTX 3080 Mobile’s nearest rivals are a mix of older desktop cards and newer mobile parts, showing that it is still competitive but not at the modern. As a laptop system, it benefits from the portability of the components, but users must contend with the thermal and power constraints of a mobile chassis. The 115 W GPU TDP and 35 W CPU TDP combine for a total of 150 W of heat that must be dissipated, which requires a robust cooling solution. Overall, this is a high-performance workstation-laptop hybrid that prioritizes CPU throughput over graphics prowess.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is based on the Ampere architecture and utilizes the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process. The die is 392 mm² and contains 17,400 million transistors. The GPU features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. It also includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, which are dedicated to ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks like DLSS. The base clock is 1110 MHz with a boost clock of 1545 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz, effectively 14 Gbps.

The memory subsystem is comprised of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of bandwidth that supports high-resolution textures and compute workloads. The pixel rate is 148.3 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 296.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 18.98 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 18.98 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16 and has a TDP of 115 W.

In benchmark results, the GPU’s average score is 23628, placing it in the 69th percentile. The PassMark G3D score of 16321 is its strongest result, suggesting excellent DirectX 11 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 104831 and Vulkan score of 104066 show strong compute capabilities. However, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2644 is lower, indicating that it struggles with more modern, demanding workloads. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which is 0.5% faster, showing that the RTX 3080 Mobile is still competitive with older flagship desktop parts. For rendering, the 48 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which will speed up renders in supported applications like Blender, though the 8 GB VRAM may be a limitation for very large scenes.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on the AMD Socket FP8, which is specific to this mobile processor. The Ryzen 9 7940H supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and includes ECC support. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16. The chip is not multiplier unlocked, so overclocking is not possible, and the TDP is fixed at 35 W.

The GPU has a TDP of 115 W, and the suggested PSU is not specified in the data. However, since this is a laptop, the power supply is integrated into the system design, and users do not typically upgrade the PSU. The GPU is end-of-life, meaning that it is no longer in production, and its successor would be a newer generation mobile GPU. The CPU is still in active production, but the socket is laptop-specific, meaning upgrades to a different CPU are not feasible in the traditional sense.

For a sensible next upgrade, users would need to consider a new laptop entirely, as the mobile form factor does not allow for component-level upgrades. The GPU’s end-of-life status and the CPU’s proprietary socket mean that this is a closed system. The platform is mature, with DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 4, but the lack of upgradeability is a significant consideration for users who like to future-proof their hardware. The 8 GB VRAM on the GPU is a potential limitation for future games, and the 69th percentile GPU is likely to become a bottleneck sooner than the 87th percentile CPU. For users seeking better graphics performance, a new laptop with a more recent GPU would be the only viable path.

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