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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H

40,431 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score

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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 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile form a high-end laptop pairing that targets demanding users who need both substantial multi-core CPU throughput and strong GPU compute capabilities. The data indicates a balanced, premium mobile platform, with the CPU and GPU each holding strong positions in their respective benchmark hierarchies. This analysis draws exclusively from the provided benchmark scores, percentiles, and technical specifications to assess the platform's capabilities for various workloads, gaming, and professional applications. Since no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, all gaming performance discussions are framed as estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is a mobile processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, utilizing a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The chip has a 35 W TDP, which is notably efficient for a high-performance mobile part, and supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU also includes 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The processor sits in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 9 7940H demonstrates robust performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24703 points is a strong indicator of its capability in rendering and other parallel tasks. This is corroborated by a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10375 and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2490. The PassMark multithread score of 29063 further reinforces this, showing that the processor can handle heavy multi-tasking and threaded applications efficiently. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 40431, placing it in close competition with the Intel Xeon 6507P, which scores 40426, resulting in a 0% delta. It is also closely matched with the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, which scores 40518, a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i9-13905H, which scores 40313, a 0.3% delta. This indicates that while the Ryzen 9 7940H is a top-tier mobile chip, its performance is comparable to the best offerings from Intel in this specific performance bracket.

Single-thread performance is also a strong point. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3487 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3952 demonstrate excellent responsiveness for everyday tasks and lightly-threaded applications. The PassMark integer math score of 101977 and floating-point math score of 62057 provide further evidence of the CPU's arithmetic processing power. Specific workload tests show high efficiency: the PassMark data compression score is 352077, and data encryption scores 21096. The extended instructions score of 26804 suggests that the processor handles complex instruction sets effectively. However, the PassMark find prime numbers score is a relatively low 81, which may indicate a specific area of weakness in certain mathematical operations. The physics score of 1300 rounds out the synthetic testing profile.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the CPU and GPU combination is well-suited, though the lack of measured FPS data means performance is estimated. The Ryzen 9 7940H's strong single-core performance, evidenced by a 3487 Cinebench R23 single-core score, should prevent bottlenecks in game logic and physics, while the RTX 4080 Mobile's high compute scores are expected to drive high frame rates in most titles.

For streaming, the processor's multi-threading capabilities, shown by a 24703 Cinebench R23 multicore score, allow it to handle game encoding and broadcasting simultaneously without significant performance degradation. The PassMark data encryption score of 21096 also supports secure stream delivery. The 16 threads provide ample headroom for concurrent workloads.

Video editing benefits from both components. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, reflected in a 29063 PassMark multithread score, accelerate timeline scrubbing and export encoding. The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and high compute scores assist with GPU-accelerated effects and rendering. The combination suggests a smooth workflow for 4K video projects, though final render times will vary by software.

3D rendering is a scenario where the CPU and GPU can work in tandem. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24703 indicates solid performance for CPU-based rendering engines. Simultaneously, the GPU's PassMark g3d score of 24926 and compute score of 11191 show it can handle GPU-accelerated renderers, making this platform flexible for various rendering pipelines.

Software development is another strong use case. Compilation tasks are heavily multi-threaded, and the CPU's 24703 Cinebench R23 multicore score would reduce build times. The PassMark integer math score of 101977 is also relevant for code execution and logic. The high memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s helps with large project files and virtual machines.

For student and office work, this hardware is overkill but highly responsive. The CPU's single-thread score of 3952 on PassMark ensures instant application launches and smooth multitasking in productivity suites. The integrated Radeon 780M GPU provides a fallback for display output, but the discrete RTX 4080 Mobile will handle any graphics-accelerated tasks. The 35 W CPU TDP also contributes to potentially better battery life in non-intensive tasks.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, utilizing the AD104 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation processors. The GPU has 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores, which are dedicated to ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, respectively. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1290 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and the memory runs at 2250 MHz, effective to 18 Gbps. The GPU has a TDP of 110 W and connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

In terms of raw compute, the RTX 4080 Mobile delivers 24.72 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 386.3 GTexel/s. The GPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a PassMark g3d score of 24926 and a PassMark g2d score of 929. In compute-specific tests, it achieves a PassMark GPU compute score of 11191. The Geekbench scores are also high, with an OpenCL score of 159575 and a Vulkan score of 145807. This indicates that the GPU is highly capable in both general graphics and compute-heavy workloads. The GPU holds the 81st percentile against all GPUs, a strong position, though slightly lower than the CPU's 87th percentile.

The nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are interesting. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 has an average score of 38299, a -0.4% delta, and the RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38349, a -0.6% delta. On the other side, the RTX 4070 scores 37648, a 1.3% delta, and the Tesla P4 scores 37628, a 1.3% delta. This places the RTX 4080 Mobile's performance slightly below the newer RTX 5080 Mobile but above the desktop RTX 4070 in this particular benchmark metric. The DirectX tests show a PassMark DirectX 12 score of 96, a DirectX 11 score of 244, and a DirectX 10 score of 157, indicating robust API support. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game titles.

Who Should Build It

This platform is designed for gamers who demand high frame rates at high resolutions. The combination of the Ryzen 9 7940H's strong single-core performance and the RTX 4080 Mobile's high g3d score of 24926 suggests it can handle demanding titles at 1440p and potentially 4K, depending on the game and settings. The 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, will find this setup compelling. The CPU's 24703 Cinebench R23 multicore score accelerates export and rendering, while the GPU's 11191 compute score and 12 GB VRAM are suited for GPU-accelerated effects and large scenes. The 24.72 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a strong indicator for compute-heavy applications.

Software developers working on large codebases will benefit from the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 101977 PassMark integer math score, which speeds up compilation. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 support help with large data sets and virtualized environments.

Students and professionals in office environments would find this hardware to be extremely fast, but it is more than is strictly necessary for document editing and web browsing. The high single-thread score of 3952 ensures a snappy experience, but the power of the RTX 4080 Mobile is largely unused in these tasks. Small business workstations that require occasional heavy compute or graphics work could be a fit, but the platform is primarily a premium consumer or prosumer product.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU holds the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU holds the 81st percentile against all GPUs. This indicates that the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU is to its own. The CPU's average benchmark score is 40431, and the GPU's average benchmark score is 38135. The combined percentile for the platform is 84, reflecting a strong overall system.

The CPU's specific benchmark scores show a clear multi-threading focus. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24703 is 7.1 times higher than the single-core score of 3487, demonstrating excellent scaling. The PassMark multithread score of 29063 is also 7.4 times higher than the single-thread score of 3952. This scaling is typical for a processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. The GPU's scores are more uniform, with a PassMark g3d score of 24926 and a compute score of 11191, showing that it is a balanced graphics and compute processor.

The combined picture is one of a high-end laptop platform that is well above average. The CPU is in the top 13% of all processors, and the GPU is in the top 19% of all GPUs. This translates to a system that can handle the most demanding software available today. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Xeon 6507P, is essentially tied with a 0% delta, while the nearest GPU rivals are the MX570 and RTX 5080 Mobile, which are also within a 1% performance delta. This indicates that the performance is competitive with the best alternatives on the market.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for any game. Therefore, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores. The data shows that the CPU has a PassMark single-thread score of 3952, which is critical for gaming, and the GPU has a PassMark g3d score of 24926, which is a strong indicator of graphics performance.

For a game like a modern AAA title at 1080p ultra settings, the RTX 4080 Mobile is expected to provide very high frame rates, likely exceeding 100 FPS, given its 24.72 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 386.3 GTexel/s texture rate. At 1440p, the performance is expected to remain high, possibly in the 80-100 FPS range for demanding titles, as the GPU's 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth can handle the increased resolution load. At 4K, the 12 GB of VRAM may become a limiting factor in some games with ultra-high texture packs, but the GPU should still deliver playable frame rates in the 60-80 FPS range for most titles.

In less demanding esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, the CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 3952 PassMark single-thread score should allow frame rates to scale well above 200 FPS, limited mainly by the CPU's single-core performance. The GPU would not be a bottleneck at these settings. The overall estimate is that this platform is a high-end gaming laptop solution capable of running all modern games at high or ultra settings with excellent performance, but the exact FPS will vary by title and optimization.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data suggests a well-balanced platform, but there are workloads where one component will be the primary limiter. The CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, holding an 87th percentile versus the GPU's 81st percentile. This suggests that in highly threaded workloads, the CPU is less likely to be a bottleneck than the GPU is to be a bottleneck in graphics-heavy tasks.

In gaming, the GPU is typically the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080 Mobile's PassMark g3d score of 24926 will determine the frame rate ceiling in most titles. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is likely to be the limiting factor, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance is sufficient to feed it. However, in CPU-intensive games with heavy physics or AI, the Ryzen 9 7940H's 8 cores and 16 threads could become the constraint, though this is less common.

In content creation, the bottleneck depends on the specific task. For CPU-based rendering in Cinebench, the CPU's 24703 multicore score is the primary factor. For GPU-accelerated rendering or effects, the GPU's 11191 compute score and 12 GB VRAM are the key constraints. The data shows that the CPU has a higher average score relative to its rivals (0% delta against the Xeon 6507P) than the GPU (-0.4% delta against the MX570), which implies the CPU has a slight edge in relative performance for its respective workload. The FPS scaling in gaming would show that as resolution increases, the performance gap between CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios widens, with the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the CPU's Cinebench R23 scores?

A: The CPU scores 24703 in the multi-core test and 3487 in the single-core test.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 38135, which is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX570's score of 38299.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this platform?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pairing is 84.

Q: Is measured FPS data available for this platform?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all FPS figures are estimates.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H mobile processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile GPU in a laptop form factor. The CPU is a high-end 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 part with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and the GPU is a high-end Ada Lovelace chip with 12 GB of VRAM. The platform holds an 84th combined percentile rank, indicating it is in the top 16% of all systems in the database. The CPU's 87th percentile and GPU's 81st percentile show that this is a top-tier mobile configuration. This is a premium laptop platform designed for high-performance gaming, content creation, and compute-intensive professional workloads, with the CPU providing a slight relative advantage over the GPU in their respective performance brackets.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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