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92%
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95%
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940H

40,431 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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38,349 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 7940H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

This pairing combines AMD's 8-core Zen 4 mobile processor with NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell 2.0 laptop GPU, creating a high-end laptop configuration that sits at the 84th percentile overall among all tested builds. The CPU alone ranks in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU holds the 81st percentile against all GPUs, making this a top-tier mobile platform for demanding workloads. The data shows a system with substantial multi-threaded compute capability and high-end graphics performance, though the specific performance characteristics of this exact combination require careful analysis since no measured frame rate data exists for this pairing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Phoenix) and uses the AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile-specific platform with no traditional desktop upgrade path. The processor is soldered to the motherboard in most laptop implementations, meaning CPU upgrades are effectively impossible in practical terms. The platform supports DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support for data-integrity-sensitive workloads.

For storage and expansion, the CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. This means the GPU has access to a newer, higher-bandwidth bus than the CPU's native lanes, though in practice this configuration is typical for high-end gaming laptops. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a fallback display output for power-saving modes or tasks that do not require the discrete GPU.

The GPU carries a TDP of 80 W and is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) in terms of slot width, with no power connectors required — it draws power through the motherboard. The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, which is modest for an 8-core part. Combined, the platform demands roughly 115 W for the two primary compute components, which is well within the capabilities of a high-end laptop power delivery system. The system uses DDR5 memory exclusively, so users should ensure any planned memory upgrade uses DDR5 modules.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would focus on memory capacity or storage, since the CPU and GPU are not field-upgradeable. Adding more DDR5 memory or faster NVMe storage via the PCIe Gen 4 lanes would yield the most tangible benefits. Given the strong CPU and GPU performance, the platform is well-positioned for several years of use before a full system replacement becomes necessary.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance across Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 24703 points multi-core and 3487 points single-core. The multi-core score places it in the upper echelon of mobile processors, while the single-core score of 3487 indicates excellent per-thread performance for the Zen 4 architecture. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 10375 multi-core and 1464 single-core, showing consistent scaling across benchmark versions. The older Cinebench R15 tests yield 2490 multi-core and 351 single-core.

The overall CPU average benchmark score is 40431, which places it at the 87th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6507P at 40426 (0% difference), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518 (-0.2% difference), the Intel Xeon 6369P at 40327 (0.3% difference), and the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 (0.3% difference). This indicates the Ryzen 9 7940H is essentially performance-parity with a range of high-end server and mobile processors, trading places within a 0.3% margin.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test produces a score of 4952, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 166986 and 169754 respectively. The PassMark G3D score is 27711, with a GPU compute score of 12134. The GPU's average benchmark score is 38349, placing it at the 81st percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 at 38299 (0.1% difference), the RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (0.6% difference), the MX570 A at 38691 (-0.9% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X at 38706 (-0.9% difference). The 0.6% lead over the RTX 4080 Mobile is notable, suggesting the RTX 5080 Mobile offers a modest generational improvement in aggregate benchmark terms.

The combined percentile of 84 indicates that this CPU-GPU pairing outperforms most other configurations in the database, though it is not at the absolute top tier. The CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU when compared against their respective pools, which has implications for workload balance discussed later.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB203 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 975 MHz with a boost clock of 1500 MHz, which are conservative clock speeds for a high-end part, likely reflecting power and thermal constraints in a mobile chassis.

Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a significant amount of VRAM and bandwidth, suitable for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The GPU features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, providing a pixel rate of 144.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

For ray tracing and AI workloads, the GPU includes 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The FP32 and FP16 performance are both rated at 23.04 TFLOPS, with a 1:1 ratio, meaning the GPU does not gain a throughput advantage when using reduced precision. This is unusual for modern GPUs and may limit performance in certain AI inference workloads that rely on FP16 acceleration. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The PassMark DirectX tests reveal an interesting pattern: DirectX 9 scores 314, DirectX 10 scores 171, DirectX 11 scores 253, and DirectX 12 scores 116. These scores suggest that the GPU is heavily optimized for modern DirectX 12 workloads, with older API performance being relatively weaker. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4952 confirms strong modern API performance. For rendering workloads, the combination of 16 GB VRAM, high memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, and 23.04 TFLOPS of compute power means the GPU can handle complex scenes with large textures and substantial geometry without running out of memory.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need both strong multi-threaded CPU performance and high-end GPU capabilities in a laptop form factor. Gamers playing at high resolutions with ultra settings will benefit from the 16 GB VRAM and high memory bandwidth, which support large texture packs and high-resolution assets without stuttering or texture pop-in. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large data analysis will find the 8-core/16-thread CPU with a 24703 Cinebench R23 multi-core score sufficient for demanding creative workloads. The GPU's 23.04 TFLOPS compute and 16 GB VRAM support GPU-accelerated rendering and effects processing. Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the high multi-threaded performance, while the ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compute tasks.

Students and professionals who need a portable workstation for coursework or small business workstations will appreciate the combination of strong single-core performance (3487 in Cinebench R23) for responsive everyday use and the multi-core capability for occasional heavy tasks. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a power-efficient fallback for less demanding work, potentially extending battery life when the discrete GPU is not needed.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's socket type and can it be upgraded?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform. The CPU is not field-upgradeable in typical laptop implementations, so users should consider the full system as the upgrade unit.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and it also supports ECC memory for error-correcting workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does this system support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the process node for each component?

A: The CPU is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the GPU uses TSMC's 5 nm process.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 40431, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Xeon 6369P and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-13905H, while being 0.2% lower than the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The GPU includes 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads, with FP32 and FP16 performance both at 23.04 TFLOPS.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4952 and its 81st percentile ranking against all GPUs suggest strong performance in modern DirectX 12 titles.

The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth is well-suited for high-resolution gaming at 1440p and 4K with ultra settings, where large texture datasets and high memory bandwidth are critical. The 23.04 TFLOPS of compute power supports high frame rates at these resolutions, though the relatively modest boost clock of 1500 MHz may limit raw performance in lightly-threaded games that rely heavily on clock speed.

Based on the benchmark scores, gamers can expect high frame rates at 1440p ultra settings in most titles, with playable performance at 4K ultra in many games. The GPU's 0.6% aggregate benchmark advantage over the RTX 4080 Mobile suggests it performs similarly to that previous-generation flagship. For esports titles that are less GPU-intensive, the high single-core CPU score of 3487 in Cinebench R23 will support very high frame rates, potentially exceeding 240 FPS at 1080p in competitive shooters.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a system where the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU when compared against their respective peer pools. The CPU sits at the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 81st percentile against all GPUs. This 6-percentage-point gap suggests that in CPU-bound workloads, the system will perform near the top of its class, while in GPU-bound scenarios, it may be slightly less dominant.

In gaming, the balance depends on resolution and settings. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's strong single-core performance (3487 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is likely to keep up with the GPU, potentially making the GPU the limiting factor. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel throughput demands increase, and the GPU's 144.0 GPixel/s pixel rate will determine the ceiling.

For productivity workloads, the picture is more nuanced. Multi-threaded CPU tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering will be limited by the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, despite the strong 24703 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. GPU-accelerated rendering tasks will be limited by the GPU's 23.04 TFLOPS compute and 16 GB VRAM. The PassMark data shows the CPU excels at integer math (101977) and floating-point math (62057), while the GPU's compute score of 12134 indicates strong but not exceptional compute performance relative to its graphics capabilities.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (as classified in the database) pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor from AMD's 7000 series, codenamed Phoenix, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The GPU is NVIDIA's GeForce 50-series mobile flagship, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB203 chip.

The combined percentile of 84 places this build in the upper tier of all configurations in the database. The CPU's 87th percentile and GPU's 81st percentile indicate that both components are high performers in their respective categories. The overall tier is high-end mobile, suitable for demanding gaming and professional workloads. The system uses DDR5 memory with ECC support, PCIe Gen 4 for CPU-attached devices, and PCIe 5.0 for the GPU. The total TDP of the CPU and GPU combined is 115 W, which is moderate for a high-performance laptop and suggests the system can be reasonably cooled in a portable chassis.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It operates at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boosts up to 5.20 GHz, with a TDP of 35 W. The processor is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, giving it a high transistor density for a mobile part.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a fallback display solution. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes for system expansion.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 24703 multi-core and 3487 single-core, representing strong performance for both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The PassMark results show exceptional integer math performance at 101977, strong floating-point math at 62057, and robust data compression at 352077. The single-thread score of 3952 in PassMark confirms the high clock speeds translate to excellent per-thread performance. The average benchmark score of 40431 places the CPU at the 87th percentile against all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Xeon 6507P and Intel Core Ultra X7 368H within a 0.3% margin.

For real workloads, the CPU can handle demanding multi-threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with ease, while the high single-thread performance ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday applications and games that rely on a few fast cores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 3487 single-core score in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM support high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with competitive settings. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4952 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance for modern titles.

Streaming: The 8-core CPU with a 24703 multi-core score can handle game capture and encoding alongside gameplay, while the GPU's 240 tensor cores can offload AI-based encoding tasks such as NVIDIA Broadcast effects, freeing CPU resources for the game itself.

Video editing: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (24703 in Cinebench R23) accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's 23.04 TFLOPS compute and 16 GB VRAM support GPU-accelerated effects, color grading, and real-time preview at high resolutions.

3D rendering: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide solid CPU-based render performance, while the GPU's 60 RT cores and 23.04 TFLOPS FP32 compute handle GPU-accelerated rendering with ray tracing. The 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures large scenes fit comfortably in VRAM.

Software development: The CPU's high multi-threaded score (29063 in PassMark multithread) accelerates compilation and test runs, while the 16 GB of system memory bandwidth supports large build caches. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance (3952 in PassMark) ensures responsive everyday use, while the integrated Radeon 780M graphics can handle basic display tasks without engaging the discrete GPU, potentially extending battery life. The 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM is more than sufficient for any office productivity or academic software.