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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

31,593 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

This laptop pairing combines AMD's top-tier Zen 4 mobile processor with NVIDIA's entry-level Ampere discrete GPU, creating a system that is heavily CPU-dominant in benchmark performance. The Ryzen 9 7940HS sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile ranks at the 44th percentile among all GPUs, resulting in a combined system percentile of 63. The data shows a clear imbalance: this is a processor that can handle demanding multithreaded workloads, paired with a graphics solution that is positioned for more modest gaming and rendering tasks.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is an 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename. It spans 25,000 million transistors across a 178 mm² die, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The TDP is rated at 35 W, which is modest for an 8-core part and reflects its mobile efficiency focus. Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 via a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, with ECC memory support included.

Benchmark results confirm the CPU's strong positioning. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 16,713 in multi-core and 1,790 in single-core. The multi-core figure is particularly telling: the 8-core/16-thread configuration scales well under full load, and the 4 nm process allows high sustained clocks within the 35 W envelope. Geekbench results show 12,724 multi-core and 2,144 single-core, further corroborating the processor's capability in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks. In 3DMark's threaded tests, the CPU scores 7,553 with 16 threads, 6,205 with 8 threads, 3,725 with 4 threads, 1,952 with 2 threads, and 1,003 with a single thread. The scaling from 2 to 16 threads is smooth, indicating efficient thread scheduling and no major thermal throttling under synthetic load.

PassMark results add another layer of insight. The multithread score is 30,098, with integer math at 103,044 and floating-point math at 62,897. Data compression scores 365,352, while data encryption hits 21,777. Extended instructions score 27,480, and random string sorting reaches 42,386. The single-thread PassMark score is 3,878. The physics score of 1,450 is relatively modest, which may reflect the mobile power constraints affecting sustained physics computations. The average benchmark score across all tests is 31,593, placing the CPU at the 82nd percentile. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500, averages 31,510, a delta of just 0.3% — essentially a tie. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX also sit within 0.3% of this score, meaning the 7940HS is at the top of a tightly clustered group of high-performing mobile parts.

For real workloads, the data indicates the 7940HS is a versatile processor. The high single-core score of 1,790 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong responsiveness in everyday applications and lightly threaded software. The multi-core score of 16,713 indicates it can handle compilation, encoding, and rendering tasks with confidence, though it is not in the absolute top tier of mobile workstation CPUs.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck modern games at high frame rates. The single-core 3DMark score of 1,003 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,790 indicate strong per-thread performance for game logic and physics. However, the GPU's 44th percentile will limit actual frame rates, making high-refresh 1080p gaming feasible only at lower settings or in esports titles.

Streaming: The 16 threads and strong multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 16,713, Geekbench 12,724) provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The CPU can handle x264 encoding at reasonable presets, though the GPU's NVENC capabilities (part of the Ampere architecture) offer an alternative. The data does not include specific streaming benchmarks, but the processor's thread count and scores suggest it is well-suited for this workload.

Video editing: The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,553 and PassMark multithread score of 30,098 indicate solid performance in timeline scrubbing, effects rendering, and export tasks. The GPU's 44th percentile will limit GPU-accelerated effects and rendering, but the CPU can carry the load for many editing tasks. The 4 GB VRAM on the GPU may restrict work with large 4K timelines or complex compositions.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray will benefit from the 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,713. The GPU's compute performance (PassMark GPU compute 4,419) is modest, so GPU-accelerated rendering will be slower than CPU rendering in many cases. The 44th percentile GPU ranking suggests this is not a dedicated render workstation configuration.

Software development: The 16 threads, 12,724 Geekbench multi-core score, and high integer math score of 103,044 support fast compilation, test execution, and containerized workloads. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking means this system will outperform most laptops in build times and parallel test runs. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth aids in large data processing.

Student and office work: The single-core performance (Cinebench R23 1,790, Geekbench 2,144) ensures snappy responsiveness in document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The 35 W TDP contributes to battery efficiency, though the discrete GPU will draw additional power when active. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking is far more than needed for this workload class.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 31,593, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500, scores 31,510, a 0.3% difference — a statistical tie. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (31,508, +0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495, +0.3%) are likewise within rounding error. This means the 7940HS is a top-tier mobile processor, competitive with some of the best desktop and high-end mobile parts from the same generation.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 8,746, placing it at the 44th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2, scores 8,743 (0.0% delta), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 scores 8,686 (+0.7%). The AMD Radeon R9 M265X scores 8,851 (-1.2%) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 8,863 (-1.3%). The GPU is therefore positioned in the middle-lower range of the GPU hierarchy, competitive with older desktop parts but well below modern mid-range and high-end mobile GPUs.

In 3DMark, the CPU scores 7,553 with 16 threads and 1,003 single-threaded. The GPU's PassMark G3D score is 11,664, with DirectX 12 at 55, DirectX 11 at 94, DirectX 10 at 61, and DirectX 9 at 152. The G2D score is 526, and GPU compute is 4,419. The combined picture is a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU by a wide margin in relative terms: the CPU is in the top 18% of all processors, while the GPU is in the bottom 56%. This is a workstation-class processor paired with an entry-level discrete GPU, creating a lopsided performance profile.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows the GPU is the limiting factor in most graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU's 82nd percentile versus the GPU's 44th percentile means that in gaming, the RTX 3050 A Mobile will reach its limits well before the Ryzen 9 7940HS does. For example, in a game that is GPU-bound at 1080p, the CPU could theoretically push more frames, but the GPU will cap the output at its own performance ceiling. The 3DMark 16-thread CPU score of 7,553 indicates the processor can feed frames quickly, but the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 11,664 (44th percentile) will be the binding constraint.

Conversely, in CPU-bound workloads such as data compression (365,352), encryption (21,777), or integer math (103,044), the GPU is largely irrelevant, and the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking means the system performs at a high level. The FPS scaling is not directly measured in this data, but the percentile gap of 38 points between CPU and GPU suggests that raising game resolution or graphics settings will have minimal impact on CPU utilization while heavily taxing the GPU.

The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support are sufficient for the CPU's demands. The GPU's 192.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for its 4 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus, but it is not generous. In memory-intensive scenarios, the GPU's bandwidth may become a secondary bottleneck after its raw compute limits.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-specific socket, meaning the processor is not upgradeable in a traditional desktop sense. The platform supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, which is sufficient for this class of graphics chip. The CPU has a 35 W TDP, and the GPU has a 45 W TDP, for a combined thermal design power of 80 W. There is no suggested PSU rating in the data, but the modest power draw of both components means a typical laptop power adapter is adequate.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase system memory, as the DDR5 support and dual-channel configuration can benefit from higher capacity. However, the mobile form factor limits most upgrade options. The GPU is an integrated part of the laptop motherboard (slot width is IGP, with no power connectors), so it cannot be swapped. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking suggests it has headroom for more powerful GPUs, but the platform's mobile nature precludes such a change. Users should consider this a complete, non-upgradable system beyond RAM and storage.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need strong CPU performance in a laptop but do not require high-end graphics. Gamers at 1080p with modest settings will find the system adequate, though the GPU's 44th percentile will limit frame rates in demanding titles. Content creators working with CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering in CPU mode, or large data processing will benefit from the 82nd percentile CPU. Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the 16 threads and high integer math score. Students and office workers will find the CPU more than sufficient, though the discrete GPU adds unnecessary cost for purely productivity workloads. Small business workstations that run multi-threaded analytics, virtualization, or database workloads will perform well on the CPU side, but the GPU offers little acceleration for CUDA-dependent tasks compared to higher-tier RTX parts.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA106 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 12,000 million transistors across a 276 mm² die, with a transistor density of 43.5 million per square millimeter. The GPU has 1,792 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, 14 ray tracing cores, and 56 tensor cores. Base clock is 1,065 MHz with a boost clock of 1,343 MHz. Memory is 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1,500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed. Pixel rate is 42.98 GPixel/s, texture rate is 75.21 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute is 4.813 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 4.813 TFLOPS (1:1).

The GPU's benchmark scores are modest. PassMark G3D is 11,664, with GPU compute at 4,419. Geekbench OpenCL scores 52,998. DirectX 12 performance is 55, DirectX 11 is 94, DirectX 10 is 61, and DirectX 9 is 152. The G2D score of 526 indicates decent 2D performance. The 44th percentile ranking places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8,743 avg, 0.0% delta) and Quadro P2200 (8,686, +0.7%). The AMD Radeon R9 M265X (8,851, -1.2%) and Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8,863, -1.3%) are slightly ahead.

The 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for modern games at high textures, and the 192.0 GB/s bandwidth supports 1080p gaming but may struggle at higher resolutions. The 14 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but the 4.813 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggests RT effects will require low settings or DLSS. The 56 tensor cores support DLSS, which can offset the raw performance deficit in supported games. The GPU's 45 W TDP is low, indicating efficient operation but also a performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS sits at the 82nd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 31,593.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile averages 8,746, with the GTX 460 v2 at 8,743 (0.0% delta) and the Quadro P2200 at 8,686 (+0.7%). The R9 M265X is at 8,851 (-1.2%) and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 at 8,863 (-1.3%).

Q: What is the combined system percentile?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 63, reflecting the CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 44th percentile.

Q: What memory type and bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory.

Q: What are the GPU's ray tracing and tensor core counts?

A: The GPU has 14 ray tracing cores and 56 tensor cores, with FP32 compute of 4.813 TFLOPS.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked, and the CPU uses the mobile-specific AMD Socket FP8.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 192.0 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 1,500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All FPS discussions are therefore estimates based on the benchmark scores. The CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 44th percentile indicate that gaming performance will be GPU-limited in most scenarios. At 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 3050 A Mobile's PassMark G3D score of 11,664 suggests it can handle esports titles and older games at high frame rates, but newer AAA games will likely require medium settings for playable performance. The 4 GB VRAM will limit texture quality in VRAM-intensive games. At 1440p, the GPU's 192.0 GB/s bandwidth and 4.813 TFLOPS FP32 will struggle, and players should expect lower frame rates. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 1,790) means it will not introduce stutter in CPU-bound scenes, but the GPU will cap overall FPS. Ray tracing is possible via the 14 RT cores, but the low FP32 throughput suggests significant performance hits, making DLSS (via 56 tensor cores) a practical necessity for RT-enabled titles.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: laptop) combining the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 4 processor on the 4 nm Phoenix die, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile, an Ampere-based entry-level discrete GPU on Samsung's 8 nm process. The CPU is a top-tier mobile part at the 82nd percentile, while the GPU is mid-to-low tier at the 44th percentile. The combined system percentile is 63. The processor's 16,713 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 1,790 single-core score make it a high-performance computing platform, while the GPU's 11,664 PassMark G3D score and 4 GB VRAM position it for entry-level gaming and light GPU-accelerated workloads. The system is heavily CPU-skewed, making it suitable for productivity, development, and CPU rendering, but not for high-end gaming or GPU compute tasks. The 35 W CPU TDP and 45 W GPU TDP indicate a balanced power draw for a laptop, though the GPU's end-of-life production status suggests it is a mature component. Overall, this is a workstation-leaning laptop configuration that trades graphics headroom for exceptional processor performance.