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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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System Balance Analysis

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96%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX

69,875 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

43,667 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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70-89

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This pairing combines the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, a 16-core/32-thread Zen 4 mobile processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, an Ada Lovelace GPU carrying 16 GB of GDDR6. The data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination: `measuredFpsUltraByGame` is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false, so all frame-rate statements in this analysis are estimates derived from the listed benchmark scores. The combined percentile is 89, with the CPU at the 94th percentile and the GPU at the 84th percentile.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is built on the AD103 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die and a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². The memory subsystem is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, a memory clock of 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective transfer, and 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Those figures make the GPU well suited to high-resolution rendering and large frame buffers, where memory capacity and bandwidth matter as much as raw shader throughput.

The compute core is also large. It has 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 76 RT cores, and 304 tensor cores. The base clock is 1335 MHz and the boost clock is 1695 MHz. Rasterization throughput is quantified by a pixel rate of 189.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 515.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 32.98 TFLOPS, and the FP16 throughput is also 32.98 TFLOPS on a 1:1 basis. The 1:1 FP16 rate is particularly relevant for tensor-heavy and AI-style workloads, while the 76 RT cores provide dedicated ray tracing hardware.

Benchmark results show the GPU’s aggregate position. The Passmark G3D score is 27,212, the Passmark GPU compute score is 12,347, the Geekbench OpenCL score is 180,831, and the Geekbench Vulkan score is 170,774. The average benchmark score is 43,667, placing the GPU at the 84th percentile. In the nearest rival list, the RTX 4090 Mobile sits 0.8% above the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with an average score of 43,301, 0.9% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43,268, and 0.9% above the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43,262. It is 0.9% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which has an average score of 44,075. These are tight margins, meaning the mobile RTX 4090 lands in the same broad performance band as those desktop and workstation GPUs in synthetic average terms.

For rendering, the API support matters. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. That covers modern graphics APIs and ray tracing pipelines. The combination of 76 RT cores, 304 tensor cores, 16 GB VRAM, and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth supports ray-traced scenes, large textures, and GPU compute workloads. The benchmark scores indicate that the GPU is the 84th-percentile component in this pairing: clearly high-end, but not as far above the GPU population as the CPU is above the CPU population.

Benchmark Performance

The exact CPU scores in the data set are strong across both multi-threaded and single-threaded tests. The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,400 and a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1,807. Passmark multithread is 53,204 and Passmark single thread is 3,942. The average CPU benchmark score is 69,875, placing the processor at the 94th percentile. The 3DMark thread scaling results are 1,027 for single-thread, 2,001 for 2 threads, 3,844 for 4 threads, 7,158 for 8 threads, 12,501 for 16 threads, and 13,447 for max threads.

The GPU’s exact scores are equally clear. The Passmark G3D score is 27,212 and the Passmark GPU compute score is 12,347. Geekbench OpenCL is 180,831 and Geekbench Vulkan is 170,774. The GPU average benchmark score is 43,667, at the 84th percentile. The combined percentile for the pairing is 89, placing the whole laptop build in the upper tier of the database.

The combined picture is notable because the CPU ranks higher than the GPU. The CPU is at the 94th percentile, while the GPU is at the 84th. That means the processor is further above its comparison pool than the graphics chip is above its own pool. In CPU rival comparisons, the Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K. Those deltas are within a single percent, so the 7940HX is effectively competing with high-end desktop CPUs despite being a mobile part.

Because there is no measured FPS data, this cannot be translated into exact game results. The synthetic benchmark picture, however, is consistent: a very high-end CPU paired with a very high-end mobile GPU, with the CPU being the relatively stronger component in percentile terms.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is a 7000-series mobile processor using the Zen 4 architecture, codename Dragon Range, on AMD Socket FL1. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The CPU TDP is listed at 55W. The cache configuration is 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. Memory support is DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), and it includes Radeon 610M integrated graphics.

The benchmark results show a processor with both high multi-thread throughput and strong single-thread performance. Cinebench R23 multicore at 29,400 and Passmark multithread at 53,204 are large numbers for a mobile CPU. The 3DMark thread scaling data reinforces that: the 8-thread score of 7,158 is almost double the 4-thread score of 3,844, and the 16-thread score of 12,501 scales further to 13,447 at max threads. This is the behavior expected from 16 physical cores and 32 threads running parallel workloads.

Single-thread performance is also high for a laptop processor. Cinebench R23 singlecore is 1,807, Passmark single thread is 3,942, and 3DMark single-thread is 1,027. The 5.20 GHz boost clock supports responsive single-threaded application behavior. This matters for everyday tasks, lightly threaded applications, and gaming where the CPU still handles per-frame logic.

The Passmark sub-scores add more detail. Data compression is 693,741, data encryption is 41,974, extended instructions are 51,029, floating point math is 121,383, integer math is 202,883, random string sorting is 81,775, and physics is 2,297. These scores indicate strong performance for compression, encryption, scientific math, integer-heavy logic, and physics simulation. For software development, the 202,883 integer math score and 53,204 multithread score point to fast compilation and build tasks. For content creation, the 29,400 Cinebench multicore score is a direct indicator of video rendering and 3D scene processing capability. The 94th CPU percentile is consistent with a processor that sits among desktop-class high-end chips in benchmark terms.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data set does not include measured FPS rows, so frame-rate scaling cannot be cited as direct evidence for bottleneck behavior. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` table is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. The bottleneck analysis therefore relies on percentiles and synthetic workload scores.

The CPU is at the 94th percentile, while the GPU is at the 84th percentile. In CPU-bound workloads, such as physics simulation, data compression, integer math, and multithreaded productivity tasks, the CPU has the higher relative standing. The Passmark physics score is 2,297, the integer math score is 202,883, and the data compression score is 693,741. These numbers indicate that the CPU is unlikely to be the first limiting component in those tasks.

The GPU is the lower-ranked component in relative terms. Its Passmark G3D score is 27,212 and its GPU compute score is 12,347, with an 84th percentile position. In graphically intensive rendering and gaming workloads, the GPU is more likely to set the upper bound, particularly when resolution and image quality settings place heavy load on rasterization and memory bandwidth. The 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth give it substantial headroom, but the percentile difference still suggests the GPU is the component with less margin above its own comparison class.

The combined percentile of 89 indicates that the pairing is well balanced overall. Neither component is dramatically below the other in absolute performance class. The CPU’s 94th percentile and GPU’s 84th percentile put both firmly in high-end territory. The practical bottleneck will depend on the workload: CPU-limited simulation and compilation tasks will be constrained primarily by the CPU, while high-detail rendering and graphics-heavy scenes will be constrained primarily by the GPU.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data: `measuredFpsUltraByGame` is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false. All FPS discussion here is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores, not from measured game runs.

The CPU provides a strong foundation for estimated frame delivery. Passmark single thread is 3,942, Cinebench R23 singlecore is 1,807, and 3DMark single-thread is 1,027. These numbers support high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, where per-thread performance and low latency matter. The 16-core/32-thread design also means background tasks and streaming overlays are less likely to compete with the primary game thread, although that is an inference from the high multithread score of 53,204.

The GPU side is equally strong for estimated high-refresh gaming. The Passmark G3D score of 27,212, along with 16 GB GDDR6 and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth, supports high-detail rendering. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects and tensor-accelerated workloads. In graphically demanding scenes, the estimated performance should be high enough to push high refresh rates at common gaming settings, with the 84th GPU percentile setting the ceiling for extreme graphics options. The lack of measured FPS data means these estimates should not be treated as verified results.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need desktop-class CPU throughput in a laptop form factor. The Ryzen 9 7940HX delivers 16 cores/32 threads, a 94th CPU percentile, and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,400. That makes the platform well suited to content creators, developers, and engineers who run long, parallel workloads.

The RTX 4090 Mobile adds a high-end visual compute tier. Its 16 GB VRAM, 576.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 27,212 Passmark G3D score make it a strong fit for 3D artists, video editors, and AI-oriented users who need both graphics acceleration and GPU compute. The 12,347 GPU compute score and 32.98 TFLOPS FP32 throughput further support non-graphics compute tasks.

The CPU’s high single-thread score of 3,942 also makes the system attractive to gamers seeking high-refresh output. The GPU’s 84th percentile position and 16 GB buffer provide headroom for high-resolution assets and modern rendering features. Students and small business workstations are also plausible targets, not because office tasks require this much compute, but because the platform will not be stressed by multitasking, large spreadsheets, or compilation workloads. The Radeon 610M integrated graphics means the system can handle basic display output even when the discrete GPU is not being used.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FL1, which is a mobile platform socket. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU connects over PCIe 4.0 x16. The GPU’s suggested PSU is listed as null, so there is no PSU headroom figure in the data. The only power figures available are the CPU TDP of 55W and the GPU TDP of 120W.

Because this is a laptop-class build, the upgrade path is different from a desktop. The socket and mobile GPU are not typical field-replaceable parts, so the practical in-platform upgrades are memory and peripheral connectivity. The CPU’s support for DDR5 dual-channel memory means a sensible next step is to use DDR5 within that supported configuration. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the CPU also allow Gen 5-capable storage or other devices, although the GPU itself is specified as PCIe 4.0 x16.

The absence of a suggested PSU value means no power-supply recommendation can be stated from the FACT PACK. The listed TDPs, however, show the combined CPU and GPU power envelope at 55W and 120W respectively. A future upgrade would more likely move to a newer platform than swap the CPU or GPU in place.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU+GPU combo have measured game FPS data?

A: No. The data set contains no measuredFps rows; `measuredFpsUltraByGame` is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Any FPS figures in this analysis are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: How much video memory does the RTX 4090 Mobile have, and what is the memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective transfer, and 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the CPU, GPU, and combined benchmark percentiles?

A: The CPU is at the 94th percentile, the GPU is at the 84th percentile, and the combined percentile is 89.

Q: Which rival CPUs is the Ryzen 9 7940HX closest to?

A: It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Q: What are the CPU architecture and socket?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940HX uses Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename, on AMD Socket FL1. It is a 16-core/32-thread processor with a 2.40 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock.

Q: Does the platform support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory is listed as false, and the memory support is DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What rendering APIs does the GPU support?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The single-thread scores of 3,942 Passmark and 1,027 in 3DMark single-thread support high frame-rate delivery in CPU-bound scenes. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 27,212 and 16 GB GDDR6 with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth provide enough headroom for high-detail rendering. All frame rates are estimates, since no measured FPS data exists.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores/32 threads and Passmark multithread score of 53,204 indicate there is substantial parallel capacity for simultaneous workloads. The data encryption score of 41,974 also suggests the CPU can handle background processing without collapsing the main application, which is the kind of headroom streaming benefits from.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,400 is a strong indicator of timeline rendering and export-style workloads. The GPU adds 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 1:1 compute, plus a 12,347 GPU compute score, which supports effects processing and frame-heavy workflows.

3D rendering: The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores in the RTX 4090 Mobile are dedicated to ray tracing and tensor-accelerated rendering. The CPU’s 29,400 Cinebench multicore score handles scene preparation and simulation, while the 16 GB frame buffer and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth help with larger render regions.

Software development: Compilation and build tasks rely on integer throughput and parallelism. The Passmark integer math score is 202,883, the multithread score is 53,204, and the data compression score is 693,741. Those numbers align with code compilation, repository handling, and data processing workflows.

Student and office work: Standard office tasks need far less compute, but the platform does not struggle with them. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,942 provides responsive operation, and the Radeon 610M integrated graphics allow basic display functionality without relying on the discrete GPU.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the `buildClass` field, pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. The combined percentile is 89, placing the system in the upper tier of the database. The CPU sits at the 94th percentile and the GPU at the 84th percentile, so the overall tier is a high-end mobile performance platform.

The data set includes no measured FPS values, so the precise gaming tier is estimated from synthetic benchmarks. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,400 and the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 27,212 are the two single most representative numbers: one shows high-end multi-threaded CPU throughput, and the other shows high-end rasterization performance. Taken together with the 89th combined percentile, this pairing belongs in the top performance bracket of laptop builds, with the CPU slightly further above its comparison group than the GPU.

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