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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX + AMD Radeon 760M

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

95%

GPU

83%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX

60,099 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 760M

6,019 Benchmark Score

Top 17% Market Ranking

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

This is a laptop pairing built around an extreme CPU and a modest integrated GPU. The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread behemoth, while the AMD Radeon 760M is a capable integrated graphics solution. The benchmark data shows a massive imbalance in raw compute power between the two, which defines every use case for this system. This is not a gaming machine for high-end titles; it is a portable workstation for heavy CPU workloads, with light gaming as a secondary function.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is a mobile processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Dragon Range). It is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process node and packs 16 cores and 32 threads. The base clock is 2.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The chip is designed for the AMD Socket FL1 and is unlocked, allowing for multiplier adjustments in supported systems. It uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and supports ECC memory.

This CPU is a compute powerhouse. In Cinebench R23, it scores 33459 points in multi-core and 1940 points in single-core. The multi-core score places it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, which is exceptionally high. Its average benchmark score is 60099, placing it in a virtual tie with the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (60104, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-14900F (60008, 0.2% delta). It is also just 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. This means that for raw multi-threaded performance, this chip is at the very top of the desktop-class mobile heap, matching or beating the best desktop CPUs from the previous generation.

The thread scaling is near-linear. The 3DMark scores show a clear progression: 2063 for 2 threads, 3972 for 4 threads, 7355 for 8 threads, 12737 for 16 threads, and 13612 for max threads. This indicates that the chip can effectively utilise all its cores, making it ideal for heavily threaded workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding, and scientific simulations. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2391 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1058. This ensures that everyday tasks and lightly-threaded applications also run responsively.

In Passmark tests, the CPU shows specific strengths. Integer math scores 207524, floating point math scores 123390, and extended instructions score 51834. These numbers suggest it handles complex calculations and modern instruction sets (like AVX-512) with ease. Data encryption scores 42703, and data compression scores 707249, indicating strong performance in archival and security-related tasks. The multi-thread score of 54548 reinforces the overall picture of a top-tier workstation CPU. For demanding professional workloads, this processor is the star of the show.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a stark imbalance. The CPU is a top-tier performer, while the GPU is a basic integrated solution. This is not a balanced gaming system. The CPU will almost never be the limiting factor in any workload; the GPU will be. The Radeon 760M sits in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, a stark contrast to the CPU's 92nd percentile. This 57-point gap defines the system's character.

The system's combined percentile is 64, which is a reflection of the GPU pulling the average down. In any gaming scenario, the GPU will be the bottleneck. The CPU's massive multi-core power will go largely unused in most games, which typically rely on a few cores and a strong GPU. For CPU-bound tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the bottleneck shifts. The CPU will perform at its absolute maximum, while the GPU will only assist with real-time previews or effects that can be accelerated.

There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. All FPS discussion must be framed as estimated from the benchmark scores. The data shows that the GPU's Passmark G3D score is 5310, which is comparable to a dedicated entry-level desktop GPU. This suggests that in esports titles at low settings, the system could produce playable frame rates, but it will not handle high-refresh gaming at high detail. The CPU's performance is so far ahead of the GPU that upgrading the GPU in a future system would unlock the CPU's full potential, but within this laptop build, the GPU is the clear limiting factor for graphics.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Phoenix chip. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The GPU has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. It also includes 8 ray tracing cores, which is notable for an iGPU. The boost clock is 2599 MHz. Its memory is system-shared, with bandwidth dependent on the system's DDR5 configuration. The GPU has a TDP of 15 W.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest. It delivers 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 400 points. Its performance is far below what a dedicated gaming GPU would offer. The average benchmark score is 6019, which puts it in a dead heat with the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001, 0.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6000, 0.3% delta). It is only 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P2000.

In Passmark tests, the GPU scores 5310 in G3D and 2840 in GPU compute. The DirectX 12 score is 25, DirectX 11 is 52, and DirectX 9 is 65. These scores are low, indicating that the GPU is suitable for basic 2D work and very light 3D loads. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 20255, and Vulkan is 30336, which are serviceable for compute tasks. The presence of 8 RT cores means it can technically run ray-traced effects, but the raw horsepower is so low that enabling them would likely result in very low frame rates. For rendering, this GPU is not a primary tool; it is a display adapter and a basic accelerator.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need extreme CPU performance in a laptop form factor without the need for high-end gaming graphics. This is for professionals and power users who primarily run CPU-intensive applications.

Developers and Data Scientists: The 16-core CPU with 32 threads is ideal for compiling large codebases, running simulations, and processing large datasets. The high integer and floating-point math scores (207524 and 123390) indicate strong performance in these tasks.
Video Editors and Content Creators: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33459 shows the CPU can handle 4K video encoding and effects rendering. The iGPU will handle timeline previews, but the CPU is the workhorse.
Students and Researchers: For engineering, science, or finance students who need to run MATLAB, Simulink, or statistical packages, this CPU provides desktop-level compute power. The ECC memory support is a plus for long-running calculations.
Small Business Workstations: For tasks like database management, virtualization, or heavy spreadsheet analysis, the high multi-thread score (54548 in Passmark) ensures smooth multitasking and rapid data processing.
Esports Gamers on the Go: Users who play games like CS:GO or League of Legends at low settings will find the Radeon 760M sufficient. The CPU's single-thread score of 2391 in Geekbench ensures that game logic and physics are handled quickly, but the GPU will limit frame rates.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: Not viable for modern AAA titles. The GPU's 35th percentile ranking and low DirectX 12 score (25) mean that even at 1080p low settings, frame rates will be modest. It is suitable for competitive esports at lower settings, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance (1940 in Cinebench R23) prevents physics-related frame drops.
Streaming: The CPU is overqualified. With 32 threads, encoding a stream using the CPU's x264 encoder will have a negligible impact on gaming performance, but the GPU will still be the bottleneck for the game itself. The high Passmark multi-thread score ensures smooth streaming of CPU-bound tasks.
Video Editing: This is a strong scenario for the CPU. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33459 will render timelines and export videos rapidly. The GPU will accelerate effects in some software, but its 5.323 TFLOPS will be a minor contributor compared to the CPU's power.
3D Rendering: This is the system's strongest scenario. Blender or similar software will use the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads to their fullest. The 3DMark max-thread score of 13612 and the Cinebench R23 score of 33459 indicate that rendering times will be short. The GPU can only assist with viewport display.
Software Development: Compiling code is heavily multi-threaded. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12737 and the Passmark integer math score of 207524 show that build times will be exceptionally fast. The iGPU is more than adequate for coding and web browsing.
Student and Office Work: This is overkill for basic office tasks. The performance is so far beyond what is needed for word processing or spreadsheets that the system will never break a sweat. The single-thread score of 4040 in Passmark ensures instant application launches and smooth UI responsiveness.

FAQ

Q: Is this laptop good for gaming?

A: For modern AAA games, no. The Radeon 760M GPU is in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, with a low Passmark G3D score of 5310. It will struggle with high settings. It is suitable for esports titles at lower settings, but the CPU's power will not be fully utilised.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 7945HX has an average benchmark score of 60099. It is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (60104, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-14900F (60008, 0.2% delta). It is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and 0.8% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T.

Q: Can this system handle video editing?

A: Yes, exceptionally well. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33459 and Passmark multi-thread score of 54548 indicate it can handle 4K video encoding and complex effects. The GPU will provide basic acceleration but is not the primary engine for this task.

Q: What kind of memory does it support?

A: It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for data integrity in professional workloads.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 8 ray tracing cores. However, given its low overall performance (5.323 TFLOPS), enabling ray tracing will likely result in very low frame rates. It is a feature present but not practically usable for demanding games.

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this system?

A: The system's combined percentile is 64. This is heavily weighted down by the GPU's 35th percentile. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile, making this a system where the processor is the main selling point.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU pairing. All gaming performance discussions are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers top-tier results. In Geekbench, it scores 18254 multi-core and 2391 single-core. Cinebench R23 scores are 33459 multi-core and 1940 single-core. The 3DMark scores show a clear scaling pattern from 2063 (2 threads) to 13612 (max threads). Its Passmark single-thread score is 4040, and the multi-thread score is 54548. These results place the CPU in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60099. This puts it in the same tier as the Ryzen 7 8745HX and the Core i9-14900F.

The GPU's performance is entry-level. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 400. Geekbench OpenCL is 20255, and Vulkan is 30336. Passmark G3D is 5310, and GPU compute is 2840. The GPU sits in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6019. This places it in the same performance class as the Radeon RX 6400 and the GeForce GTX 770M.

The combined picture is a system with a massive CPU advantage and a modest GPU. The CPU is in the top 8% of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the bottom 65%. This is a compute-first system. The combined percentile of 64 reflects this asymmetry. For any workload that relies on the CPU, this system is a top-tier performer. For any workload that relies on the GPU, it is a basic machine.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is built for the AMD Socket FL1, which is a mobile platform. This means the upgrade path is limited to the laptop itself; you cannot swap the CPU in a standard desktop. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, which is excellent for future NVMe SSDs or external GPU enclosures, though the iGPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The system uses DDR5 memory, which is the current standard.

The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 15 W. The system's power supply is not specified in the FACT PACK (suggestedPsu is null), but the combined 70 W of component TDP suggests that a standard laptop power brick will be sufficient. The GPU's bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is fine for its performance level.

The most sensible upgrade path for this system is external. Since the CPU is already at the top of its class, the bottleneck is the GPU. An external GPU (eGPU) enclosure using the PCIe Gen 5 lanes could theoretically bypass the integrated GPU and provide a massive performance boost. However, this is a laptop, so the upgrade path is more about connecting peripherals than replacing components. A future upgrade would be to a laptop with a discrete GPU if gaming becomes a priority, but the CPU here is not a limiting factor.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop"). The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and the AMD Radeon 760M is a high-performance processor combined with an integrated graphics solution. The CPU is a flagship mobile processor from the 7000 series, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. The GPU is an entry-level integrated part based on RDNA 3.0.

The overall tier from the percentiles is defined by the CPU's top-tier status and the GPU's entry-level status. The system's combined percentile of 64 places it in the mid-range overall, but this is misleading. The CPU alone is in the 92nd percentile, making it a top-tier workstation processor. The GPU is in the 35th percentile, making it suitable for basic tasks and light gaming. This is a professional compute platform with a display output, not a gaming machine. The performance is heavily skewed towards multi-threaded productivity, making it an ideal choice for developers, content creators, and researchers who need maximum CPU power in a portable form factor.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX + AMD Radeon 760M

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CPU Analysis

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Upgrade Path and Platform

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4K Gaming Performance

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