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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D + AMD Radeon 760M

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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

59,641 Benchmark Score

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The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D paired with the AMD Radeon 760M is a laptop configuration that places a flagship-class 16-core mobile processor alongside an entry-level integrated graphics solution. This pairing creates a stark performance dichotomy, with the CPU ranking in the 92nd percentile among all processors while the GPU sits in the 35th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows a combined percentile of 64 for the build, indicating that the overall system performance is dragged down significantly by the graphics component. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

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

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The chip, codenamed Phoenix, contains 25,390 million transistors across a 178 mm² die, with a transistor density of 142.6M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, but the memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM, no dedicated memory bus width, and bandwidth is system-dependent. This shared memory setup fundamentally limits the GPU’s ability to handle high-resolution textures or large framebuffers, as it must compete with the CPU for the same DDR5 memory resources.

The GPU features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 8 RT cores for ray tracing acceleration, though the absence of tensor cores means there is no dedicated AI acceleration hardware. The pixel rate is listed at 41.58 GPixel/s, the texture rate at 83.17 GTexel/s, and the FP32 performance is 5.323 TFLOPS, with FP16 running at the same 5.323 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The GPU’s TDP is rated at 15 W, which is remarkably low for the amount of compute hardware present, but this is consistent with its integrated nature within a mobile processor.

Looking at the benchmark scores, the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 20255, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30336. The Passmark scores show a G3D score of 5310, a G2D score of 890, and a GPU compute score of 2840. The DirectX scores are particularly telling: DirectX 10 scores 19, DirectX 11 scores 52, DirectX 12 scores 25, and DirectX 9 scores 65. These low DirectX scores indicate that the GPU struggles with even older graphics APIs, which suggests that modern gaming workloads will be severely constrained.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 35 places it below the majority of discrete GPUs, and the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with an average score of 6001 and a delta of 0.3%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with a score of 6000 and a delta of 0.3%, and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with a score of 6049 and a delta of -0.5%. Interestingly, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server also appears as a rival with a score of 5996 and a delta of 0.4%, but this is likely a data anomaly given the massive difference in hardware class. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 6019 is nearly identical to these rivals, placing it in a performance tier that is roughly comparable to a low-end desktop GPU from several generations ago.

For rendering tasks, the benchmark results indicate that the GPU can handle basic 2D workloads and light 3D acceleration, but the low DirectX scores and the absence of dedicated VRAM mean that complex 3D rendering, high-resolution textures, and ray-traced scenes will be impractical. The 8 RT cores provide token ray tracing capability, but without the memory bandwidth to support it, the performance would be negligible. The 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for compute-heavy tasks like simple physics simulations or basic image processing, but the system-dependent memory bandwidth will throttle performance in memory-bound workloads.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU benchmark scores are consistently strong across multiple test suites. In 3DMark, the CPU scores 12459 with 16 threads, 2095 with 2 threads, 3937 with 4 threads, 7330 with 8 threads, 12936 with max threads, and 1071 with a single thread. In Cinebench, the multicore score is 5600 for R15 and 32782 for R23, while the single-core scores are 311 for R15 and 1935 for R23. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2769. Passmark results are extensive: data compression scores 699988, data encryption scores 42367, extended instructions score 52310, find prime numbers scores 446, floating point math scores 121619, integer math scores 201217, multithread scores 57476, physics scores 4321, random string sorting scores 83919, and single-thread scores 4050.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 59641, which places it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals show how close this processor sits to the top of the mobile hierarchy: the Intel Core i9-14900F has an average score of 60008 with a delta of -0.6%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 60099 with a delta of -0.8%, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 60104 with a delta of -0.8%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 scores 58916 with a delta of 1.2%. This means the 7945HX3D is effectively tied with these rivals, trailing the i9-14900F by just 0.6% and the 7945HX by 0.8%, while leading the Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 by 1.2%. The differences are within a single percentage point for most comparisons, indicating that the 3D V-Cache implementation does not provide a significant average benchmark advantage over the non-3D variants.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 6019, which places it in the 35th percentile among all GPUs. This is a dramatic contrast to the CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking. The combined percentile for the build is 64, which reflects the GPU dragging the overall system performance down from what the CPU alone would suggest. The data indicates that in CPU-bound workloads, this system will perform at near-flagship levels, but in GPU-bound workloads, the system will perform at entry-level levels.

The combined picture is one of extreme imbalance. The CPU is capable of handling the most demanding multi-threaded workloads imaginable on a laptop, from 3D rendering to video encoding to complex scientific simulations. The GPU, however, is only capable of light gaming at low resolutions and basic graphical tasks. This means that the system’s overall performance in any graphics-intensive application will be limited by the GPU, while its performance in compute-intensive, non-graphical workloads will be exceptional.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with the codename Dragon Range. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 17,840 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The base clock is 2.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 55 W. The processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

The cache hierarchy is where this processor differentiates itself. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core, the L2 cache is 1 MB per core, and the L3 cache is 128 MB shared, which includes a dedicated 1x 64MB slice of 3D V-Cache. This massive L3 cache is the defining feature of the X3D variant, and it is designed to improve performance in workloads that benefit from large, fast-access data sets, such as gaming and certain scientific applications.

The benchmark scores reflect the processor’s capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32782 is exceptionally high for a mobile processor, indicating strong sustained multi-threaded performance. The single-core score of 1935 is also solid, though not class-leading, which suggests that the 5.40 GHz boost clock delivers good single-thread performance but is not the absolute fastest available. The Geekbench multicore score of 16758 and single-core score of 2769 follow a similar pattern, with multi-threaded performance being the clear strength.

In real workloads, the 16 cores and 32 threads will excel in video editing, 3D rendering, software compilation, and any other parallel processing task. The Passmark multithread score of 57476 and integer math score of 201217 confirm that the processor can handle heavy computational loads. The floating point math score of 121619 indicates strong performance in scientific and engineering applications. The data compression score of 699988 and data encryption score of 42367 show that the processor is well-suited for file archiving and security-related tasks.

The 3D V-Cache provides a unique advantage in gaming workloads where the CPU must repeatedly access large amounts of data. The 128 MB of L3 cache is much larger than typical processors, which can reduce memory latency and improve frame rates in cache-sensitive games. However, the benchmark data does not include gaming-specific tests, so the exact impact cannot be quantified from the FACT PACK alone. The processor’s 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is among the top tier of processors available, and the near-identical average scores to the Intel Core i9-14900F and the non-3D Ryzen 9 7945HX suggest that the V-Cache does not dramatically change average benchmark performance, but it may provide benefits in specific workloads.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

The target users for this CPU+GPU pairing are those who prioritize CPU performance above all else and have minimal graphics requirements. The data shows that the CPU is in the 92nd percentile, which means it outperforms 92% of all CPUs, making it suitable for professionals who need maximum processing power in a laptop form factor. The GPU, however, is in the 35th percentile, which means it underperforms 65% of all GPUs, limiting its suitability for graphics-intensive tasks.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-intensive tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software development would benefit from this pairing. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32782 and the 16-core/32-thread configuration provide the parallel processing power needed for these workloads. Video editors using software that relies on CPU encoding rather than GPU acceleration would see excellent performance. 3D artists using CPU-based renderers would also benefit from the high multi-threaded performance.

Software developers and data scientists would find the CPU’s capabilities well-suited to their needs. The Passmark data encryption score of 42367 and extended instructions score of 52310 indicate strong performance in cryptographic and SIMD-heavy workloads. The 128 MB L3 cache could also benefit certain data-intensive algorithms that require fast access to large datasets.

Students and small business users who need a powerful processor for productivity tasks but do not require gaming or graphics work would find this pairing adequate. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4050 in Passmark ensures responsive performance in everyday applications like web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheet analysis. The GPU’s G2D score of 890 is sufficient for basic 2D desktop rendering.

Gamers are not the target audience for this pairing. The GPU’s low DirectX scores and 35th percentile ranking mean that gaming performance will be severely limited. While the CPU’s 3D V-Cache could theoretically boost gaming performance in CPU-bound scenarios, the GPU would become the bottleneck in virtually any modern game, even at low resolutions and settings.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance between the CPU and GPU in this system is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 35th percentile ranking creates a situation where the GPU will be the limiting factor in any workload that involves graphics rendering. The combined percentile of 64 reflects this imbalance, as the system’s overall performance is pulled down by the weak GPU.

In gaming workloads, the GPU will be the bottleneck. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 5310 and DirectX 12 score of 25 indicate that it can only handle very light gaming loads. Even at low resolutions and settings, the GPU’s 512 shading units and system-shared memory will struggle to maintain playable frame rates in modern titles. The CPU’s massive compute power would be largely unused in such scenarios, as the GPU cannot feed it enough frames to process.

In CPU-bound workloads, the CPU will be the dominant factor. Tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation rely almost entirely on the CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32782 and the Passmark multithread score of 57476 indicate that the CPU can handle these tasks with ease. The GPU plays a minimal role in these workloads, so its low performance does not impact the results.

The FPS scaling evidence, though not directly measured, can be inferred from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s low DirectX scores suggest that frame rates would scale poorly with increasing resolution or graphical settings. At 1080p with low settings, the GPU might achieve playable frame rates in esports titles, but at 1440p or 4K, the frame rates would drop to unplayable levels. The CPU’s single-thread performance would not be a bottleneck in gaming, as the GPU would be the limiting factor.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 35th percentile ranking and low DirectX scores make high-refresh gaming unrealistic. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 5310 is similar to the NVIDIA Quadro P2000, which is several generations old. Frame rates above 60 FPS in modern titles are unlikely even at 1080p with low settings, making this system unsuitable for high-refresh gaming.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample processing power for software encoding during streaming. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32782 ensures that the CPU can handle both the game and the encoding workload simultaneously. However, the GPU’s weak performance means that the game being streamed would need to be very light, such as an esports title at low settings.

Video editing: The CPU excels in this scenario. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32782 and the Geekbench multicore score of 16758 indicate strong performance in video encoding and rendering. Editors working with 4K footage would see good performance in CPU-based codecs, though GPU-accelerated effects would be slow due to the GPU’s 35th percentile ranking.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads are ideal for CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or V-Ray. The Passmark floating point math score of 121619 and integer math score of 201217 confirm strong computational performance. The GPU’s 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute could handle GPU-based rendering, but the system-shared memory would limit the size and complexity of scenes.

Software development: The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking makes this an excellent choice for developers. Compilation times will be short thanks to the 16 cores and 32 threads, and the 128 MB L3 cache may improve performance in large codebases. The Passmark data encryption score of 42367 is useful for security-focused development.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread performance of 4050 in Passmark ensures responsive everyday computing. The GPU’s G2D score of 890 is sufficient for basic 2D desktop rendering, and the low TDP of both components (55 W CPU and 15 W GPU) means the system should have reasonable battery life for a laptop.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Based on the GPU’s benchmark scores, gaming performance will be very limited. The GPU’s Passmark DirectX 11 score of 52 and DirectX 12 score of 25 indicate that modern games will run at very low frame rates, even at 1080p with low settings. The GPU’s 35th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it below most discrete graphics cards, and the nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro P2000, is a workstation GPU from several generations ago.

For esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, the GPU might achieve playable frame rates at 1080p with low settings, given that these games are not graphically demanding. However, for AAA titles, the GPU’s 512 shading units and system-shared memory will likely result in frame rates below 30 FPS at 1080p. Higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K are not viable with this GPU, as the memory bandwidth is system-dependent and would be insufficient for high-resolution textures.

The CPU’s 3D V-Cache could theoretically improve frame rates in CPU-bound gaming scenarios, but the GPU would still be the bottleneck. The estimated gaming performance should be considered as a rough guide, not a definitive measurement, given the lack of direct FPS data.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, a 16-core mobile processor from the 7000 series based on Zen 4 architecture, with the AMD Radeon 760M, an integrated GPU based on RDNA 3.0 architecture. The build class is "laptop," indicating that this is a mobile configuration designed for portable use.

The CPU is a flagship-tier processor, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 59641 places it in the same performance tier as the Intel Core i9-14900F and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, with deltas of -0.6% and -0.8% respectively. This means the CPU is among the best available for laptops, offering desktop-class performance in a mobile form factor.

The GPU is an entry-level integrated solution, ranking in the 35th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 6019 is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 6400 and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000, both of which are low-end discrete GPUs. This makes the GPU suitable for basic graphical tasks but not for gaming or graphics-intensive workloads.

The combined percentile of 64 places this build in the mid-tier range overall, but this is misleading because the CPU and GPU performance are so divergent. The build is effectively a high-end CPU paired with an entry-level GPU, making it suitable for users who need maximum CPU performance but have minimal graphics requirements. The overall tier is defined by the CPU’s dominance, with the GPU serving as a basic display output solution rather than a performance component.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile and what does it mean?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 92% of processors. Its average benchmark score of 59641 places it just 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-14900F and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX.

Q: How does the Radeon 760M GPU compare to discrete graphics cards?

A: The GPU ranks in the 35th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 6019. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with a score of 6001 and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with a score of 6049, indicating performance comparable to low-end discrete GPUs.

Q: What is the L3 cache size and why is it significant?

A: The CPU has 128 MB of shared L3 cache, which includes a dedicated 1x 64MB slice of 3D V-Cache. This large cache can improve performance in workloads that benefit from fast access to large datasets, such as gaming and certain scientific applications.

Q: Can this system handle modern AAA games?

A: No measured FPS data exists for this combination, but based on the GPU’s benchmark scores, modern AAA games will be severely limited. The GPU’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 25 and 35th percentile ranking indicate that playable frame rates in AAA titles are unlikely even at 1080p with low settings.

Q: What is the memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The GPU uses system-shared memory, meaning its memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system-dependent.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads deliver excellent multi-threaded performance, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32782 and a Passmark multithread score of 57476. This makes it suitable for video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

Q: What is the TDP of each component?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 15 W. The GPU is an integrated solution with no power connectors, and its power is drawn from the CPU’s power delivery system.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to mobile platforms, so upgrading the processor would require replacing the entire laptop or motherboard. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and the memory bus provides a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, which provides ample bandwidth for high-speed storage and external GPU enclosures.

The GPU is an integrated solution, meaning it cannot be upgraded independently. The Radeon 760M shares system memory and uses the PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface for communication with the CPU. Since the GPU is integrated into the processor package, the only way to improve graphics performance would be to add an external GPU (eGPU) via the PCIe lanes, assuming the laptop supports this functionality.

The suggested PSU for the GPU is null, and the GPU’s TDP is 15 W, so power draw is minimal. The CPU’s TDP of 55 W means the total system power draw is relatively low for a 16-core processor, allowing for a compact power supply in a laptop form factor. The GPU has no power connectors, as it draws power from the motherboard.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be an external GPU enclosure connected via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This would allow the CPU’s 92nd percentile performance to be utilized in graphics-intensive workloads without the limitation of the integrated GPU. However, the laptop’s chassis and power delivery system would need to support an eGPU, and the system-shared memory of the integrated GPU would remain a limitation for any tasks that rely on the integrated solution.

For users who need better graphics performance without an eGPU, the only viable upgrade path would be to replace the entire laptop with a model that includes a discrete GPU. The CPU’s performance is so strong that it would remain relevant for several years, but the GPU’s 35th percentile ranking means that graphics performance will be a limiting factor for the lifespan of the system. The 128 MB L3 cache and 16-core configuration ensure that the CPU will not be the bottleneck in any workload, but the GPU will constrain the system’s overall capabilities in graphics-heavy applications.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D + AMD Radeon 760M

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

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier

FAQ

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

4K Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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