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CPU
97%
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GPU
94%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX

81,103 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

33,170 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

This laptop build pairs AMD's top-tier 16-core mobile processor from the 8000 series with NVIDIA's entry-level Ampere mobile GPU. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 78th percentile, creating a substantial performance imbalance where the processor vastly outpaces the graphics solution. Benchmark data shows this combination is best suited for CPU-intensive productivity workflows rather than graphics-heavy gaming, as the data includes no measured FPS results for this exact pairing.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on TSMC's 5 nm process node, featuring a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The chip belongs to the Zen 4 architecture family, codenamed Dragon Range, and integrates 13,140 million transistors across a dual-die design measuring 2x 71 mm². Cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a substantial 64 MB L3 cache. The processor supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, delivering 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes.

Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 32,521 and a single-core score of 1,917. These figures place the CPU in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 81,103. The nearest rival comparisons demonstrate tight competition: the Intel Xeon w5-3535X scores 81,115 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 81,127 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 80,762 (0.4% behind), and the Intel Xeon 638 scores 80,723 (0.5% behind). This indicates the 8940HX performs essentially on par with desktop-class flagship processors, despite being a mobile part.

PassMark multithread score of 49,731 reinforces the multicore strength, while the single-thread score of 3,874 shows competitive per-core performance. Integer math score of 189,221 and floating-point math score of 113,921 suggest strong arithmetic throughput for scientific and financial workloads. Data compression score of 650,984 indicates excellent archive and file-handling performance, while encryption score of 39,318 reflects robust security-related processing. Extended instruction score of 47,802 demonstrates good SIMD efficiency. The processor's TDP is rated at 55 W, which is modest given its performance level, indicating efficient power management.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3050 Mobile GPU, with its 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth, will likely limit frame rates at high refresh rates, particularly at 1080p. The CPU's 95th percentile performance ensures it will not be the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, but the GPU's 78th percentile ranking suggests users should expect moderate settings for smooth high-refresh play. The combination of 16 cores and 32 threads provides ample headroom for gaming while background tasks run.

Streaming: The 16-core processor excels at simultaneous gaming and encoding, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,521 providing substantial spare capacity for streaming software. The 32 threads allow dedicated cores for game logic, encoding, and chat applications without contention. The GPU's 64 tensor cores can accelerate AI-based encoding features, though the 4 GB VRAM may limit simultaneous game and stream buffers.

Video editing: CPU-heavy editing workloads benefit from the 16 cores and 32 threads, with Cinebench R15 multicore score of 5,355 demonstrating strong rendering capability. The 64 MB L3 cache helps with timeline scrubbing and effect previews. The GPU's 2,048 shading units and 64 TMUs assist with real-time previews, but the 4 GB VRAM may restrict working with high-resolution footage or complex multi-layer composites.

3D rendering: The CPU's multicore strength shines here, with PassMark physics score of 2,104 and multithread score of 49,731 indicating excellent ray tracing and physics simulation performance. The GPU's RT cores (16 total) support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the modest FP32 throughput of 5.501 TFLOPS means GPU rendering will be slower than CPU rendering for many workloads. The combination allows hybrid rendering approaches where the CPU handles the heavy lifting.

Software development: Compilation and build tasks leverage the 32 threads effectively, with data compression score of 650,984 indicating fast archive extraction and packaging. The 5.30 GHz boost clock provides responsive single-threaded performance for code analysis and IDE responsiveness. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large project caching and virtual machine workloads.

Student and office work: The processor's power efficiency at 55 W TDP means extended battery life during document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The single-core score of 1,917 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking. The integrated Radeon 610M graphics provide basic display output when the discrete GPU is idle, further conserving power.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The processor ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 78th percentile among all GPUs. This 17-percentile gap indicates the graphics card will be the primary limiting factor in most workloads that exercise both components simultaneously, such as gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering.

The CPU's nearest rivals include desktop-class processors like the Intel Core i9-14900KS, with a 0% delta in average score, showing that the 8940HX delivers desktop-tier computational power. In contrast, the GPU's nearest rivals include workstation cards like the NVIDIA T550 Mobile (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 570 (-0.1% delta), placing it in the entry-level performance tier. This means CPU-bound tasks like compilation, data analysis, and multi-threaded productivity will run at flagship levels, while GPU-bound tasks like gaming at high detail settings will run at entry-level performance.

The memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s for the CPU is more than adequate for feeding 16 cores, while the GPU's 192.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for its 4 GB frame buffer but may cause performance drops in texture-heavy scenes. The PCIe Gen 5 CPU interface with 28 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 connection, so the interface is not a bottleneck. The TDP values of 55 W for the CPU and 45 W for the GPU suggest a combined power draw that is manageable for a laptop chassis, but the GPU's performance ceiling will constrain overall system capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 81,103.

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

A: The CPU performs within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon w5-3535X (81,115), Intel Core i9-14900KS (81,127), AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (80,762), and Intel Xeon 638 (80,723).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile ranks in the 78th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,170.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 192.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the combined system percentile?

A: The combined CPU+GPU pairing ranks in the 87th percentile among all builds.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is not listed for this processor.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and memory type?

A: The CPU uses AMD Socket FL1 and supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Who Should Build It

This laptop build targets users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads over gaming graphics. The 95th percentile CPU performance makes it ideal for software developers compiling large codebases, data scientists running complex analyses, and engineers performing simulation work. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB L3 cache handles parallel workloads with ease, matching desktop-class processors from Intel and AMD.

Content creators focusing on video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the multicore strength, particularly for CPU-based rendering engines. The 32,521 Cinebench R23 multicore score indicates substantial rendering throughput, while the 650,984 data compression score speeds up file management tasks. However, users working primarily with GPU-accelerated effects should consider the 4 GB VRAM limitation of the RTX 3050 Mobile.

Students and office workers running productivity suites, web applications, and virtual machines will find the 32 threads provide smooth multitasking. The 55 W CPU TDP contributes to reasonable battery life for a high-performance laptop, and the integrated Radeon 610M graphics allow light workloads without engaging the discrete GPU.

Small business workstations handling financial modeling, database management, or scientific computing will see strong performance in CPU-bound tasks. The encryption score of 39,318 indicates solid security processing, while the integer math score of 189,221 supports complex spreadsheet and database operations.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is built on the GA107 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process, integrating 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. The GPU features 2,048 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, along with 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI processing. Base clock runs at 1065 MHz with a boost clock of 1343 MHz, delivering FP32 performance of 5.501 TFLOPS and FP16 performance matching at 5.501 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Memory configuration includes 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, running at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) for 192.0 GB/s bandwidth. This memory capacity is the primary limitation for modern gaming, as many titles exceed 4 GB at high detail settings. Pixel rate measures 42.98 GPixel/s, and texture rate reaches 85.95 GTexel/s, providing adequate fill rates for entry-level gaming.

The GPU's benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 421, Geekbench OpenCL score of 50,038, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 49,051. These figures place the GPU in the 78th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,170. Nearest rivals include the NVIDIA T550 Mobile (33,161, 0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 570 (33,207, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA P104-100 (32,982, 0.6% delta), and NVIDIA T600 Mobile (32,849, 1% delta), showing the RTX 3050 Mobile performs on par with entry-level workstation GPUs.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game APIs. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the 4 GB frame buffer. The GPU's 45 W TDP with no power connectors indicates it is designed for laptop integration, with display outputs being portable device dependent.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU demonstrates exceptional multicore performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,521 and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 5,355. Single-core scores of 1,917 (R23) and 292 (R15) show competitive per-thread capability. PassMark benchmarks further illustrate the CPU's strengths: multithread score of 49,731, data compression of 650,984, data encryption of 39,318, extended instructions of 47,802, integer math of 189,221, floating-point math of 113,921, physics of 2,104, and random string sorting of 75,381. The single-thread score of 3,874 confirms strong light-thread performance.

The GPU delivers entry-level graphics performance with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 421, Geekbench OpenCL score of 50,038, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 49,051. These scores position the GPU at the 78th percentile, significantly below the CPU's 95th percentile ranking.

The combined system percentile is 87, reflecting the dominant influence of the high-end CPU in the overall performance picture. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 81,103, while the GPU's average is 33,170, highlighting the performance disparity between the two components. This configuration is best understood as a CPU-centric build where the processor provides flagship-level compute performance, while the GPU serves as a capable but modest graphics solution.

Build Overview

This laptop build combines the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, a 16-core Zen 4 processor from the 8000 series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile, an entry-level Ampere GPU. The build class is laptop, indicating a mobile form factor. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all processors places it in the top tier of mobile computing, rivaling desktop flagship chips like the Intel Core i9-14900KS. The GPU's 78th percentile ranking places it in the mid-to-entry tier of graphics solutions, comparable to workstation cards like the NVIDIA T550 Mobile.

The combined percentile of 87 reflects a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks but is constrained by GPU performance. This pairing suits users who need maximum processing power for productivity, development, and content creation, with gaming as a secondary consideration. The 55 W CPU TDP and 45 W GPU TDP allow this configuration to fit in a laptop chassis with adequate cooling, though sustained heavy loads may require robust thermal management.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 78th percentile ranking and 4 GB VRAM suggest that modern games at 1080p with high detail settings will likely see frame rates in the 30-60 FPS range, depending on the title. The CPU's 95th percentile performance ensures it will not bottleneck gaming workloads, but the GPU will be the limiting factor.

At 1080p with medium settings, the RTX 3050 Mobile's 5.501 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth should provide playable frame rates in most titles. The 16 RT cores support ray tracing effects, but the 4 GB VRAM may cause texture streaming issues in memory-intensive games. At 1440p, the GPU's performance will likely drop below 30 FPS in demanding titles, making this resolution unsuitable for smooth gaming. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3,874 PassMark single-thread score) ensures consistent frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, while the 32 threads handle background tasks without affecting gameplay.

Esports and competitive titles that favor CPU performance will see excellent frame rates, as the 8940HX's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 32 threads handle high-frequency game logic with ease. The GPU's 2,048 shading units provide adequate throughput for these lighter titles at high refresh rates.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses AMD Socket FL1, a mobile-specific socket that typically does not support processor upgrades in most laptop designs. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), offering substantial bandwidth for future expansion, though the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is the limiting factor for graphics throughput.

The GPU has a 45 W TDP with no power connectors, indicating it is soldered or otherwise integrated into the laptop motherboard. The suggested PSU is null, and no power supply upgrade path exists for a laptop form factor. The GPU's production status is end-of-life, suggesting it is the final iteration of this specific mobile GPU model.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would involve replacing the entire laptop to access a more powerful GPU, as the RTX 3050 Mobile's 4 GB VRAM and 78th percentile performance represent the primary bottleneck. Users seeking better gaming performance would need a laptop with a higher-tier GPU, while those satisfied with CPU-bound workloads may continue using this configuration for years due to the 8940HX's flagship-level processing power. The CPU's active production status indicates ongoing availability, but the mobile platform limits upgradeability compared to desktop systems.