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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile

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Power Build

Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
GPU Bottleneck
CPU
97%
VS
GPU
76%

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PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX

81,103 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile

1,285 Benchmark Score
Top 24% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

# Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile presents one of the most extreme CPU-to-GPU imbalances seen in mobile computing. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile of all processors, while the GPU languishes in the 7th percentile of all graphics cards. This is not a subtle disparity; it is a chasm. The data indicates that in nearly any workload that touches both components, the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile will be the definitive bottleneck, capping frame rates and limiting graphical fidelity long before the Ryzen 9 breaks a sweat.

Consider the compute throughput. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 49,731 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 place it firmly in workstation-class territory, rivaling desktop HEDT processors. The GPU, by contrast, produces a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of just 1,285, which places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 (1,281, 0.3% delta) and the AMD Radeon R9 380 (1,293, -0.6% delta). These are not comparable tiers of hardware. In gaming, the GPU will be the sole arbiter of performance; the CPU will sit idle, waiting for frames that the graphics card cannot produce.

The bottleneck manifests differently across workload types. For pure CPU-bound tasks like data compression (650,984 PassMark score), encryption (39,318), or integer math (189,221), the GPU is irrelevant, and the Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers exceptional performance. For graphics-bound tasks, however, the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 336.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth is irrelevant when the GPU cannot feed its own pipeline fast enough.

FPS scaling data is absent from the benchmark set, as no measured frames exist for this combination. However, the percentile delta between components—95th for CPU versus 7th for GPU—strongly implies that raising graphical settings or resolution will produce no measurable CPU-side strain; the GPU will simply run out of headroom. The system is, in essence, a supercomputer strapped to a bicycle wheel. The Ryzen 9 8940HX is capable of driving high-refresh displays at 1080p in CPU-light titles, but the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus will throttle that ambition in modern games.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 81,103 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, a remarkable position for a mobile part. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X (81,115, 0% delta), Intel Core i9-14900KS (81,127, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (80,762, 0.4% delta), and Intel Xeon 638 (80,723, 0.5% delta). This is elite company; the Ryzen 9 8940HX trades blows with desktop flagship parts, which is extraordinary for a 55 W TDP mobile processor.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 1,285, placing it in the 7th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 (1,281, 0.3% delta), AMD Radeon R9 380 (1,293, -0.6% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 (1,267, 1.4% delta), and NVIDIA NVS 4200M (1,267, 1.4% delta). The delta values are tight, indicating that the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile sits in a performance band with decade-old entry-level cards. This is a stark contrast to the CPU's position among modern flagship processors.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 51, meaning the system sits exactly in the middle of all laptop configurations. This is a misleading figure, as it obscures the bimodal nature of the performance profile. The CPU pulls the combined score up; the GPU drags it down. A user looking at the combined percentile would expect a mid-range system, but the reality is a system that is exceptional at CPU-bound work and poor at GPU-bound work.

The Cinebench R15 scores (5,355 multi-core, 292 single-core) and R23 scores (32,521 multi-core, 1,917 single-core) confirm that the CPU is a multi-threaded powerhouse with respectable single-threaded performance. The single-core score of 1,917 in R23 is competitive with modern desktop parts, indicating that the Zen 4 architecture is well-implemented in this mobile package.

# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process node, with 13,140 million transistors spread across a dual-die design of 2x 71 mm². The base clock is 2.40 GHz, boosting to 5.30 GHz, which is exceptional for a mobile part. The 55 W TDP is modest given the core count, suggesting efficient power management or a design that relies on sustained boosts under thermal headroom.

The cache hierarchy is generous: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is critical for gaming and data-intensive workloads, as it reduces memory latency and improves hit rates. The memory support is DDR5, dual-channel, with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This is adequate for the CPU's needs but is not class-leading; desktop parts with quad-channel memory would offer more.

Benchmark results illustrate the CPU's strengths. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49,731 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 are exceptional, placing it in the top 5% of all CPUs. The PassMark physics score of 2,104 and floating-point math score of 113,921 further confirm its computational density. The data compression score of 650,984 and encryption score of 39,318 are particularly strong, indicating that the CPU excels at tasks that leverage its 32 threads and AES-NI instructions.

The single-threaded performance is also solid, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,874 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,917. This ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck in lightly-threaded applications, such as legacy software or certain games that rely on a single main thread. The extended instructions score of 47,802 suggests that AVX-512 and other vector extensions are well-supported, which is beneficial for scientific computing and certain content creation workloads.

The integrated Radeon 610M graphics provide a basic display output, but the presence of the discrete Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile means the iGPU is largely irrelevant for compute tasks. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 28 lanes is forward-looking, though the GPU in this system uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which will limit bandwidth for the discrete card.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU is more than capable of driving high-refresh gaming, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,917 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,874 ensuring that frame pacing in CPU-bound titles is excellent. However, the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile's 7th percentile GPU score means that frame rates will be limited by the graphics card, not the CPU. At 1080p with low-to-medium settings, esports titles may approach 60-100 FPS, but modern AAA games will struggle to maintain 30 FPS at high settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49,731 indicates that the CPU can handle x264 encoding at high presets while simultaneously running a game. The data encryption score of 39,318 also suggests that stream encryption overhead will be minimal. However, the GPU's limited capabilities mean that the gaming side of the stream will be constrained.

Video Editing: The CPU's multi-threaded performance is a boon for video editing. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 and PassMark floating-point score of 113,921 indicate fast timeline rendering and effects processing. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 5.299 TFLOPS of FP32 compute can accelerate some effects, but the 7th percentile GPU score means that GPU-accelerated exports will be slow. Proxy workflows and CPU-based rendering will be the primary path.

3D Rendering: This is a mixed bag. The CPU's 32 threads will render scenes quickly in CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or V-Ray. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49,731 and extended instructions score of 47,802 support this. However, GPU-based renderers like Octane or Redshift will be severely limited by the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile's 5.299 TFLOPS and 6 GB VRAM. Scenes that fit in 6 GB may render, but they will do so slowly.

Software Development: The CPU is ideal for compilation, with 32 threads accelerating builds. The PassMark integer math score of 189,221 and random string sorting score of 75,381 indicate strong performance in code processing and data manipulation. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this a strong pairing for developers who do not game.

Student and Office Work: The CPU is overkill for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, but the performance headroom ensures that the system will never feel slow. The GPU's 7th percentile score is irrelevant for office tasks, making this a wasteful but functional configuration for students. The 55 W CPU TDP and 80 W GPU TDP suggest that battery life will be moderate, but the performance is far beyond what office work requires.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,285, which places it in the 7th percentile, is the primary indicator of gaming performance.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile will likely produce playable frame rates in older or less demanding titles, such as esports games or pre-2018 AAA releases. For modern AAA games, the 6 GB VRAM and 5.299 TFLOPS of FP32 compute will be insufficient for high settings. Frame rates are estimated to fall below 30 FPS in many modern titles at ultra settings.

At 1440p, the GPU will struggle further. The 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for high-resolution textures, and the 6 GB VRAM will cause texture streaming issues in games that require more memory. Frame rates are estimated to drop below 20 FPS in demanding titles at this resolution.

The CPU will not be the limiting factor in any gaming scenario. Its 95th percentile ranking ensures that even at 1080p, where CPU bottlenecks are common, the Ryzen 9 8940HX will provide ample headroom. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU, and users seeking a gaming laptop should look elsewhere.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile is based on the Turing architecture, using the TU106 chip manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. It features 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die, with a transistor density of 24.3M per mm². The GPU has 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. It also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads.

The clock speeds are modest: a base clock of 945 MHz and a boost clock of 1,380 MHz. The memory clock is 1,750 MHz, with 14 Gbps effective data rate. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is configured on a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This is a mid-range configuration that was competitive in 2019 but is now severely dated.

The GPU's compute capabilities are limited. FP32 performance is 5.299 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 88.32 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 165.6 GTexel/s. These figures place the GPU in the entry-level segment of modern graphics hardware.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,285 confirms this assessment. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 (1,281, 0.3% delta), AMD Radeon R9 380 (1,293, -0.6% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 (1,267, 1.4% delta), and NVIDIA NVS 4200M (1,267, 1.4% delta). These are all legacy or low-end parts, indicating that the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile performs at a level equivalent to graphics cards from over a decade ago.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are modern API standards. However, the hardware is not powerful enough to take full advantage of these APIs' advanced features. The 30 RT cores provide ray tracing acceleration, but the low compute throughput means that ray-traced scenes will render at very low frame rates.

The GPU's TDP is 80 W, which is modest for a mobile discrete GPU. The slot width is MXM Module, indicating that it is a replaceable module. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16, which is adequate for this GPU's bandwidth needs. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2019-05-26.

# Who Should Build It

This configuration targets a very specific niche: users who require extreme CPU performance but have minimal GPU requirements. The Ryzen 9 8940HX's 95th percentile CPU score makes it ideal for professionals who run CPU-bound workloads, such as software developers compiling large codebases, data scientists running multi-threaded analysis, or researchers performing simulations.

Content creators who rely on CPU-based rendering will find the 32 threads and 49,731 PassMark multi-thread score beneficial. Video editors working with proxy workflows or CPU-based effects will appreciate the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521. However, those who rely on GPU acceleration will be disappointed.

Students and office workers will find the performance far exceeds their needs, but the system will be responsive and capable of handling any productivity task. The GPU's 7th percentile score is irrelevant for office applications, making this a functional if over-specified workstation for general use.

Gamers should avoid this configuration. The Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile's 6 GB VRAM and 5.299 TFLOPS are insufficient for modern gaming, and the 7th percentile GPU score means that even esports titles will not run at high frame rates on high settings. Small business workstations that handle CPU-intensive tasks, such as financial modeling or data processing, would benefit from the CPU's performance, provided that GPU acceleration is not a requirement.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to the Dragon Range platform. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU does not support ECC memory. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, which is forward-looking, though the current GPU uses PCIe 3.0 x16.

The GPU is an MXM Module, which means it is theoretically replaceable. However, the end-of-life status of the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile and the limited availability of MXM modules make this an impractical upgrade path. The 80 W TDP of the GPU and 55 W TDP of the CPU suggest that the power supply is adequate for the current configuration, but a more powerful GPU would require a higher TDP budget.

The CPU's multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking. This is unusual for a mobile part and suggests that enthusiasts can extract additional performance from the 16 Zen 4 cores. The 55 W TDP is a baseline; with adequate cooling, the CPU may sustain higher power draw and boost clocks.

The most sensible upgrade path is to replace the entire laptop, as the CPU is already at the top of its platform and the GPU is end-of-life. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU is not utilized by the PCIe 3.0 GPU, so there is headroom for a future GPU upgrade if a compatible MXM module becomes available. However, the 12 nm Turing architecture of the current GPU is a significant limitation.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance tier relative to all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 81,103. It is comparable to the Intel Xeon w5-3535X (81,115) and Intel Core i9-14900KS (81,127).

Q: What is the GPU's performance tier relative to all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile sits in the 7th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1,285. It is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 (1,281) and AMD Radeon R9 380 (1,293).

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The CPU has 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1,750 MHz, with 14 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU has 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads. However, the low compute throughput (5.299 TFLOPS FP32) limits the practical use of these features.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing is 51, placing it in the middle of all laptop configurations. This masks the extreme disparity between the CPU's 95th percentile and the GPU's 7th percentile.

Q: Is measured FPS data available for this configuration?

A: No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. All frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores, particularly the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,285.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class system pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 4 mobile processor, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile, a 6 GB Turing-based discrete GPU. The CPU is a top-tier mobile part, sitting in the 95th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 81,103. The GPU is an entry-level part, sitting in the 7th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 1,285.

The combined percentile of 51 suggests a mid-range system, but this is misleading. The system is exceptional at CPU-bound tasks and poor at GPU-bound tasks. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 and PassMark multi-thread score of 49,731 make it a workstation-class processor. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,285 makes it comparable to decade-old entry-level graphics cards.

This is a configuration for users who need extreme CPU performance and do not require GPU acceleration. It is not suitable for gaming or GPU-accelerated content creation. The platform supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, but the GPU uses PCIe 3.0, leaving bandwidth headroom. The CPU's unlocked multiplier offers overclocking potential, but the end-of-life GPU limits the system's longevity. Overall, this is a lopsided build that excels at compute-heavy workloads but falls short in graphics-intensive tasks.