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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + AMD Radeon 8060S

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97 Score

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97 / 100

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Top 3% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

97%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX

76,212 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon 8060S

55,757 Benchmark Score

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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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

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and AMD Radeon 8060S pairing represents a high-end mobile solution, landing in the 91st combined percentile overall. This laptop-class configuration is built around a 16-core Zen 4 processor and a RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU, a combination that delivers strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance while maintaining a 55 W TDP for both components. The benchmark data shows a system capable of handling demanding titles with high frame rates, though 4K gaming remains a challenge for the most graphically intensive games.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

The measured FPS data at ultra settings reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions. At 1920x1080, this system is a powerhouse for competitive and esports titles. Valorant leads the charts with an exceptional 392 FPS, followed closely by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 377 FPS and Tom Clancy S Rainbow Six Siege at 203 FPS. These figures indicate that the CPU-GPU combination has ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, with Counter-Strike 2 also achieving a very playable 171 FPS.

For AAA and graphically demanding games at 1080p, the results are more varied but still generally positive. Call of Duty: Warzone hits a smooth 152 FPS, while Assetto Corsa reaches 101 FPS. Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V manage 82 FPS and 78 FPS respectively, which are solid figures for ultra settings. However, the most demanding titles show the system's limits. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 50 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 46 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended drops to just 25 FPS. These numbers suggest that for the heaviest games, users may need to adjust settings to achieve higher frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably but remain competitive. The esports titles still shine, with Valorant at 334 FPS and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 260 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone remains highly playable at 135 FPS. The mid-tier games like Dave The Diver (107 FPS) and Minecraft (106 FPS) hold up well. The demanding AAA titles begin to struggle more noticeably, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 38 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 34 FPS, while Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 16 FPS. This resolution represents a sweet spot for many titles, offering a balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the integrated GPU is clearly overtaxed. The only game to break the 100 FPS barrier is Valorant at 267 FPS, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 153 FPS. Most titles fall into the 20-50 FPS range, making 4K gaming largely impractical for this system. Call of Duty: Warzone manages a respectable 114 FPS, but Cyberpunk 2077 (25 FPS), Red Dead Redemption 2 (23 FPS), and Ark: Survival Ascended (8 FPS) are not playable at ultra settings. This data suggests that 4K should be reserved for less demanding or older titles, while 1080p and 1440p are the primary gaming resolutions for this build.

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

The balance between the CPU and GPU is complex, with the bottleneck shifting depending on the workload and resolution. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all processors indicates it is a top-tier performer. In contrast, the GPU sits at the 87th percentile. This gap suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the processor has significant headroom, but in GPU-intensive tasks, the Radeon 8060S becomes the limiting factor.

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides evidence of this dynamic. For esports titles like Valorant and Counter-Strike 2, the frame rates remain exceptionally high at 1080p (392 FPS and 171 FPS respectively) and only drop modestly at 1440p (334 FPS and 113 FPS). This pattern indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data faster than the GPU can render at lower resolutions, making the GPU the primary bottleneck even in these lighter titles.

However, the picture changes with more demanding games. Cyberpunk 2077 shows a significant drop from 50 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p, and Ark: Survival Ascended falls from 25 FPS to 16 FPS across the same resolution change. This steeper decline points to the GPU becoming more heavily saturated as resolution increases, confirming that the Radeon 8060S is the limiting factor in graphically intensive scenarios. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are more than capable of handling the game logic and physics, but the GPU's rendering throughput is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions.

The pairRankByFps data shows this system ranks 2233rd out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 110.5 across all games. This mid-pack ranking suggests that while the CPU is a high performer, the integrated GPU holds the overall gaming performance back relative to other pairings. For users prioritizing CPU-heavy workloads like video editing or 3D rendering, the processor will be the star, but for gaming, the GPU will consistently be the limiting factor at higher settings.

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

The CPU's benchmark results are exceptional across the board. In Cinebench tests, the Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 42,713 in R23 multi-core, 17,939 in R20 multi-core, and 4,305 in R15 multi-core. Single-core performance is equally strong, with scores of 6,030 in R23, 2,532 in R20, and 607 in R15. These results place the CPU in the 95th percentile overall, with an average benchmark score of 76,212. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, scores 76,155, a mere 0.1% difference, indicating a near-tie in overall capability. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D trails slightly with a 0.6% lower score, while the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX are 0.4% behind.

In PassMark tests, the CPU shows its strengths in various workloads. It scores 195,180 in integer math, 117,453 in floating-point math, and 51405 in multithreaded tests. Data compression yields a score of 677,755, while encryption hits 40,836. These figures paint a picture of a highly capable processor for both general and specialized computing tasks.

The GPU, while not as dominant, still performs respectably. It scores 2,162 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 84,626 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 80,483 in Geekbench Vulkan. The GPU sits in the 87th percentile with an average benchmark score of 55,757. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, scores 55,698, a negligible 0.1% difference. Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is listed as a rival with a score of 56,083, which is only 0.6% higher, though this comparison seems to be based on the average benchmark score rather than raw gaming performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 trail by 1.7% and 2.8% respectively.

The combined picture is a system with a top-tier CPU that can handle any workload thrown at it, paired with a mid-range to upper-mid-range GPU that is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for 4K. The 91st combined percentile reflects this duality, showing a system that excels in CPU-intensive tasks while being more modest in pure gaming performance.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Q: What is the average FPS across all games for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: According to the pairRankByFps data, this pairing achieves an average FPS of 110.5 across all tested games.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76,212, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX's score of 76,155, making them virtually identical in overall performance.

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

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55,757.

Q: Is this system capable of playing Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 ultra settings, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at only 25 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. For a smoother experience, 1080p at 50 FPS or 1440p at 38 FPS are the options.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the AMD Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, meaning its memory size, type, and bus width are all "System Shared" and its bandwidth is "System Dependent."

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking for this build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pairing is 91, indicating it outperforms 91% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a powerhouse mobile processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This configuration is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process node, with a die size of 2x 71 mm² and 13,140 million transistors. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a maximum bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

The benchmark scores translate directly to real-world performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,713 is exceptional for a mobile chip, indicating that this processor can handle heavily threaded workloads like video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation with ease. The single-core score of 6,030 is equally impressive, ensuring snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks and strong performance in games that rely on single-thread performance.

In PassMark tests, the CPU demonstrates its versatility. The integer math score of 195,180 and floating-point math score of 117,453 show strong computational throughput for scientific and financial applications. The data encryption score of 40,836 suggests good performance in security-related tasks, while the data compression score of 677,755 indicates efficient handling of file archiving and compression workloads. The extended instructions score of 49,823 highlights the CPU's ability to accelerate modern instruction sets.

The 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs means this processor outperforms 95% of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals are all desktop or workstation-class chips, including the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, yet it matches or slightly exceeds their average scores. This makes the Ryzen 9 8945HX one of the most capable mobile processors available, suitable for professional content creation on the go.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is built for the AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to mobile platforms. This means the CPU itself is not upgradeable in a traditional sense; users cannot swap it for a different processor without replacing the entire motherboard. The platform supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, which is the current standard for high-performance laptops and mini-PCs.

For memory, the system supports a dual-channel DDR5 bus with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This is sufficient for most gaming and productivity tasks, but users looking to maximize performance should ensure they populate both memory channels. The memory bus width and bandwidth are critical for the integrated GPU, which relies on system memory for its frame buffer.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 28 lanes, which is a significant upgrade over previous generations. This allows for fast NVMe SSDs and potentially external GPU enclosures, though the integrated GPU is the primary graphics solution. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface for the GPU is listed, though in practice the Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory rather than dedicated VRAM.

The TDP for both the CPU and GPU is 55 W each, totaling 110 W for the combined package. There is no suggested PSU listed, and the GPU requires no power connectors, indicating this is an integrated solution. The power delivery is handled by the laptop's internal power supply, and with a combined TDP of 110 W, this system should be efficient enough for most high-end laptops. A sensible upgrade path would be to increase system memory capacity, as the GPU's performance is directly tied to memory bandwidth and size. Adding faster DDR5 modules could provide a noticeable boost to both CPU and GPU performance.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This system is ideally suited for gamers who prioritize 1080p and 1440p performance. The measured FPS data shows excellent results at these resolutions for most titles, with esports games like Valorant (392 FPS at 1080p) and Counter-Strike 2 (171 FPS) performing exceptionally well. Even demanding AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 are playable at 50 FPS at 1080p ultra settings. Gamers with 1440p monitors will find a good balance, with Call of Duty: Warzone hitting 135 FPS and Assetto Corsa at 71 FPS.

Content creators and professionals will benefit most from the CPU's massive multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,713 makes this system suitable for video editing, 3D rendering, and other CPU-intensive tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 51405 and data compression score of 677,755 further support this use case. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 cores and 32 threads, which can significantly reduce build times.

Students and small business users will find this system more than adequate for their needs. The single-core performance (6,030 in Cinebench R23) ensures smooth multitasking and responsive application use. While the GPU may be overkill for basic productivity, it provides headroom for occasional gaming or light graphical work. The 55 W TDP for both components means this system should be relatively power-efficient for a high-performance laptop, making it suitable for use in environments where power consumption is a consideration.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX with the AMD Radeon 8060S in a laptop-class configuration. The buildClass is explicitly listed as "laptop," confirming this is a mobile solution. The CPU is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, while the GPU is an integrated RDNA 3.5 solution using system shared memory. Both components are manufactured by AMD, creating a unified platform.

The overall tier of this system is high-end, as indicated by the 91st combined percentile. This means it outperforms 91% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking is the primary driver of this high position, while the GPU's 87th percentile also contributes positively. The pairRankByFps ranking of 2233rd out of 3732 pairs, however, shows that in pure gaming terms, this system is in the upper-middle tier, with an average FPS of 110.5.

This is a system that excels in CPU-heavy tasks while providing competent gaming performance. It is not a top-tier gaming machine, but it offers a compelling combination of processing power and graphical capability in a mobile form factor. The 55 W TDP for both components suggests efficient power consumption, making it suitable for a high-performance laptop that doesn't require a massive cooling solution. The 5 nm CPU and 4 nm GPU process nodes contribute to this efficiency.

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

The AMD Radeon 8060S is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The chip, codenamed Strix Halo, has a die size of 308 mm². It features 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The GPU is equipped with 40 ray tracing cores, though it has no dedicated tensor cores listed. The base clock is 1295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2900 MHz.

The most distinctive feature of this GPU is its memory configuration. It uses system shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and the bandwidth is "System Dependent." This design choice means the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by the system's DDR5 memory speed and capacity. The pixel rate is 185.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 464.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS (1:1).

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 2,162 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 84,626 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 80,483 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55,757. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which scores 55,698, a 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is surprisingly close with a score of 56,083, only 0.6% higher, though this may be an artifact of the average scoring method.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's performance is sufficient for 1080p gaming and light to moderate 3D rendering tasks. The 40 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games, though the impact on performance will be significant given the shared memory architecture. The lack of dedicated VRAM means that textures and frame buffers are stored in system memory, which can lead to higher latency and lower bandwidth compared to discrete GPUs. The FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS is respectable for an integrated solution, making it capable of handling some GPU-accelerated compute tasks, but it is not designed for professional-grade rendering workloads that would benefit from a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + AMD Radeon 8060S

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System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX

AMD Radeon 8060S

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

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

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

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

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

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

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

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

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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