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98%
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83%
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AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

97,453 Benchmark Score
Top 2% Market Ranking
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6,019 Benchmark Score
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The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D paired with the AMD Radeon 760M is a laptop-class combination that presents one of the most extreme performance asymmetries in the benchmark database. The CPU is a top-tier 16-core mobile processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, while the GPU is a modest integrated graphics solution. This pairing yields a combined percentile ranking of 66, indicating that the system outperforms the majority of configurations in the database, but its performance profile is almost entirely defined by the processor's dominance rather than any graphical capability. The data shows a machine with exceptional computational power that is constrained by its graphics subsystem, making it a specialized tool for CPU-intensive workloads rather than a gaming platform.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is a formidable mobile processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Fire Range. It is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node and contains a substantial 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die design with a combined die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The processor features 16 physical cores and 32 threads, operating with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This combination of high core count and high boost frequency positions it as a flagship mobile CPU designed for heavy parallel workloads.

The cache hierarchy is particularly noteworthy. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, but the standout feature is the massive 128 MB of L3 cache. This large L3 pool is characteristic of AMD's X3D variants and is designed to reduce memory latency in gaming and data-intensive applications. The processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it natively supports ECC memory, an important feature for workstation reliability. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 28 lanes, ensuring fast data transfer to compatible peripherals and storage devices.

Benchmark results show exceptional multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 38,161.5 points in the multicore test and 2,159.5 points in the single-core test. The single-core score indicates strong per-thread performance, while the multicore score reveals the scaling capability of the 16-core design. The Cinebench R15 results follow a similar pattern, with a multicore score of 6,042.5 and a single-core score of 332. These scores place the CPU in the 96th percentile among all CPUs tested, indicating it outperforms 96% of processors in the database.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specific workload characteristics. The multithread score of 62,674 and the single-thread score of 4,511 confirm the processor's balanced capabilities. In integer math, the CPU achieves 222,503 points, while floating-point math reaches 144,122 points, showing robust performance in both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy applications. The data compression score of 785,811 suggests excellent performance in archival and file-handling tasks, while the data encryption score of 39,446 indicates solid security-related throughput. The extended instructions score of 62,813 demonstrates strong SIMD capability, which benefits scientific and engineering software. The physics score of 4,687 and the prime number finding score of 525 round out the profile, showing competent but not exceptional performance in these specific tests.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 9955HX3D sits in a tight competitive group. Its average benchmark score of 97,453 is 1.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, which scores 98,504. It leads the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 by 1.4% (96,083) and the AMD EPYC 4565P by 1.8% (95,764). The delta to the EPYC 9175F is 1.9% (95,615). These margins are narrow, indicating that the 9955HX3D performs at the level of high-end desktop and workstation processors despite being a mobile part.

Benchmark Performance

The GPU benchmarks for the AMD Radeon 760M reveal a modest integrated graphics processor. The Radeon 760M is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and can boost up to 2599 MHz. It includes 8 ray tracing cores, which provide hardware support for ray-traced effects. The FP32 performance is rated at 5.323 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 5.323 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio.

The GPU's benchmark scores are modest. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 400 points. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 20,255, and the Vulkan score is 30,336. PassMark results show a G3D score of 5,310 and a G2D score of 890. The DirectX 12 score is 25, while DirectX 11 scores 52 and DirectX 9 scores 65. The GPU compute score is 2,840. These results place the Radeon 760M in the 35th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 35% of GPUs in the database.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 6,019. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with a delta of 0.3% (6,001), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M also at 0.3% (6,000), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server at 0.4% (5,996), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000, which leads the Radeon 760M by 0.5% (6,049). These tight deltas indicate that the Radeon 760M performs in the range of older entry-level discrete GPUs and modern low-end desktop cards.

The combined picture is one of extreme imbalance. The CPU sits at the 96th percentile while the GPU sits at the 35th percentile. This 61-percentile gap is substantial and defines the system's character. The combined percentile for the pairing is 66, reflecting the CPU's dominance in pulling the overall score up. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all FPS discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores suggest it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU's modest compute throughput will be the limiting factor in graphical workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This configuration is not suitable for high-refresh gaming at demanding settings. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5,310 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 400 indicate that it can handle light or older titles at lower resolutions and detail settings, but modern games at high frame rates are beyond its capability. The CPU's 128 MB L3 cache and strong single-thread score of 4,511 in PassMark may help in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU's 35th percentile ranking will bottleneck any gaming experience.

Streaming: The CPU is exceptionally well-suited for streaming workloads. The 16-core/32-thread configuration with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,161.5 can handle simultaneous game encoding and broadcasting without straining. The data compression score of 785,811 suggests efficient handling of video encode streams. However, the GPU will limit the gaming side of the streaming equation, meaning streamers would need to rely on CPU-based encoding and play less graphically demanding games.

Video editing: The CPU's performance is ideal for video editing. The high multithread score of 62,674 in PassMark and the floating-point math score of 144,122 will accelerate rendering and export processes. The 128 MB L3 cache helps with timeline scrubbing and preview generation. The GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides some acceleration for effects and color grading, but it is not a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in this workload.

3D rendering: This is a strong scenario for the CPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,161.5 demonstrates excellent performance in CPU-based rendering engines like V-Ray or Blender's Cycles. The 16 cores will render frames efficiently. The GPU's 35th percentile ranking means GPU-accelerated rendering will be slow, but CPU rendering will be competitive with high-end desktop processors. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long render jobs.

Software development: The CPU excels in compilation and code analysis tasks. The integer math score of 222,503 and the extended instructions score of 62,813 indicate strong performance in code compilation and execution. The 32 threads will handle large parallel builds efficiently. The data encryption score of 39,446 provides fast secure communications and repository operations. The GPU is adequate for basic UI rendering and 2D development tools, with a PassMark G2D score of 890.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for typical student or office tasks. The CPU's massive compute capability is wasted on word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The GPU's G2D score of 890 is sufficient for desktop environments and productivity applications. The system would provide a responsive experience, but the cost and power characteristics of this CPU make it an inefficient choice for basic productivity.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets professionals and power users who need extreme CPU performance in a laptop form factor but do not require discrete graphics. The primary audience is software developers, particularly those working on large codebases where the 16 cores and 32 threads will accelerate compilation times. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking and its performance parity with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX (1.1% delta) make it suitable for scientific computing, financial modeling, and other compute-intensive fields.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering engines will benefit from the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,161.5. Video editors using CPU-intensive codecs or effects that do not rely heavily on GPU acceleration will find the system responsive. Data analysts and researchers working with large datasets will leverage the 128 MB L3 cache and the data compression score of 785,811 for efficient data manipulation.

Students in engineering or computer science fields who need a powerful portable workstation for simulations or compile-heavy coursework would find this system useful, though the lack of a discrete GPU limits its versatility. Small business workstations that run database servers, virtual machines, or financial applications will benefit from the ECC memory support and the multithread score of 62,674. The GPU's 35th percentile ranking means this is not for gamers or GPU-accelerated workloads, but for those who prioritize CPU throughput above all else.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It uses the Phoenix chip and belongs to the Navi III IGP generation. The GPU has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with 8 ray tracing cores providing hardware RT support. The base clock is 800 MHz, boosting to 2599 MHz. Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU uses a portion of the main system DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is system-dependent, so performance scales with the speed and configuration of the installed system memory.

The GPU's performance metrics are consistent with its low-end positioning. The pixel rate is 41.58 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 83.17 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 5.323 TFLOPS is the same as the FP16 performance, indicating a 1:1 ratio without specialized FP16 acceleration. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark results confirm the GPU's entry-level status. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 is low, indicating minimal capability in modern DX12 games. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 20,255 and Vulkan score of 30,336 show moderate compute performance. The PassMark G3D score of 5,310 places it in the 35th percentile, while the DirectX 11 score of 52 and DirectX 12 score of 25 are very low. The GPU compute score of 2,840 suggests limited general-purpose compute capability.

The Radeon 760M's nearest rivals illustrate its performance tier. It essentially matches the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (0.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (0.3% delta). It slightly trails the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 by 0.5%. These comparisons show that the integrated GPU performs at the level of older entry-level discrete graphics cards. For rendering tasks, the 8 ray tracing cores provide hardware RT support, but the low overall compute throughput means ray-traced workloads will be slow. The FP32 performance of 5.323 TFLOPS is sufficient for light GPU-accelerated effects in video editing or basic 3D previews, but it is not a professional rendering solution.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and AMD Radeon 760M is 66, meaning it outperforms 66% of all configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has an average benchmark score of 97,453, which is 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX's score of 98,504.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to the NVIDIA Quadro P2000?

A: The Radeon 760M is in the 35th percentile among all GPUs, and it trails the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 by 0.5% in average benchmark score.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon 760M has 8 ray tracing cores, but the low overall performance means ray-traced workloads will be limited.

Q: What is the CPU's cache configuration?

A: The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a large 128 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What type of memory does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and has ECC memory support.

Q: How does the CPU score in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The CPU scores 38,161.5 points in the Cinebench R23 multicore test, placing it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and the AMD Radeon 760M is severely skewed toward the CPU. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 35th percentile ranking creates a bottleneck in graphical workloads. The CPU is capable of generating frames at a rate far exceeding what the GPU can render, meaning the GPU will always be the limiting factor in gaming or GPU-accelerated tasks.

The benchmark data illustrates this imbalance clearly. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 62,674 represents exceptional processing power, while the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5,310 is in the bottom tier of graphics performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 400 confirms that the GPU struggles with even basic DX12 workloads. In any application that uses the GPU for rendering, the GPU will saturate at its maximum capacity while the CPU remains underutilized.

Conversely, in CPU-bound workloads like compilation, data processing, or CPU-based rendering, the GPU is irrelevant, and the CPU performs at its full potential. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,161.5 and the data compression score of 785,811 indicate that these workloads will run at speeds competitive with top-tier desktop processors. The bottleneck is workload-dependent: the GPU limits graphics and gaming, while the CPU excels in computational tasks.

The FPS scaling, estimated from the benchmark scores since no measured FPS data exists, would follow the GPU's performance curve. The GPU's 35th percentile ranking suggests that frame rates in modern games would be low, even at 1080p with reduced settings. The CPU's high single-thread score of 4,511 in PassMark would ensure that CPU-bound scenarios like minimum frame rates in less demanding games are stable, but the GPU's low compute throughput will cap the maximum FPS.

Build Overview

This build is a laptop-class configuration featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D as the primary processor and the AMD Radeon 760M as the integrated graphics solution. The CPU is a flagship mobile part from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with 16 cores and 32 threads. The GPU is an entry-level integrated processor based on RDNA 3.0, designed for basic graphical tasks rather than gaming or professional rendering.

The overall tier of this configuration, based on the combined percentile of 66, is mid-range in the database. However, this ranking obscures the extreme performance split. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking makes it one of the most powerful mobile processors available, while the GPU's 35th percentile ranking places it among the weakest graphics solutions. This is a purpose-built system for CPU-intensive workloads where the graphics processor is secondary.

The build class is explicitly laptop, indicating that this is a mobile platform designed for portability. The CPU's TDP of 55 watts is modest for a 16-core processor, suggesting efficient power management, while the GPU's TDP of 15 watts is typical for an integrated solution. The system is not designed for gaming or GPU acceleration, but rather for computational tasks that leverage the CPU's massive multi-threading capability and large cache.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D uses the AMD Socket FL1 and is part of the Fire Range platform. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a maximum bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and includes ECC memory support for workstation reliability. The processor provides 28 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, which is the fastest current-generation interface, ensuring compatibility with high-speed NVMe storage and other peripherals.

The integrated Radeon 760M uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is sufficient for its bandwidth requirements since it uses system-shared memory. The GPU has a TDP of 15 watts and requires no power connectors, drawing power directly from the motherboard. The suggested PSU for the GPU is null, indicating that power supply requirements are not a consideration for the integrated graphics.

The upgrade path for this laptop configuration is limited by its mobile form factor. The CPU and GPU are soldered to the motherboard, meaning neither can be replaced. The primary upgrade path involves increasing the amount of DDR5 system memory, which will directly benefit the GPU since it shares system memory. Upgrading to faster DDR5 modules would improve both CPU and GPU performance, as the memory bandwidth is shared.

For a future upgrade, the data suggests that users would benefit most from adding a discrete GPU via an external GPU enclosure, if the laptop supports it. The CPU's 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for such a solution. The CPU's performance is already at the level of high-end desktop processors, as shown by its 1.1% delta to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, so it will not be a bottleneck in any future configuration. The platform's support for ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 ensures that it remains current for professional workloads.