SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

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84 / 100
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Power Build

Top 16% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
VS
GPU
74%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

48,171 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

0 Benchmark Score
Top 26% 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

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 pairs a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 5 configuration with a 4 nm TSMC process, placing it in the Strix Halo mobile family. Base and boost clocks of 3.60 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively give this chip a strong single-thread foundation, reflected in a Passmark single-thread score of 3995. The architecture is built around a shared 16 MB L3 cache, complemented by 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, which helps feed the processor's integer and floating-point pipelines.

Benchmark results show a balanced compute profile. The Passmark multithread score of 24244 indicates solid parallel throughput for a 6-core part, while integer math reaches 79789 and floating-point math hits 53084. More specialized workloads reveal the chip's character: data compression scores 293595, random string sorting reaches 31153, and extended instructions post 24333. Encryption performance sits at 14502, and prime number finding — a latency-sensitive test — lands at 75. Physics simulation scores 1120, suggesting the CPU can handle light-to-moderate physics calculations without becoming the primary constraint.

The average benchmark score of 48171 places this CPU in the 90th percentile of all processors tracked. Direct rival comparisons show a tightly clustered field: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A scores 48201 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287 (0.2% lower), while the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 and Ryzen 9 7900X3D score 47918 and 47908 respectively, both 0.5% behind. This is a remarkable positioning — a 6-core mobile chip trading blows with desktop-class 12-core and 16-core parts in aggregate Passmark scoring. The 7900X3D's cache-heavy design and the Ryzen 9 3900's higher core count are both essentially neutralized by the Zen 5 efficiency per clock of the AI Max PRO 380.

For real workloads, the data suggests a processor that excels in bursty, latency-sensitive tasks like code compilation and spreadsheet-heavy office work, while still delivering respectable throughput for sustained multi-threaded jobs. The 55 W TDP is modest, meaning thermal headroom is available in many laptop chassis for sustained boost behavior. Memory bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s over dual-channel LPDDR5X provides ample data feeding for the 6-core design, and ECC memory support adds a reliability layer suited to workstation-class deployments.

Balance and Bottleneck

The system's combined percentile of 70, alongside a CPU percentile of 90 and GPU percentile of 50, reveals a significant performance asymmetry. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is a top-decile processor, while the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh sits at the median of all GPUs. This imbalance has clear implications for workload distribution: CPU-bound tasks will see the processor operating near its full potential, while GPU-bound workloads will be constrained by the graphics solution's mid-pack standing.

The Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh, based on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, delivers 5.299 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The CPU's Passmark scores indicate it can generate data faster than the GPU can process in many scenarios. For example, the CPU's data compression score of 293595 and random string sorting at 31153 suggest fast data preparation, while the GPU's 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus will handle graphics data at a moderate pace. This creates a bottleneck profile where the GPU becomes the limiting factor in rendering, gaming, and compute-heavy graphics workloads.

In gaming scenarios, the 50th-percentile GPU will likely cap frame rates at 1080p or 1440p in demanding titles, even though the CPU could support higher frame rates. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 3995 ensures that frame pacing and draw call submission will not be a constraint; the GPU's pixel rate of 88.32 GPixel/s and texture rate of 165.6 GTexel/s will determine the actual output. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like software compilation, database operations, or scientific computing that rely on integer math (79789) and floating-point (53084), the GPU's role is minimal, and the processor runs at its 90th-percentile capability.

The absence of measured FPS data for this exact combination means all frame-rate discussions are estimates derived from benchmark scores. The CPU's 90th percentile and GPU's 50th percentile suggest a system where the GPU is the limiting factor for graphics, but the CPU provides substantial headroom for multitasking, background workloads, and productivity tasks running simultaneously with gaming or rendering. This is a balanced pairing for productivity-first users who occasionally game or render, rather than a pure gaming rig.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the AMD Socket FP11, a mobile platform with no traditional upgrade path — the CPU is soldered or module-mounted in most laptop designs. The platform supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, delivering 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the 6-core design but modest compared to high-end desktop platforms. ECC memory support is a notable feature for workstation reliability, uncommon in this class.

PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. This provides ample bandwidth for a discrete GPU and NVMe storage, though the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh in this build uses PCIe 3.0 x16. The GPU's PCIe 3.0 interface will not bottleneck the Gen 4 lanes, but future GPU upgrades would benefit from the newer standard. The 55 W CPU TDP combined with the 80 W GPU TDP suggests a total platform power budget that fits within most 15-inch laptop thermal solutions; the fact that the GPU has no power connectors and uses an MXM Module form factor indicates a modular design where GPU upgrades are theoretically possible, though the End-of-life production status of the Quadro limits practical options.

A sensible next upgrade would focus on the GPU subsystem, given the CPU's 90th-percentile standing. Replacing the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh with a newer MXM module — such as an Ampere-based successor — would better match the CPU's capability. The GPU's Turing architecture with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provides a baseline for ray tracing and AI workloads, but a newer generation would offer higher throughput. The 6 GB GDDR6 memory (336.0 GB/s bandwidth) is the primary constraint for modern rendering workloads, so a GPU with more VRAM would be the logical first upgrade. The CPU itself needs no immediate replacement; its 4.90 GHz boost clock and 24244 multithread score will remain relevant for several years.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets mobile professionals who prioritize CPU compute over graphics. The 90th-percentile CPU makes it ideal for software developers compiling large codebases, data analysts running complex queries, and students executing scientific simulations — all tasks that leverage the processor's integer math (79789), floating-point (53084), and multithread (24244) scores. The 55 W TDP allows for slim laptop designs that travel well, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals who need desktop-class CPU performance without the bulk.

Content creators working with 2D applications, such as photo editing or UI design, will find the CPU's single-thread score of 3995 more than sufficient, while the GPU's 50th-percentile standing handles moderate GPU acceleration. Small business workstations that run accounting software, database management, or office suites will see minimal GPU utilization but excellent CPU responsiveness. Gamers at 1080p will find the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh adequate for esports and older titles, though newer AAA games will require reduced settings. The 12 GB total system memory bandwidth (128.0 GB/s) supports multiple VMs or containerized development environments, a scenario where the 12 threads shine.

The build is less suited for 3D rendering or machine learning training, where the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 and 6 GB VRAM will bottleneck. However, the 240 tensor cores and 30 RT cores provide entry-level capability for AI inference and ray-traced previews. Students in engineering or computer science programs will benefit from the CPU's compile speed and the platform's ECC memory support for numerical accuracy.

Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 achieves an average benchmark score of 48171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A, scores 48201, a delta of -0.1%, indicating statistical parity. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is similarly matched at 48287 (-0.2%). The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 and Ryzen 9 7900X3D both trail slightly at 47918 and 47908 respectively, each 0.5% behind. This clustering within a 0.7% band demonstrates that the AI Max PRO 380 delivers desktop-class aggregate performance in a 55 W mobile package.

Individual CPU benchmarks paint a detailed picture. Single-thread performance at 3995 is strong, and multithread at 24244 shows good scaling across the 6 cores. The data compression score of 293595 is exceptionally high, suggesting the Zen 5 cores handle memory-intensive compression algorithms with ease. Floating-point math at 53084 and integer math at 79789 are both robust. The physics score of 1120 and prime number score of 75 indicate that the CPU handles deterministic calculations efficiently, though these are not standout figures.

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile of all GPUs, with no rival comparison data available. The GPU's compute metrics — 5.299 TFLOPS FP32, 10.60 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1), 88.32 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 165.6 GTexel/s texture rate — provide the basis for understanding its performance class. The combined system percentile of 70 confirms that this pairing is above average overall, driven almost entirely by the CPU's top-decile performance.

The combined picture is a system that excels at CPU-intensive productivity, holds its own in mixed workloads, and is adequate for graphics tasks. The CPU's 90th percentile against the GPU's 50th means the processor can drive far more capable graphics hardware without becoming a bottleneck, making this a platform with untapped graphical potential.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh is built on the Turing architecture using a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm TSMC process. The die contains 10,800 million transistors across 445 mm², with a transistor density of 24.3M per mm². This is a mature design from 2019, now marked End-of-life, but it remains relevant for professional mobile workstations.

Memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). This capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p gaming, moderate 3D rendering, and professional applications like CAD, but will struggle with large texture sets or multi-GPU AI workloads. The GPU's base clock is 945 MHz with a boost of 1380 MHz.

Compute resources include 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The 30 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, and 240 tensor cores enable AI acceleration. FP32 throughput is 5.299 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 10.60 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio. These figures place the GPU at the 50th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it is exactly average — capable of mainstream tasks but not exceptional.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 will handle DCC applications like Blender or Maya at modest settings, but the 6 GB VRAM limits texture resolution and scene complexity. The 30 RT cores allow for ray-traced previews, though at reduced performance compared to newer architectures. The 240 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI-based denoising, which can significantly improve real-time rendering efficiency. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility.

The 80 W TDP in an MXM Module form factor without power connectors suggests a power-efficient design that fits in mobile workstations. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface is adequate for the GPU's bandwidth needs, though the CPU's Gen 4 lanes are underutilized. The GPU's production status is End-of-life, with the successor being Ampere-MW, indicating that this is a legacy part that will eventually be replaced in the market.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame-rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component.

Based on the CPU's 90th-percentile standing (single-thread 3995, multithread 24244) and the GPU's 50th-percentile position (5.299 TFLOPS FP32, 336.0 GB/s bandwidth), gaming performance will be solid at 1080p for most titles, with the GPU as the limiting factor. Esports games like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, which rely heavily on single-thread CPU performance, should run at high frame rates due to the CPU's 3995 single-thread score, likely exceeding 144 FPS at competitive settings. The GPU's 88.32 GPixel/s pixel rate and 165.6 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for these lighter titles.

For AAA games at 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU will deliver playable frame rates in most titles, but 60 FPS may require dialing back to high or medium settings in demanding releases. The 6 GB VRAM will become a constraint in games with high-resolution textures, causing texture pop-in or reduced detail. At 1440p, the GPU's 50th-percentile performance will produce lower frame rates, likely in the 30-50 FPS range for modern AAA titles at medium settings. The 30 RT cores enable ray tracing, but at a significant performance cost; DLSS via the 240 tensor cores can mitigate this, offering a playable experience with ray tracing enabled at 1080p.

The CPU's strong data compression (293595) and random string sorting (31153) scores suggest fast level loading and asset streaming, reducing stutter in open-world games. The 128.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. Overall, this system is capable of a satisfying 1080p gaming experience, with the understanding that the GPU is the performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48171.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 48171, making them statistically equivalent.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports ECC memory, which enhances data integrity for workstation workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's production status?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh is End-of-life, with its successor being the Ampere-MW generation.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the AMD Socket FP11, which is a mobile platform.

Q: Does this system have measured gaming FPS data?

A: No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination; all gaming frame rate discussions are estimates from benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 3995 easily drives high frame rates in esports titles, while the GPU's 50th-percentile performance caps AAA gaming at 1080p. Expect 144+ FPS in competitive games and 60 FPS in less demanding AAA titles.

Streaming: The 6-core, 12-thread CPU with a multithread score of 24244 handles encoding workloads concurrently with gaming, though the GPU's 240 tensor cores can offload encoding via NVENC, keeping the CPU free for game logic.

Video editing: The CPU's integer math (79789) and data compression (293595) scores accelerate timeline scrubbing and export encoding, while the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 assists with effects and color grading. The 6 GB VRAM limits 4K editing with heavy effects.

3D rendering: The GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 and 30 RT cores handle moderate rendering tasks, but the 6 GB VRAM and 50th-percentile standing will slow complex scenes. CPU-based rendering benefits from the 12 threads and 55 W TDP.

Software development: The CPU is the star here — 90th-percentile performance with strong single-thread (3995) and multithread (24244) scores ensures fast compilation, while the 128.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large build caches.

Student and office work: The 55 W TDP enables a portable laptop, and the CPU's 90th-percentile performance handles spreadsheets, document processing, and web browsing with ease. The GPU is more than adequate for presentation graphics and light creative work.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, a 6-core Zen 5 mobile processor, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh, a Turing-based professional laptop GPU. The build class is laptop, indicating a mobile workstation or high-performance notebook configuration. The CPU's 90th-percentile standing and the GPU's 50th-percentile standing combine to a system percentile of 70, placing this build above average overall.

The platform is anchored by the CPU's exceptional aggregate performance — an average benchmark score of 48171 that rivals desktop-class processors. The GPU, while not a standout performer, provides professional-grade features like 30 RT cores, 240 tensor cores, and ECC memory support (via the CPU) that suit workstation use cases. The 55 W CPU TDP and 80 W GPU TDP together create a power envelope that is manageable in a laptop chassis, offering a balance of compute and portability.

This is a CPU-first system. Users who prioritize processor-intensive tasks — development, scientific computing, office productivity — will find exceptional value in the 90th-percentile CPU. Those who need high-end graphics performance will find the GPU adequate but not exceptional. The platform's future upgrade path lies in the GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom to drive more capable graphics hardware. Overall, this is a well-rounded mobile workstation with a clear emphasis on CPU compute capability, suitable for professionals who need top-tier processor performance with moderate graphics acceleration.