SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

84 Score

Top 16% Ranking

84 / 100

HIGH-END

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

93%

GPU

74%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

43,326 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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 AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 paired with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh presents a striking asymmetry in compute capability. The CPU sits at the 88th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at exactly the 50th percentile among all graphics cards. That 38-point gap defines the character of this build: the processor is a high-end mobile part, the graphics solution is a mid-pack veteran, and the workload determines which component becomes the limiting factor.

For multi-threaded productivity tasks, the CPU will not bottleneck. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,424 and PassMark multi-thread score of 32,075 place it in the top 12% of all CPUs, meaning rendering, compilation, and data-crunching workloads will be fed as fast as the platform allows. The bottleneck in those scenarios shifts to the GPU, whose 50th-percentile standing means it will trail the CPU's output in any task that offloads heavy parallel work to the graphics hardware.

Conversely, in gaming scenarios, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh's Turing architecture, with its 6 GB of VRAM and 336.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, is competitive at 1080p but will struggle to keep pace with the CPU's ability to feed frames at higher resolutions. The data shows a CPU that can generate frames far faster than this GPU can render them, making the graphics card the definitive limiting factor in any real-time 3D application.

For single-threaded workloads, the CPU's advantage is equally pronounced. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,012 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,995 indicate strong per-core performance, which benefits lightly-threaded applications like legacy software, scripting, and certain simulation tools. In these cases, the GPU is largely idle, and the CPU is the sole determinant of performance.

It is important to note that no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion must therefore be framed as estimated from the benchmark scores, not observed results. The bottleneck analysis above is derived from the percentile disparity and the relative strengths of each component, not from any direct frame-time measurement.

The memory subsystem adds another layer to the balance. The CPU supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the GPU operates on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s. The GPU's higher raw bandwidth helps it compensate for its architectural age, but the CPU's memory controller is clearly designed for bandwidth-hungry integrated graphics workloads, not for feeding a discrete GPU over PCIe Gen 4.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh is a Turing-generation professional mobile GPU built on TSMC's 12 nm process. It packs 10,800 million transistors into a 445 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.3 million per square millimeter. The chip, designated TU106, is the same silicon family that powers several consumer GeForce 30-series parts, though this Quadro variant is tuned for professional workloads.

Memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1,750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate. This is a modest capacity by modern standards — sufficient for 1080p gaming and many professional 3D scenes, but likely to hit capacity limits in texture-heavy workloads or large dataset visualizations.

The compute core features 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation processors. Clock speeds are set at a 945 MHz base and 1,380 MHz boost. These translate to a pixel rate of 88.32 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 165.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 5.299 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance of 10.60 TFLOPS using the 2:1 ratio. These figures place the GPU in the middle of the pack, consistent with its 50th-percentile ranking.

Ray tracing and tensor hardware are present but dated. The GPU includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, both from the Turing generation. This means hardware-accelerated ray tracing is supported — the DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API listing confirms feature-level support — but the performance will not match newer architectures. The tensor cores enable DLSS and AI-accelerated workflows, but their throughput is a fraction of what modern Ampere or Ada parts deliver.

The GPU's 80 W TDP and MXM Module slot width indicate a mobile workstation-class part, not a thin-and-light gaming chip. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16, which is a generation behind the CPU's PCIe Gen 4 support, potentially limiting data transfer rates between the two components. Display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning the actual ports vary by laptop implementation.

Production status is end-of-life, with a release date of May 2019 and a predecessor in the Quadro Pascal-M line and successor in Ampere-MW. The benchmark scores are empty, and the average benchmark score is zero, so the GPU's performance must be inferred from its architectural specifications and the combined percentile rather than from direct measurements. The 50th-percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it sits at the median of the entire graphics card landscape, which is a reasonable but unremarkable position for a 2019 professional mobile part.

# Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 delivers a strong benchmark showing across both synthetic and real-world tests. Its average benchmark score of 43,326 places it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, a figure that reflects consistent high performance across the test suite.

In Cinebench R15, the CPU scores 2,865 in multi-core and 404 in single-core. Moving to R20, those figures become 11,938 multi-core and 1,685 single-core. The R23 results are the most telling: 28,424 multi-core and 4,012 single-core. The single-core scores are particularly notable, indicating strong per-thread performance that benefits everything from spreadsheet recalculation to game logic.

PassMark results reinforce the picture. The multi-thread score is 32,075, and single-thread is 3,995 (with a duplicate listing also at 3,995 under the name "passmark_singlethread"). Integer math hits 105,056, floating-point math reaches 69,580, and extended instructions score 31,442. Data compression scores 379,448, data encryption 18,978, and random string sorting 40,784. Physics simulation scores 1,711, and prime number finding completes 157. These numbers indicate a CPU that excels at both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads, with particularly strong performance in compression and sorting tasks.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is essentially at parity. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43,431, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H scores 43,210, putting the target CPU 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 43,689, meaning the target is 0.8% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 43,704, a 0.9% gap. None of these deltas exceed one percent, so the CPU is firmly in a competitive cluster of high-end mobile processors.

The GPU, as noted, has no benchmark scores. Its percentile of 50 and average score of zero mean it cannot be directly compared to rivals through the data. The combined percentile for this build is 69, which is the overall tier indicator. This places the system in the upper-middle range of all CPU+GPU combinations, with the CPU pulling the aggregate up and the GPU holding it back.

The combined picture is one of a processor that outperforms its GPU partner by a wide margin. The CPU's 88th-percentile standing against the GPU's 50th-percentile standing suggests that in balanced workloads, the system will feel CPU-fast and GPU-adequate. In GPU-bound scenarios, the system will feel like a mid-range gaming laptop, not a high-end one.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance and need professional GPU capabilities in a mobile form factor. The 88th-percentile CPU makes it suitable for developers, researchers, and power users who run multi-threaded applications daily.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,424, which indicates solid render times in CPU-bound applications. The GPU's 6 GB of VRAM and 5.299 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are adequate for GPU-accelerated effects but will not handle the largest scenes or highest resolutions.

Gamers at 1080p will find the system workable, given the GPU's 50th-percentile standing. The 6 GB memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most titles at medium to high settings, though ray tracing will be limited by the Turing-era RT cores. At 1440p and above, the GPU will become the clear bottleneck, and users should not expect high refresh rates.

Students in engineering, computer science, or data science programs will find the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 105,056 and floating-point score of 69,580 well-suited to compilation, simulation, and data analysis coursework. The GPU's professional Quadro driver support is valuable for CAD and 3D modeling software used in engineering curricula.

Small business workstations that run databases, virtualization, or financial modeling will benefit from the CPU's data compression score of 379,448 and encryption score of 18,978. The quad-channel memory with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth supports memory-intensive workloads, and ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computations.

The build class is laptop, so these are not desktop components. Users who need this level of CPU performance in a portable chassis with professional GPU drivers are the target audience. Those who need high-end gaming performance should look elsewhere, as the GPU's 50th-percentile ranking will disappoint.

# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. It is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node, representing a modern, efficient fabrication. The base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, providing a substantial frequency range for both power-efficient operation and high-performance bursts.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a substantial amount of L3, which helps with multi-threaded workloads that share data between cores. The total L3 of 32 MB is not among the largest available, but it is appropriate for an 8-core mobile part.

Memory support is LPDDR5X across a quad-channel interface, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a high-bandwidth configuration that benefits integrated graphics and memory-intensive applications alike. ECC memory is supported, which is a key feature for professional and scientific workloads where data integrity is paramount. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU, providing modern connectivity for NVMe storage and discrete GPUs.

The integrated graphics is a Radeon 8050S, which means the system has a fallback display adapter even if the discrete Quadro GPU is not in use. This is common in mobile workstations where power saving is important.

The TDP is 55 W, which is moderate for a high-performance mobile CPU. This allows for sustained multi-core performance in a laptop chassis without excessive cooling requirements. The multiplier is not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported, but the high boost clock of 5.00 GHz already provides strong single-thread performance out of the box.

Benchmark results confirm the CPU's capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,424 indicates strong all-core performance, suitable for rendering, video encoding, and scientific computation. The single-core score of 4,012 is excellent and will handle legacy applications, web browsing, and office productivity with ease.

PassMark results show a balanced profile. Integer math at 105,056 and floating-point math at 69,580 indicate strong arithmetic throughput. Extended instructions score 31,442, suggesting good SIMD performance for vectorized code. Data compression at 379,448 is a standout figure, indicating excellent performance for archive creation and database operations. Data encryption at 18,978 is respectable, and random string sorting at 40,784 shows strong memory-bound sorting performance.

The market segment is mobile, and the production status is active, with a release date of January 5, 2025. The part number is 100-000001422, and the socket is AMD Socket FP11. The 4 nm process from TSMC suggests good power efficiency, though the 55 W TDP indicates this is not an ultra-low-power part.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is within one percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, AMD Ryzen 7 170, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. This means users should not expect meaningful performance differences between these processors in most workloads; the choice will come down to platform features, availability, and price.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 43,326 is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 170, and 0.9% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth and a memory clock of 1,750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU has 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Q: What is the CPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The CPU supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support.

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

A: The combined percentile is 69, with the CPU at the 88th percentile and the GPU at the 50th percentile among all components.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the GPU is end-of-life, with a release date of May 2019 and a successor in the Ampere-MW line.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FP11, which is specific to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. This means future CPU upgrades are limited to other processors in the same socket family, if any exist. The platform is mobile, so the socket is soldered or module-based, and user upgrades are typically not possible in a laptop form factor.

Memory support is LPDDR5X in a quad-channel configuration. This is soldered memory in most laptop implementations, so upgrading memory capacity after purchase is generally not feasible. Users should select the desired memory configuration at the time of purchase, as the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is fixed by the quad-channel interface.

PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This provides ample bandwidth for modern NVMe SSDs and the discrete GPU. The GPU itself uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is a generation older, but this does not significantly impact performance for most workloads, as the GPU's 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the limiting factor, not the bus interface.

The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and the CPU's TDP is 55 W, for a combined 135 W of thermal load. The suggested PSU field is null, meaning no specific power supply recommendation is given, but a laptop with this configuration will require a substantial power adapter and adequate cooling solution.

The GPU has no power connectors listed, which is typical for MXM modules that draw power from the motherboard. The slot width is MXM Module, indicating a replaceable graphics module in some laptop designs, though this is becoming less common.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a newer GPU with higher memory bandwidth and more VRAM, if the laptop chassis supports MXM module replacement. However, given that the GPU is end-of-life and the CPU is active, users may find that the CPU outlasts the GPU in terms of relevance. The CPU's 88th-percentile standing suggests it will remain competitive for several years, while the GPU's 50th-percentile standing is likely to decline as newer GPUs enter the market.

For users considering a new build, the platform's quad-channel memory and PCIe Gen 4 support are modern features that will not immediately feel dated. The 4 nm process node for the CPU and the 12 nm for the GPU represent a significant efficiency gap, meaning the GPU is likely the power-hungrier component relative to its performance.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385, an 8-core Zen 5 processor, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh, a Turing-generation professional GPU. The CPU is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the GPU uses a 12 nm process, representing two distinct generations of fabrication technology.

The combined percentile of 69 places this build in the upper-middle range of all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU's 88th-percentile ranking is the standout feature, while the GPU's 50th-percentile ranking is modest. The pairing is therefore asymmetric: a top-tier processor with a mid-tier graphics card.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 43,326 is competitive with its nearest rivals, all within one percent. The GPU has no benchmark scores, so its performance is characterized by its architectural specifications and percentile ranking. The system is designed for professional mobile use, with ECC memory support, a Quadro GPU with certified drivers, and a high-bandwidth memory subsystem.

The production status is active for the CPU and end-of-life for the GPU. This means the system is current in its processor but outdated in its graphics. Users buying this configuration today are getting a modern CPU with a legacy GPU, which may be acceptable for professional workloads but will limit gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

The build class is laptop, so all components are designed for mobile integration. The 55 W CPU TDP and 80 W GPU TDP indicate a performance-oriented laptop, not an ultrabook. The system will require adequate cooling and a substantial battery to achieve meaningful unplugged operation.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 50th-percentile standing and 6 GB of VRAM suggest that 1080p gaming at high refresh rates is achievable in less demanding titles, but the Turing architecture and 5.299 TFLOPS of FP32 will struggle with modern AAA games at high settings. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,012 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame pacing will not be CPU-limited in most titles.

Streaming: The CPU's multi-thread score of 28,424 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 240 tensor cores provide sufficient headroom for software and hardware encoding. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration can handle game capture, encoding, and broadcasting simultaneously, though the GPU's 6 GB VRAM may limit the ability to run a game at high settings while streaming.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 105,056 and floating-point score of 69,580 indicate strong performance for video codec operations and effects processing. The GPU's 336.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6 GB VRAM are adequate for 1080p editing timelines, but 4K projects with multiple layers may exceed the GPU's capacity.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,424 provides solid CPU-based render times. The GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS of FP32 and 30 RT cores can accelerate RTX-accelerated renders, but the 6 GB VRAM will limit scene complexity. For GPU rendering, users should expect mid-range performance.

Software development: The CPU's data compression score of 379,448 and encryption score of 18,978 indicate fast build times and secure data handling. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration excels at parallel compilation, and the 32 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases. The GPU is not a factor in most development tasks, making this a strong developer machine.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 4,012 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy responsiveness in office applications. The integrated Radeon 8050S GPU provides a fallback for display output when the discrete GPU is not needed, extending battery life. The ECC memory support is a bonus for students in data-intensive fields, though the 55 W CPU TDP means the laptop will require frequent charging under load.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds