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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13800H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

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Intel Core i7-13800H

34,988 Benchmark Score

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# FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i7-13800H?

A: The Intel Core i7-13800H features 14 cores and 20 threads, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How does the Core i7-13800H compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900HX?

A: The Core i7-13800H posts an average benchmark score of 34988, while the Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35003, resulting in a negligible 0% deltaPct difference. This places the two processors virtually on par in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile comes with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile sits at the 44th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it outperforms slightly less than half of the database's tracked graphics processors. Its average benchmark score is 8746.

Q: Does this CPU+GPU combination have measured FPS data?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination. All gaming performance discussion must be treated as estimated from the benchmark scores of the individual components.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core i7-13800H scores 2591 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 18358 in multi-core. The single-core result is strong for a mobile chip, reflecting the 5.20 GHz boost capability.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture and process node?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile is based on the Ampere architecture, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 1792 shading units, 14 RT cores, and 56 tensor cores.

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Benchmark Performance

The combined picture for this Intel Core i7-13800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile pairing reveals a stark asymmetry. The CPU is a high-tier mobile processor, ranking at the 84th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 34988. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 44th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 8746. The combined percentile for the build is 64, reflecting a system where the processor substantially outclasses the graphics adapter.

Looking at the CPU's benchmark suite, the Cinebench results tell a story of strong multi-threaded capability. The R23 multi-core score of 18358 is paired with a single-core score of 2591, yielding a multi-to-single ratio of roughly 7.1x. This indicates excellent scaling across the 14 cores and 20 threads. The R20 numbers — 7710 multi-core and 1088 single-core — follow the same pattern. In R15, the CPU scores 1850 multi-core and 261 single-core.

PassMark results further characterize the CPU. The multithread score of 26545 and single-thread score of 3543 align with the 84th percentile ranking. Data compression hits 299179, while data encryption reaches 17726. Extended instructions score 18011, floating point math 66579, and integer math 92589. Physics processing lands at 1924, and random string sorting at 33188. Find prime numbers is notably low at 115, a common characteristic for this workload type.

The CPU's nearest rivals underscore its position. The Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35003 (0% deltaPct), the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962 (0.1% deltaPct), the Intel Xeon 6349P scores 34890 (0.3% deltaPct), and the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 35094 (-0.3% deltaPct). All four rivals are within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i7-13800H trades blows with these parts depending on the specific workload.

The GPU's benchmark results are far more modest. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 52998. PassMark DirectX tests show 61 for DirectX 10, 94 for DirectX 11, 55 for DirectX 12, and 152 for DirectX 9. The G2D score is 526, while G3D reaches 11664. GPU compute is 4419. The nearest rivals for the RTX 3050 A Mobile include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8743, 0% deltaPct), the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8686, 0.7% deltaPct), the AMD Radeon R9 M265X (8851, -1.2% deltaPct), and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8863, -1.3% deltaPct). This is firmly entry-level territory.

The combined percentile of 64 indicates that, as a system, this build outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tracked CPU+GPU pairs. However, this aggregate figure masks the underlying imbalance: the CPU is pulling the combined score upward, while the GPU drags it down from what the processor alone would achieve.

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Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for the Intel Core i7-13800H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile. Therefore, all gaming performance figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components, not from direct testing.

The GPU's benchmark profile suggests a part suited to 1080p gaming at medium to low settings in modern titles. The PassMark G3D score of 11664 places it in the 44th percentile, which historically corresponds to playable frame rates at 1080p for esports and older games, but struggles with AAA releases at high presets. The DirectX 12 score of 55 is particularly telling, as modern games increasingly rely on DX12 features; a score this low indicates the GPU will bottleneck in DX12-heavy titles.

The CPU, by contrast, is more than capable of feeding frames. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18358 and single-core score of 2591 indicate that the i7-13800H will not be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures strong per-core performance, while the 14 cores provide headroom for background tasks and streaming.

For competitive titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant, the CPU's strong single-thread performance should allow high frame rates at 1080p, likely exceeding 100 FPS on low settings, with the GPU becoming the constraint at higher resolutions or settings. For visually demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Alan Wake 2, the RTX 3050 A Mobile's 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth will cause frame rates to drop significantly, likely below 30 FPS at 1080p ultra settings.

The GPU's 14 RT cores and 56 tensor cores enable ray tracing and DLSS support, but the raw compute power — 4.813 TFLOPS FP32 — is insufficient for heavy ray-traced workloads. DLSS upscaling could help recover some frame rates, but the 4 GB VRAM limits texture quality and resolution headroom. At 1440p, this GPU is not a realistic option for modern gaming; 1080p remains the practical ceiling, and even then, settings must be tuned down for demanding titles.

The CPU's PassMark physics score of 1924 and integer math score of 92589 indicate strong gameplay physics and AI processing, which should keep frame pacing stable. However, the GPU's DirectX 9 score of 152 suggests that even older titles may not run at maximum settings without frame drops, given the GPU's overall low percentile ranking.

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Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who require substantial CPU throughput but only modest graphics capability. The 84th percentile CPU performance makes this laptop a strong candidate for content creators who work primarily in CPU-bound applications such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18358 and PassMark multithread score of 26545 indicate that the i7-13800H can handle demanding multi-threaded workloads that would bog down lesser processors.

Students in engineering or data science programs would benefit from the CPU's capabilities. The PassMark data compression score of 299179 and encryption score of 17726 suggest strong performance for database operations, file archiving, and secure data handling. The 20 threads enable smooth multitasking across virtual machines, IDEs, and simulation software simultaneously.

Software developers will find the CPU's performance well-suited for code compilation, containerized builds, and local testing. The extended instructions score of 18011 indicates robust SIMD throughput for vectorized workloads. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency in iterative compilation tasks.

Small business workstations that handle spreadsheets, document processing, and light database work would be well-served by the CPU, though the GPU adds little value in these scenarios. The Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU could handle basic display output, but the RTX 3050 A Mobile provides some headroom for light GPU-accelerated tasks like photo editing or basic video transcoding.

Gamers should only consider this build if they accept 1080p as the target resolution and are willing to adjust settings to medium or low for modern titles. The GPU's 44th percentile ranking means it is not a gaming-focused component. Esports players who prioritize high frame rates in titles like Fortnite or Rocket League might find acceptable performance, but the 4 GB VRAM will limit texture quality.

The laptop class form factor means this is a portable solution, not a desktop replacement for high-end gaming or professional GPU rendering. Users who need CUDA acceleration for machine learning or 3D rendering will find the GPU's 4.813 TFLOPS FP32 performance limiting for all but small models or short renders.

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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13800H is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant. It uses Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU runs on a 45 W TDP, which is typical for high-performance mobile processors. The architecture features a hybrid design, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core type distribution (performance vs. efficiency cores). The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz indicate a wide frequency range, allowing the chip to save power when idle and ramp up aggressively under load.

The cache hierarchy is robust. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, while the shared L3 cache totals 24 MB. This configuration helps reduce memory latency and improves multi-threaded performance. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum capacity or speed. It does not support ECC memory.

The benchmark scores place this CPU firmly in the high end of mobile processors. The 84th percentile ranking means it outperforms 84% of all CPUs in the database. The average benchmark score of 34988 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35003, 0% deltaPct), indicating that this i7 matches a previous-generation i9 in overall performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18358 is particularly strong for a 45 W part, suggesting excellent power efficiency relative to performance.

Real-world workloads that benefit from this CPU include video editing (especially multi-track timelines), 3D rendering, software compilation, and heavy multitasking. The PassMark data compression score of 299179 indicates rapid file archiving and decompression. The integer math score of 92589 supports fast spreadsheet calculations and financial modeling. The floating point score of 66579 helps with scientific computing and engineering simulations.

The CPU's single-thread performance is equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2591 and PassMark single-thread score of 3543 reflect the 5.20 GHz boost clock. This benefits applications that rely on single-threaded performance, such as many legacy productivity tools and some game engines. The PassMark find prime numbers score of 115 is low, but this workload is not representative of typical user tasks.

The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU provides a fallback display output and basic GPU acceleration, which is useful when the discrete GPU is disabled for power saving. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU, enabling fast NVMe storage and potential future expansion.

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Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13800H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which means it is soldered to the motherboard. This is a mobile platform, so the CPU cannot be upgraded or replaced independently. The build class is laptop, which further limits expansion options. Users should consider this a fixed configuration rather than a platform for incremental upgrades.

Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The FACT PACK does not specify maximum capacity or speed, but the dual-channel configuration suggests that adding or replacing memory is possible, provided the laptop has accessible SODIMM slots. Some laptops solder memory directly, so upgradeability depends on the specific model.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. This means the GPU's bandwidth is sufficient for its performance class; the RTX 3050 A Mobile does not require more than 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes to achieve its full throughput. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU could be used for a high-speed NVMe SSD, which would improve storage performance for large files and application loading times.

The GPU's TDP is 45 W, matching the CPU's TDP, for a combined thermal envelope of 90 W. The suggested PSU is null in the FACT PACK, indicating that the power supply is integrated into the laptop and not user-serviceable. Users should not expect to upgrade the GPU, as mobile graphics are typically soldered to the motherboard.

A sensible next upgrade for this laptop would be increasing system memory if the current configuration is below the motherboard's maximum supported capacity. Given the CPU's 20 threads and the 4 GB GPU memory, a system with 32 GB of RAM would better balance the CPU's multi-tasking capability with memory-intensive workloads like virtual machines or large spreadsheets. Storage upgrades to a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD would also improve responsiveness, provided the laptop has an available M.2 slot.

The platform's DDR5 support suggests that users who choose DDR5 memory will benefit from higher bandwidth compared to DDR4, though the FACT PACK does not quantify the difference. The lack of ECC support means this is not suitable for error-critical server workloads, but it is fine for consumer and small business use.

The end-of-life production status for the GPU indicates that NVIDIA has discontinued this part, so replacement parts or driver updates may become limited over time. The CPU remains active in production, but the overall platform is aging.

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Balance and Bottleneck

This build exhibits a pronounced CPU-to-GPU imbalance. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking against the GPU's 44th percentile creates a situation where the processor is significantly more powerful than the graphics adapter. In CPU-bound workloads such as rendering, compilation, and data processing, the system performs admirably, with the i7-13800H delivering near-i9-level performance. In GPU-bound workloads such as gaming, 3D rendering with CUDA, and machine learning inference, the RTX 3050 A Mobile becomes the limiting factor.

For gaming specifically, the bottleneck is almost always the GPU. The CPU's single-core score of 2591 in Cinebench R23 is more than sufficient to feed frames to the GPU at 1080p. Even in CPU-intensive games like strategy titles or simulation games, the i7-13800H's 20 threads and 5.20 GHz boost should maintain high frame rates. The GPU, however, with its 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth, will struggle to maintain playable frame rates at high settings in modern titles. The DirectX 12 score of 55 is particularly concerning, as it suggests poor performance in current-generation game engines.

The FPS scaling evidence, though estimated, supports this analysis. At 1080p low settings, the CPU could push frame rates high enough to make the GPU the bottleneck, but the GPU's raw compute power (4.813 TFLOPS) will cap performance. At higher resolutions, the GPU bottleneck worsens, and the CPU's advantage becomes irrelevant. At 1440p or 4K, this GPU is not viable for gaming.

In productivity workloads, the bottleneck shifts depending on the application. For CPU-based rendering in Blender or Cinebench, the CPU is the workhorse, and the GPU contributes little. For GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding with NVENC or ray tracing, the GPU's 14 RT cores and 56 tensor cores provide some acceleration, but the low FP32 throughput limits performance. For memory-intensive workloads, the dual-channel memory bus and 24 MB L3 cache help, but the GPU's 128-bit bus and 4 GB capacity can cause swapping in large datasets.

The combined percentile of 64 reflects this imbalance — the system as a whole scores well due to the CPU, but the GPU drags the overall tier down. Users who primarily play games will find the GPU to be a persistent bottleneck, while users who focus on CPU-bound productivity will rarely notice the GPU's limitations.

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Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13800H, a high-end mobile CPU, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile, an entry-level mobile GPU, in a laptop form factor. The combined percentile of 64 indicates that this system outperforms 64% of all tracked CPU+GPU pairs, but this aggregate metric hides the significant gap between the two components.

The CPU is the standout component. With an 84th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 34988, the i7-13800H is a top-tier mobile processor that rivals the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35003, 0% deltaPct). This is a processor capable of demanding multi-threaded workloads, from video editing to software development.

The GPU is the weak link. The RTX 3050 A Mobile's 44th percentile ranking and average score of 8746 place it in the lower half of all GPUs. It is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8743, 0% deltaPct) and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8686, 0.7% deltaPct), both of which are significantly older or lower-tier parts. The 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for basic tasks but insufficient for modern gaming or professional GPU workloads.

The overall tier of this build is best described as a productivity-focused laptop with limited gaming capability. The CPU's performance makes it suitable for content creation, engineering, and development work, while the GPU adds modest acceleration for light graphics tasks. Gamers should look elsewhere unless they are willing to accept 1080p at low to medium settings.

The laptop class means this is a portable, all-in-one solution. Users cannot upgrade the CPU or GPU, so the balance between the two components is fixed. The system's 64th combined percentile suggests it is a mid-range laptop overall, but the CPU is the primary reason to consider it.

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GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is based on the Ampere architecture, built on Samsung's 8 nm process node. The chip, designated GA106, contains 12,000 million transistors on a die size of 276 mm², yielding a transistor density of 43.5 million per mm². This is an end-of-life product, released at the end of 2023, succeeding the GeForce 20 Mobile series.

The GPU's memory subsystem is modest. It features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed. The base clock is 1065 MHz, boosting to 1343 MHz. This configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming at low to medium settings but will struggle with high-resolution textures or large datasets.

The compute resources include 1792 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines. The pixel rate is 42.98 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 75.21 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 4.813 TFLOPS, with FP16 achieving the same 4.813 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). This is modest by modern standards, placing the GPU in the entry-level segment.

The RTX 3050 A Mobile includes 14 RT cores and 56 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. However, the raw performance of these cores is limited by the overall compute throughput. Ray tracing at playable frame rates is unlikely in most games, even at 1080p, unless DLSS is used to upscale from a lower internal resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its entry-level positioning. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 52998 is moderate. PassMark G3D scores 11664, while G2D scores 526. DirectX 11 scores 94, DirectX 12 scores 55, DirectX 10 scores 61, and DirectX 9 scores 152. GPU compute is 4419. The low DirectX 12 score is particularly notable, as it suggests poor performance in modern game engines that heavily utilize DX12 features.

The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8743, 0% deltaPct), NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8686, 0.7% deltaPct), AMD Radeon R9 M265X (8851, -1.2% deltaPct), and AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8863, -1.3% deltaPct). These comparisons indicate that the RTX 3050 A Mobile performs similarly to a decade-old desktop GPU and a mid-range mobile GPU from several years ago.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 4.813 TFLOPS FP32 is insufficient for professional 3D rendering at scale. It can handle small models or simple scenes but will be slow for complex projects. The 56 tensor cores provide some acceleration for AI-based tasks like image upscaling or basic inference, but the 4 GB VRAM limits model size. The GPU's 45 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm it is designed for thin-and-light laptops rather than high-performance gaming machines.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs. Display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning the laptop manufacturer determines the available ports. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides sufficient bandwidth for this GPU's performance class but limits future upgrade potential if the laptop design allowed it (which it does not, given the soldered nature of mobile GPUs).

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