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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13850HX + AMD Radeon 740M

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System Balance Analysis

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94%

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88%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13850HX

50,761 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon 740M

12,870 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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The Intel Core i7-13850HX paired with the AMD Radeon 740M is a study in extreme mismatch, combining a high-end 20-core mobile workstation CPU with an entry-level integrated graphics solution. The benchmark data shows a processor that ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, delivering desktop-class multi-threaded performance, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile, offering only basic 1080p gaming capability. This combination is not designed for gaming but rather for CPU-intensive professional workloads where graphics acceleration is secondary, such as software compilation, data analysis, and heavy multitasking. The data indicates that the processor is the clear star, with the integrated Radeon 740M serving as a functional but decidedly secondary component for display output and light graphical tasks.

It is critical to note that the provided FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU-GPU combination. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is set to false. Consequently, all discussion of gaming performance in this analysis is estimated from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct testing of this pairing. The scores for the Radeon 740M, such as its Geekbench OpenCL score of 10172 and Vulkan score of 15568, provide a baseline for expectation, but they do not represent actual frame rates in specific titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a Raptor Lake-HX architecture processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node, featuring 20 cores and 28 threads. This configuration, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, is engineered for sustained high performance in mobile workstations. The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample fast memory for data-intensive tasks. Benchmark results show this is a top-tier mobile processor; its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695 and single-core score of 4333 place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 50761 is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, which scores 50718, showing a delta of just 0.1%. This places the i7-13850HX in the same performance class as older high-end desktop chips, making it a formidable force for any CPU-bound workload.

For real-world applications, the data indicates that the i7-13850HX excels in multi-threaded scenarios. The Passmark multi-thread score of 36870 and integer math score of 126852 suggest exceptional performance in video encoding, 3D rendering, and code compilation. The single-thread performance is equally strong, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3769, ensuring snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks and strong performance in lightly-threaded applications. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12891 reinforces the CPU's ability to handle simultaneous heavy workloads without significant throttling. Compared to the Intel Core i9-14900T, the i7-13850HX trails by a mere 0.5% in average score, but it does so with a 2.10 GHz base clock that suggests a more aggressive power profile. The processor's 55 W TDP is a mobile figure, and its performance suggests it can punch well above its weight class, rivaling the Intel Core i9-13980HX, which it leads by 0.7% in average benchmark score.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system percentile is 72, indicating that when evaluated as a whole, this configuration performs better than 72% of all tested builds. However, this figure is heavily skewed by the CPU's dominance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 50761 is its primary contribution, placing it in the 90th percentile and making it a top-10% performer globally. In contrast, the GPU's average benchmark score of 12870 places it in the 53rd percentile, which is a middling result. The nearest rivals for the GPU include the AMD Radeon RX 580, which scores 12928 and outperforms the 740M by 0.4%, and the AMD FirePro W5100, which is 0.2% behind. This shows that the integrated graphics are comparable to a lower-end discrete GPU from several generations ago, but they are far from competitive in modern gaming.

The combined picture is one of a system that is massively over-provisioned on the CPU side and under-provisioned on the GPU side. For instance, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695 is a professional-grade result, while the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 10172 is entry-level. This imbalance suggests that the system will excel in tasks that are purely computational, such as running simulations or compressing data, where the Passmark data compression score of 441525 and encryption score of 26062 show clear strength. However, in tasks that require both CPU and GPU, such as modern gaming, the system will be bottlenecked by the GPU. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the CPU is a high-end workstation part, and the GPU is an entry-level integrated solution, and the system's overall performance is dictated by the weaker component.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. It features 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units, along with 4 dedicated ray tracing cores. Its boost clock is rated at 2800 MHz, which is high for an iGPU, but its performance is constrained by its memory configuration, which is "System Shared" with system-dependent bandwidth. The GPU's pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s, with an FP32 throughput of 2.867 TFLOPS. These numbers indicate a part that is capable of handling basic graphical output and light gaming, but it is not designed for high-fidelity rendering.

In benchmark tests, the Radeon 740M scores 10172 in Geekbench OpenCL and 15568 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Vulkan score is notably higher, suggesting that the GPU is more efficient in modern, low-overhead APIs. Its average benchmark score of 12870 places it in the 53rd percentile, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590, which scores 12830 and is 0.3% behind. This positioning shows that while the 740M is not a powerful gaming chip, it is a significant step up from older integrated graphics, offering performance comparable to a mid-range discrete GPU from a decade ago. For rendering tasks, the 4 RT cores provide hardware support for ray tracing, but the low FP32 throughput of 2.867 TFLOPS means that any ray-traced workloads will be performed at very low resolutions or with minimal effect. The GPU's 45 W TDP is part of the overall system power draw, and its PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface is sufficient for an integrated part.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data unambiguously identifies the AMD Radeon 740M as the system's bottleneck in any graphics-intensive workload. While the CPU operates in the 90th percentile, the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile, creating a massive performance canyon. In gaming, the CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4333, is largely irrelevant because the GPU will be unable to render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's processing power. The estimated FPS in games will be limited by the GPU's 2.867 TFLOPS of compute power and its system-dependent memory bandwidth. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks such as data compression, the Passmark score of 441525 shows the system will perform exceptionally, as the GPU is not involved.

This is a classic CPU-bound system with a weak graphics component. For professional applications like 3D rendering, the CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12891 will significantly speed up the physics and geometry calculations, but the final frame rendering will be slow due to the GPU's limited pixel rate of 22.40 GPixel/s. In software development, the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads will allow for fast parallel compilation, as shown by the Passmark multi-thread score of 36870, but any GPU-accelerated tasks like UI rendering in an IDE will be handled adequately but not exceptionally. The system is best understood as a CPU-first workstation with a basic display adapter, and users should not expect balanced performance across CPU and GPU workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not recommended. The Radeon 740M's average benchmark score of 12870 places it in the 53rd percentile, and its FP32 throughput of 2.867 TFLOPS is insufficient for driving high frame rates at modern resolutions. Users should expect low to medium settings at 1080p to achieve playable frame rates, but high-refresh monitors will be wasted on this system.

Streaming: The CPU is powerful enough for software encoding, given its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695, but the GPU lacks dedicated encoding hardware mentioned in the data. Streaming will rely on the CPU's 20 cores to handle both encoding and game logic, which is possible but will impact overall performance. The experience will be acceptable for non-demanding titles but will struggle with modern AAA games.

Video editing: This is a strong use case. The CPU's high multi-core performance, evidenced by the Passmark integer math score of 126852, will accelerate video codec processing and timeline scrubbing. The GPU will handle effects and transitions, but its limited 256 shading units mean that complex GPU-accelerated effects will render slowly. The system is best for editing, not heavy compositing.

3D rendering: The CPU will be the primary workhorse, with its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 3093 showing strong performance in CPU-based render engines. However, for GPU-accelerated renderers, the Radeon 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance will result in very slow render times, making this a poor choice for that workflow.

Software development: This is an excellent scenario. The 20 cores and 28 threads will handle large codebases and parallel builds efficiently, as shown by the Passmark multi-thread score of 36870. The processor's high single-thread score of 3769 ensures a responsive IDE, and the 30 MB of L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data. The GPU is sufficient for display and basic GUI acceleration.

Student and office work: This system is overkill for this scenario, but it will perform flawlessly. The CPU's power is wasted on word processing and web browsing, but its efficiency is not a concern. The GPU is more than enough for 4K display output and basic productivity applications. The system will be fast and responsive, but its high-end CPU is unnecessary for these tasks.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is specifically for professionals who need extreme CPU compute power in a laptop but have minimal graphical requirements. The target user is a software developer who compiles large codebases, a data scientist running complex simulations, or a financial analyst processing massive datasets. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and Passmark data encryption score of 26062 make it ideal for such workloads. Gamers are not the target audience, as the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking will disappoint anyone expecting modern gaming performance. Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering and editing workflows may find the system useful, but they should be aware of the GPU's limitations for effects and rendering. Students and small business workstations would be better served by a more balanced system, as this pairing's power is wasted on basic tasks. The system's combined percentile of 72 reflects the CPU's strength, but it is a niche product for a specific, CPU-centric professional market.

Gaming Performance

As previously noted, there are no measured FPS figures for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The following estimates are derived from the AMD Radeon 740M's benchmark scores, specifically its Geekbench Vulkan score of 15568 and its average score of 12870, which is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 580. For most modern AAA games, the system will likely achieve playable frame rates (30-60 FPS) only at 1080p with low to medium graphics settings. Esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, which are less GPU-intensive, may run at higher frame rates, but the GPU's 8 ROPs will limit pixel throughput. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU will be severely overburdened, and frame rates will likely drop below playable levels in any demanding title. The CPU's high performance will ensure that the system is never CPU-limited in gaming, but the GPU will be the definitive bottleneck. Users should treat this as a system for basic or legacy gaming, not for current-generation titles at high settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13850HX a fast processor?

A: Yes. It ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50761. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 30695, placing it within 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-14900T and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13980HX.

Q: Can the AMD Radeon 740M play modern games?

A: It is not designed for modern gaming. Its average benchmark score of 12870 places it in the 53rd percentile, and it is comparable to older discrete GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 580, which it trails by 0.4%. It will only handle light or older titles at low settings.

Q: What is the primary bottleneck of this system?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M is the clear bottleneck. The CPU is a top-tier performer in the 90th percentile, while the GPU is in the 53rd percentile. Any graphics-intensive workload will be limited by the GPU's compute power and memory bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU performance suitable for video editing?

A: Yes, the CPU is excellent for video editing. Its Passmark integer math score of 126852 and multi-thread score of 36870 will significantly accelerate video encoding and processing, though the GPU will be slow for heavy effects and rendering.

Q: How much memory can this system support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, according to the data. The specific capacity is not listed, but the memory type and bus are confirmed.

Q: Does the CPU have a high boost clock?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13850HX has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which contributes to its strong single-thread performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4333.

Q: What is the performance difference between this CPU and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT?

A: The difference is negligible. The i7-13850HX has an average score of 50761, while the Ryzen 9 5900XT has an average score of 50718. The i7-13850HX is 0.1% faster, indicating they are effectively tied in performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13850HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile-specific socket, meaning the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradeable. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, allowing for 128 GB or more, though the exact maximum is not specified. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which is forward-looking for high-speed NVMe storage, but the Radeon 740M uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is more than adequate for an integrated GPU. The system's total TDP is a combination of the CPU's 55 W and the GPU's 45 W, which is a reasonable power envelope for a laptop. The suggested PSU is not listed, but the TDP figures suggest a typical high-performance laptop power adapter will suffice.

Since the CPU is not upgradeable, the only meaningful upgrade path is to replace the entire system. A sensible next upgrade would be to a laptop with a similar high-performance CPU but a discrete GPU, such as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX-class card, to balance the system's capabilities. The current GPU, with its 4 RT cores and 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is the limiting factor, and upgrading to a system with a discrete GPU would resolve the bottleneck. The platform's support for PCIe Gen 5 is a future-proofing feature, but it is irrelevant to the current GPU. For users needing more graphics power, the only option is a new laptop, as the current platform cannot accommodate a more powerful GPU.

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