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CPU
94%
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GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13850HX

50,761 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

23,628 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

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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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# Intel Core i7-13850HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile: Benchmark Database Analysis

This pairing combines a 20-core Intel Raptor Lake-HX processor with an NVIDIA Ampere-based mobile GPU, placing the system at the 80th percentile overall among all laptop configurations. The CPU scores in the 90th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 69th percentile against all graphics cards, creating a configuration that leans heavily on processor muscle for demanding workloads. There are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all gaming frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-13850HX compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT?

A: The Intel chip posts an average benchmark score of 50,761, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 9 5900XT's 50,718. This is effectively a statistical tie, meaning real-world differences between these two processors would be imperceptible in most workloads.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance like?

A: The Core i7-13850HX scores 30,695 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 12,891 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. These are strong numbers for a mobile processor, placing it in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, with the Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3,093 confirming consistent scaling across render workloads.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Mobile GPU compare to the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile?

A: The RTX 3080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 23,628, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile's 23,518. In practical terms, the difference is negligible, so expect near-identical frame rates between these two laptop GPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3080 Mobile features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, which supports the GPU's 148.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 296.6 GTexel/s texture rate.

Q: Is this CPU or GPU the stronger component relative to their respective markets?

A: The CPU is clearly the stronger component. It sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at only the 69th percentile among all GPUs. This means the processor is near the top of its class, while the graphics card is more mid-to-upper range.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many threads does it handle?

A: The Core i7-13850HX boosts up to 5.30 GHz from a 2.10 GHz base clock, handling 28 threads across 20 cores. This combination of high boost frequency and high thread count explains its strong both single-thread score of 4,333 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 30,695.

Q: Which rival is slightly faster than this CPU in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T posts an average score of 51,015, which is 0.5% higher than the i7-13850HX. The i9-14900T is the only rival in the nearest list that edges out the i7, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and Intel Core i9-13980HX both trail by 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p and 1440p with high-refresh displays, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,333 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,769 ensure the processor can feed frames quickly, while the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16,321 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,644 indicate capable rasterization performance. Expect smooth gameplay at high settings in most titles, though the GPU's 69th percentile position means it will not max out 240 Hz panels in demanding AAA games.

Streaming: The 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 36,870 and data compression score of 441,525 suggest the CPU can handle x264 encoding at reasonable presets while maintaining game performance, though dedicated NVENC on the RTX 3080 Mobile (with its 192 tensor cores and 48 RT cores) would offload this work effectively.

Video editing: The combination of strong CPU multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 30,695) and GPU compute capability (PassMark GPU compute: 7,276, Geekbench OpenCL: 104,831) makes this a solid configuration for 4K timeline editing and effect-heavy projects. The 8 GB VRAM may limit very large compositions, but the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth helps with high-resolution texture streaming.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3,093 and R20 score of 12,891 indicate it can handle CPU-based rendering tasks competently. For GPU-accelerated rendering, the RTX 3080 Mobile's 18.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 48 RT cores provide meaningful acceleration in ray-traced workflows, though the 8 GB VRAM will cap scene complexity.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 126,852 and floating-point math score of 92,369 show strong compute throughput for compilation tasks and scientific computing. The data encryption score of 26,062 and extended instructions score of 26,586 indicate good performance for cryptography and SIMD-heavy code, while the 30 MB shared L3 cache helps with large codebases.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for typical productivity tasks, but the single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread: 3,769) ensures snappy application responsiveness. The 20 cores handle multi-tasking effortlessly, and the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback for power-saving scenarios when the discrete GPU is unnecessary.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a 20-core, 28-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. It features a 2.10 GHz base clock and a 5.30 GHz boost clock, with a 55 W TDP that allows mobile implementations to sustain high performance. The die size is 257 mm², and the cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,333 and multi-core score of 30,695 represent a strong ratio, indicating the 5.30 GHz boost clock is well-utilized in lightly-threaded tasks while the 20 cores scale effectively in heavily-parallel work. PassMark results reinforce this picture: single-thread score of 3,769 versus multi-thread score of 36,870, with an average benchmark score of 50,761 placing it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals show how tightly packed this segment is. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50,718 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i9-14900T scores 51,015 (0.5% faster), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448 (0.6% slower), and the Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398 (0.7% slower). This clustering means the i7-13850HX is competitive with flagship desktop and mobile parts from both Intel and AMD, despite being a mobile HX-series chip.

The PassMark physics score of 2,483 and find prime numbers score of 184 indicate the CPU handles complex calculations consistently. The random string sorting score of 49,198 shows strong memory subsystem performance, which aligns with the 30 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support. For real workloads, this means compilation, rendering, and scientific simulations all benefit from the balanced cache and compute design.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance here favors the CPU significantly. The processor sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs. This 21-percentile gap means the CPU will frequently outpace the GPU in workloads that use both components, creating a scenario where the graphics card is the limiting factor in gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

In gaming, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core: 4,333) means it can drive high frame rates, but the RTX 3080 Mobile's 69th percentile position will cap how many frames the system can actually render. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16,321 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,644 indicate mid-range performance, so at 1080p with high refresh rates, the GPU will likely be the bottleneck in most modern titles. At 1440p and above, the GPU bottleneck becomes even more pronounced.

For productivity workloads, the situation reverses. The CPU's multi-thread score of 30,695 in Cinebench R23 means CPU-bound tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation will be limited by the processor, which is actually a strength here. The GPU's compute performance (PassMark GPU compute: 7,276) is respectable but not class-leading, so GPU-accelerated rendering may not scale as well as CPU-based rendering.

The PassMark data compression score of 441,525 and integer math score of 126,852 indicate the CPU can handle data-intensive workloads without significant stalls, meaning the memory subsystem and cache hierarchy are well-balanced. The 448.0 GB/s GPU memory bandwidth is sufficient for the 8 GB VRAM, but the GPU's 69th percentile position suggests it will not push beyond mid-range expectations in memory-heavy scenarios like high-resolution texture streaming.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh or 1440p high-settings play will find this configuration capable, though the GPU's 69th percentile position means they should temper expectations for maximum frame rates in the most demanding titles. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures no CPU-induced stutter, making this a solid choice for competitive shooters and action games where frame pacing matters more than absolute GPU throughput.

Content creators who work primarily in CPU-heavy applications will benefit most from this pairing. Video editors using multi-track timelines, 3D artists doing CPU renders, and developers compiling large codebases will all see strong performance from the 20-core, 28-thread processor. The GPU provides adequate acceleration for previews and GPU-accelerated effects, but the CPU is the star here.

Students and small business users who need a laptop that can handle demanding coursework or professional applications without compromise will find this configuration future-proof for several years. The 90th percentile CPU ensures responsiveness across all workloads, while the 69th percentile GPU handles graphics tasks competently. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most professional applications, though not for extreme 4K texture work.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All gaming frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

Based on the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16,321 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,644, the RTX 3080 Mobile should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p ultra settings in most titles, with 1440p requiring settings adjustments for smoother performance. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,333 in Cinebench R23 ensures it will not be the limiting factor in frame generation.

At 1080p, the GPU's 69th percentile position suggests it lands between entry-level and mid-range desktop GPUs, meaning high-refresh 144 Hz gameplay is achievable in esports titles but not in AAA games at ultra settings. At 1440p, expect 60 FPS in moderately demanding games with high settings, with drops below 60 FPS in the most graphically intensive titles. The 8 GB VRAM may cause texture pop-in or reduced texture quality in games that exceed 8 GB at ultra settings.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 50,761, placing it at the 90th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, scores 50,718 (0.1% slower), while the Intel Core i9-14900T scores 51,015 (0.5% faster). The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 trails at 50,448 (0.6% slower) and the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50,398 (0.7% slower).

The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 23,628, placing it at the 69th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, scores 23,736 (0.5% faster), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 23,518 (0.5% slower). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 posts 23,877 (1.0% faster) and the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 scores 23,315 (1.3% slower).

The combined system sits at the 80th percentile overall, reflecting that the CPU's strong 90th percentile performance is partially offset by the GPU's more modest 69th percentile showing. This creates a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks but is merely adequate in GPU-bound scenarios.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class configuration pairing the Intel Core i7-13850HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. The CPU is a 20-core Raptor Lake-HX part designed for high-performance mobile workstations and gaming laptops, while the GPU is an Ampere-based GA104 chip with 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs.

The overall system tier sits at the 80th percentile, meaning it outperforms 80% of all laptop configurations in the database. The CPU's 90th percentile position is the primary driver of this ranking, while the GPU's 69th percentile position is a secondary contributor. This is a system that prioritizes processor performance over graphics performance, making it better suited for productivity and content creation than for pure gaming at maximum settings.

The CPU's launch MSRP is $428, though the GPU has no listed launch MSRP. The CPU was released on 2023-01-03 and remains in active production, while the GPU was released on 2021-01-11 and is now end-of-life.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with the GA104 chip containing 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The GPU features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI acceleration.

Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 1110 MHz with a boost clock of 1545 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU consumes up to 115 W TDP, with no external power connectors required. The pixel rate is 148.3 GPixel/s and texture rate is 296.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 18.98 TFLOPS.

Benchmark results show a GPU that performs at the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The PassMark G3D score of 16,321 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,644 indicate solid DirectX 12 gaming performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 104,831 and Vulkan score of 104,066 demonstrate strong compute and API flexibility. The PassMark GPU compute score of 7,276 is moderate, suggesting the GPU handles compute workloads competently but not exceptionally.

The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit ray tracing at high resolutions. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the GPU's overall 69th percentile position means it will not match higher-tier desktop GPUs in raw throughput. For rendering workloads, the 18.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1:1 FP16 ratio provide useful acceleration in supported applications, though again the 8 GB memory is a limiting factor for large scenes.