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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13850HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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Intel Core i7-13850HX

50,761 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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90-100

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The pairing of the Intel Core i7-13850HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile represents a high-end laptop configuration built for demanding workloads. This combination sits at the 86th percentile among all benchmarked hardware pairings, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other system configurations. The CPU, a 20-core Raptor Lake-HX part, ranks in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU, an Ada Lovelace mobile part, ranks in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. This data suggests a system that is exceptionally capable for multi-threaded productivity and high-resolution gaming, but the analysis reveals a curious imbalance: the CPU is relatively more powerful than the GPU, which has implications for workload scaling and potential bottlenecks that are worth investigating.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The core configuration is split between performance and efficiency cores, and the processor features 30 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. This is a mobile-specific, high-performance part (HX series) designed to deliver desktop-class performance in a laptop form factor, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus.

Benchmark results show that this CPU is a multi-threaded powerhouse. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30695 points in the multi-core test and 4333 points in the single-core test. The multi-core score is particularly revealing; it places the CPU in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, meaning it is faster than roughly 90% of all other processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 50761 puts it in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, which scores 50718 (a 0.1% delta, essentially a tie). It also edges out the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 0.7% (50398) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 0.6% (50448), while trailing the Intel Core i9-14900T by a marginal 0.5% (51015). This places the i7-13850HX in a very tight pack of elite performers, where the differences between generations and brands are negligible in synthetic tests.

For real-world workloads, the data implies exceptional performance in heavily threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695 suggests that video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation will be extremely fast. The PassMark integer math score of 126852 and floating point math score of 92369 further corroborate this, indicating strong computational throughput for both general and scientific computing. The data also shows strong encryption and compression capabilities, with PassMark data encryption scoring 26062 and data compression scoring 441525. Single-threaded performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4333 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3769, which is critical for responsiveness in everyday tasks and for applications that rely on a few fast cores. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking is justified by this combination of high single-core speed and dominant multi-core throughput.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core performance is excellent, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4333, which is essential for driving high frame rates in games. The data suggests this processor will not be a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of performance.

Streaming: The 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while simultaneously running a game. The high PassMark multi-thread score of 36870 indicates that the CPU can handle the extra load of streaming software without causing significant frame drops in the game itself.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695 is a strong indicator of performance in video editing applications, which often scale well with core counts. Timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export times should all be very fast, making this a capable platform for content creators.

3D rendering: The CPU is exceptionally well-suited for 3D rendering tasks. Its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, driven by scores like 12891 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, suggests that it can handle complex scenes and reduce render times significantly, putting it in league with desktop-class processors.

Software development: For developers, the CPU's multi-threaded performance (30695 in Cinebench R23) will accelerate compilation times for large codebases. The high PassMark integer math score of 126852 also indicates strong performance in logic-heavy tasks, making it a solid choice for building and testing applications.

Student and office work: The processor is massive overkill for basic productivity, but its strong single-thread score (4333 in Cinebench R23) ensures that office applications, web browsing, and document editing will feel instant and responsive. The 55 W TDP, however, suggests it is better suited for a performance laptop than a thin-and-light ultrabook, as it will require robust cooling.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data shows a CPU that is a top-tier performer, with an average score of 50761, placing it in the 90th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, scores nearly identically at 50718 (deltaPct 0.1%), showing that the i7-13850HX is at the apex of mobile CPU performance, rivaling even high-end desktop parts from the previous generation. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, has an average benchmark score of 38135, placing it in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. In the PassMark G3D test, it scores 24926, which is its strongest showing, while its compute score is 11191. The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, which scores 38299 (deltaPct -0.4%), a statistical tie. It also performs comparably to the newer RTX 5080 Mobile (38349, deltaPct -0.6%) and the desktop RTX 4070 (37648, deltaPct 1.3%).

The combined picture is one of a high-performance system where the CPU is the star. The CPU's 90th percentile rank is significantly higher than the GPU's 81st percentile rank. This creates a situation where the CPU has more relative headroom than the GPU in the overall system. In the Cinebench R15 tests, the CPU scores 3093 multi-core and 436 single-core, while in the Geekbench tests, the GPU scores 159575 in OpenCL and 145807 in Vulkan. The data indicates that the system is exceptionally well-rounded, but the delta in percentile ranks suggests that the CPU is the more dominant component relative to their respective markets.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data points to a system where the CPU is the more powerful component relative to its peers. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 81st percentile. This implies that in workloads that are purely CPU-bound, the system will perform exceptionally well, but in GPU-bound scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU's high multi-core score (30695 in Cinebench R23) suggests that it can feed the GPU data faster than the GPU can process it in some gaming or rendering tasks, potentially leading to the GPU being a bottleneck at lower resolutions where frame rates are high.

However, the GPU is no slouch. Its PassMark G3D score of 24926 places it in the top 20% of all GPUs. In scenarios like 4K gaming or heavy 3D rendering, the GPU's workload becomes more intensive, and the bottleneck will shift to the GPU. The FPS scaling is not measured in this data, but the percentile difference (90 vs. 81) suggests that if you were to upgrade the GPU to a higher-end part, the CPU could likely keep up, whereas upgrading the CPU would yield diminishing returns in GPU-bound tasks. The practical implication is that this pairing is well-balanced for high-resolution gaming and content creation, where the GPU is typically the primary constraint, but it is slightly CPU-heavy for lower-resolution, high-refresh-rate gaming.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the individual components. The CPU's strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 4333) is a positive indicator for gaming, as it ensures the CPU can handle game logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU. The GPU, with its PassMark G3D score of 24926 and a 81st percentile ranking, is expected to deliver high frame rates in most modern titles.

At 1080p, the bottleneck will likely be the CPU, but given its high single-core score, it should still be able to push frame rates well beyond 60 FPS in most games. At 1440p, the load shifts to the GPU, and the RTX 4080 Mobile's 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth should provide a smooth experience, with frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range for demanding titles. At 4K, the GPU will be the definitive limiting factor, but its 81st percentile ranking suggests it can still handle 4K gaming, likely at 30-60 FPS depending on the game's optimization and graphical settings. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 96 in PassMark indicates strong support for modern APIs, which is crucial for current and future game titles.

Who Should Build It

This build is tailored for enthusiasts and professionals who need a single laptop for both heavy compute and gaming. The CPU's 90th percentile performance makes it ideal for content creators who work with 3D rendering or video editing, as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695 will drastically cut down render and export times. Software developers will benefit from the fast compilation speeds enabled by the 20 cores and 28 threads. Gamers targeting high-refresh-rate 1440p displays will find the combination of the CPU's single-core speed (4333 in Cinebench R23) and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking to be a formidable pairing, capable of running the latest AAA titles at high settings. Students and professionals in engineering or data science fields who run simulations or heavy data analysis will appreciate the high PassMark floating point math score of 92369. However, it is not for the casual user; the 55 W CPU TDP and the GPU's 110 W TDP indicate a laptop that is meant for serious work and gaming, not for all-day portability.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, packing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. The GPU has 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores, making it fully capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. It operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

In benchmarks, the GPU scores 24926 in PassMark G3D, which is its primary gaming performance indicator, and 11191 in PassMark GPU Compute, which reflects its compute capabilities. Its Geekbench scores are also strong, with 159575 in OpenCL and 145807 in Vulkan. With an average benchmark score of 38135, it ranks in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. Its performance is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (deltaPct -0.4%) and the RTX 5080 Mobile (deltaPct -0.6%), which is surprising given the generational gap. It is also 1.3% faster than the desktop RTX 4070, showing that this mobile part is very close to desktop-level performance. The GPU's FP32 performance is 24.72 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 386.3 GTexel/s, which are high figures that support its strong benchmark scores. The data suggests this GPU is a top-tier mobile solution, capable of handling high-resolution gaming and demanding creative workloads, though its 81st percentile rank is notably lower than the CPU's 90th percentile.

FAQ

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

A: The two processors are effectively tied in average benchmark scores. The i7-13850HX scores 50761, while the Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50718, a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates they offer nearly identical overall performance in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the GPU's primary performance metric, and how does it rank?

A: The GPU's primary gaming metric is its PassMark G3D score of 24926. This places it in the 81st percentile against all GPUs, meaning it outperforms about 81% of all other graphics cards in the database.

Q: Is this CPU or GPU better suited for multi-threaded workloads?

A: The CPU is the clear winner for multi-threaded workloads. It has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695, which is a very high score, and it ranks in the 90th percentile against all CPUs. The GPU's compute score is 11191 in PassMark, which is lower relative to its peers.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13850HX supports ECC memory, which is a feature often found in workstation-class processors and is valuable for data integrity in critical computing tasks.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, achieved with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: What are the CPU's clock speeds?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a maximum boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which allows for high single-threaded performance when needed.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the RTX 4070 desktop card?

A: The mobile RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster than the desktop RTX 4070 in average benchmark scores, with scores of 38135 and 37648 respectively. This shows that the mobile part provides desktop-class performance.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") that pairs a high-end mobile CPU with a high-end mobile GPU. The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a 20-core processor from the Raptor Lake-HX family, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is an Ada Lovelace-based GPU. The system's combined percentile is 86, indicating that this pairing is in the top 14% of all possible CPU and GPU combinations in the database. This is not a mainstream configuration; it is a performance-tier laptop meant for power users. The CPU's individual percentile of 90 is higher than the GPU's percentile of 81, which makes this a CPU-dominant system. The overall tier is that of a mobile workstation or a premium gaming laptop, capable of handling the most demanding tasks a user can throw at it, but with the understanding that the GPU is the more likely component to be upgraded in the future.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The system is built on the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile-specific socket, meaning the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and is not upgradeable in a traditional sense. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, providing flexibility in memory choice. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which is a significant feature for high-speed SSDs and future expansion, though the GPU is connected via PCIe 4.0 x16. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which can be useful for power-saving modes or troubleshooting.

The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 110 W, with the GPU requiring no external power connectors as it is an IGP part. The suggested PSU is not provided in the data, but the combined TDP of 165 W suggests that a laptop power adapter in the 200-300 W range would be necessary to handle peak loads. Since the CPU is soldered, the primary upgrade path for a user would be to increase system RAM or storage. The data shows the CPU supports ECC memory, which is a workstation feature. A sensible future upgrade would be to move to a newer platform, as the data lists the RTX 4080 Mobile's successor as the GeForce 50 Mobile series, indicating a generational leap in GPU technology that this laptop cannot accommodate via a swap.

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