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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13850HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

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CPU
94%
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GPU
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13850HX

50,761 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

38,349 Benchmark Score
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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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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is built on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture and drops into the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile platform with no traditional upgrade path. This is a soldered, laptop-class processor, so the CPU itself is not swappable. The platform supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system builders flexibility in choosing memory technology, though the dual-channel bus width is the same regardless of the memory generation selected. ECC memory is supported, which is a notable feature for workstation-class mobile systems where data integrity is a priority.

Memory bandwidth is not listed in the data, but the dual-channel configuration with DDR5 support suggests a capable platform for memory-intensive workloads. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the processor itself, which is a high-bandwidth interface for the latest NVMe storage and discrete GPUs. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output and hardware acceleration when the discrete GPU is idle or for quick diagnostics.

The power delivery situation is straightforward: the CPU has a 55 W TDP, and the GPU has an 80 W TDP. Combined, the two components draw approximately 135 W under full load, which is a modest total for a modern high-performance laptop pairing. The GPU's suggested PSU is listed as null, which is typical for mobile parts that rely on laptop power bricks rather than desktop power supplies. However, the combined 135 W TDP figure suggests that a laptop power adapter in the range of 180 W to 240 W would provide reasonable headroom for the entire system, including the display, storage, and other components.

A sensible next upgrade for a system built around this pairing would be to increase the memory capacity, especially since the platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Adding more RAM will benefit multitasking and large dataset workloads, given the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads. Storage upgrades are also straightforward thanks to PCIe Gen 5 support, which allows for the fastest available NVMe SSDs. The GPU, however, is soldered in a laptop and cannot be upgraded. The CPU also has an unlocked multiplier, which is unusual for a mobile part, suggesting some BIOS-level overclocking headroom on supported laptops, though thermal constraints will likely limit practical gains.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13850HX delivers strong multi-threaded performance that places it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 50,761, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at 50,718, a delta of just 0.1%. The CPU edges out the Intel Core i9-14900T by 0.5% and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 0.6% and the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 0.7%. This positions the i7-13850HX as a top-tier mobile processor that trades blows with desktop-class and high-end mobile rivals.

In Cinebench tests, the CPU scores 3,093 in R15 multi-core and 436 in single-core. The R20 results show 12,891 multi-core and 1,819 single-core. The R23 run produces a multi-core score of 30,695 and a single-core score of 4,333. The single-core numbers are respectable, but the multi-core scores are where this processor shines, reflecting the 20-core, 28-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

The PassMark suite reinforces this dual nature. The multi-thread score is 36,870, while single-thread is 3,769. Integer math scores 126,852, floating-point math 92,369, and extended instructions 26,586. Data compression hits 441,525, data encryption 26,062, physics 2,483, and random string sorting 49,198. The find prime numbers test scores 184, which is a lower score that suggests this workload is not a strength of the architecture.

The GPU side shows the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,349. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 at 38,299, which is only 0.1% behind. The RTX 5080 Mobile leads the RTX 4080 Mobile by 0.6% and beats the MX570 A by 0.9%, but trails the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 0.9%.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 4,952. Geekbench OpenCL scores 166,986 and Vulkan scores 169,754. PassMark G3D scores 27,711, with G2D at 1,095. DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores are 171, 253, and 116 respectively, while DirectX 9 scores 314. GPU compute scores 12,134.

The combined picture is a laptop that excels in multi-threaded productivity and is competitive in gaming and rendering. The CPU's 90th percentile rank is exceptional, and the GPU's 81st percentile is strong, though the GPU faces stiffer competition relative to the CPU's dominance. The combined percentile for the pairing is 86, indicating that the overall system performance is well above average, but the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates that the CPU is the more dominant component in this pairing. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. This 9-percentage-point gap suggests that the processor has more headroom relative to its competition than the graphics card does. In CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression, encryption, and multi-threaded rendering, the i7-13850HX will not be the limiting factor.

The GPU's benchmark scores, however, show a more nuanced picture. In PassMark DirectX tests, the scores are 171 for DX10, 253 for DX11, and 116 for DX12. The DX12 score is notably lower than the DX11 score, which is unusual and could indicate driver optimization issues or that the benchmark is not fully utilizing the Blackwell architecture's features. The G3D score of 27,711 is strong, but the compute score of 12,134 is lower, suggesting that pure compute workloads may not scale as well as rasterization performance.

The FPS scaling data is not available for this exact combination, as no measured FPS rows exist. However, the benchmark scores can be used to estimate frame rates. The CPU's high single-thread score of 4,333 in Cinebench R23 suggests that it can feed the GPU adequately in most gaming scenarios, minimizing CPU bottlenecks at high frame rates. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,952 indicates it is capable of handling modern DX12 titles at high settings.

The bottleneck analysis points to the GPU being the limiting factor in gaming and graphics workloads, while the CPU is the limiting factor in lightly threaded tasks that rely heavily on single-core performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 3,769 in PassMark is solid but not class-leading, so extremely high-refresh-rate esports titles could see the CPU constrain the GPU at 1080p with low graphics settings. In more demanding titles at higher resolutions, the GPU will be the primary constraint.

# FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Core i7-13850HX use?

A: The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile platform with the processor soldered to the motherboard.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13850HX supports ECC memory, which is a useful feature for workstation-class applications.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5080 Mobile?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, using 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT?

A: The i7-13850HX has an average benchmark score of 50,761, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at 50,718.

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

A: The RTX 5080 Mobile is in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,349.

Q: Does the CPU have an integrated GPU?

A: Yes, the CPU includes Intel UHD Graphics 770 as its integrated graphics solution.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-13850HX has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB203 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The chip contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU has 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It also includes 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores, which are essential for modern rendering features like DLSS and ray-traced effects.

Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. This bandwidth is critical for high-resolution textures and compute workloads that require large data transfers. The base clock is 975 MHz with a boost clock of 1500 MHz, which is relatively conservative for a high-end mobile GPU, likely to manage thermals within the laptop form factor.

The GPU's pixel rate is 144.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 23.04 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 23.04 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio. This is a balanced compute profile that should handle both gaming and professional workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with the latest APIs.

Benchmark scores reflect a capable but not class-leading GPU. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,952 is a strong result for modern gaming. Geekbench scores of 166,986 in OpenCL and 169,754 in Vulkan show solid compute and graphics performance. The PassMark G3D score of 27,711 is competitive, though the DirectX 12 score of 116 is lower than expected and may indicate a need for driver maturity. The GPU compute score of 12,134 suggests that compute-heavy workloads like rendering or machine learning will see decent, though not exceptional, performance.

In rendering workloads, the combination of 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores positions the RTX 5080 Mobile well for ray-traced scenes and AI-accelerated denoising. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for large 3D scenes and high-resolution textures. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the shaders quickly, reducing bottlenecks in memory-intensive tasks.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of Intel Core i7-13850HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile. All frame rate discussions are therefore estimates based on the benchmark scores provided.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,333 and multi-core score of 30,695 indicate that it can handle modern game engines that utilize multiple threads. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,952 suggests it can run DX12 titles at high settings with reasonable frame rates. The GPU's G3D score of 27,711 in PassMark is strong, though the DirectX 12 score of 116 is concerning and could translate to lower-than-expected performance in some DX12 titles until drivers mature.

For esports titles at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance of 3,769 in PassMark should be sufficient to push high frame rates, though the GPU's relatively low boost clock of 1500 MHz may cap performance in CPU-bound scenarios. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a factor, and the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth will help maintain frame rates in memory-intensive scenes. At 4K, the GPU will be the primary constraint, and the 16 GB VRAM will be an advantage for high-resolution textures.

The lack of measured FPS data means that exact frame rates cannot be provided. However, the benchmark scores suggest that this pairing is capable of 1080p gaming at high settings and 1440p gaming at medium to high settings, with 4K gaming possible in less demanding titles. The GPU's ray tracing capabilities, with 60 RT cores, should enable ray-traced effects at playable frame rates in most games that support them, especially with DLSS enabled, given the 240 tensor cores.

# Who Should Build It

The Intel Core i7-13850HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is a laptop-class build that targets users who need both strong CPU and GPU performance in a portable form factor. The CPU's 90th percentile rank and the GPU's 81st percentile rank make this a high-end configuration suitable for several user profiles.

Gamers who play at 1440p or 1080p with high refresh rates will benefit from this pairing. The CPU's multi-threaded performance ensures that modern games that use more than a few cores will run smoothly, while the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth handle high-resolution textures and modern rendering features. Ray tracing is viable thanks to the 60 RT cores, and the 240 tensor cores enable DLSS for performance boosts.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or large datasets will find the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads valuable. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,695 indicates strong rendering performance, and the PassMark data compression score of 441,525 suggests fast archival and compression workloads. The GPU's compute performance, with an OpenCL score of 166,986, accelerates GPU-accelerated effects and rendering in supported applications.

Developers who compile large codebases or run virtual machines will appreciate the CPU's thread count and memory support. The ECC memory support is a bonus for reliability-sensitive workloads. Students in engineering or computer science fields will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded performance for compilation and simulation tasks, though the GPU's gaming capabilities make this a versatile choice for personal use.

Small business workstations that need to handle spreadsheets, databases, and occasional graphics work will find this pairing overqualified but future-proof. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,333 in R23 ensures snappy responsiveness in office applications, while the GPU can handle occasional video editing or 3D visualization tasks. The 55 W CPU TDP and 80 W GPU TDP mean the laptop can be reasonably portable without excessive cooling requirements.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13850HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile. The CPU is from the Core 13th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process. The GPU is from the GeForce 50-series, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 86, placing it in the top 14% of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database. This is a high-tier configuration that excels in multi-threaded productivity and is competitive in gaming.

The CPU's 90th percentile rank among all CPUs is the standout feature, as it outperforms most desktop processors in multi-threaded workloads. The GPU's 81st percentile rank is solid, though it faces stiffer competition from other mobile and desktop GPUs. The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles suggests that the processor is the stronger component, which could be advantageous in CPU-heavy workloads like compilation, rendering, and data processing.

For gaming, the GPU will be the primary determinant of frame rates, and its 81st percentile rank ensures it can handle modern titles at high settings. For productivity, the CPU's 90th percentile rank means it will rarely be the bottleneck, even in heavily threaded applications.

The 55 W CPU TDP and 80 W GPU TDP are modest for the performance level, suggesting a laptop that can maintain reasonable thermals under load. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provide a strong foundation for both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-HX. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which is a wide frequency range that allows the CPU to scale from power-efficient operation to high-performance bursts.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is beneficial for workloads that share data across cores, such as databases and virtual machines. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility in memory selection, though the memory bandwidth is not listed in the data.

Benchmark results show that the CPU is a multi-threaded powerhouse. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,695 is exceptional for a mobile processor, and the R20 score of 12,891 and R15 score of 3,093 reinforce this. The PassMark multi-thread score of 36,870 is also strong, with integer math at 126,852 and floating-point math at 92,369.

Single-threaded performance is respectable but not class-leading. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,333 and R20 score of 1,819 are solid, and the PassMark single-thread score of 3,769 is competitive. However, the CPU's 90th percentile rank is driven more by its multi-threaded capabilities than its single-threaded performance.

The PassMark data compression score of 441,525 is notably high, indicating excellent performance in file archiving and compression tasks. Data encryption scores 26,062, which is decent for secure communication workloads. The find prime numbers score of 184 is low, suggesting that the CPU is not optimized for this specific workload. Extended instructions score 26,586, which benefits applications that use SIMD instructions.

The CPU's 55 W TDP is modest for a 20-core part, which reflects the efficiency of the Raptor Lake architecture on the 10 nm process. The ECC memory support is a differentiator for workstation use cases, and the unlocked multiplier offers overclocking potential on supported laptops, though thermal and power constraints will limit practical gains.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, which it beats by 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-14900T, which it beats by 0.5%. It also leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 0.6% and the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 0.7%. These narrow margins show that the i7-13850HX is at the top of the mobile CPU hierarchy, trading blows with desktop-class processors.