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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-12900HK + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
87%
VS
GPU
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-12900HK

26,469 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

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

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-12900HK paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end laptop combination. The CPU holds a 78th percentile rank among all CPUs, the GPU an 81st percentile among all GPUs, and the combined build sits at the 80th percentile. No measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing; all frame-rate discussion is estimated from benchmark scores, not direct measurement.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). It ships with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, producing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s. FP32 performance reaches 24.72 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1). For ray tracing and AI workloads, the GPU includes 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, and the slot width is IGP, meaning it is a mobile integrated chip. Power draw is rated at 110 W TDP, and the GPU uses no external power connectors. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with display output described as "Portable Device Dependent."

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 159575 in Geekbench OpenCL and 145807 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark results include a G3D score of 24926, GPU compute score of 11191, and DirectX scores of 157 (DX10), 244 (DX11), 96 (DX12), and 286 (DX9). The average benchmark score is 38135, placing the GPU at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 Mobile is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (avg score 38299) and 0.6% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (avg score 38349). It is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (avg score 37648) and 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (avg score 37628). These deltas are small, suggesting that the RTX 4080 Mobile sits at the edge of a performance cluster where differences are minimal. For rendering workloads, the 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth are substantial for 3D scenes, and the 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 throughput supports heavy geometry and pixel work. The presence of 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores indicates hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects and DLSS-style AI upscaling, although the latter is not explicitly named in the data.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score 3567, 3DMark single-thread score 1025) and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking indicate that the system can sustain high frame rates at lower resolution and detail settings, though no measured FPS confirms this. The 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures, and the 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 throughput supports modern rendering techniques. Frame rates are estimated, but the hardware is positioned for high-refresh monitors.

Streaming: The GPU's tensor cores and RT cores are designed for AI-based processing, which includes encoding and decoding acceleration. The 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores can handle ray-traced effects while the CPU handles the stream encoding. The CPU's 20 threads provide headroom for concurrent gaming and encoding tasks, as seen in the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6441 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18288. The GPU's 110 W TDP and the CPU's 45 W TDP together indicate a thermal envelope suitable for sustained sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18288 and single-core score of 1673 indicate strong multi-threaded performance for timeline rendering and export, while the single-thread score is sufficient for interface responsiveness. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth can accelerate previews and GPU-accelerated effects. The 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provides significant compute power for encoding and color grading tasks. The 45 W CPU TDP and 110 W GPU TDP suggest a thermal headroom that allows for extended export sessions, though no measured durations are available.

3D rendering: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with the GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and 58 RT cores, indicate a system capable of handling both CPU-based and GPU-based render engines. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18288 and the Passmark floating-point math score of 63572 reflect strong number-crunching for physics and geometry. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM allows for moderate scene sizes, while the 432 GB/s bandwidth supports high texture throughput. The RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced frames, but the exact speedup depends on the renderer, which is not measured here.

Software development: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are well-suited for parallel compilation and testing. The Passmark integer math score of 89527 and data encryption score of 17445 indicate strong performance in hashing and cryptographic operations. The 3DMark max-thread score of 6829 shows scaling across 20 threads. The 10 nm process node and 24 MB shared L3 cache provide a fast cache hierarchy for code and data. The 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes offer bandwidth for fast NVMe storage, though the exact drive configuration is not specified.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3567 in Passmark and the 3DMark single-thread score of 1025 ensure responsive application for document editing and web browsing. The integrated Iris Xe 96EU GPU is available for light graphics, though the discrete GPU is present for heavier tasks. The 45 W TDP means the laptop can run on battery for extended periods, but the high-performance cores may draw more power. The 78th CPU percentile and 81st GPU percentile indicate that this system is overkill for typical office tasks, but it can handle any workload without stutter.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 78th percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile are nearly aligned, suggesting a balanced pairing. The combined percentile of 80 indicates that neither component is a severe bottleneck. However, the GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and the CPU's 14-core design indicate that at high resolutions, the GPU will likely be the limiting factor, while at low resolutions and high frame rates, the CPU may limit. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 6441 and max-thread score of 6829 show that the CPU does not scale linearly beyond 8 threads, meaning the GPU might be the bottleneck in heavily threaded workloads. The CPU's single-thread score of 1025 (3DMark) and 3567 (Passmark) suggests that it can feed the GPU at high frame rates. The GPU's nearest rivals (MX570, RTX 5080 Mobile) have nearly identical average scores, indicating that the RTX 4080 Mobile is not a leader but sits in a tight performance band. The CPU's nearest rival, the EPYC 8024P, is 0.3% faster, while the Ryzen 7 7435HS is 0.3% slower. This balance implies that the system is well-matched for gaming, where the CPU and GPU can both reach their limits simultaneously. For compute-heavy workloads, the GPU's FP32 and tensor cores will be the primary driver, and the CPU will provide the necessary feeding of data. The 45 W CPU TDP and 110 W GPU TDP suggest that the GPU draws more power, which may make the GPU the thermal bottleneck in sustained loads.

Who Should Build It

This laptop is intended for gamers who prioritize high refresh rate at 1080p or 1440p, but the exact resolution is not measured. The CPU's 78th percentile and GPU's 81st percentile indicate that it can handle modern game titles at high detail settings, though no FPS data confirms this. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures. Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 14 cores and the GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS, as well as the 58 RT cores for ray tracing. Software developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache. Students and office users will find the system excessively powerful, but the single-thread performance ensures a responsive interface. Small business workstations that need to run virtualization or data processing will find the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 25697 and the GPU's compute score of 11191 adequate for moderate workloads. The laptop class form factor means this is a portable workstation, not a desktop, and the 45 W CPU TDP and 110 W GPU TDP indicate a high-performance laptop that requires a strong cooling solution.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile package, so the CPU is not user-replaceable. The memory support is dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, allowing for either memory type, but the exact supported capacities are not listed. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which is sufficient for the GPU and one or two NVMe drives. The GPU is also a mobile part, soldered to the motherboard, and uses no power connectors, so there is no GPU upgrade path. The platform is closed, meaning the only upgrades are the memory and storage. The CPU's TDP is 45 W, and the GPU's TDP is 110 W, so the total power draw is approximately 155 W, but the suggested PSU is not provided. The laptop is not a desktop, so a PSU is not applicable. A sensible next upgrade would be to increase the memory capacity or replace the storage with a faster NVMe drive, but the CPU and GPU are fixed. The 78th CPU percentile and 81st GPU percentile suggest that the system is already near the top of the current performance range, so upgrades would yield diminishing returns.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-12900HK is a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It is built on the Alder Lake architecture and the Alder Lake-H codename, using a 10 nm process. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and the L3 cache is 24 MB shared. The memory support is DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, and the memory bus is dual-channel. ECC memory is not supported. The CPU uses the BGA 1744 socket and has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. It includes an integrated Iris Xe GPU with 96 execution units. The TDP is 45 W. It has an unlocked multiplier and is manufactured by Intel, with a die size of 217 mm².

In benchmark tests, the CPU scores 6441 in 3DMark 16-thread, 1942 in 2-thread, 3537 in 4-thread, 5172 in 8-thread, 6829 in max-thread, and 1025 in single-thread. Cinebench scores are 2786 (R15 multi), 242 (R15 single), 8958 (R20 multi), 1264 (R20 single), 18288 (R23 multi), and 1673 (R23 single). Passmark scores include data compression 294908, data encryption 17445, extended instructions 17583, find prime numbers 102, floating point 63572, integer math 89527, multithread 25697, physics 1673, random string sorting 32983, and single thread 3567. The average benchmark score is 26469, placing it at the 78th percentile. Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU is equal to the Intel Core i7-1280P (delta 0) and AMD Ryzen 5 8640U (delta 0), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, and 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 8024P. The multithreaded scores indicate that the CPU scales well up to 8 threads, but the 16-thread score is only about 1.06 times the 8-thread score, showing a plateau. This suggests that the CPU is strong for 8-thread workloads but has diminishing returns beyond that. The single-thread scores are high, making it suitable for latency-sensitive applications.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and type?

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

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 26469, equal to the Intel Core i7-1280P and AMD Ryzen 5 8640U, 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, and 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 8024P.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 80, with the CPU at 78th and the GPU at 81st percentile.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the CPU's socket type?

A: The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile package.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination; all frame rate estimates are derived from benchmark scores.

Build Overview

This is a laptop build (build class: laptop) pairing the Intel Core i9-12900HK with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Alder Lake-H processor with a 78th percentile rank, and the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based mobile GPU with a 81st percentile rank. The combined percentile is 80th, indicating a high-end system that sits in the upper 20% of all configurations. The CPU and GPU are both soldered, and the system is not upgradeable beyond memory and storage. The 45 W CPU TDP and 110 W GPU TDP point to a mobile workstation that requires a robust cooling solution. The overall tier is high, as shown by the 80th combined percentile, but the lack of measured FPS data means that its gaming performance is estimated from the benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 26469, placing it at the 78th percentile. Its best scores include Cinebench R23 multi-thread 18288 and single-thread 1673, and Passmark multithread 25697. The GPU's average score is 38135, placing it at the 81st percentile, with Passmark G3D 24926 and Geekbench OpenCL 159575. The CPU's nearest rival, the EPYC 8024P, is 0.3% higher, while the GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 5080 Mobile, is 0.6% higher. The combined percentile is 80, meaning that the system sits above the 80% of all builds. The CPU's single-thread score (3DMark 1025, Passmark 3567) is high, and the GPU's FP32 24.72 TFLOPS is strong. The combination indicates a system that can handle both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive tasks, but the absence of measured FPS data means that real-world performance is not quantified.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, as the FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows. Therefore, all frame rate expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread performance (Passmark 3567, 3DMark 1025) and the GPU's 81st percentile suggest that the system can handle high frame rates at lower resolution settings. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-detail textures, and the 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 throughput supports heavy shading. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads can feed the GPU at high frame rates, but the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6441 and the max-thread score of 6829 indicate a plateau at 8 threads. For CPU-bound games, the boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides strong per-frame performance. For GPU-bound games, the 12 GB VRAM is adequate for modern titles at high settings. The RT cores and tensor cores will accelerate ray tracing and AI-based features, but the exact FPS impact is unknown. At 1080p, the system is likely to be CPU-bound, while at 1440p or higher, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. These are estimates, and actual frame rates will vary depending on the game and drivers.