SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900HX + AMD Radeon 880M

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89 / 100
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Power Build

Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
93%
VS
GPU
85%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900HX

46,098 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 880M

8,436 Benchmark Score
Top 15% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900HX is a 24-core, 32-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The chip operates with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The core configuration combines performance and efficiency cores, with cache hierarchy structured as 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a high-end mobile part, evidenced by its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database.

The benchmark results reveal a chip that scales exceptionally well from lightly threaded to heavily threaded workloads. The 3DMark scores show a progression from 1,102 in single-thread to 2,143 in 2-thread, 4,012 in 4-thread, 6,857 in 8-thread, 8,929 in 16-thread, and 11,738 at max threads. The scaling from 8 to 16 threads shows a 30.2% improvement, and from 16 to max threads another 31.5% gain, indicating that the core count is well-utilized across many parallel tasks. This is not a chip that peaks early; it continues to deliver meaningful performance gains as thread counts rise.

Cinebench scores reinforce the multi-core strength. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,900 is paired with a single-core score of 2,056, yielding a multi-to-single ratio of roughly 13.6x, which is typical for a high-core-count mobile flagship. The R20 multi-core score of 14,836 and R15 multi-core score of 4,494.5 follow the same pattern. For real workloads, this means the CPU excels in rendering, compilation, and any task that can spread across its 32 threads. The single-thread score of 2,056 in Cinebench R23 places it in a competitive position for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications.

PassMark results provide additional context. The multi-thread score of 43,062 is supported by strong sub-scores: integer math at 156,175, floating-point math at 110,470, data compression at 531,224, and data encryption at 32,130. The extended instructions score of 30,550 indicates robust SIMD performance, which matters for scientific computing and media encoding. The single-thread PassMark score of 4,081 shows that the chip does not sacrifice single-core responsiveness for its multi-core prowess. The average benchmark score of 46,098 places the i9-13900HX in close competition with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46,062, 0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030, 0.1% ahead), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G (46,187, 0.2% behind). The AMD EPYC 4364P trails slightly at 45,970 (0.3% behind). These are all within a narrow band, indicating that the i9-13900HX sits at a performance plateau shared with several modern competitors, with differences that are essentially noise.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process with 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die. This is a Strix Point mobile IGP with 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation units. The GPU includes 12 ray tracing cores, and its FP32 performance is rated at 4.454 TFLOPS with FP16 at the same 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The clock speeds range from a base of 400 MHz to a boost of 2900 MHz. Memory is system-shared, with bandwidth described as system dependent, meaning performance will vary significantly based on the host system's memory configuration. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with a bus interface of PCIe 4.0 x8.

The benchmark data paints a picture of a capable integrated GPU that sits in the mid-range of the overall GPU distribution, with a 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 535 is a modern DirectX 12 test result. Geekbench scores show OpenCL at 31,285 and Vulkan at 40,006. PassMark results include a G3D score of 7,615 and a G2D score of 969, with a GPU compute score of 3,719. The DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores are 31, 73, and 32 respectively, while DirectX 9 scores 97. The average benchmark score is 8,436.

This places the Radeon 880M in direct competition with older discrete mobile GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX (8,427, 0.1% behind), NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (8,458, 0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon HD 8870M (8,462, 0.3% ahead), and AMD Radeon R9 M375X (8,325, 1.3% behind). The deltas are all within 1.3%, meaning the 880M's performance is statistically equivalent to these older discrete parts. For rendering workloads, the ray tracing hardware (12 RT cores) provides hardware acceleration for DirectX 12 Ultimate titles, though the raw compute throughput of 4.454 TFLOPS will limit heavy RT effects. The pixel rate of 46.40 GPixel/s and texture rate of 139.2 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with its integrated-class positioning.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from the CPU and GPU benchmarks shows a system with a significant performance disparity between the two components. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 43rd percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 66. This is a classic configuration where a flagship-class CPU is paired with an integrated GPU that is only mid-pack among all GPUs, including discrete parts.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 46,098 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,900 and PassMark multi-thread score of 43,062 establish it as a top-tier mobile compute part. The GPU's average score of 8,436 is 0.1% behind the GTX 675MX, 0.3% behind the MX330, 0.3% behind the HD 8870M, and 1.3% ahead of the R9 M375X. These rival GPUs are all from earlier generations, which indicates that the 880M's performance level is roughly equivalent to a mid-range discrete GPU from roughly a decade ago.

The combined percentile of 66 reflects a system that is more capable than the average machine in the database, but the gap between CPU and GPU performance is stark. In workloads that are purely CPU-bound, this system will perform near the top of the database. In GPU-bound workloads, it will perform at a level that is below the median discrete GPU but above most other integrated graphics solutions. No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination; all game performance discussion that follows is estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as such.

# Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing is for users who need exceptional CPU compute power in a laptop form factor without requiring discrete-class graphics performance. The 89th percentile CPU ranking means this system is aimed at professionals and power users who run heavily multithreaded workloads on the go.

Content creators working with video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation will find the 24-core, 32-thread CPU with its 27,900 Cinebench R23 multi-core score to be a substantial asset. The data compression score of 531,224 and floating-point math score of 110,470 suggest strong performance in archival tasks and scientific computation. Developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the multi-thread scaling that shows 30.2% improvement from 8 to 16 threads and 31.5% from 16 to max threads, indicating the chip does not saturate easily.

Students and office workers in technical fields—engineering, data science, finance—will appreciate the single-thread score of 4,081 in PassMark for responsive everyday use, while the 89th percentile overall CPU ranking ensures headroom for demanding analytical software. Small business workstations that run virtual machines, database queries, or simulation software can leverage the 32 threads and 36 MB of L3 cache.

The GPU, at the 43rd percentile, is not aimed at gamers or GPU-accelerated workloads. Users who need graphics performance for gaming or GPU compute should look elsewhere. This system is for those who prioritize CPU throughput above all else and accept integrated graphics as a secondary consideration.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Radeon 880M's 43rd percentile GPU ranking and average benchmark score of 8,436 will not sustain high-refresh gaming at demanding settings. With no measured FPS data, estimates from 3DMark Steel Nomad's 535 score indicate that esports titles at lower settings may be playable, but AAA games at high refresh rates are beyond this GPU's capability.

Streaming: The CPU's 32 threads and strong encoding-relevant scores (data encryption at 32,130, extended instructions at 30,550) provide ample headroom for software encoding of streams. The 89th percentile CPU can handle simultaneous gameplay (at lower graphics settings) and encoding without significant frame drops, though the GPU will limit game visual quality.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,900 and PassMark multi-thread score of 43,062 indicate strong performance in video editing timelines, especially for export and rendering tasks that use all cores. The GPU's 4,454 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates some effects and previews, but the CPU will be the primary workhorse.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will be excellent. The 36 MB of L3 cache and 32 threads deliver a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14,836, which translates to strong performance in Blender, V-Ray, or similar CPU render engines. GPU rendering will be limited by the 880M's modest compute throughput and system-shared memory.

Software development: The single-thread PassMark score of 4,081 and multi-thread score of 43,062 cover both interactive editing and large-scale compilation. The 0.1% delta to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 shows this CPU is at parity with current competition, ensuring no productivity penalty.

Student and office work: The 89th percentile CPU ranking ensures smooth multitasking across office suites, web browsers, and communication tools. The 2,056 Cinebench R23 single-core score provides responsive application performance, while the GPU's G2D score of 969 handles basic 2D desktop rendering without issue.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

Based on the GPU's 43rd percentile ranking, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 535, and PassMark G3D score of 7,615, the Radeon 880M is expected to handle esports and older titles at 1080p with medium to low settings. Games that are CPU-bound may see better frame rates due to the i9-13900HX's exceptional single-thread score of 4,081 in PassMark, but the GPU will ultimately cap performance in graphics-intensive scenes. Modern AAA titles at high or ultra settings are unlikely to be playable at smooth frame rates. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 12 RT cores provide the feature set for current games, but the raw performance of 4.454 TFLOPS FP32 will limit actual frame delivery.

The nearest GPU rivals—GTX 675MX, MX330, HD 8870M, R9 M375X—are all older discrete parts that were entry-level to mid-range in their respective eras. Users should expect performance in line with those historical parts, meaning 1080p gaming at medium settings in titles from the mid-2010s, or lower settings for more recent releases.

# Balance and Bottleneck

This system is heavily CPU-favored with a clear performance imbalance. The CPU at the 89th percentile versus the GPU at the 43rd percentile creates a configuration where the GPU is the limiting factor for any graphics-intensive workload. In gaming, the GPU will bottleneck first; the CPU's headroom will go unused in most 3D titles.

For CPU-bound workloads—compilation, rendering, data processing—the system performs near the top of the database. The 30.2% scaling from 8 to 16 threads and 31.5% scaling from 16 to max threads in 3DMark indicates that the CPU benefits from additional threads, and the 0.1% delta to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 shows it is competitive with current flagship mobile CPUs.

In GPU-bound workloads, the 880M's performance relative to rivals (0.1% behind GTX 675MX, 0.3% behind MX330, 0.3% behind HD 8870M, 1.3% ahead of R9 M375X) shows that the GPU is the constraining factor. The system's combined percentile of 66 reflects this imbalance: better than most systems in the database, but held back from the top tier by the integrated GPU.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build pairing the Intel Core i9-13900HX with the AMD Radeon 880M integrated GPU. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-HX mobile processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of L3 cache, sitting at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is an RDNA 3.5 integrated part with 768 shaders and 12 RT cores, sitting at the 43rd percentile among all GPUs.

The overall tier, as measured by the combined 66th percentile, places this system in the upper-mid range of the database. The CPU is a flagship-class mobile compute part, while the GPU is a mid-range integrated solution. This pairing is best characterized as a CPU-centric workstation laptop that happens to include a capable integrated GPU for basic graphics and light gaming, rather than a balanced performance machine. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46,098 places it at parity with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, while the GPU's 8,436 average score places it at parity with older discrete GPUs like the GTX 675MX and MX330.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture and process node?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375?

A: The i9-13900HX has an average benchmark score of 46,098, which is 0.1% ahead of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's score of 46,030.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX?

A: The Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8,436, which is 0.1% behind the GTX 675MX's score of 8,427.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The boost clock is 5.40 GHz.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon 880M includes 12 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The i9-13900HX sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile platform with the CPU soldered to the motherboard. This means the CPU itself is not upgradeable in a traditional sense; the socket is specific to the Raptor Lake-HX mobile platform. The system supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which is ample for the fastest NVMe storage and any external GPU enclosures that might be used.

The GPU is an integrated part with a TDP of 15 W and no power connectors, using system-shared memory. Its bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, and bandwidth is system dependent, meaning the GPU's performance scales with the memory configuration of the host system. There is no suggested PSU for this IGP, as it is not a discrete component.

For a sensible next upgrade, users should focus on the system's memory configuration, since the GPU's performance is directly tied to system memory bandwidth. Opting for the fastest supported DDR5 memory will maximize the Radeon 880M's performance. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means a motherboard choice (in a pre-built system, the motherboard's memory slots) will determine which type is available. Since the CPU is not upgradeable without replacing the entire board, the primary upgrade path is maximizing memory speed and capacity, and potentially adding a discrete GPU via external enclosure if the laptop supports it through the PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking suggests it will remain competitive for years, so the platform's longevity is not a concern; the GPU is the component most likely to be the limiting factor in future workloads.