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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13905H + AMD Radeon 740M

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
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CPU
92%
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GPU
88%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13905H

40,313 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 740M

12,870 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
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

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

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13905H is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor built on the Raptor Lake-H architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, drawing a 45 W TDP. The cache hierarchy comprises 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel layout, with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity limited to 8 CPU lanes.

Benchmark results place this chip in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40313. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20034 indicates strong sustained multi-threaded throughput, while the single-core score of 2020 demonstrates excellent per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score of 10605 and single-core score of 1497 reinforce this pattern. PassMark results further characterize the processor: multithread score of 29779, single-thread score of 3703, integer math at 101716, floating point math at 73434, and data compression at 354330.

The nearest rivals reveal a tightly contested performance envelope. The Intel Xeon 6369P scores 40327, a delta of 0% — essentially identical. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, just 0.2% behind. The Intel Xeon 6507P and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H score 40426 and 40431 respectively, positioning the i9-13905H 0.3% behind both. This clustering suggests that for real-world workloads, the i9-13905H delivers performance statistically indistinguishable from these server and high-end mobile parts, despite its mobile form factor.

For real workloads, the data indicates the i9-13905H excels in tasks that exploit both high core counts and strong single-thread responsiveness. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock handles compilation, rendering, and scientific computing efficiently. The PassMark extended instructions score of 21297 and data encryption score of 20464 indicate robust SIMD and cryptographic throughput, relevant for developers and security-focused applications. The floating point math score of 73434 supports heavy numerical workloads, while the physics score of 2054 reflects competent simulation performance.

# FAQ

Q: What is the benchmark percentile ranking of the Intel Core i9-13905H?

A: The i9-13905H sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40313.

Q: How does the i9-13905H compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431, which is 0.3% higher than the i9-13905H's 40313. This difference is negligible in practical terms.

Q: What is the memory support configuration for this processor?

A: The i9-13905H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though specific bandwidth figures are not provided in the data.

Q: Does the CPU include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the i9-13905H integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, which provides a baseline display output capability alongside the discrete GPU.

Q: What is the socket type and is the multiplier unlocked?

A: The processor uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, and the multiplier is not unlocked, meaning overclocking is not supported.

Q: What is the production status and release date?

A: The i9-13905H is listed as Active in production, with a release date of January 3, 2023. The launch MSRP is $697.

Q: How does the CPU perform in Cinebench R23 multicore compared to single-core?

A: The multicore score is 20034, while the single-core score is 2020. The ratio of approximately 9.9:1 indicates strong scaling across the 14 cores and 20 threads.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13905H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform — this means the CPU is not user-replaceable in a traditional sense. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving system builders flexibility in choosing memory technology, though the exact bandwidth depends on the memory modules selected. PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion, while the integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU offers a fallback display solution.

The GPU, an AMD Radeon 740M, is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Phoenix2 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process with 20,900 million transistors and a 137 mm² die size. It uses system-shared memory, meaning the memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system-dependent. The GPU's TDP is 45 W, matching the CPU's TDP, and it requires no power connectors. The suggested PSU is not specified, but given the 45 W TDP of both components and the IGP form factor, power supply headroom is unlikely to be a constraint in a laptop chassis.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests focusing on memory configuration first. Since the GPU relies entirely on system-shared memory, upgrading to faster DDR5 memory could improve both CPU and GPU performance, particularly for memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 x8 interface on the GPU side (the bus interface is listed as PCIe 4.0 x8 for the Radeon 740M, while the CPU provides Gen 5 lanes) means storage upgrades to NVMe drives could benefit from the CPU's Gen 5 support. However, the BGA 1744 socket precludes CPU upgrades, so any future performance gains must come from memory or storage enhancements.

# Who Should Build It

The i9-13905H combined with the Radeon 740M targets users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads over graphics performance. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking and 40313 average benchmark score make it suitable for professionals who need substantial multi-threaded compute in a mobile package. Developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 14-core, 20-thread configuration, as evidenced by the PassMark multithread score of 29779 and integer math score of 101716. The data compression score of 354330 indicates strong performance for database and archive operations, making it viable for small business workstations handling data processing.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU capable for CPU-based rendering tasks, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 20034 providing a reference point for render times. Students in engineering or computer science fields can leverage the single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3703) for everyday responsiveness and the multicore capabilities for simulation and compilation projects. The GPU, however, ranks in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 12870, which limits graphics-intensive applications. Gamers at lower resolutions or with reduced settings might find acceptable performance, but the data does not support high-end gaming expectations.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the i9-13905H and the Radeon 740M is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking contrasts sharply with the GPU's 53rd percentile, creating a scenario where the GPU is the limiting factor in graphics-bound workloads. In CPU-intensive tasks such as compilation, data processing, or CPU rendering, the i9-13905H operates near the top of its class, with nearest rivals (Xeon 6369P at 0% delta, Ryzen 9 270 at 0.2% delta) confirming its competitive position.

For gaming, the bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU. The Radeon 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 ROPs constrain pixel throughput to 22.40 GPixel/s, which will limit frame rates even at modest resolutions. The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2020, PassMark single-thread 3703) is more than adequate to feed the GPU, meaning the GPU will saturate before the CPU becomes a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. In rendering workloads, however, the balance shifts — CPU-based rendering will leverage the i9-13905H's full multicore capability, while GPU-accelerated rendering will be constrained by the Radeon 740M's 256 shading units and 2.867 TFLOPS.

The combined percentile of this build is 70, reflecting the CPU's strength partially offset by the GPU's mediocrity. For productivity workloads that are CPU-bound, the system performs admirably; for graphics-heavy tasks, the GPU creates a clear constraint. Memory bandwidth is system-dependent for the GPU, so the choice of DDR4 versus DDR5 could influence GPU performance, but no specific bandwidth numbers are available to quantify this effect.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated GPU built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Phoenix2 chip manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with 20,900 million transistors and a 137 mm² die size. It operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, with memory being system-shared — meaning the memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all dependent on the host system's configuration. The GPU has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 22.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 44.80 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is rated at 2.867 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a 1:1 ratio.

The GPU includes 4 ray tracing cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, and display outputs are motherboard-dependent, which is typical for an integrated solution. The TDP is 45 W, matching the CPU, with no power connectors required.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 10172 and a Vulkan score of 15568, yielding an average benchmark score of 12870. This places the Radeon 740M in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 (0.2% behind), AMD Radeon Pro 455 at 12831 (0.3% behind), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 at 12830 (0.3% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 580 at 12928 (0.4% ahead). These comparisons indicate that the Radeon 740M performs in the same tier as older discrete GPUs, which is notable for an integrated solution.

For rendering workloads, the 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance and DirectX 12 Ultimate support enable basic 3D rendering and GPU-accelerated effects, but the 256 shading units and 8 ROPs will limit complex scenes. The ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for RT effects, though the low compute throughput suggests modest RT performance. The 1:1 FP16 ratio is beneficial for AI-related workloads that utilize half-precision arithmetic, but the lack of dedicated tensor cores means the GPU relies on standard shader units for such tasks.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate discussions are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components. The Radeon 740M's 53rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 12870 suggest it performs at a level comparable to older discrete GPUs like the Radeon RX 580 (which scores 12928, 0.4% higher). However, the system-shared memory configuration means actual gaming performance will vary significantly based on the host system's memory speed and capacity.

Given the GPU's 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 22.40 GPixel/s pixel rate, estimated frame rates at 1080p with ultra settings would likely fall below 30 FPS in modern AAA titles. At 720p or with reduced settings, the GPU might achieve playable frame rates in less demanding games. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2020, PassMark single-thread 3703) ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in gaming scenarios — the constraint is entirely on the graphics side. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support allows access to modern rendering features, but the hardware throughput will limit their practical application.

For esports titles and older games, the Radeon 740M could provide a reasonable experience at lower resolutions. The Vulkan score of 15568 indicates competent API-level performance, and the 4 ray tracing cores offer some RT capability, though likely at reduced resolutions or with significant performance trade-offs. The data does not support expectations of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p or higher resolutions in demanding titles.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-13905H, a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor in the 87th CPU percentile, with the AMD Radeon 740M, an integrated GPU in the 53rd GPU percentile. The build class is laptop, indicating a mobile form factor where both components are soldered or integrated into the system. The combined percentile is 70, reflecting a system that is substantially stronger on the CPU side than the GPU side.

The i9-13905H represents Intel's 13th generation Core series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 45 W TDP, targeting high-performance mobile computing. The Radeon 740M, based on RDNA 3.0 with a 45 W TDP, is AMD's integrated graphics solution for thin-and-light or entry-level gaming laptops. This pairing creates a system oriented toward productivity, development, and CPU-intensive tasks, with gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads taking a secondary role. The overall tier, based on the 70th combined percentile, situates this build in the upper-mid range of system performance, driven primarily by the CPU's strong showing.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13905H achieves an average benchmark score of 40313, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Key CPU benchmarks include Cinebench R23 multicore at 20034 and single-core at 2020, Cinebench R20 multicore at 10605 and single-core at 1497, and Cinebench R15 multicore at 2857 and single-core at 246. PassMark results are equally comprehensive: multithread at 29779, single-thread at 3703, integer math at 101716, floating point math at 73434, data compression at 354330, data encryption at 20464, extended instructions at 21297, random string sorting at 37460, find prime numbers at 122, and physics at 2054. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6369P, scores 40327 with a 0% delta, making the performance difference negligible.

The AMD Radeon 740M achieves an average benchmark score of 12870, placing it in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 10172, and the Vulkan score is 15568. The nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 (0.2% behind), AMD Radeon Pro 455 at 12831 (0.3% behind), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 at 12830 (0.3% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 580 at 12928 (0.4% ahead).

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU contributes the majority of the performance weight. The 87th CPU percentile versus 53rd GPU percentile creates a significant performance gap, with the combined percentile of 70 reflecting a weighted average. In CPU-bound benchmarks, this system competes with server-class processors like the Xeon 6369P; in GPU-bound benchmarks, it aligns with mid-range discrete GPUs from previous generations.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not well-supported by the data. The Radeon 740M's 53rd percentile ranking and 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 performance would struggle to achieve high frame rates at 1080p in demanding titles. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread 3703) is sufficient, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor, making high-refresh gaming unrealistic outside of esports titles at low settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 14-core, 20-thread configuration with a 45 W TDP provides ample headroom for software encoding while gaming or performing other tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 29779 and data compression score of 354330 support simultaneous encoding and processing workloads. However, the GPU's limited graphics performance may reduce the quality of the gaming experience being streamed.

Video editing: The i9-13905H's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20034 provides strong CPU-based rendering for video exports and effects processing. The PassMark floating point math score of 73434 supports color grading and filter operations. The GPU's 2.867 TFLOPS could accelerate some effects, but the system-shared memory and 53rd percentile ranking mean GPU acceleration is modest.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will perform well, with the multicore scores (Cinebench R23 at 20034, R20 at 10605) indicating solid performance for Blender or similar CPU renderers. GPU-based rendering will be constrained by the Radeon 740M's 256 shading units and 2.867 TFLOPS, making it suitable only for lighter scenes or preview renders.

Software development: The CPU excels in this scenario, with integer math at 101716, extended instructions at 21297, and multithread at 29779 supporting compilation, testing, and virtualization. The 20 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the single-thread score of 3703 ensures responsive IDE interactions.

Student and office work: The system is overqualified for typical productivity tasks. The single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2020, PassMark single-thread 3703) delivers snappy application responsiveness, while the multicore capability handles multitasking across office suites, browsers, and communication tools. The GPU's 53rd percentile is more than adequate for document rendering and video playback, though the system-shared memory means overall performance depends on the host system's RAM configuration.