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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13905H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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Top 8% 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
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13905H

40,313 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

Intel Core i9-13905H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile form a 14-core / 20-thread laptop platform backed by Ada Lovelace graphics. With the CPU sitting at the 87th percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 67th percentile among all GPUs, this pairing lands at the 77th combined percentile — a solidly upper-midrange mobile configuration. The data shows no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct captures.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4060 Mobile’s PassMark G3D score of 17469 places it just 0.7% behind the desktop RTX 2080, which historically drives 1440p high-refresh gaming. At 1080p, the GPU’s 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth should sustain triple-digit frame rates in esports titles, while the CPU’s single-thread PassMark score of 3703 (87th percentile) prevents frame-time bottlenecks in CPU-bound scenes. Expect 144Hz-class monitors to be well fed in most competitive titles, with 240Hz panels achievable in lighter esports workloads.

Streaming: The i9-13905H’s 20 threads and 24 MB shared L3 cache provide ample headroom for simultaneous game capture and encoding. The GPU’s 96 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture include dedicated hardware encoders, though the data does not specify encoder details. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 29779 (near the Ryzen 9 7940H at 40431 avg, -0.3% delta) indicates that a software x264 encode at 1080p60 is viable alongside gaming, while the GPU can offload NVENC duties to keep CPU load low.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20034 and single-core 2020 point to strong timeline scrubbing and export performance. The 14 cores (6 performance + 8 efficiency, per Raptor Lake-H architecture) handle 4K multi-cam projects, while the GPU’s 3072 shading units accelerate effects and color grading in OpenCL workloads — its Geekbench OpenCL score of 89420 reflects this. The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is sufficient for 4K previews, though 8K timelines would strain memory capacity.

3D rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 10605 and R15 score of 2857 show a mobile part that competes with desktop Xeon-class chips (the nearest rival Xeon 6369P averages 40327 vs the CPU’s 40313 avg). For GPU rendering, the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 24 RT cores and 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though its 67th GPU percentile means it trails top mobile GPUs. Blender and Octane workloads will render faster than any integrated solution but slower than desktop midrange cards.

Software development: The PassMark data encryption score of 20464 and integer math score of 101716 indicate strong performance for compilation, cryptographic operations, and parallel build tasks. The 20 threads handle large codebases efficiently, and the 24 MB L3 cache reduces cache misses during multi-project builds. The single-thread score of 3703 ensures responsive IDE interactions, while the 87th CPU percentile positions it above most laptops for heavy CI/CD or local virtualization workloads.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing — the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU alone handles 2D workloads. The PassMark G2D score of 730 for the discrete GPU (and the iGPU’s presence) means office suites run flawlessly. The 45 W TDP CPU with 14 cores breezes through multitasking, though battery life would suffer under sustained load. For students, the 8 GB VRAM is irrelevant to coursework but the 77th combined percentile ensures no lag in any academic software.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 40313 places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Xeon 6369P (40327, delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40246, +0.2%), Intel Xeon 6507P (40426, -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, -0.3%). This clustering within 0.3% indicates the i9-13905H delivers performance statistically identical to these desktop and mobile chips — a remarkable result for a 45 W mobile processor. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20034 and single-core 2020 confirm strong scaling across 14 cores, while PassMark single-thread at 3703 shows per-core efficiency.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22729 sits at the 67th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals being the RTX 2080 (22895, -0.7%), RX 7700 XT (22549, +0.8%), Arc B580 (23021, -1.3%), and RTX 5060 Mobile (22435, +1.3%). The RTX 4060 Mobile essentially matches the desktop RTX 2080’s aggregate performance, but its PassMark G3D score of 17469 is the more gaming-relevant figure. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 89569 and OpenCL 89420 show strong compute parity, while DirectX 12 PassMark of 73 and DirectX 11 of 157 indicate modern API efficiency. The combined picture: this is a CPU that punches above its mobile class and a GPU that delivers last-generation desktop midrange performance in a laptop form factor, resulting in the 77th combined percentile.

FAQ

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

A: The two are statistically tied — the i9-13905H averages 40313 versus the Ryzen 9 7940H’s 40431, a delta of just -0.3%. Both sit at the 87th CPU percentile, meaning no meaningful performance difference in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 Mobile faster than the desktop RTX 2080?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile’s average benchmark score of 22729 is 0.7% lower than the RTX 2080’s 22895. In raw compute, the 4060 Mobile’s 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are comparable, but the 2080 retains a slight edge in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The i9-13905H has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It uses the Raptor Lake-H architecture on a 10 nm Intel process with a 257 mm² die size.

Q: Does this laptop GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes — the RTX 4060 Mobile has 24 dedicated RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which mandates hardware ray tracing. Its PassMark GPU compute score of 6816 reflects the compute side of these cores.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance?

A: The PassMark single-thread score is 3703, and Cinebench R23 single-core is 2020. These place it in the 87th CPU percentile overall, indicating excellent responsiveness for lightly threaded tasks.

Q: Is this configuration better for gaming or productivity?

A: The data shows a 77th combined percentile, with the CPU at 87th and GPU at 67th. The CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, so productivity workloads (rendering, compilation) will benefit more from this pairing than pure gaming, where the GPU is the ceiling.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 77 masks an imbalance: the CPU’s 87th percentile versus the GPU’s 67th means the RTX 4060 Mobile is the limiting component in most workloads. In gaming, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them — the i9-13905H’s PassMark multithread score of 29779 and single-thread 3703 exceed what the GPU’s 17469 G3D score demands at 1080p or 1440p. This creates a GPU-bound scenario in graphically intense titles, which is typical and desirable for laptops.

However, in CPU-heavy tasks like 3D rendering or video encoding, the balance reverses. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20034 (87th percentile) will complete renders while the GPU idles; the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 67th percentile means it cannot accelerate those workloads as effectively. For ray tracing, the 24 RT cores are present but the GPU’s overall low percentile suggests frame rates will drop significantly at 1440p with RT enabled. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 73 (relative scale) versus DirectX 11’s 157 indicates the GPU favors older APIs, so DX12 titles may not scale as well as DX11 ones.

The FPS scaling picture — estimated from scores, not measured — shows the CPU can sustain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios (esports, RTS) while the GPU caps absolute FPS in GPU-bound scenarios (AAA titles, RT). At 1080p, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck; at 4K, the GPU is almost always the bottleneck. The 20 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock give the CPU headroom that the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot match at higher resolutions.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, specifically the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 17469 and the CPU’s 87th percentile single-thread performance. These should be treated as projections, not lab-verified numbers.

At 1080p ultra settings, the RTX 4060 Mobile’s performance parity with the desktop RTX 2080 (0.7% slower) suggests 60-100 FPS in modern AAA titles, with esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant exceeding 144 FPS due to the CPU’s 5.40 GHz boost and 3703 single-thread score. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p textures, and the 8 GB VRAM avoids overflow in most current games.

At 1440p ultra, the GPU’s 67th percentile becomes the limiting factor — expect 40-70 FPS in demanding titles, dropping below 60 in ray-traced scenes. The 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is roughly half of a desktop RTX 4070, so 1440p high-refresh (144Hz) is only achievable in lighter titles or with DLSS enabled. The CPU will not bottleneck at this resolution, as frame rates are dictated by GPU fill rate.

At 4K, this configuration is not suited for ultra settings — the 128-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth choke on 4K textures, and the 48 ROPs limit pixel throughput (90.72 GPixel/s). Estimated 20-35 FPS at 4K ultra in AAA titles, making 4K gaming viable only with reduced settings or upscaling. The CPU’s 14 cores provide no benefit at this resolution; the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p will get the most from this pairing — the CPU’s 87th percentile ensures no frame drops, and the GPU’s 67th percentile delivers high-refresh 1080p in most titles. Gamers at 1440p should target 60 FPS with settings adjusted, as the GPU’s performance parity with the RTX 2080 dictates mid-to-high settings, not ultra. Content creators editing 4K video or doing 3D renders will find the CPU’s 20 threads invaluable — Cinebench R23 multicore of 20034 rivals desktop Xeons, while the GPU accelerates effects via OpenCL (89420 score). Software developers compiling large codebases benefit from the 14 cores and 24 MB L3 cache, with data encryption (20464) and integer math (101716) scores indicating strong throughput. Students in engineering or data science fields will never hit a performance wall, though the 45 W CPU TDP means battery life is a tradeoff. Small business workstations running virtualization or database workloads gain from the CPU’s 87th percentile, and the GPU handles occasional CAD or video tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13905H is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor based on Raptor Lake-H architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. It features 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache. The base clock of 2.60 GHz boosts to 5.40 GHz, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU integrates Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, providing a fallback for light graphics work.

Benchmark data shows a processor that defies its 45 W TDP classification. Cinebench R15 multicore of 2857, R20 of 10605, and R23 of 20034 demonstrate linear scaling across the 14 cores. Single-core scores (R15: 246, R20: 1497, R23: 2020) confirm high per-core efficiency from the 5.40 GHz boost. PassMark scores reveal specialized strengths: floating-point math at 73434, integer math at 101716, and data compression at 354330 — the latter indicating excellent archival and database performance. The 87th CPU percentile, with an average score of 40313, places it in the same tier as Xeon and Ryzen 9 parts with much higher TDPs.

The architecture’s hybrid design (performance + efficiency cores) is implied by the 14-core/20-thread count, though the pack does not specify the P/E core split. The 10 nm process (Intel 7-class) and 257 mm² die size show a large, power-hungry chip relative to the GPU’s 159 mm² on TSMC 5 nm. The CPU’s 45 W TDP is the platform’s power anchor, and its 87th percentile means it outperforms most desktop CPUs from a few generations ago.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class (buildClass: "laptop") configuration pairing Intel’s Core i9-13905H with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. The CPU’s 87th percentile and GPU’s 67th percentile combine to a 77th combined percentile, marking this as an upper-midrange mobile platform. It is not a flagship — that would require a GPU at the 90th+ percentile — but it is firmly above average.

The GPU, based on the AD107 chip (Ada Lovelace architecture) on TSMC 5 nm with 18,900 million transistors, delivers 11.61 TFLOPS FP32, 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. Its 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU, with 14 cores and 20 threads on Raptor Lake-H, provides the computational muscle. The pairing’s 77th percentile means it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tested configurations, making it suitable for demanding workloads but not extreme enthusiast use.

This is a balanced laptop for 1080p gaming and serious productivity. The GPU’s parity with the desktop RTX 2080 (0.7% slower) gives it longevity, while the CPU’s Xeon-class multi-thread performance ensures no obsolescence in CPU-bound tasks. The 45 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP indicate a performance laptop with adequate cooling requirements, not an ultraportable.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is soldered in laptops — no user upgrade is possible. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, so a laptop with this CPU can be configured with either memory type. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. This means the GPU’s bandwidth is capped at PCIe 4.0 speeds, which is sufficient for the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Memory support is dual-channel DDR4/DDR5, but no memory bandwidth figure is provided. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is soldered and non-upgradable. The suggested PSU field is null, but the CPU TDP of 45 W and GPU TDP of 115 W imply a combined ~160 W thermal budget, requiring a laptop power brick of at least 180-200 W (though this is not specified in the pack).

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a newer GPU — the RTX 5060 Mobile (score 22435, 1.3% slower than the 4060 Mobile) is actually a lateral move, not an upgrade. The predecessor in the 30-series (RTX 30 Mobile) would be a downgrade. The only meaningful GPU upgrade would be a higher-tier 40-series mobile chip, though the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and 115 W TDP limit what can be physically accommodated. For the CPU, the socket is dead-end — no newer Raptor Lake-H chips offer substantial gains, and the 87th percentile already exceeds most workloads. The practical upgrade path is a new laptop platform with a higher GPU percentile, since the current CPU has no headroom to push the GPU further.