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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13980HX + AMD Radeon 760M

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89 / 100
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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
94%
VS
GPU
83%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13980HX

50,398 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 760M

6,019 Benchmark Score
Top 17% 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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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 i9-13980HX is a 24-core, 32-thread mobile processor built on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. Its base clock of 2.20 GHz can scale up to 5.60 GHz under boost, and the chip carries a 36 MB shared L3 cache alongside 2 MB of L2 and 80 KB of L1 per core. This is a high-end mobile part, evidenced by its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 50,398.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is formidable. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 30,273 points, while the single-core score reaches 2,110. The 3DMark multi-threaded tests show a clear scaling pattern: 2,207 for 2 threads, 4,177 for 4 threads, 7,290 for 8 threads, 9,440 for 16 threads, and 12,601 at maximum threads. This near-linear scaling from 2 to 8 threads, with diminishing returns beyond 16 threads, indicates that the processor efficiently distributes workloads across its performance and efficiency cores, though the full 24-core/32-thread configuration delivers the biggest gains in heavily parallelized tasks.

The nearest rival comparison positions this chip narrowly against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, which scores 50,448 — a mere 0.1% difference, making the two effectively equivalent in aggregate performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT sits 0.6% higher at 50,718, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX is 0.7% ahead at 50,761. The Intel Core 9 273PE trails by 1.1% with a score of 49,845. These sub-1% deltas place the i9-13980HX in a tightly contested performance tier where no single chip has a decisive advantage in average benchmark scores.

PassMark results reinforce the CPU's versatility. Integer math scores 166,455, floating-point math 118,645, and extended instructions 33,868. Data compression hits 588,306, while encryption manages 35,332. Single-thread PassMark performance is 4,252, and the multithread score reaches 46,409. The find prime numbers test scores 191, which is comparatively low and suggests that the processor's prime-number computation efficiency is not a standout feature, but the overall package remains strong for general-purpose computing.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Its 55 W TDP places it in a mobile power envelope that allows for substantial performance in laptops, though the integrated UHD Graphics 770 is clearly not the primary graphics solution in this pairing. The chip was released in January 2023 with a launch MSRP of $668.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 4,252 in PassMark and 2,110 in Cinebench R23 single-core provide a strong foundation for gaming workloads that depend on per-core performance. However, the AMD Radeon 760M GPU, sitting at the 35th percentile among all GPUs, will be the limiting factor for high-refresh gaming. The data suggests this pairing is not suited for high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming, as the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of just 400 indicates modest graphics throughput.

Streaming: The i9-13980HX's 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding and streaming workloads alongside gaming. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,273 and 3DMark max-thread score of 12,601 indicate that the CPU can handle simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding without significant contention. The GPU's RDNA 3.0 architecture includes 8 ray accelerators, but its low FP32 throughput of 5.323 TFLOPS limits its usefulness for hardware encoding-heavy tasks.

Video editing: Multi-threaded performance is excellent for video editing applications that leverage all available cores. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,440 and PassMark multithread score of 46,409 point to strong rendering and export times. The CPU's data compression score of 588,306 also benefits video codec operations. However, the GPU's limited compute capabilities — PassMark GPU compute of 2,840 — will slow GPU-accelerated effects and timeline previews.

3D rendering: The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 4,717, R20 multi-core of 16,187, and R23 multi-core of 30,273 demonstrate consistent scaling across render workloads. A 30,273 R23 multi-core score places this CPU firmly in professional-grade rendering territory for a mobile chip. The GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS FP32 performance can assist with GPU rendering, but its 35th percentile ranking suggests it is not a primary 3D rendering engine.

Software development: The 24-core/32-thread configuration excels at parallel compilation tasks. PassMark integer math of 166,455 and floating-point math of 118,645 indicate strong arithmetic throughput for code compilation and testing. The 36 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases that benefit from shared cache. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking supports its use as a development workstation processor.

Student and office work: For productivity applications, the single-thread score of 4,252 in PassMark and 1,145 in 3DMark single-thread ensure responsive everyday use. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,207 shows that even light multi-threading is handled well. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a baseline display output, with the Radeon 760M adding graphics capability. This pairing is overkill for typical student workloads but would handle any academic software without issue.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13980HX achieves an average benchmark score of 50,398, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 50,448 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at 50,718 (0.6% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13850HX at 50,761 (0.7% ahead), and the Intel Core 9 273PE at 49,845 (1.1% behind). This places the i9-13980HX in a competitive tier where differences are within measurement noise.

The AMD Radeon 760M scores an average of 6,019 across its benchmark suite, placing it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 at 6,001 (0.3% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M at 6,000 (0.3% behind), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server at 5,996 (0.4% behind), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 at 6,049 (0.5% ahead). The GPU's performance is tightly grouped with these competitors, all within half a percent.

Specific GPU benchmark scores show a mixed picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Radeon 760M scores 400. GeekBench OpenCL reaches 20,255, while Vulkan scores 30,336. PassMark DirectX tests are modest: DirectX 9 scores 65, DirectX 10 scores 19, DirectX 11 scores 52, and DirectX 12 scores 25. The PassMark G3D score is 5,310, with G2D at 890 and GPU compute at 2,840. These numbers indicate a GPU that is capable of basic 3D acceleration but is not designed for demanding gaming or compute workloads.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 63, reflecting the significant gap between a top-tier CPU and a mid-to-low-tier GPU. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion must therefore be framed as estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance asymmetry between the CPU and GPU is stark. The i9-13980HX sits at the 90th percentile among CPUs, while the Radeon 760M ranks at the 35th percentile among GPUs. This 55-percentile-point gap creates a clear bottleneck scenario where the GPU will limit most graphics-intensive workloads.

The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 12,601 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 30,273 demonstrate that it can feed a much more powerful GPU than the Radeon 760M without becoming a constraint. In gaming scenarios, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5,310 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 400 suggest that frame rates will be modest, with the GPU acting as the primary limiter.

For compute and productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 46,409 and data compression score of 588,306 indicate that CPU-bound tasks will perform at a high level. The GPU's compute score of 2,840 in PassMark and 20,255 in GeekBench OpenCL show that GPU-accelerated compute is available but not a strength.

The estimated FPS picture, derived from the benchmark scores rather than measured data, is that CPU-heavy workloads like compilation, rendering, and multitasking will run at near-desktop-replacement levels, while GPU-bound gaming will be limited to lower settings and resolutions. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking means it will rarely be the bottleneck; the GPU's 35th percentile ranking means it will frequently be the limiting factor in graphics workloads.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The chip, codenamed Phoenix, contains 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die with a transistor density of 142.6 million per square millimeter. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units, along with 8 ray accelerators for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Clock speeds see a base of 800 MHz boosting to 2,599 MHz. Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU uses the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as system dependent. The pixel rate is 41.58 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 83.17 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 5.323 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 5.323 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern graphics APIs. Its bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, and it operates within a 15 W TDP with no power connectors required, as it is an integrated solution. Display outputs are motherboard dependent, reflecting its IGP nature.

Benchmark results place the Radeon 760M at the 35th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 is modest, while GeekBench Vulkan reaches 30,336 and OpenCL 20,255. PassMark results are mixed: G3D at 5,310, G2D at 890, GPU compute at 2,840, with DirectX 9 at 65, DirectX 10 at 19, DirectX 11 at 52, and DirectX 12 at 25. These scores indicate a GPU suited for basic gaming at lower resolutions and settings, everyday graphics acceleration, and light creative workloads, but not for demanding AAA gaming or GPU rendering.

The nearest rival comparison shows the Radeon 760M within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 6400, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M, NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server, and NVIDIA Quadro P2000. This tight clustering suggests the GPU performs at a consistent level with these established parts.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13980HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile platform with the CPU soldered to the motherboard. This limits CPU upgradeability — the processor is not swappable in the traditional sense. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory supported, giving flexibility in RAM selection.

PCIe connectivity comes from the CPU with Gen 5 support and 20 lanes, which is sufficient for a high-end GPU and fast NVMe storage. The platform's 55 W TDP for the CPU, combined with the GPU's 15 W TDP, creates a total power envelope that is modest for a high-performance laptop, leaving thermal and power headroom for system components.

The suggested PSU for the GPU is not specified, but the 15 W TDP of the Radeon 760M means power draw is minimal. For a laptop build, the power delivery system is integrated into the motherboard, so a separate PSU is not applicable. The CPU's 55 W TDP is relatively low for a 24-core part, indicating efficient power management in the Raptor Lake-HX architecture.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a discrete GPU, as the Radeon 760M's 35th percentile ranking limits graphics performance. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and PCIe Gen 5 support mean it can drive a significantly more powerful discrete GPU without bottlenecking. Memory upgrades to faster DDR5 would also benefit the system-shared GPU memory, as bandwidth is described as system dependent.

# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i9-13980HX's core and thread configuration?

A: The CPU has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: How does the i9-13980HX compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448, which is 0.1% higher than the i9-13980HX's 50,398 average benchmark score, making them effectively equivalent.

Q: What is the AMD Radeon 760M's performance percentile?

A: The Radeon 760M sits at the 35th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6,019.

Q: Does the Radeon 760M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 8 ray accelerators and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes ray tracing capabilities.

Q: What memory types does the i9-13980HX support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support included.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 63, reflecting the significant gap between the CPU's 90th percentile and the GPU's 35th percentile.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, there is no measured FPS data for this exact combination. All frame rate discussion must be estimated from benchmark scores.

# Build Overview

This pairing combines the Intel Core i9-13980HX, a 24-core/32-thread mobile processor with a 90th percentile CPU ranking and average benchmark score of 50,398, with the AMD Radeon 760M, an integrated GPU with a 35th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 6,019. The build class is laptop, indicating a mobile platform where both components are integrated into a single system.

The CPU's performance tier is top-of-the-line for mobile processors, rivaling desktop-class chips like the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT within 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-13850HX within 0.7%. The GPU, in contrast, is an entry-level integrated solution, performing within 0.5% of discrete GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 6400 and NVIDIA Quadro P2000.

The combined percentile of 63 places this pairing in the upper-middle range of all CPU+GPU combinations, but the disparity between components is notable. This is a system where the CPU is the star performer, capable of handling demanding productivity and compute workloads, while the GPU is adequate for basic graphics tasks and light gaming. The overall tier is that of a high-performance productivity laptop with modest gaming capability, suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive work over graphics performance.

# Who Should Build It

This laptop pairing targets users who need exceptional CPU performance in a mobile form factor. Software developers will benefit from the 24-core/32-thread configuration, with PassMark integer math of 166,455 and multithread score of 46,409 supporting fast compilation and testing. Students and office workers will find the single-thread performance of 4,252 in PassMark more than adequate for everyday tasks, though the system is overprovisioned for basic productivity.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will see strong CPU-bound performance, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 30,273 and data compression of 588,306 accelerating export and encode times. However, the Radeon 760M's modest compute capabilities mean GPU-accelerated effects and previews will not match the CPU's performance level.

Gamers at lower resolutions and settings may find the Radeon 760M sufficient for esports and older titles, with its 5,310 PassMark G3D score supporting light gaming. High-refresh gaming at 1080p or above is not realistic with this GPU. Small business workstations that run CPU-intensive applications like data analysis, virtualization, or engineering software will find the i9-13980HX's 90th percentile ranking and 32 threads well-suited to their needs, with the GPU providing basic display output and graphics acceleration. This is a system for users who know their workloads are CPU-bound and are willing to accept integrated graphics as the trade-off for a powerful mobile processor.