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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13980HX + AMD Radeon 780M

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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
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13980HX

50,398 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 780M

17,588 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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

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 Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries. This is the HX-class part, meaning it is designed for high-performance laptops where thermal headroom and power delivery take priority over portability. The CPU features a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is an aggressive single-core turbo for a mobile part. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. The die size is 257 mm², and the chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available. The processor is unlocked (multiplier unlocked) and carries a launch MSRP of $668.

Benchmark scores paint a picture of a CPU that is exceptionally strong in both single-threaded and heavily threaded workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score is 1145, and the 2-thread score is 2207, indicating that lightly threaded tasks like web browsing, office applications, and legacy software will run with high responsiveness. The scaling from 2 to 4 threads (4177) and 8 threads (7290) is near-linear, which suggests the architecture efficiently distributes load across the performance and efficiency cores. The 16-thread score jumps to 9440, and the max-threads score reaches 12601, showing that the CPU harnesses its 32 threads effectively. In Cinebench, the R23 multi-core score of 30273 is a strong indicator for rendering and compilation workloads, while the R23 single-core score of 2110 demonstrates that the high boost clock translates directly into per-core performance.

The Passmark results add further depth. The multi-thread score of 46409 and single-thread score of 4252 place this CPU in the top 90th percentile of all CPUs. Integer math (166455) and floating-point math (118645) scores are high, which matters for scientific computing and financial modeling. Data compression (588306) and encryption (35332) scores suggest that archiving, database operations, and secure communications will not be bottlenecks. Extended instructions (33868) and random string sorting (66125) indicate solid performance in parsing, scripting, and data manipulation tasks. The find prime numbers score of 191 is a more specialized test, but it is consistent with the overall pattern of strong integer throughput. For real workloads, this CPU is a top-tier mobile part: it can handle 3D rendering, video encoding, software compilation, and heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat, while also delivering the single-threaded responsiveness needed for everyday use.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for the Intel Core i9-13980HX paired with the AMD Radeon 780M is one of a dominant CPU matched with a modest integrated GPU. The CPU's average benchmark score is 50398, and it sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50448 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50718 (0.6% higher), the Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50761 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 49845 (1.1% lower). These deltas are within a couple of percentage points, meaning that in CPU-bound tasks, this chip is effectively at parity with the best alternatives on the market.

The GPU, AMD Radeon 780M, is a different story. It has an average benchmark score of 17588 and sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.2% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (17639, 0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.5% lower). The fact that an integrated GPU is trading blows with a desktop card like the RTX 4060 in these aggregate benchmarks is notable, but the 780M is still an iGPU. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the 780M scores 480, while its Geekbench OpenCL score is 18602 and Vulkan score is 33683. These numbers indicate that the GPU is capable of light gaming and accelerated compute, but it is not in the same league as discrete mobile GPUs for sustained high-end workloads.

The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pair is 76, which reflects the imbalance: the CPU is elite, the GPU is mid-range. For productivity tasks, this combination is exceptional because the CPU carries the load. For gaming, the GPU will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and detail settings. The data shows no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all FPS discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores suggest that frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios (e-sports titles, strategy games, low-resolution settings) will be excellent, but GPU-bound scenarios (modern AAA games at 1440p or 4K) will be constrained by the 780M's capabilities.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i9-13980HX and the Radeon 780M is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The 90th percentile CPU ranking versus the 61st percentile GPU ranking makes it clear that the GPU is the bottleneck in graphics-intensive tasks. In gaming, this means that the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor; instead, the 780M will dictate maximum frame rates and graphical settings. The GPU's 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 92.80 GPixel/s pixel rate are respectable for an iGPU, but they are far below what the CPU could feed to a discrete graphics card.

For productivity and compute workloads, the bottleneck is reversed. The CPU's multi-thread scores (30273 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 46409 in Passmark multi-thread) are so high that the GPU's compute capabilities (18602 in Geekbench OpenCL) will not be the constraint for most tasks. In rendering, for example, the CPU can handle the geometry and physics calculations, while the GPU accelerates specific effects if the software supports it. For video editing, the CPU will handle the heavy lifting of encoding and decoding, while the GPU assists with effects and previews.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent because there are no measured FPS rows for this combination. However, based on the benchmark scores, the following estimates can be made: in CPU-bound games at 1080p with low-to-medium settings, frame rates will be high because the CPU's single-thread score of 1145 (3DMark) and Passmark single-thread of 4252 are strong. In GPU-bound games at 1440p or 4K, frame rates will be low because the 780M's Steel Nomad score of 480 is modest. The practical bottleneck is the GPU in gaming and the CPU in compute, but the CPU is so powerful that the GPU is the sole bottleneck in any graphics-heavy scenario. For users who plan to game, this imbalance means they will need to lower resolutions and settings to achieve playable frame rates. For users who plan to do CPU-intensive work, the imbalance is actually an advantage because the GPU is sufficient for basic display output while the CPU handles the heavy tasks.

# Who Should Build It

This combination of CPU and GPU is targeted at users who need maximum CPU performance in a laptop form factor but do not require high-end discrete graphics. The Core i9-13980HX is a 90th percentile CPU, making it ideal for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the score of 30273 indicates that a 4K video export or a complex 3D scene render will complete quickly. The Passmark integer and floating-point scores (166455 and 118645, respectively) suggest that financial analysts running complex models or engineers using CAD software will see responsive performance.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the 780M sufficient for e-sports titles and older games, but they will need to reduce settings for modern AAA games. The CPU's high single-thread performance ensures that frame rates in CPU-bound games like Counter-Strike or League of Legends will be high, but the GPU will hold back performance in GPU-bound titles. Gamers at 1440p or 4K will find the 780M inadequate for most modern games at high settings, and they should look for a system with a discrete GPU instead.

Software developers will appreciate the 24 cores and 32 threads for parallel builds and test suites. The Passmark data compression score of 588306 and random string sorting score of 66125 indicate that the CPU is fast at parsing and transforming data, which is common in compilation and testing. Students and small business workstations will benefit from the CPU's responsiveness in office applications, web browsing, and spreadsheet work, although the high launch MSRP of $668 makes this an expensive choice for basic tasks. The target audience is professionals who need a mobile workstation with top-tier CPU performance and are willing to accept integrated graphics.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13980HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which means it is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded in a traditional sense. This is a mobile platform, so the entire laptop must be replaced to change the CPU. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support. Users should ensure they choose the correct memory type when purchasing a system, as they are not interchangeable. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for the fastest NVMe SSDs and future expansion.

The integrated graphics is Intel UHD Graphics 770, which is a basic iGPU for display output and light acceleration. The system also includes the AMD Radeon 780M as a separate IGP, which is more capable than the Intel iGPU. The 780M uses system shared memory, so its performance depends on the amount and speed of the installed RAM. For optimal GPU performance, users should consider dual-channel, high-speed DDR5 memory.

The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, which is typical for a high-performance mobile processor. The GPU has a TDP of 15 W, so the combined power draw is modest for the performance level. The system uses PCIe 4.0 x8 for the GPU bus interface, which is adequate for an iGPU. The suggested PSU is not listed, but the low combined TDP means that a standard laptop power adapter will suffice. For a sensible next upgrade, users should focus on memory capacity and speed, as well as storage. A PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD would take advantage of the CPU's 20 lanes. However, since the CPU is soldered, the only realistic upgrade path is to replace the entire laptop with a newer model featuring a discrete GPU if gaming performance becomes a priority.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 780M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the Phoenix chip, which includes 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores, which is notable for an iGPU and enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games. The GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The memory is system shared, meaning the GPU uses the system RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are system dependent, so performance varies based on the installed memory configuration.

The pixel rate is 92.80 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 8.909 TFLOPS, which is the same as the FP16 performance (1:1 ratio). This means the GPU does not have a dedicated tensor core-like acceleration for half-precision workloads, but it can still handle FP16 tasks at the same rate as FP32. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers all modern graphics APIs.

In benchmarks, the 780M scores 480 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a moderate result for an iGPU. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 18602 and Vulkan score of 33683 indicate that the GPU is capable of compute acceleration in OpenCL and Vulkan workloads. The GPU sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, which is respectable for an integrated part. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.2% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (0.3% lower), AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.4% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.5% higher). These deltas are tiny, meaning the 780M performs at the level of an entry-level discrete GPU from several generations ago.

For rendering, the 780M can accelerate effects and compositing in software that supports OpenCL or Vulkan, but it will not replace a discrete GPU for heavy 3D rendering. The ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, but the overall performance is limited by the modest shading power. The GPU is best suited for light gaming, video playback, and basic compute tasks. It is a significant step up from Intel's UHD Graphics 770, but it is not designed for high-end gaming or professional rendering workloads.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination. All frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU. The Intel Core i9-13980HX has a 3DMark single-thread score of 1145 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4252, which indicate excellent CPU-bound performance. The AMD Radeon 780M has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 480, which is moderate for an iGPU.

In e-sports titles and older games at 1080p with low-to-medium settings, the 780M should deliver playable frame rates. Games like Counter-Strike, Valorant, and League of Legends are CPU-bound, so the i9-13980HX's strong single-thread performance will drive high frame rates. In these scenarios, the GPU will not be the bottleneck, and players can expect smooth performance.

In modern AAA games at 1080p, the 780M will struggle at high settings. The GPU's 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 92.80 GPixel/s pixel rate are not sufficient for demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Alan Wake 2 at high detail. Players will need to reduce settings to low or medium and may need to use upscaling techniques to achieve playable frame rates. At 1440p, the performance will be worse, and most modern games will be unplayable at high settings. At 4K, the 780M is not suitable for gaming beyond very light or older titles.

The GPU's 12 ray tracing cores enable hardware ray tracing, but the overall performance is too low for ray tracing to be practical in most games. The 61st percentile GPU ranking confirms that this is a mid-range iGPU. For gamers who prioritize high frame rates in competitive titles, this combination will work well. For gamers who want to play the latest AAA games at high settings, a discrete GPU is necessary. The CPU is powerful enough to support a high-end discrete GPU, so users who are willing to invest in a system with a dedicated graphics card will see much better gaming performance.

# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i9-13980HX's architecture and process node?

A: The CPU is based on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX variant, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundries.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon 780M have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the GPU uses system shared memory. The memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system dependent, meaning they are determined by the installed system RAM.

Q: What is the CPU's cache configuration?

A: The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

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

A: The Core i9-13980HX has an average benchmark score of 50398, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50448, a delta of -0.1%. This means the two CPUs are effectively tied in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 780M has an FP32 performance of 8.909 TFLOPS, which is the same as its FP16 performance (1:1 ratio).

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13980HX supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 76, reflecting the strong CPU performance and moderate GPU performance.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: In CPU-bound e-sports titles at 1080p, the Core i9-13980HX's single-thread score of 1145 (3DMark) and Passmark single-thread of 4252 will drive high frame rates. The Radeon 780M's 61st percentile ranking is sufficient for these titles at low-to-medium settings, allowing for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, along with a Passmark multi-thread score of 46409, can handle game capture, encoding, and streaming simultaneously without significant frame drops. The GPU's Vulkan score of 33683 indicates it can assist with encoding if the software supports it.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 and Passmark data compression score of 588306 indicate that the CPU can handle 4K video editing, timeline scrubbing, and export tasks efficiently. The GPU's OpenCL score of 18602 can accelerate effects and transitions in compatible software.

3D rendering: The CPU's 32 threads and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 4717 (and R23 of 30273) make it a strong choice for CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar software. The GPU's 8.909 TFLOPS can assist with GPU-accelerated rendering in some engines, but it is not a primary renderer.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 166455 and random string sorting score of 66125 indicate fast compilation, parsing, and data processing. The 24 cores and 32 threads allow for parallel builds and test execution, reducing iteration times for developers.

Student and office work: The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2207 and Passmark single-thread of 4252 ensure responsive web browsing, word processing, and spreadsheet work. The integrated GPU is sufficient for display output and basic video playback, making this combination suitable for general office tasks, though the high launch MSRP of $668 makes it an expensive choice for this use case.