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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13980HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

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Top 5% 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%
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GPU
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13980HX

50,398 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

38,349 Benchmark Score
Top 5% 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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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

The Intel Core i9-13980HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile pairing represents a flagship-class laptop configuration, combining a 24-core Raptor Lake-HX processor with a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU. The database contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from synthetic benchmark scores and percentile positions rather than direct game testing. The combined 86th percentile ranking across all CPU and GPU pairings positions this build firmly in the high-end mobile segment, though the GPU’s individual 81st percentile places it slightly below the CPU’s 90th percentile in relative standing.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU combination, so the following analysis relies entirely on estimated performance from benchmark scores. The RTX 5080 Mobile’s PassMark G3D score of 27711 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4952 suggest strong 1440p and capable 4K gaming potential, but without direct measurements, these figures remain projections. The GPU’s 16 GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and modern game assets.

At 1080p, the combination of the i9-13980HX’s 3DMark max threads score of 12601 and the RTX 5080 Mobile’s FP32 throughput of 23.04 TFLOPS should deliver well over 100 FPS in most esports and competitive titles. The CPU’s single-thread 3DMark score of 1145 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2110 indicate strong per-core performance that minimizes bottlenecks in CPU-bound scenarios. For 1440p gaming, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the 4952 Steel Nomad score suggests the RTX 5080 Mobile can handle demanding AAA titles at high settings with frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range, depending on title optimization.

At 4K resolution, the RTX 5080 Mobile’s 144.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw throughput needed for playable frame rates, but the 81st GPU percentile versus the CPU’s 90th percentile indicates the GPU will be the limiting factor. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, which can substantially improve 4K performance when enabled. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 169754 and OpenCL score of 166986 reinforce the GPU’s compute strength, which translates to consistent frame pacing in GPU-bound workloads.

The 3DMark 16-thread CPU score of 9440 and 8-thread score of 7290 show that the i9-13980HX maintains high performance even when gaming loads spill across multiple cores, which is increasingly common in modern titles. However, the lack of measured FPS data means all these figures are estimates, and actual gaming performance will vary based on laptop cooling, power limits, and driver optimizations. For 1080p high-refresh gaming, this pairing should excel; for 4K gaming, expect to rely on upscaling technologies to maintain smooth frame rates.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 50398 places it at the 90th percentile of all processors, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at a 0.1% lower score. The Intel Core i9-13980HX outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT by 0.6%, the Intel Core i7-13850HX by 0.7%, and trails the Intel Core 9 273PE by 1.1%. These deltas are minimal, indicating the i9-13980HX sits in a tightly contested performance tier where thermal and power delivery often decide the winner.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 30273 multi-core and 2110 single-core, showing strong scaling from 16 threads (9440 in 3DMark) to 32 threads (12601 in 3DMark). The PassMark multithread score of 46409 and integer math score of 166455 highlight the CPU’s compute density, while the floating-point math score of 118645 demonstrates capability in scientific and engineering workloads. The data compression score of 588306 and encryption score of 35332 indicate strong throughput for file archiving and security applications.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 38349 places it at the 81st percentile of all graphics cards, with the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 as its nearest rival at a 0.1% higher score. This is a notable comparison: the RTX 5080 Mobile and MX570 have nearly identical average benchmark scores despite vastly different architectures and specifications, suggesting the average score metric may weight certain tests unfavorably. The RTX 4080 Mobile trails by 0.6%, while the MX570 A leads by 0.9% and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X leads by 0.9%.

The PassMark G3D score of 27711 provides a more gaming-relevant picture, where the RTX 5080 Mobile clearly outperforms its average score suggests. The GPU compute score of 12134 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 166986 confirm strong general-purpose compute capability. The combined 86th percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing reflects the CPU’s stronger relative position, with the GPU pulling the overall rank down slightly from what the processor alone achieves.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The Intel Core i9-13980HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile together achieve an 86th percentile ranking across all build combinations, indicating a high-end configuration that outperforms the majority of laptop systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i9-13980HX has an average benchmark score of 50398, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i7-13850HX, and 1.1% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PE.

Q: What are the GPU’s memory specifications?

A: The RTX 5080 Mobile features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, running at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. This configuration provides substantial memory bandwidth for high-resolution gaming and compute workloads.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13980HX supports ECC memory and is compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, making it suitable for workstation-class tasks where data integrity is critical.

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

A: The RTX 5080 Mobile uses the NVIDIA Blackwell 2.0 architecture on TSMC’s 5 nm process node, with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. It includes 60 RT cores for ray tracing and 240 tensor cores for AI acceleration.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded tasks?

A: The i9-13980HX scores 2110 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1145 in 3DMark single-thread, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates strong responsiveness in everyday applications and games that rely on single-thread performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and core configuration?

A: The i9-13980HX has 24 cores and 32 threads with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, built on Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Who Should Build It

The primary audience for this laptop build is the enthusiast gamer who demands high frame rates at 1440p and is willing to use upscaling for 4K gaming. The RTX 5080 Mobile’s 81st GPU percentile and 16 GB GDDR7 memory provide the necessary headroom for modern AAA titles, while the CPU’s 90th percentile ensures no processor bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. This combination suits gamers who play a mix of competitive esports titles at 1080p and visually demanding single-player games at higher resolutions.

Content creators and video editors will find the i9-13980HX’s 24-core, 32-thread configuration well-suited for rendering and encoding workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 and PassMark multithread score of 46409 indicate strong performance in video export, 3D rendering, and batch processing tasks. The GPU’s 240 tensor cores and 23.04 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerate AI-assisted editing tools and GPU-accelerated effects.

Software developers and data scientists benefit from the CPU’s ECC memory support and 36 MB L3 cache, which improves performance in compilation tasks and large dataset processing. The PassMark data encryption score of 35332 and extended instructions score of 33868 demonstrate capability in security-sensitive workloads and SIMD-heavy code. The 10 nm process node and 55 W TDP suggest reasonable power efficiency for sustained multi-threaded workloads.

Students and professionals in engineering or scientific fields who run simulation software will appreciate the CPU’s floating-point math score of 118645 and integer math score of 166455. These scores indicate strong performance in numerical analysis, finite element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics applications. The build’s combined 86th percentile makes it a capable workstation replacement for demanding academic software.

Small business users running virtual machines or database applications will find the 32 threads and 36 MB cache beneficial for concurrent workloads. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM supports large dataset visualization and machine learning inference tasks. However, the 80 W GPU TDP and laptop form factor mean this is not a silent or low-power workstation, so users prioritizing battery life over performance should look elsewhere.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13980HX is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It features a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 55 W TDP indicating a power-optimized design for mobile platforms. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes 36 MB of shared L3 cache, with 2 MB L2 and 80 KB L1 per core.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that scales well from single-thread to multi-thread workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1145 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2110 indicate strong per-core performance, while the max-thread 3DMark score of 12601 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 show excellent scaling across all 32 threads. The PassMark single-thread score of 4252 confirms the CPU’s responsiveness in everyday tasks, and the 90th percentile ranking places it among the top processors available.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, scores nearly identically at 50448 average, a 0.1% difference that falls within measurement noise. This suggests the i9-13980HX is not a class leader but rather a competitive high-end option. The 1.1% advantage over the Intel Core 9 273PE and 0.7% advantage over the Intel Core i7-13850HX further indicate that generational improvements are modest, and laptop cooling solutions will likely determine real-world performance.

In real workloads, the CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 588306 and encryption score of 35332 demonstrate strong throughput for file compression and security applications. The floating-point math score of 118645 and integer math score of 166455 show balanced compute capability for scientific and financial applications. The extended instructions score of 33868 indicates good SIMD performance for multimedia codecs and signal processing.

The 10 nm process node is older than the GPU’s 5 nm node, but the 55 W TDP allows for sustained boost clocks in well-cooled laptops. The CPU’s 90th percentile versus the GPU’s 81st percentile indicates the processor outclasses the graphics card in relative terms, which is unusual in mobile gaming builds where GPUs typically lead. This asymmetry suggests the CPU has headroom for future GPU upgrades within the same laptop chassis.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The i9-13980HX’s single-thread 3DMark score of 1145 and the RTX 5080 Mobile’s 27711 PassMark G3D score suggest frame rates well above 144 FPS in esports titles at 1080p. The CPU’s 90th percentile ensures minimal bottleneck in competitive games, while the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM prevents texture streaming issues in fast-paced environments.

Streaming: The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample resources for simultaneous gaming and encoding, with the PassMark multithread score of 46409 indicating strong parallel processing. The GPU’s 240 tensor cores support NVENC-class acceleration, though the exact encoding performance is not specified in the data.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 accelerates timeline rendering and export tasks, while the GPU’s FP32 throughput of 23.04 TFLOPS powers GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. The 16 GB GDDR7 memory allows for large project files and multi-layer compositions without swapping to system memory.

3D rendering: The CPU’s floating-point math score of 118645 and the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 166986 combine for strong CPU and GPU rendering performance. The 60 RT cores support ray-traced rendering in applications like Blender or D5 Render, though final frame times depend on software optimization.

Software development: The CPU’s data encryption score of 35332 and extended instructions score of 33868 speed up compilation and code analysis tasks. The 36 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency in large codebases, and ECC memory support ensures data integrity during long builds.

Student and office work: The single-thread score of 4252 in PassMark delivers snappy application launches and responsive multitasking, while the 90th CPU percentile handles spreadsheet calculations and document formatting effortlessly. The GPU’s 81st percentile is overkill for office tasks but provides headroom for future demanding applications.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB203 chip manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process node, containing 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The GPU has 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, with 60 RT cores for ray tracing and 240 tensor cores for AI workloads. The base clock operates at 975 MHz with a boost clock of 1500 MHz, producing 23.04 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio.

Memory configuration includes 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s bandwidth at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. This memory bandwidth is critical for high-resolution gaming textures and compute workloads that require rapid data access. The pixel rate of 144.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s provide the fill rates needed for 1440p and 4K rendering.

The GPU’s benchmark results show a complex picture. The PassMark G3D score of 27711 represents strong gaming performance, but the average benchmark score of 38349 places it at the 81st percentile, with the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 as its nearest rival at a 0.1% higher average score. This discrepancy suggests that some benchmark tests in the average score calculation may not favor the RTX 5080 Mobile’s architecture, or that driver maturity affects certain workloads.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4952 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 169754 and OpenCL score of 166986 show strong cross-API compute capability. The PassMark GPU compute score of 12134 confirms good general-purpose compute, and the DirectX 11 score of 253 and DirectX 12 score of 116 in PassMark suggest legacy API performance is adequate but not exceptional.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs. The 80 W TDP is modest for a high-end mobile GPU, which may limit sustained clock speeds in demanding workloads. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer, and the lack of power connectors indicates this is an integrated GPU solution soldered to the motherboard.

Build Overview

This laptop build pairs the Intel Core i9-13980HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, creating a high-end mobile workstation and gaming platform. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 81st percentile combine for an 86th percentile overall, placing this configuration above the vast majority of laptop builds in the database. The CPU was released on 2023-01-03 with a launch MSRP of $668, while the GPU launched on 2025-04-01.

The class is explicitly defined as a laptop, meaning this is a mobile solution where thermal constraints and power delivery are critical factors. The CPU’s 55 W TDP and GPU’s 80 W TDP suggest a combined thermal budget that requires robust cooling solutions to maintain peak performance. The CPU’s 10 nm process node and GPU’s 5 nm process node represent different manufacturing generations, with the GPU being more modern.

The build’s tier is high-end, as indicated by the 86th combined percentile and the flagship-level specifications of both components. The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads rival desktop processors, while the GPU’s 16 GB GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth exceed many desktop graphics cards. This is a premium configuration intended for users who need maximum performance in a portable form factor.

The CPU’s nearest rivals are all within a 1.1% performance delta, indicating that the i9-13980HX is not the absolute fastest mobile processor but sits at the top of a competitive field. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the MX570, a low-end chip with a similar average score, which highlights the importance of looking beyond average scores to understand the RTX 5080 Mobile’s true gaming capability.

Balance and Bottleneck

The i9-13980HX at the 90th percentile clearly outpaces the RTX 5080 Mobile at the 81st percentile, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck in gaming and graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (2110 Cinebench R23 single-core) and multi-thread capability (30273 multi-core) provide more processing power than the GPU can fully utilize in most scenarios, meaning frame rates will be GPU-limited in demanding titles.

In CPU-bound scenarios like esports at 1080p or simulation games with heavy AI calculations, the i9-13980HX’s 90th percentile ensures it does not hold back the GPU. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9440 and 8-thread score of 7290 show that even under light multi-threaded loads, the CPU maintains high performance. The GPU’s 81st percentile, however, means that at higher resolutions, the RTX 5080 Mobile will be the limiting factor, and frame rates will scale with GPU clock speeds and thermal headroom.

For content creation workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 and PassMark multithread score of 46409 indicate the processor can handle rendering tasks efficiently, but the GPU’s compute capabilities (23.04 TFLOPS FP32, 166986 OpenCL) can accelerate certain tasks like video encoding and AI-assisted effects. In mixed workloads, the CPU and GPU can operate in parallel, reducing bottleneck effects.

The FPS scaling evidence is limited by the lack of measured FPS data, but the percentile disparity suggests that users should prioritize GPU performance when gaming and CPU performance when doing multi-threaded productivity work. The 86th combined percentile indicates that the overall system is well-balanced for most applications, with the CPU providing headroom for future GPU upgrades within the same thermal envelope. The 80 W GPU TDP versus 55 W CPU TDP suggests the GPU has more power headroom, which may partially offset its lower percentile ranking in sustained workloads.