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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
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CPU
94%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13980HX

50,398 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

45,152 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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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

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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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# Intel Core i9-13980HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile — Database Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake-HX flagship mobile processor with NVIDIA's GB203-based GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile GPU, creating a laptop-class platform that ranks in the 87th percentile overall against all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU holds the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, indicating a balanced high-end configuration. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussions are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 5090 Mobile's PassMark G3D score of 30034 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871. Combined with the CPU's single-thread performance of 4252 in PassMark and 2110 in Cinebench R23, this platform is well-suited for driving high-refresh-rate panels at 1440p and above. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which supports high-resolution texture streaming without capacity constraints.

Streaming: The CPU's 32 threads and the GPU's 328 tensor cores provide a robust foundation for concurrent encoding and rendering workloads. PassMark data compression score of 588306 indicates strong throughput for capture pipelines. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 12601 suggests headroom for software encoding fallback, while the GPU's dedicated hardware accelerators can handle encode tasks independently.

Video Editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30273 and PassMark multithread score of 46409 indicate strong timeline processing and export performance. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 201834 and Vulkan score of 198405 suggest capable GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. The 24 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for 4K and 8K timelines where preview caches and effect stacks consume significant memory.

3D Rendering: The GPU's FP32 throughput of 31.80 TFLOPS and 82 RT cores provide substantial compute for both rasterization and ray-traced workloads. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 16187 and R15 multicore score of 4717 indicate strong scene preparation and simulation performance. The combination of 36 MB L3 cache and 32 threads allows complex scenes to be processed without constant memory thrashing.

Software Development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 166455 and floating point math score of 118645 indicate rapid compilation and test execution. The 24 cores and 32 threads handle parallel build systems effectively, while the 2 MB L2 per core reduces latency for branch-heavy code. The 90th percentile CPU ranking places it above 89% of all processors for developer workloads that scale with core count.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4252 and 3DMark 2-thread score of 2207 provide responsive application launching and document processing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a fallback display output that conserves power when discrete GPU acceleration is unnecessary. The platform's 55 W CPU TDP and 95 W GPU TDP fit within high-end laptop thermal envelopes suited for dorm-room and small-office deployments.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination; therefore, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from benchmark scores rather than empirical game tests.

Based on the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 30034 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871, this platform is estimated to deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions in demanding titles. The 24 GB GDDR7 memory at 896.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient headroom for ultra-texture settings without stuttering from memory overflow. The GPU's 10496 shading units and 328 TMUs support high polygon counts and detailed texture filtering simultaneously.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2110 and 3DMark 4-thread score of 4177 indicate strong per-core performance for game logic and physics simulation. The boost clock of 5.60 GHz on performance cores ensures that latency-sensitive threads receive maximum responsiveness. The 36 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed game assets.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance may become the limiting factor in esports titles with high tick rates, but the overall platform remains capable of exceeding 144 FPS in most competitive scenarios. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's compute resources dominate, and the 84th GPU percentile suggests frame rates well above console-class performance. Ray-traced workloads benefit from the 82 RT cores, though exact FPS figures require game-specific testing.

For VR applications, the GPU's 169.7 GPixel/s pixel rate and 496.9 GTexel/s texture rate provide sufficient fill rates for immersive headsets. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 7290 supports the parallel processing demands of VR compositors and tracking systems.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13980HX is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The die size measures 257 mm², and the chip features a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the core distribution. The base clock of 2.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide a wide frequency range for both power-efficient and high-performance operation.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. This configuration supports high-bandwidth access patterns common in scientific computing and database workloads. The PassMark data encryption score of 35332 and extended instructions score of 33868 indicate robust cryptographic and SIMD performance for enterprise applications.

The CPU's 3DMark scores scale effectively with thread count: 2207 at 2 threads, 4177 at 4 threads, 7290 at 8 threads, 9440 at 16 threads, and 12601 at max threads. This scaling pattern suggests near-linear performance growth up to 16 threads, with diminishing returns at higher thread counts due to shared memory bandwidth and thermal constraints.

Cinebench R15 multicore score of 4717 and R20 multicore score of 16187 place this chip in a competitive position against the nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 0.1% higher on average benchmark score, while the Intel Core i7-13850HX trails by 0.7%. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT leads by 0.6%, and the Intel Core 9 273PE trails by 1.1%. These differences are within noise margins, indicating the i9-13980HX is at parity with contemporary high-end mobile and desktop parts.

The PassMark physics score of 2575 and find prime numbers score of 191 indicate average integer-heavy workload performance relative to the chip's other capabilities. The floating point math score of 118645 and integer math score of 166455 demonstrate strong arithmetic throughput for simulation and modeling tasks. The random string sorting score of 66125 suggests capable data manipulation for text processing and indexing workloads.

The 55 W TDP represents the base power envelope, with the boost clock of 5.60 GHz requiring additional thermal headroom. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing enthusiast users to adjust performance characteristics within laptop thermal constraints. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support for data integrity in professional workloads.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1440p and 4K: The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 84th percentile ranking make this platform suitable for ultra-settings gaming at high resolutions. The CPU's 90th percentile ensures no significant bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

Content Creators: Video editors and 3D artists benefit from the CPU's 32 threads and the GPU's 10496 shading units. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30273 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 201834 indicate strong rendering and effects performance.

Software Developers: The PassMark integer math score of 166455 and 32 threads support parallel compilation and testing workflows. The 36 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases and virtual machine workloads.

Students in STEM Fields: The combination of DDR4/DDR5 memory support and ECC capability provides reliable computation for scientific computing and data analysis courses. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a backup display solution.

Small Business Workstations: The platform's balance of CPU and GPU performance handles office productivity, financial modeling, and light CAD work. The 24 GB GPU memory supports large dataset visualization without GPU memory swapping.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 50398 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with a PassMark multithread score of 46409 and single-thread score of 4252. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30273 indicates strong sustained multi-threaded performance, while the single-core score of 2110 shows competitive single-thread speed.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 45152 positions it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871 reflects modern DX12 gaming workloads, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 201834 and Vulkan score of 198405 demonstrate compute API performance. The PassMark G3D score of 30034 and GPU compute score of 13401 provide additional performance perspectives.

The combined percentile of 87 indicates this pairing outperforms 87% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, has an average score of 50448, representing a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50718, 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50761, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 49845, 1.1% lower.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (0.5% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at 44795 (0.8% lower), the Intel Arc A730M at 45592 (1.0% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation at 45972 (1.8% higher). These narrow margins place the RTX 5090 Mobile in a competitive tier with desktop-class GPUs.

The PassMark DirectX scores show 324 for DX9, 269 for DX11, 183 for DX10, and 138 for DX12. The lower DX12 score relative to DX9/DX11 likely reflects benchmark methodology rather than architectural weakness, given the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node. The GB203 chip contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². This density enables high compute throughput within mobile power constraints.

The memory subsystem comprises 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock of 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed supports high-resolution textures and large compute datasets. The GPU's base clock of 990 MHz and boost clock of 1515 MHz indicate significant frequency headroom for power management.

The GPU contains 10496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, providing a texture rate of 496.9 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 169.7 GPixel/s. The FP32 throughput of 31.80 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 31.80 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio) support both single-precision and half-precision compute workloads without throughput loss.

The 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration. The tensor cores support DLSS and similar upscaling technologies, while the RT cores handle ray intersection and traversal workloads. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines and professional applications.

The GPU's PassMark G2D score of 1057 reflects 2D desktop performance, while the DirectX benchmark scores range from 138 (DX12) to 324 (DX9). The GPU compute score of 13401 indicates general-purpose compute performance that is lower than the G3D score relative to other GPUs, suggesting a focus on graphics workloads.

The 95 W TDP fits within mobile thermal envelopes, and the "IGP" slot width with no power connectors indicates this is a soldered mobile GPU rather than a replaceable MXM module. The PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface provides ample bandwidth for CPU-GPU communication.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning CPU upgrades are not feasible in the traditional sense. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, allowing users to choose between two memory generations depending on motherboard support and availability. ECC memory support is included for data integrity in professional workloads.

The PCIe Gen 5 interface provides 20 lanes from the CPU, supporting high-bandwidth NVMe storage and discrete GPUs. The GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring the full bandwidth is available for data transfer. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output and can handle basic desktop tasks when the discrete GPU is idle.

The CPU's 55 W TDP and GPU's 95 W TDP combine for a 150 W total, which fits within high-end laptop power delivery systems. The FACT PACK does not specify a suggested PSU, indicating this is a mobile platform without user-replaceable power supplies. The "portable device dependent" display outputs mean that external monitor connectivity varies by laptop model.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing memory capacity or speed, subject to the motherboard's maximum supported configuration. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would provide faster load times for games and applications. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM provides substantial headroom for future game and application demands, reducing the need for near-term hardware changes.

The production status is "Active" for both CPU and GPU, with the CPU released in January 2023 and the GPU in March 2025. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, allowing performance tuning within laptop thermal and power limits. The GPU's predecessor is the GeForce 40 Mobile series, and no successor is listed in the FACT PACK.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 87, meaning this pairing outperforms 87% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has an average benchmark score of 50448, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-13980HX's score of 50398. This difference is within measurement noise.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the FACT PACK contain measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All gaming performance discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What are the CPU's Cinebench R23 scores?

A: The CPU scores 30273 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2110 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute throughput?

A: The GPU delivers 31.80 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with the same 31.80 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 1:1 ratio.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

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

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 90th percentile and GPU's 84th percentile create a configuration where the CPU holds a slight performance advantage over the GPU. This means the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in highly parallel workloads that scale with GPU compute, such as 3D rendering and 4K gaming. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30273 and GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5871 support this assessment.

In single-threaded applications, the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4252 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1145 provide substantial headroom. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 30034 in the 84th percentile indicates that for gaming at 1440p and above, the GPU will typically be the bottleneck. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2207 suggests that lightly threaded games will not stress the CPU significantly.

For compute workloads that use both CPU and GPU, the balance is more nuanced. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 166455 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 201834 indicate strong parallel processing, but the GPU's 10496 shading units provide far more raw throughput for floating-point operations. The CPU's 32 threads are better suited for task-parallel workloads, while the GPU excels at data-parallel operations.

The GPU's 24 GB VRAM eliminates memory capacity as a bottleneck for most professional workloads, but the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in memory-bandwidth-intensive applications. The CPU's 36 MB L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency, but the dual-channel memory bus could be a constraint for heavily multithreaded memory-bound workloads.

The combined 87th percentile ranking indicates that the CPU and GPU are well-matched in overall capability. The 0.6% difference between the CPU's average score and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, shows that the CPU is competitive with top-tier desktop parts. Similarly, the GPU's 0.8% difference from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti places it in desktop-class GPU territory.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-13980HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread processor from the Raptor Lake-HX family, released in January 2023 with a launch MSRP of $668. The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture mobile part released in March 2025, featuring 24 GB of GDDR7 memory.

The overall tier of this pairing is high-end, with a combined percentile of 87 indicating it ranks in the top 13% of all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU's 90th percentile placement places it among the best available processors, while the GPU's 84th percentile places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. The performance gap between CPU and GPU percentiles is small, indicating a well-balanced platform.

The platform targets users who need both strong CPU and GPU performance in a mobile form factor. The 55 W CPU TDP and 95 W GPU TDP fit within high-performance laptop designs, and the PCIe 5.0 interface provides modern connectivity. The production status is "Active" for both components, ensuring ongoing availability and driver support.

The absence of measured FPS data means that real-world gaming performance must be inferred from benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871 and PassMark G3D score of 30034 indicate strong gaming potential, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30273 ensures that CPU-intensive simulation and strategy games will run smoothly. This pairing represents a top-tier mobile platform suitable for demanding workloads where both CPU and GPU acceleration are required.