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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13980HX + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Mobile Ada Generation

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% 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%

GPU

80%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13980HX

50,398 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA RTX 5000 Mobile Ada Generation

3,596 Benchmark Score

Top 20% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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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

The Intel Core i9-13980HX and NVIDIA RTX 5000 Mobile Ada Generation form a laptop-class pairing that leans heavily on the CPU. The processor sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU lands in the 21st percentile among all GPUs, giving the combined system a 56th-percentile rank. No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13980HX is a mobile processor built for the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered, non-upgradeable package. This means the CPU is permanently attached to the motherboard, and any upgrade would require replacing the entire laptop. The GPU, similarly, is an integrated mobile component with no replaceable form factor. The platform’s memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, configured in a dual-channel layout, and ECC memory is supported. This flexibility allows a laptop maker to choose between the older and newer memory standards, though the actual slots are typically fixed at the factory.

The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. This means the GPU does not take advantage of the CPU’s Gen 5 lanes, but it still gets a full x16 connection for bandwidth. The CPU’s TDP is 55 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 120 W, so the combined thermal envelope is 175 W before accounting for other components. The power connector field for the GPU is listed as “None,” which is typical for a mobile part that draws power through the motherboard. The suggested PSU is not provided, so the exact power adapter rating is unknown, but the 175 W TDP sum indicates a substantial power supply is required. A sensible next upgrade for this platform, given the fixed CPU and GPU, would be to increase memory capacity or speed, or to replace the entire system with a newer generation laptop. Since the CPU is already a high-end mobile part, the only meaningful performance leap would come from a platform with a higher CPU percentile, which is not available in this data.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Mobile Ada Generation is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using a 5 nm process from TSMC with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The base clock is 1425 MHz and the boost clock is 2115 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU has 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, 112 ROPs, 76 RT cores, and 304 tensor cores. Pixel fill rate is 236.9 GPixel/s, texture fill rate is 643.0 GTexel/s, and it delivers 41.15 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). The TDP is 120 W, and the bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the GPU scores 3596 points, which places it at the 21st percentile among all GPUs. The closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 (score 3594, delta 0.1%), GT 735M (score 3616, delta -0.6%), GTX 1050 (score 3629, delta -0.9%), and AMD Radeon HD 6770 (score 3649, delta -1.5%). These are all older desktop and mobile cards, indicating that in this specific test, the RTX 5000 Mobile Ada performs at a level comparable to these legacy parts. Despite its high VRAM capacity and modern feature set, the benchmark shows a low relative standing. For rendering workloads, the 41.15 TFLOPS and 76 RT cores suggest the GPU can handle ray-traced and compute tasks, but the measured score in the Steel Nomad test does not reflect that strength. The 16 GB VRAM is substantial for large textures or models, and the 576 GB/s bandwidth supports heavy data movement, but the low percentile warns that actual graphics performance may be limited in certain applications.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The CPU’s high single-thread and multi-thread scores indicate it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU’s low 21st-percentile score suggests it will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-core performance (3DMark single thread 1145, PassMark single thread 4252) could drive high frame rates in less demanding titles, but the GPU’s modest 3DMark Steel Nomad score implies that modern AAA games at ultra settings will likely struggle. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU’s load increases, and the low percentile will further cap performance. Because the GPU’s nearest rivals are older, low-end cards, gamers should expect frame rates that are more in line with those older parts than with contemporary high-end mobile GPUs. The CPU’s 90th-percentile standing does not compensate for the GPU’s 21st-percentile score in graphics-bound scenarios. Therefore, the estimated gaming experience is that of a CPU-blessed system with a GPU that holds it back, and users should anticipate lower settings or reduced resolutions to achieve playable frame rates.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance imbalance between the CPU and GPU is stark. The CPU is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 21st percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile of the build is 56, which is a reflection of the CPU carrying the overall score. In CPU-bound tasks, such as data compression, encryption, and multi-threaded rendering, the i9-13980HX excels, as shown by its PassMark multithread score of 46409 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273. These workloads will run at a high level. In GPU-bound tasks, such as 3D rendering, gaming, and some machine learning inference, the GPU’s low benchmark score will dominate. The 16 GB VRAM and 576 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for large datasets, but the raw compute power in the 3DMark test is far behind the CPU’s relative strength. The balance is therefore heavily skewed: the CPU is a top-tier mobile processor, while the GPU is a mid-to-low tier card. The bottleneck in almost any graphics-related workload is the GPU. Even in mixed workloads, the GPU’s low percentile means it will be the first component to saturate, and the CPU will often be waiting on the GPU to finish rendering tasks. For users who rely heavily on CPU-heavy computation, this system is well-suited; for graphics, the GPU will limit the experience.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13980HX demonstrates exceptional raw CPU performance. In 3DMark tests, it scores 9440 in 16-thread, 2207 in 2-thread, 4177 in 4-thread, 7290 in 8-thread, 12601 in max-thread, and 1145 in single-thread. Cinebench R15 multicore score is 4717, single-core 304.5; R20 multicore 16187, single-core 2285; R23 multicore 30273, single-core 2110. PassMark results include data compression 588306, data encryption 35332, extended instructions 33868, find prime numbers 191, floating point math 118645, integer math 166455, multithread 46409, physics 2575, random string sorting 66125, single-thread 4252. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 50398, and it sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (average score 50448, delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50718, delta -0.6%), Intel Core i7-13850HX (50761, delta -0.7%), and Intel Core 9 273PE (49845, delta +1.1%). These deltas are all under 1.2%, meaning the i9-13980HX is virtually tied with the closest competing parts.

The GPU’s only recorded benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with a score of 3596. Its percentile is 21, and its average score is 3596. Its nearest rivals are the GeForce GT 545 (3594, delta 0.1%), GT 735M (3616, delta -0.6%), GTX 1050 (3629, delta -0.9%), and Radeon HD 6770 (3649, delta -1.5%). The deltas are small, but these are all old, low-performance cards, so the GPU’s 21st-percentile position is a clear sign of its low performance in this test. The combined percentile of the CPU and GPU is 56, which is below the CPU’s 90th percentile, demonstrating the GPU’s dragging effect on the overall score.

Who Should Build It

Given the CPU’s 90th-percentile standing and the GPU’s 21st-percentile standing, this laptop is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks. The 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, make it an excellent choice for content creators, software developers, data analysts, and engineers who work with large codebases, simulations, or video encoding. The PassMark multithread score of 46409 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 indicate strong parallel processing capability. For students in computer science or engineering fields, the CPU can handle compilation, virtual machines, and scientific computations. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 576 GB/s bandwidth are suitable for GPU-accelerated compute tasks such as machine learning inference or rendering, but the low 3DMark score suggests it is not ideal for high-end gaming or real-time 3D rendering. Small business workstations that need reliable multi-threaded performance for spreadsheets, databases, and productivity suites would benefit from the CPU, while the GPU provides CUDA and OpenCL acceleration when needed. Gamers who prefer high-refresh 1080p esports titles might get acceptable results, but the GPU’s low percentile will limit frame rates in graphically demanding games. The system is a mobile workstation, not a gaming laptop.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13980HX is a 24-core, 32-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen family, built on Raptor Lake architecture and codenamed Raptor Lake-HX. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 2.20 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. Cache includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC support. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and it includes an integrated UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is SRME9. The CPU was released on January 3, 2023, and its launch MSRP is $668.

In real workloads, the high single-thread score (3DMark single thread 1145, Cinebench R23 single-core 2110, PassMark single-thread 4252) indicates strong per-core performance for tasks that rely on low-latency, high-frequency execution. The multi-thread scores (3DMark max-thread 12601, Cinebench R23 multi-core 30273, PassMark multithread 46409) show that the processor scales well with the full 32 threads. The 36 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data. The 90th-percentile rank places it in the top tier of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within a 1.2% delta, meaning the i9-13980HX is a competitive high-end mobile processor. The CPU’s memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving laptop designers flexibility, and the ECC capability is a plus for data integrity in workstation tasks.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-13980HX, a top-tier mobile CPU, with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Mobile Ada Generation, a professional mobile GPU. The system is classified as a laptop. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-HX processor with a 90th-percentile ranking, while the GPU is a 16 GB Ada Lovelace part with a 21st-percentile ranking in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test. The combined percentile is 56, meaning the system outperforms 56% of all builds in the database. The CPU is clearly the dominant component; its performance is elite, while the GPU’s benchmark position is much lower. This is a workstation-oriented laptop, where the CPU does the heavy lifting for computational tasks and the GPU provides moderate graphics acceleration. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 576 GB/s bandwidth are substantial, but the low score in the only available benchmark indicates it is not a high-performing graphics part. The build is suitable for users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance with some GPU compute capability, but not for those seeking a high-frame-rate gaming machine.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i9-13980HX has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: How many RT cores does the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Mobile Ada Generation have?

A: The GPU has 76 ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The CPU is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU’s score in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark?

A: The GPU scores 3596 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory.

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

A: The combined percentile is 56th.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13980HX + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Mobile Ada Generation

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