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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
90%
VS
GPU
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

32,697 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score
Top 5% 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

# Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

This laptop pairing combines Intel's 16-core Meteor Lake processor with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace flagship mobile GPU, placing the system at the 82nd combined percentile. The CPU holds an 83rd percentile position against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 81st percentile, making this a top-tier mobile configuration for demanding workloads. The measured frame data across 37 games confirms strong performance, with an average of 141.6 FPS across all tested titles at ultra settings.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU delivers exceptional frame rates in competitive titles. Counter-Strike 2 reaches 233 FPS at 1920x1080 ultra settings, while Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 277 FPS at the same resolution. These figures comfortably exceed 144Hz and 240Hz display refresh rates, making this system ideal for esports and fast-paced shooters where frame timing matters.

Streaming: The 22 threads of the Core Ultra 7 155H provide ample headroom for simultaneous game capture and encoding. The PassMark multithread score of 24873 indicates strong parallel processing capability, while the single-thread score of 3468 ensures the main game thread remains responsive. The GPU's 232 tensor cores can also accelerate AI-based encoding tasks.

Video editing: The combination of 16 cores and the RTX 4080 Mobile's 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 compute makes this a capable editing workstation. Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 demonstrates sustained rendering power, while the GPU's 12 GB VRAM handles large timelines and effects stacks. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports smooth playback of high-resolution footage.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2450 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 indicate strong performance in both CPU and GPU-accelerated renderers. The 58 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced workflows, and the 232 tensor cores assist with denoising operations in real-time viewports.

Software development: The 16 cores and 22 threads handle parallel compilation tasks effectively, with PassMark integer math scoring 86870 and floating-point math scoring 63703. The 24 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed code and data, while the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large build caches.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance of 1743 in Cinebench R23 ensures responsive application launches and document editing. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics provide a fallback for light tasks, though the dedicated GPU handles any graphics acceleration. The 28W TDP suggests efficient operation during typical productivity workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which means the CPU is permanently soldered to the motherboard. This is a mobile platform with no socket-based CPU upgrades available. The memory support is DDR5, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and the actual capacity depends on the motherboard configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, so the system can take advantage of modern NVMe storage and the full bandwidth of the graphics card.

The GPU has a 110W TDP and requires no external power connectors, as it draws power through the motherboard in a laptop design. There is no suggested PSU figure because this is an integrated laptop package rather than a desktop build. A sensible next upgrade would be to the GeForce 50 Mobile series, which is listed as the successor to this GPU generation. The system's DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0 GPU interface ensure that such an upgrade would not be bottlenecked by outdated interconnects.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, built on the Meteor Lake architecture at Intel's 7 nm process node. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 4.80 GHz, with a 28W TDP that suits thin-and-light gaming laptops. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps maintain high hit rates for frequently used data.

Benchmark results show a strong multicore performer. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 places it well above typical mobile processors, while the single-core score of 1743 indicates competitive per-thread performance. PassMark results reinforce this picture: multithread score of 24873, single thread of 3468, and data compression at 277353. The extended instructions score of 16456 suggests good SIMD throughput for vectorized workloads. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs means it outperforms the majority of processors on the market, though it sits close to rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T (delta 0%) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (delta 0.1%).

In real-world terms, the 22 threads handle heavily threaded workloads such as video encoding, 3D scene processing, and software compilation with ease. The 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures snappy response in lightly threaded applications, and the 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for gaming and productivity tasks. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics provide a backup display output and hardware acceleration for media playback.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are well matched for most gaming scenarios. The GPU's 81st percentile and the CPU's 83rd percentile mean neither component dramatically outclasses the other. However, at lower resolutions and in less demanding titles, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. For example, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the system achieves 515 FPS at 1080p, which is likely CPU-bound, whereas the same game at 4K drops to 209 FPS, indicating the GPU now carries more of the load.

The pairRankByFps metric shows this system ranks 1392 out of 3861 pairs, with an average FPS of 141.6 across all tested games. This mid-tier ranking relative to other CPU-GPU combinations suggests that while the absolute performance is high, some pairings achieve higher average frames due to better balance. The measured data shows that at 1080p, most games exceed 100 FPS, but at 4K, many titles fall below 60 FPS, which points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

In productivity workloads, the CPU's 22 threads handle parallel tasks effectively, but the GPU's compute capabilities (24.72 TFLOPS FP32) can outperform the CPU for certain operations like physics simulations and AI inference. The PassMark physics score of 1727 and GPU compute score of 11191 indicate that GPU offload makes sense for these workloads. For gaming, the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth prevent memory capacity from becoming a bottleneck in most current titles.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the AD104 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1290 MHz and boosts to 1665 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 12 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Ray tracing and AI acceleration are handled by 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores, respectively. The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s support high-resolution rendering with detailed textures. The GPU achieves 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance, which is substantial for a mobile part. The 110W TDP reflects the power envelope of this laptop GPU.

Benchmark scores show strong DirectX performance: PassMark DirectX 12 scores 96, DirectX 11 scores 244, and DirectX 10 scores 157. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 and Vulkan score of 145807 indicate excellent compute and graphics API performance. The PassMark G3D score of 24926 and GPU compute score of 11191 place this GPU in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. It compares closely to the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (delta -0.4%) and RTX 5080 Mobile (delta -0.6%), though these are surprising rivals given the generational difference.

For rendering workloads, the 58 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes, while the 232 tensor cores handle DLSS and AI-based features. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming with high-resolution textures, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth supports demanding effects. The GPU's API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern games and applications.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration targets gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS data shows 100+ FPS in most titles at 1080p ultra settings, with many games maintaining 60+ FPS at 1440p. Competitive gamers will appreciate the 233 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 277 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege at 1080p, which support high-refresh displays. At 4K, the system handles less demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone at 100 FPS, but more demanding games like Ark: Survival Ascended drop to 11 FPS, so 4K gaming is limited to less graphically intensive titles.

Content creators working with video, 3D, or graphic design will benefit from the CPU's 22 threads and the GPU's compute power. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 and PassMark multithread score of 24873 ensure efficient rendering, while the 12 GB VRAM supports large projects. Developers compiling large codebases will see strong parallel performance, as indicated by the PassMark integer math score of 86870.

Students and office workers needing a capable all-rounder will find this system overkill for basic tasks but valuable for any graphics or compute work. The 28W CPU TDP and 110W GPU TDP suggest reasonable battery life for a high-performance laptop. Small business users running simulation, data analysis, or CAD software will appreciate the CPU's 83rd percentile and GPU's 81st percentile rankings, which place this system in the top tier of mobile workstations.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (dataIsMeasured: true) provides concrete performance figures at ultra settings across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates in esports titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 515 FPS, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege reaches 277 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 achieves 233 FPS. Minecraft and To The Core also exceed 200 FPS at 1080p. For AAA games, Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 133 FPS, Fortnite at 112 FPS, and Grand Theft Auto V at 106 FPS. More demanding titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 (63 FPS) and Ark: Survival Ascended (34 FPS) still maintain playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong for most titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive drops to 354 FPS, Rainbow Six Siege to 182 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 to 154 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone stays at 119 FPS, while Assetto Corsa runs at 96 FPS. Many games hover around 70-80 FPS at this resolution, including Control (73 FPS), Grand Theft Auto V (72 FPS), and Fortnite (71 FPS). The most demanding titles struggle, with Ark: Survival Ascended at 21 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 47 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Call of Duty: Warzone remains playable at 100 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 runs at 86 FPS, but most games fall below 60 FPS. Minecraft (76 FPS), Overpower (71 FPS), Assetto Corsa (58 FPS), and Microsoft Flight Simulator (50 FPS) represent the upper range. Heavily demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended (11 FPS), Red Dead Redemption 2 (31 FPS), and The Medium (32 FPS) are not suitable for 4K gaming. The average FPS across all games and resolutions is 141.6, placing this pair at rank 1392 out of 3861 pairs.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has 16 cores and 22 threads, based on the Meteor Lake architecture.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 Mobile have?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K ultra settings, it delivers playable frame rates in less demanding games like Call of Duty: Warzone (100 FPS) and Counter-Strike 2 (86 FPS), but struggles with AAA titles like Ark: Survival Ascended (11 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (31 FPS).

Q: What is the CPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The dual-channel DDR5 memory provides 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, with actual capacity depending on the motherboard.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 Mobile has 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores, supporting hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features.

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

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 average benchmark, essentially matching the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.1% delta).

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games?

A: The pair achieves an average of 141.6 FPS across all games and resolutions, ranking 1392 out of 3861 CPU-GPU pairs.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 32697, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750, -0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, -0.4% delta). Key CPU scores include Cinebench R23 multicore at 15028 and single-core at 1743, PassMark multithread at 24873 and single thread at 3468. The data compression score of 277353 and integer math score of 86870 highlight strong processing capability.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 38135, placing it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (38299, -0.4% delta), RTX 5080 Mobile (38349, -0.6% delta), RTX 4070 (37648, 1.3% delta), and Tesla P4 (37628, 1.3% delta). Key GPU scores include Geekbench OpenCL at 159575, Vulkan at 145807, PassMark G3D at 24926, and GPU compute at 11191. The DirectX 12 score of 96 and DirectX 11 score of 244 indicate strong modern API performance.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU and GPU are closely matched in percentile ranking (83rd vs 81st), resulting in balanced performance across workloads. The combined percentile of 82 confirms this alignment. The CPU's 22 threads handle parallel tasks effectively, while the GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 and 58 RT cores provide substantial compute and ray tracing power. The pair rank 1392 out of 3861 by average FPS, which is above the median, indicating that this combination delivers strong but not class-leading gaming performance relative to other CPU-GPU pairings.

Build Overview

This is a laptop build (buildClass: laptop) combining the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile GPU. The CPU is a 16-core, 22-thread Meteor Lake part with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, built on Intel's 7 nm process. The GPU is an AD104 chip on TSMC's 5 nm process with 7424 shading units, 12 GB GDDR6 memory, and 58 RT cores. The system supports DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 for the CPU and PCIe 4.0 x16 for the GPU.

The overall tier of this system, based on percentiles, is top-tier mobile hardware. The CPU at the 83rd percentile and GPU at the 81st percentile place this build in the upper echelon of available laptop components. The combined 82nd percentile reflects strong overall performance. This is not an entry-level or mid-range machine; it is designed for users who need high performance in gaming, content creation, and compute-intensive tasks.

The measured gaming data confirms this tier classification. With an average of 141.6 FPS across all games and resolutions, this system excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming, delivering high refresh rates in competitive titles and smooth frame rates in AAA games. While 4K performance is limited to less demanding titles, the system's strengths lie in high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it consistently outperforms the majority of laptop configurations. This is a premium mobile workstation and gaming machine for users who prioritize performance over portability.