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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 3 7335U + Intel Arc A550M

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89 / 100
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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
82%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 3 7335U

16,827 Benchmark Score
Top 18% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A550M

49,737 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

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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

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FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U, and what architecture does it use?

A: The CPU has 4 cores and 8 threads, built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R. It is part of the 7000 series and manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC.

Q: What is the memory configuration and bandwidth for this CPU?

A: The Ryzen 3 7335U supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 16827, which places it 0.2% behind the Intel Core i3-12100E (score 16853) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1235U (score 16770).

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

A: The Intel Arc A550M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with a 14 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: What API support does the Intel Arc A550M provide?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It is based on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-512 chip.

Q: What is the combined percentile rank of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for this laptop build is 78, indicating it outperforms 78% of all recorded system configurations in the database.

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this exact combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this CPU and GPU pairing. All FPS figures discussed must be treated as estimates derived from benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Consequently, all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 49737, based on Geekbench OpenCL (49894) and Vulkan (49580) tests, places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. This indicates strong potential for 1080p gaming at high settings in most titles. The GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest it can handle texture-heavy scenes and moderate resolution scaling. Its pixel rate of 131.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 262.4 GTexel/s point toward solid rasterization throughput for its mobile class.

The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1511, is adequate for maintaining frame pacing in most games. The multi-core score of 10703 in Cinebench R23 indicates that CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulations or large open-world streaming will not be severely constrained. However, the 4-core/8-thread configuration may limit performance in titles that scale beyond 8 threads.

For esports titles like competitive shooters or MOBAs, the combination of the GPU's 86th percentile ranking and the CPU's 70th percentile ranking suggests high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p is feasible, possibly exceeding 144 FPS in less demanding games. For AAA titles at 1440p, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor, and users should expect medium-to-high settings rather than ultra. At 4K, the 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit bus will likely restrict performance to low-to-medium presets in modern releases.

The GPU's 16 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the estimated FPS impact will be significant. Ray-traced effects at 1080p may be playable at medium settings, while higher resolutions would require upscaling or reduced ray-traced workloads. Overall, the estimated gaming experience is best described as a capable 1080p performer with headroom for high settings, but not a high-end 1440p or 4K solution.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor based on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R. It belongs to the 7000 series and is manufactured on a 6 nm TSMC process with a die size of 208 mm². The base clock runs at 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and the CPU has a TDP of 28 W, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is modest by modern standards but sufficient for the core count. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel operation and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, which is competitive for a mobile part and benefits both CPU and integrated GPU workloads.

Benchmark results show a balanced profile. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 10703 and single-core score of 1511 indicate that the CPU delivers roughly 7x more multi-threaded throughput than single-threaded, which is typical for a 4-core/8-thread part. The Cinebench R20 scores of 4495 multi-core and 634 single-core follow the same pattern.

PassMark results provide additional context. The multi-thread score of 12592 and single-thread score of 3053 show that the CPU handles parallel workloads effectively relative to its core count. Integer math (42493) and floating-point math (24298) scores are reasonable for a mobile processor. The data compression score of 146309 and data encryption score of 9335 indicate solid performance for archiving and security-related tasks. The extended instructions score of 10314 suggests good SIMD throughput, while the find prime numbers score of 36 is notably low, indicating that the CPU struggles with certain integer-heavy algorithms.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 16827 places it in the 70th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-12100E (16853, 0.2% faster), Intel Core i5-1235U (16770, 0.3% slower), Intel Core Ultra 5 115U (16753, 0.4% slower), and AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS (16902, 0.4% faster). These deltas are all within 0.5%, meaning the 7335U performs essentially on par with a range of competing mobile and entry-level desktop parts. For real workloads, this translates to snappy responsiveness in office applications, smooth 1080p video playback, and capable performance for light content creation tasks like photo editing or basic video transcoding.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U and Intel Arc A550M is skewed toward the GPU. The GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 70th percentile of all CPUs. This 16-percentile gap indicates that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the CPU will likely become the limiting factor in GPU-intensive workloads.

In gaming, the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads may bottleneck the GPU in CPU-bound scenarios. Titles that rely heavily on single-thread performance will be constrained by the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1511, which is modest. However, the GPU's high compute throughput (8.397 TFLOPS FP32) and pixel rate (131.2 GPixel/s) mean that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU will struggle to feed the GPU in fast-paced scenes, leading to potential frame rate drops in crowded environments.

At higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K, the bottleneck shifts toward the GPU. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM become the limiting factors, as the CPU's workload per frame decreases relative to the GPU's rendering load. The estimated FPS scaling would show diminishing returns as resolution increases, with the GPU's memory subsystem capping performance.

For non-gaming workloads, the balance depends on the task. In GPU-accelerated rendering or compute tasks, the GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 performance and 16 ray tracing cores will dominate, making the CPU a secondary factor. In CPU-bound tasks like code compilation or spreadsheet manipulation, the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 12592 will define performance, and the GPU will remain idle. The data suggests that this pairing is best suited for GPU-heavy workloads where the CPU's modest multi-core throughput is adequate but not exceptional.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 16827, placing it in the 70th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-12100E, scores 16853, a 0.2% advantage. The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS scores 16902, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-1235U and Intel Core Ultra 5 115U score 16770 and 16753, respectively, which are 0.3% and 0.4% lower. These tight deltas indicate that the 7335U is highly competitive within its class, with no single rival holding a meaningful lead.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 49737, derived from Geekbench OpenCL (49894) and Vulkan (49580) results. This places the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, scores 49957, a 0.4% advantage. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and RX 6800 XT score 50951 and 48477, representing deltas of -2.4% and +2.6%, respectively. The GPU sits comfortably between these high-end desktop parts, which is notable for a mobile component.

The combined percentile for this laptop build is 78. This indicates that the system outperforms 78% of all recorded configurations. The gap between the GPU's 86th percentile and the CPU's 70th percentile creates an unbalanced profile, but the overall percentile of 78 reflects the GPU's strong contribution. In practical terms, this means the system will excel in GPU-bound tasks like gaming and rendering, while CPU-bound tasks will feel more modest. The benchmark data paints a picture of a laptop that is a strong performer for its class, with the GPU driving most of the system's capabilities.

Who Should Build It

This laptop build targets users who prioritize graphics performance over raw CPU throughput. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8 GB VRAM make it suitable for gamers playing at 1080p with high settings or 1440p with medium settings. Esports enthusiasts will benefit from the GPU's high compute throughput for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Content creators working with GPU-accelerated applications, such as video editors using hardware encoding or 3D artists using ray-traced rendering, will find the GPU's 16 ray tracing cores and 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 performance valuable. The CPU's 70th percentile ranking ensures that basic system tasks remain responsive, but heavy multi-threaded CPU workloads like 4K video transcoding will be slower.

Software developers compiling code will see adequate performance from the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 12592, but the 4-core configuration limits parallel build times. Students and office workers handling documents, spreadsheets, and web browsing will find the system more than capable, with the CPU's single-thread score of 3053 in PassMark ensuring smooth everyday operation. Small business workstations requiring GPU acceleration for tasks like CAD or data visualization will benefit from the GPU's compute capabilities, though the CPU's modest core count may be a constraint for highly parallel business analytics.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is a mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-512 chip. It is manufactured on a 6 nm TSMC process with 21,700 million transistors and a die size of 406 mm², giving a transistor density of 53.4M per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with a TDP of 60 W. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with a 14 Gbps effective data rate. This bandwidth is adequate for 1080p gaming but may limit performance at higher resolutions or with heavy texture loads. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for current games at 1080p and 1440p with moderate settings, but future titles may require reduced texture quality.

Compute resources include 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU has 16 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 8.397 TFLOPS, while FP16 performance is 16.79 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 49894 and a Vulkan score of 49580, yielding an average of 49737. This places the GPU in the 86th percentile, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (49957, 0.4% faster) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, 0.5% faster). The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951) and RX 6800 XT (48477) represent the upper and lower bounds of the rival group, with deltas of -2.4% and +2.6%, respectively.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 16.79 TFLOPS provide strong compute capability for Blender or similar applications. The 16 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the estimated performance will be lower than desktop high-end parts. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor for large scene files or high-resolution textures, but for most rendering tasks, the GPU's compute density is sufficient.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U (a 4-core, 8-thread mobile CPU from the 7000 series based on Zen 3+) with the Intel Arc A550M (a mobile GPU based on Xe-HPG architecture). The build class is laptop, meaning this is a mobile configuration designed for portability rather than desktop expansion. The CPU has a TDP of 28 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 60 W, totaling an estimated 88 W of power draw for the primary components, though this is not a direct measure of system power.

The combined percentile rank is 78, indicating that this laptop outperforms 78% of all recorded systems. The CPU's 70th percentile is modest, while the GPU's 86th percentile is strong. This creates a system that is greater than the sum of its parts for GPU-bound tasks but falls short in CPU-intensive workflows. The overall tier is upper-midrange, with the GPU providing the majority of the performance headroom.

The pairing is unusual in that it combines a low-power CPU with a relatively high-performance GPU. This suggests a design goal of maximizing graphics performance within a mobile thermal envelope, rather than balancing compute workloads. The CPU's 8 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 support with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data flow for the GPU, but the 4-core CPU may struggle to keep up with the GPU's high frame output in CPU-bound scenarios.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FP7 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which is sufficient for a discrete GPU and one or two NVMe SSDs. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully supported by the CPU's PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

The CPU has a TDP of 28 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 60 W. There is no suggested PSU value in the FACT PACK, and the GPU's slot width is listed as "IGP," which is unusual for a discrete mobile GPU, suggesting it may be integrated into the motherboard rather than a replaceable module. The production status of the CPU is "Active," while the GPU is marked "End-of-life," indicating that the GPU may be harder to source for replacements.

In a laptop form factor, upgrades are typically limited to memory and storage. The CPU's support for DDR5 memory means users can upgrade to higher-capacity or faster modules, though the dual-channel configuration is already implemented. The PCIe Gen 4 lanes allow for high-speed NVMe storage upgrades. The GPU is not upgradeable in most laptops, and its end-of-life status means future driver support may be limited.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing memory capacity to reduce potential bottlenecks in memory-intensive applications. The CPU's 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared between the CPU and any integrated graphics, but the discrete Arc A550M has its own 8 GB VRAM. For users seeking more CPU performance, the Socket FP7 platform supports other AMD mobile processors, but the specific compatibility with higher-core-count parts is not detailed in the FACT PACK. The GPU's end-of-life status suggests that users should not plan for GPU upgrades but rather consider the entire laptop as a fixed configuration.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute support high-refresh gaming at 1080p in esports titles. The CPU's single-thread score of 1511 in Cinebench R23 will maintain frame pacing, but the 4-core configuration may limit performance in heavily threaded games.

Streaming: The GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 performance and 16 ray tracing cores can handle encoding and rendering simultaneously. However, the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 12592 may be insufficient for software encoding while gaming, so hardware encoding via the GPU is recommended.

Video editing: The GPU's compute throughput and 8 GB VRAM enable smooth timeline scrubbing and effect rendering in GPU-accelerated editors. The CPU's multi-core score of 10703 in Cinebench R23 will handle export tasks adequately for 1080p footage but may slow down 4K exports.

3D rendering: The GPU's 16 ray tracing cores and FP32 performance of 8.397 TFLOPS provide capable rendering performance for Blender or similar tools. The 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a limiting factor for large scenes, but render times will be significantly faster than CPU-only rendering on the 7335U.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 42493 and multi-thread score of 12592 handle compilation tasks for small-to-medium projects. The 8 threads will parallelize builds, but large codebases may see slower compile times compared to higher-core-count CPUs.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3053 in PassMark ensures responsive web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheet use. The GPU is overkill for these tasks but provides headroom for occasional creative work or light gaming during breaks.