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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 8640U + Intel Arc A550M

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92 Score

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92 / 100

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

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Well Balanced

CPU

87%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 8640U

26,462 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A550M

49,737 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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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

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 5 8640U and Intel Arc A550M form a laptop configuration that ranks in the 82nd combined percentile across all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part with a 28W TDP, while the GPU is an Arc 5 mobile chip with 8GB GDDR6 memory. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the dataset marks `dataIsMeasured` as false — so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores, not from direct game tests.

FAQ

Q: What CPU is in this configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8640U, part of the 8000 series, with 6 cores and 12 threads. It uses the Zen 4 architecture (codename Hawk Point) on a 4nm process from TSMC.

Q: What GPU is paired with the CPU?

A: The Intel Arc A550M, a mobile Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) chip with 8GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus and a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 28W, while the GPU has a TDP of 60W.

Q: What are the key CPU benchmark scores?

A: The CPU scores 10,433 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 1,651 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 8,185 in Geekbench multicore, and 2,131 in Geekbench single-core.

Q: What are the GPU benchmark scores?

A: The GPU scores 49,894 in Geekbench OpenCL and 49,580 in Geekbench Vulkan.

Q: How does this configuration rank overall?

A: The combined percentile is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of all CPU+GPU pairs in the database. The CPU alone is in the 78th percentile, and the GPU in the 86th.

Q: Is there measured game FPS data for this pair?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains an empty `measuredFpsUltraByGame` object, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. All FPS figures in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

This is a laptop platform, so the upgrade path is inherently limited. The CPU sits in AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-only socket with no desktop equivalent. Memory support is DDR5, dual-channel, with a theoretical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU-only), which is sufficient for fast NVMe SSDs and the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The GPU is a mobile part with a TDP of 60W; it uses a "IGP" slot width, indicating it is integrated into the motherboard rather than a replaceable MXM module. Because both components are soldered or embedded in a laptop chassis, the only realistic upgrades are memory (to the supported DDR5 standard) and storage (via PCIe Gen 4). The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not an option. The GPU is end-of-life, but the platform itself remains functional. A sensible next upgrade for users who need more performance would be a completely new laptop, as the CPU and GPU cannot be swapped. The 28W CPU TDP and 60W GPU TDP together suggest a power budget around 88W for the two primary processors, which is typical for a thin-and-light gaming or creator laptop.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded scores for its 28W envelope. In Cinebench R23, it scores 10,433 in multicore and 1,651 in single-core. Geekbench results are 8,185 multicore and 2,131 single-core. PassMark scores include 20,322 in multithread, 3,534 in single-thread, 40,330 in floating-point math, and 68,051 in integer math. These place the CPU in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,462. Its nearest rivals are Intel Core i9-12900HK and Intel Core i7-1280P, both with an average score of 26,469 (deltaPct 0.0%), and AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS at 26,402 (0.2% lower). The CPU is thus effectively tied with those high-end mobile processors.

The GPU delivers equally strong numbers. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 49,894, and Vulkan is 49,580. The average benchmark score is 49,737, which lands it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti (average 49,957, delta -0.4%), AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50,001, -0.5%), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50,951, -2.4%), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48,477, +2.6%). The A550M is therefore within a few percent of desktop flagship GPUs from the previous generation.

Combined, the pair yields a 82nd percentile, indicating that the CPU and GPU are well matched, with the GPU being the stronger half.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration suits users who need a blend of high multi-threaded CPU performance and strong GPU compute for visual tasks. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads handle everyday productivity and moderate content creation, while the GPU’s 8GB VRAM and high percentile make it capable for gaming and 3D work. The 86th GPU percentile suggests it can handle demanding titles at typical gaming resolutions, though the exact FPS is not measured. For students, the 28W CPU TDP and the overall laptop form factor offer portability without sacrificing performance. For small business workstations, the CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 23,322 indicates it can handle multi-threaded office applications and light virtualization. Content creators benefit from the GPU’s 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 and the CPU’s strong Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,433, which are sufficient for 1080p video editing and 3D rendering. Developers will appreciate the Zen 4 architecture, which supports modern instruction sets and the 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes for fast NVMe storage.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 8640U is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It is built on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Hawk Point) on a 4nm TSMC process, containing 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache is generous: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The CPU supports DDR5 dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. It includes a Radeon 760M integrated GPU, but that is not the primary graphics in this pairing.

The benchmark scores reveal a CPU that punches above its 28W power envelope. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,433 is nearly identical to that of the Intel i9-12900HK, a high-power H-series part, while its single-core score of 1,651 is also competitive. Geekbench single-core of 2,131 and multi-core of 8,185 further confirm strong per-thread and multi-thread performance. PassMark’s integer and floating-point scores (68,051 and 40,330) show well-rounded computational ability. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3,534 is high, meaning responsive single-threaded workloads like web browsing and office apps run smoothly. The 16 MB L3 is adequate for a 6-core chip, reducing memory latency. The CPU’s 4.90 GHz boost clock indicates it can reach high frequencies under load when power and thermals allow.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is a mobile GPU from the Alchemist generation (Arc 5 Mobile). It uses the DG2-512 chip on a 6nm TSMC process with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray-tracing cores. Its base clock is 900 MHz and boost clock is 2050 MHz. Memory is 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. Pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s, texture rate 262.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput is 8.397 TFLOPS. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 86th percentile. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 49,894 and Vulkan score of 49,580 are close to the average of 49,737. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, which scores 49,957 — only 0.4% higher. This indicates the A550M delivers desktop-class compute performance. The 8GB VRAM is ample for most games at 1080p and 1440p, though modern high-resolution textures may exceed that in some cases. The 224 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the GPU’s 8.397 TFLOPS, preventing a severe bottleneck. The 16 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the performance may not be as strong as dedicated RT cards. For rendering tasks, the FP32 throughput and 8GB VRAM are key: Blender, Maya, and similar applications can leverage the GPU’s compute power.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are closely matched in relative performance. The CPU sits at the 78th percentile, the GPU at 86th, and the combined system at 82nd. The deltaPct values of the nearest rivals confirm the balance: the CPU is within 0.2% of its direct competitors, and the GPU is within 2.6% of the AMD RX 6800 XT. In most workloads, the GPU is the stronger component, so tasks that are GPU-bound — such as gaming at high resolutions and 3D rendering — will be limited by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for gaming, but in CPU-heavy scenes (e.g., physics simulation or large strategy games), the CPU may bottleneck the GPU. Conversely, in multi-threaded productivity (video encoding, compiling), the CPU can sustain high throughput, and the GPU may be underutilized. The TDP difference (CPU 28W, GPU 60W) suggests the CPU is more power-limited, so sustained all-core workloads might reduce boost clocks, but the benchmark scores indicate it still performs well within its envelope. The 8GB VRAM on the GPU is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at ultra settings with high-resolution textures, the GPU could become a limiting factor, forcing lower settings.

Build Overview

This is a laptop configuration, as indicated by the `buildClass` of "laptop". The CPU is a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part, and the GPU is an Intel Arc A550M. Combined, the system ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU’s 78th percentile and GPU’s 86th percentile show that the GPU is the more capable component. This is a mid-to-high-tier laptop for its generation, suitable for gaming and content creation. The CPU’s 28W TDP and GPU’s 60W TDP indicate a balanced power draw that is typical for a 14-inch or 15-inch laptop. The GPU is end-of-life, but the CPU is still active, so the platform is still relevant. The lack of measured FPS data means that real-world game performance must be inferred from the benchmark scores, which are strong.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming

The GPU’s Vulkan score of 49,580 and OpenCL of 49,894 place it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, suggesting it can handle high-refresh gaming at 1080p and possibly 1440p. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,534 and boost clock of 4.90 GHz will keep frame pacing smooth. However, without measured FPS, exact numbers are uncertain. The 8GB VRAM is sufficient for most titles at these resolutions, but some heavy textures may require lowering settings.

Streaming

The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a PassMark multithread score of 23,322, provide enough headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU also supports hardware encoding (though not listed explicitly, the Xe-HPG architecture includes encode capabilities), but the data does not list specific encode performance. The combined CPU+GPU performance suggests that streaming at 1080p60 is feasible without significant frame loss.

Video Editing

Cinebench R23 multi-core of 10,433 indicates strong multi-threaded performance for video editing. The GPU’s 8.397 TFLOPS and 8GB VRAM can accelerate rendering and effects in applications like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. The CPU’s 16 MB L3 cache helps with large project files. This system is a capable laptop for 1080p editing and light 4K work.

3D Rendering

The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS and 16 RT cores make it suitable for real-time and offline rendering. The OpenCL score of 49,894 is comparable to desktop GPUs like the RX 6800 XT (which scores 50,951), indicating that the GPU can handle complex scenes. The 8GB VRAM may limit the size of textures, but for most projects it is sufficient.

Software Development

The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, along with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, compile code efficiently. PassMark integer math of 68,051 and random string sorting of 28,066 (from the pack) show strong integer performance. The 16 MB L3 cache helps with compilation tasks. The PCIe Gen 4 lanes allow fast NVMe storage for source trees and virtual machines.

Student and Office Work

The 28W TDP and 28W CPU power envelope mean this laptop is portable and efficient. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,534 ensures snappy office applications, and the 12 threads handle multi-tasking. The integrated Radeon 760M is present, but the dedicated GPU is not needed for typical office tasks. The overall performance is more than adequate for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` object is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all frame-rate figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores and the GPU’s relative standing.

The GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 49,580 is only 2.4% lower than an AMD RX 6900 XT (50,951) and 2.6% higher than an RX 6800 XT (48,477). These desktop cards are known to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at high/ultra settings. With 8GB VRAM and a 128-bit bus, the A550M should deliver similar performance at 1080p, and good performance at 1440p in most titles. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,534 and 6 cores are sufficient for modern games, though CPU-heavy titles may limit the GPU. The combined percentile of 86 suggests that this system should run AAA games at 60+ FPS on medium-high settings, but that is an estimate. The GPU’s end-of-life status does not affect its current performance. Users should expect playable frame rates at 1080p, with some sacrifices at 1440p in demanding titles. No exact FPS figures are available, so these statements are qualitative.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 8640U + Intel Arc A550M

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Intel Arc A550M

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FAQ

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Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

CPU Analysis

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Balance and Bottleneck

Build Overview

Usage Scenarios

Gaming Performance

4K Gaming Performance

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1440p Gaming Performance

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1080p Gaming Performance

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