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AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS

33,244 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A550M

49,737 Benchmark Score

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The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS and Intel Arc A550M combination represents a mobile platform designed to balance a modern 6-core CPU with a dedicated mid-range GPU. As a laptop-class pairing, it targets the 85th percentile of all benchmark results, placing it in the upper tier of available systems. The CPU, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with Zen 4 architecture, delivers strong single-threaded performance, while the GPU, based on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture, provides competitive compute capabilities. This analysis draws exclusively from the provided benchmark data to interpret what this pairing means for rendering, gaming, and professional workloads.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS?

A: The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, which is a standard configuration for a mobile Ryzen 5 processor in the 8000 series.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc A550M have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a total memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.

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

A: The build's combined percentile is 85, indicating it outperforms the majority of systems in the benchmark database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS does not support ECC memory; it supports dual-channel DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the Intel Arc A550M GPU?

A: The GPU has a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with a base clock of 900 MHz.

Q: What is the process node for the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS?

A: The CPU is manufactured on a 4 nm process node by TSMC, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename.

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

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern graphical APIs.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is built on the DG2-512 chip using the Xe-HPG architecture, produced on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The chip contains 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 53.4M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is accessed via a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming and moderate 1440p workloads, though larger textures at higher resolutions may strain the 8 GB capacity.

Compute throughput is defined by 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU also includes 16 dedicated ray tracing cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported titles. The pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 8.397 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 16.79 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). These figures position the A550M as a capable mid-range mobile GPU, with benchmark data confirming its standing.

The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score is 49894, and its Vulkan score is 49580, resulting in an average benchmark score of 49737. This places the GPU in the 86th percentile of all graphics cards. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which scores 49957, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the A550M trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a -0.5% delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50951, a -2.4% delta. Conversely, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477, a 2.6% delta, indicating the A550M is 2.6% ahead of that card. These results show the GPU performing in the same tier as high-end desktop cards from previous generations, though the mobile form factor may impose thermal and power constraints not reflected in raw scores.

For rendering, the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p gaming and entry-level content creation. The 16 ray tracing cores provide a baseline for RT effects, but the FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS suggests that heavy RT workloads will require lower settings. The Vulkan and OpenCL scores indicate strong compute performance for tasks like video encoding or GPU-accelerated filters.

Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13220 and a single-core score of 1714. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2094, and the single-core score is 270. The CPU's average benchmark score is 33244, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-14701E with an average score of 33206, a delta of 0.1%, meaning the 8645HS is effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091 (0.5% delta), both slightly behind. The Intel Core i5-12600HX scores 33375, a -0.4% delta, meaning the 8645HS is 0.4% behind that chip.

The Intel Arc A550M's average benchmark score is 49737, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 49957, a -0.4% delta. The GPU is 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and 2.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT by 2.6%. The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pairing is 85, which reflects the balanced nature of the two components, with the GPU holding a slightly higher percentile than the CPU.

Passmark results for the CPU show a multithread score of 22586 and a single-thread score of 3653. Integer math scores 72640, floating-point math scores 44833, and extended instructions score 20003. Data compression scores 265483, data encryption scores 15588, and random string sorting scores 31748. Physics scores 1095, and find prime numbers scores 75. These figures indicate a processor capable of handling multi-threaded productivity tasks, with the single-thread score supporting responsive everyday use. The combined picture is a system that excels in both CPU and GPU compute, with the GPU's higher percentile suggesting it may be the stronger component relative to its peers.

Who Should Build It

The data indicates this pairing suits users who need a balanced laptop for gaming and productivity. The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile suggest a system that handles both processor-intensive and graphics-intensive tasks without a significant weak spot. Gamers at 1080p will benefit from the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, which are sufficient for modern titles at high settings, though the absence of measured FPS data means exact performance is estimated. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with the GPU's compute scores, adequate for moderate workloads. The Passmark data compression score of 265483 and encryption score of 15588 indicate solid performance for file archiving and secure data handling.

For developers, the Vulkan 1.4 support and DirectX 12 Ultimate compliance make this a viable platform for testing graphics applications. Students and small business users will appreciate the mobile form factor and the DDR5 memory support, which provides fast system memory for multitasking. The CPU's single-thread score of 1714 in Cinebench R23 ensures smooth operation in office applications and web browsing. The GPU's OpenCL score of 49894 suggests it can accelerate compute tasks like image processing or machine learning inference, though the 8 GB VRAM limits the size of datasets. Overall, this build targets users who require a single laptop for a mix of gaming, creative work, and general productivity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile are close, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component drastically limits the other. In CPU-bound workloads like data compression (score 265483) or integer math (score 72640), the Ryzen 5 8645HS provides strong throughput, and the GPU is unlikely to bottleneck these tasks since they rely on the processor. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like gaming at high resolutions, the A550M's performance is the primary factor, and the CPU's 6 cores are sufficient to feed the GPU without causing a significant bottleneck in most cases.

The single-thread performance of the CPU (Cinebench R23 score 1714) is a potential limiting factor in games that rely heavily on one core, but the 5.00 GHz boost clock mitigates this. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS is modest compared to the CPU's computational abilities, meaning that in mixed workloads, the GPU may be the first to saturate. The memory bandwidth of the GPU (224.0 GB/s) is lower than the CPU's memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s), but this is expected as they serve different purposes. The lack of measured FPS data prevents a precise bottleneck analysis, but the percentile alignment suggests that for most workloads, the system will perform as a cohesive unit rather than being held back by a single component.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's 86th percentile and the CPU's 83rd percentile indicate that this system is capable of 1080p gaming at high settings in most titles. The 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p textures, but 1440p gaming may require reduced settings to stay within memory limits. The GPU's Vulkan score of 49580 suggests good performance in Vulkan-based games, while the DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with the latest titles.

For esports titles, the CPU's high boost clock of 5.00 GHz and single-thread score of 1714 in Cinebench R23 should provide high frame rates, though exact numbers are unavailable. For AAA games, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS and 16 ray tracing cores suggest that ray tracing effects will be playable at lower settings, while rasterized performance will be stronger. The absence of measured FPS data means these are qualitative expectations derived from the benchmark scores, and actual performance will vary by game and driver optimization. The GPU's 86th percentile is slightly higher than the CPU's 83rd, implying that the GPU is the more capable component for gaming, and the system is less likely to be GPU-limited than CPU-limited.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS uses the AMD Socket FP8 and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. As a laptop build, the upgrade path is limited compared to desktop systems; the CPU is soldered, and the GPU is likely integrated into the motherboard. The 45 W TDP of the CPU and the 60 W TDP of the GPU give a combined TDP of 105 W, which requires a cooling solution capable of handling that heat output. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, so future driver updates may be limited, but the CPU is still active.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to the maximum supported by the CPU, as DDR5 memory is fast and beneficial for multitasking. Storage upgrades via the PCIe Gen 4 lanes are also feasible, enabling faster load times for games and applications. The PSU headroom is not specified, but the combined TDP of 105 W is modest for a laptop, so there is likely sufficient power delivery for the existing components. The socket FP8 is specific to this generation, so a CPU upgrade would require a new motherboard, which is impractical in a laptop. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface for the GPU ensures that the current graphics performance is not limited by bandwidth, but the end-of-life status of the GPU suggests that future software may not be fully optimized for it.

Build Overview

This build is a laptop class system combining the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS and Intel Arc A550M. The CPU is an 8000 series processor from AMD, using the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process with the Hawk Point codename. The GPU is Intel's Arc A550M, based on the Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm process with the DG2-512 chip. The combined performance percentile is 85, placing this system in the upper echelon of all benchmarked builds. The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile indicate that the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, but the overall system is well-balanced.

This pairing is positioned as a mid-range laptop solution for users who need both CPU and GPU performance. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads handle productivity tasks, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth support gaming and content creation. The build class is laptop, meaning portability is a factor, and the combined TDP of 105 W is reasonable for a mobile platform. The 85th percentile overall suggests this system outperforms the majority of laptops, making it a strong choice for users who want a single device for varied workloads.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 8000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 4.30 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.00 GHz, with a 45 W TDP. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. It has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are Radeon 760M, and the CPU is not multiplier-unlocked.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 13220 in multicore and 1714 in single-core. The single-core score is competitive, reflecting the high boost clock, and the multicore score benefits from the 6 cores and 12 threads. The Passmark multithread score is 22586, and the single-thread score is 3653. The data compression score of 265483 indicates strong performance in archiving tasks, while the encryption score of 15588 shows adequate security processing. The extended instructions score of 20003 suggests good performance in workloads that use modern instruction sets.

The CPU's 83rd percentile places it near the Intel Core i7-14701E (0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (0.1% delta), and ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (0.5% delta). It trails the Intel Core i5-12600HX by 0.4%. These rival comparisons show that the 8645HS is a mid-range mobile processor that performs on par with some higher-tier desktop chips from previous generations. For real workloads, this means the CPU can handle multitasking, coding, and productivity software without significant slowdowns. The 4 nm process and 45 W TDP indicate good power efficiency, which is important for laptop battery life. The lack of ECC memory support is a limitation for mission-critical workstations, but the DDR5 memory support provides ample bandwidth for most applications.

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