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CPU
86%
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GPU
96%
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

23,277 Benchmark Score
Top 14% 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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60-85
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85-100
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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

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# AMD Ryzen 7 5800H + Intel Arc A550M: Benchmark Database Analysis

This pairing combines AMD's Zen 3 mobile architecture with Intel's Alchemist-generation discrete GPU in a laptop configuration. The CPU and GPU together place this build at the 81st percentile among all tracked combinations, indicating a system that outperforms roughly four-fifths of recorded pairings. The CPU sits at the 76th percentile against all processors, while the GPU reaches the 86th percentile against all graphics cards, making the graphics component the stronger half of this duo. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H uses the AMD Socket FP6, a mobile-specific socket that is not designed for user-level processor swaps. This is a soldered or BGA-style platform, meaning the CPU is effectively permanent within its laptop chassis. The platform supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface, delivering 68.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a mature memory standard, and the dual-channel configuration provides adequate bandwidth for the 8-core processor's demands, though it lacks the headroom of newer DDR5 platforms.

The CPU operates with a 45 W TDP, which is typical for a high-performance mobile processor. The Intel Arc A550M carries a 60 W TDP, and the FACT PACK lists no suggested PSU wattage for this GPU. In a laptop context, power delivery is handled by the system's internal power supply and battery, so external PSU headroom is not a user-consideration in the same way it would be for a desktop build. The combined thermal and power envelope of roughly 105 W for CPU and GPU alone, before other system components, places this in the category of a performance-oriented laptop that requires a substantial power brick.

The PCIe interface differs notably between the two components. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 3 support, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. This means the GPU is technically capable of Gen 4 bandwidth, but the CPU's Gen 3 controller will limit the effective link speed to Gen 3. In practice, the bandwidth difference between Gen 3 and Gen 4 at x16 width is rarely a bottleneck for gaming workloads, though it could slightly impact certain data-intensive compute tasks.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform is not a CPU or GPU swap, as both are fixed in the laptop chassis. Instead, users would look at increasing DDR4 memory capacity or replacing the storage with a faster PCIe Gen 3 NVMe drive. The platform's DDR4 support means memory upgrades are straightforward, and the dual-channel configuration benefits from matched DIMMs. The lack of ECC memory support positions this as a consumer-focused platform rather than a workstation-oriented one.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-512 chip fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process. The die contains 21,700 million transistors across a 406 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 53.4 million transistors per square millimeter. The GPU operates with a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz for 14 Gbps effective data rate.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, producing 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a moderate bandwidth figure that will support 1080p and 1440p gaming with high textures, though 4K workloads may strain the 8 GB capacity in texture-heavy titles. The GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines, along with 16 ray tracing cores. The FACT PACK lists no tensor core count, so AI-accelerated workloads rely on the GPU's general compute capabilities.

The compute throughput is substantial for a mobile GPU. The FP32 performance reaches 8.397 TFLOPS, while FP16 performance doubles to 16.79 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. Pixel fill rate is 131.2 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 262.4 GTexel/s. These numbers indicate a GPU that can handle modern rendering workloads efficiently at mainstream resolutions.

Benchmark results show the GPU scoring 49894 in Geekbench OpenCL and 49580 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Vulkan score slightly trails OpenCL, which is notable given that Vulkan is a common API for modern games. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking against all GPUs places it above the majority of discrete graphics solutions. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, scores 49957, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the Arc A550M trails by less than half a percent. Other rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001 (-0.5%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 50951 (-2.4%), while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 48477, a delta of 2.6% in favor of the Arc.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the full range of modern graphics APIs. DirectX 12 Ultimate ensures compatibility with ray tracing and mesh shaders, while the 16 dedicated RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the moderate shader count means ray-traced effects will require careful settings management.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance across several benchmark suites. In 3DMark, the processor scores 6143 with 16 threads, 5105 with 8 threads, 3053 with 4 threads, and 1595 with 2 threads, with a single-thread score of 819. The maximum-thread score of 6127 is slightly below the 16-thread score, indicating efficient scaling across all 16 threads. Cinebench R23 results show 12091.5 in multi-core and 1416 in single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2005 multi-core and 229 single-core. Geekbench scores are 8230 multi-core and 1669 single-core.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 49737 places it in the 86th percentile. The combined CPU and GPU performance yields an overall build percentile of 81, meaning this system outperforms 81% of tracked CPU-GPU pairings. The CPU's average benchmark score of 23277 places it at the 76th percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V at 23297 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i9-11900F at 23254 (0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V at 23219 (0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 4124P at 23167 (0.5%). The CPU essentially trades blows with these rivals, all within a 0.5% margin.

PassMark results show the CPU excelling in integer math at 80786 and floating-point math at 44479, with data compression at 270608 and encryption at 16962. The extended instructions score of 18203 indicates solid SIMD performance, while the single-thread score of 3021 is respectable for a mobile chip. The find prime numbers score of 49 is notably low, suggesting weaker performance in specific integer-heavy workloads.

The combined picture shows a CPU that is competitive with desktop processors from the same era, paired with a GPU that punches above its mobile classification. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking is significantly higher than the CPU's 76th percentile, indicating the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 performance suggest strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming. The CPU's single-thread score of 1416 in Cinebench R23 and 819 in 3DMark single-thread is sufficient for high-refresh gaming, though the 45 W TDP may limit sustained boost clocks under extended load. Estimated FPS at 1080p ultra settings would likely exceed 60 in most titles, with 1440p requiring settings adjustments in demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multi-thread score of 20789 indicates strong multi-tasking capability, and the 270608 data compression score suggests efficient handling of stream encoding workloads. The GPU's lack of a dedicated encoder in the FACT PACK means streaming would rely on CPU-based x264 encoding, which the 16 threads can handle at moderate presets.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12091.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 8230 indicate solid performance for video editing timelines. The GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 performance accelerates effects rendering and color grading in applications that leverage GPU compute. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p editing timelines with moderate effects stacks.

3D rendering: The GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 and 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 performance provide meaningful acceleration for GPU-based renderers. The CPU's multi-thread scores in Cinebench R23 (12091.5) and PassMark (20789) indicate capable CPU-based rendering as well. The 16 RT cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible renderers, though the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity.

Software development: The CPU's 16 threads and strong single-thread score of 3021 in PassMark support fast compilation and code analysis. The extended instructions score of 18203 indicates good SIMD performance for scientific computing and data processing. The GPU's OpenCL score of 49894 enables GPU-accelerated compute for machine learning and data analytics workloads.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance of 1416 in Cinebench R23 handles everyday productivity tasks with ease. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking is overkill for office applications, but the 8 GB VRAM supports multiple high-resolution displays and GPU-accelerated browser rendering. The 45 W CPU TDP and 60 W GPU TDP combine for reasonable battery life expectations in a laptop form factor.

Balance and Bottleneck

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 76th percentile reveals a system where the graphics component outpaces the processor in relative performance. In gaming workloads, the CPU will typically be the limiting factor at lower resolutions, where frame rates are more dependent on processor speed. The CPU's single-thread score of 819 in 3DMark and 1416 in Cinebench R23 are moderate for a mobile chip, while the GPU's compute capabilities are comparatively stronger.

At higher resolutions such as 1440p and 4K, the balance shifts toward the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck, as pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM capacity will constrain performance in texture-heavy scenes at high resolutions. The CPU's dual-channel DDR4 bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s is adequate for gaming but may limit certain compute workloads that require high memory throughput.

The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides solid multi-threaded performance, but the GPU's 2048 shading units represent a relatively high compute density for the CPU to feed. In CPU-bound scenarios such as esports titles at 1080p, the processor's single-thread performance will determine maximum frame rates. In GPU-bound scenarios such as AAA titles at 1440p, the graphics card's rasterization and memory bandwidth become the deciding factors.

The 45 W CPU TDP and 60 W GPU TDP create a thermal envelope that laptop cooling solutions must manage. Under sustained load, both components may experience thermal throttling, which could reduce performance below peak benchmark scores. The PCIe Gen 3 interface between CPU and GPU, despite the GPU's Gen 4 capability, adds a small bandwidth limitation that could marginally impact data-intensive workloads.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh and 1440p high-settings gameplay will find this combination well-suited to their needs. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8 GB VRAM handle modern titles at these resolutions, while the CPU's 16 threads ensure smooth frame pacing. The system's 81st combined percentile places it above most mainstream gaming laptops.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's multi-thread performance and the GPU's compute capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12091.5 and the GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerate rendering workflows. The 8 GB VRAM is a limitation for very large scenes but handles typical projects.

Software developers and data analysts will find the CPU's 16 threads and strong integer math performance of 80786 in PassMark useful for compilation and data processing. The GPU's OpenCL score of 49894 enables GPU-accelerated compute for machine learning tasks and scientific simulations.

Students and small business users seeking a capable all-around laptop will find this system exceeds their requirements. The CPU's single-thread performance handles office productivity, while the GPU supports GPU-accelerated applications and multiple displays. The laptop form factor and mobile components make this suitable for on-the-go use, though the combined 105 W TDP of CPU and GPU suggests a larger chassis with adequate cooling.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU combination, so the following frame rate expectations are estimates derived from benchmark scores. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 performance suggest strong 1080p gaming capabilities. The nearest GPU rivals include the RTX 5070 Ti (-0.4%), RX Vega 64 (-0.5%), and RX 6900 XT (-2.4%), providing context for expected performance levels.

At 1080p ultra settings, this system would likely deliver 60-100 FPS in most AAA titles, with esports titles reaching 120-144 FPS given the CPU's single-thread performance. At 1440p ultra, frame rates would drop to 40-70 FPS in demanding titles, requiring settings adjustments to maintain 60 FPS. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are adequate for 1080p and 1440p textures but may struggle with 4K texture packs.

The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 819 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1416 indicate sufficient IPC for modern game engines, though not exceptional by current standards. The 16 threads ensure smooth performance in multi-threaded game engines, while the 45 W TDP may cause frequency drops under sustained gaming loads. Ray tracing performance, supported by the 16 RT cores, would be playable at 1080p with moderate settings but would require reduced resolutions or DLSS-style upscaling for higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The system sits at the 81st combined percentile, outperforming 81% of all tracked CPU-GPU pairings in the benchmark database.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800H has an average benchmark score of 23277, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V (23297) and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900F (23254).

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 on average, which is 0.4% behind the RTX 5070 Ti's 49957, placing the two within a negligible performance margin.

Q: What memory type and bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 68.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute performance?

A: The GPU delivers 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 performance with a 2:1 ratio.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 12091.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1416 in single-core, reflecting its 8-core, 16-thread configuration.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. The die contains 10,700 million transistors across a 180 mm² area. Base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, operating within a 45 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong scaling from 2 to 16 threads. The 3DMark scores progress from 1595 with 2 threads to 3053 with 4 threads, 5105 with 8 threads, and 6143 with 16 threads, with the maximum-thread score of 6127 nearly matching the 16-thread result. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12091.5 and single-core score of 1416 place this processor in the upper-midrange for mobile CPUs. Geekbench scores of 8230 multi-core and 1669 single-core corroborate these results.

PassMark scores reveal workload-specific strengths. The integer math score of 80786 and floating-point math score of 44479 indicate strong general compute performance. The data compression score of 270608 is particularly high, suggesting excellent performance in compression and archiving tasks. The extended instructions score of 18203 demonstrates solid SIMD capability, while the random string sorting score of 28144 and data encryption score of 16962 round out the profile.

The CPU's 76th percentile ranking against all processors places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.5% performance delta, indicating that this mobile processor matches or slightly trails desktop processors from the same era. The Intel Core i9-11900F, a desktop chip, scores 23254, just 0.1% behind the 5800H, showing that the mobile chip's efficiency does not come at a significant performance cost.

The single-thread score of 3021 in PassMark and 819 in 3DMark single-thread reflect the Zen 3 architecture's strong IPC, which was a major improvement over Zen 2. The processor's 4.40 GHz boost clock is competitive for the time, though modern CPUs reach higher frequencies. The 7 nm process provides good power efficiency, allowing the 8 cores to operate within the 45 W TDP.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H mobile processor with the Intel Arc A550M discrete GPU in a laptop configuration. The CPU is a Zen 3-based, 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 45 W TDP, while the GPU is an Alchemist-generation Arc 5 Mobile GPU with a 60 W TDP. The combination targets the mid-to-high-end laptop market, offering strong multi-threaded CPU performance and GPU compute capabilities that place it at the 81st combined percentile.

The CPU's 76th percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile create a system where the graphics component is the stronger relative performer. This indicates a gaming and GPU-compute focus, with the CPU providing sufficient multi-threaded performance for streaming, content creation, and productivity tasks. The 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth support 1080p and 1440p gaming, while the 16 RT cores enable hardware ray tracing.

The build class is laptop, meaning both components are mobile variants designed for power efficiency and thermal management within a laptop chassis. The combined 105 W TDP of CPU and GPU requires substantial cooling, indicating a larger laptop form factor. The platform supports DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 3 for the CPU, with the GPU capable of PCIe 4.0 but limited by the CPU's controller. The GPU is marked as end-of-life in production status, while the CPU remains active, suggesting this pairing represents a transitional moment in mobile computing where Intel's discrete GPU ambitions met AMD's established mobile CPU dominance.