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90%
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93%
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AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS

32,354 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A370M

29,175 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS + Intel Arc A370M

This mobile pairing combines an 8-core Zen 3+ processor with a dedicated Intel Arc graphics solution, landing in the 79th percentile overall among all laptop configurations. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU holds the 74th percentile against all graphics cards, creating a system that is strongest in multi-threaded productivity and respectable in GPU-accelerated workloads. The data shows a laptop-class build with DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, though no measured frame rates exist for this exact combination, so all gaming expectations must be derived from synthetic benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A370M's Geekbench Vulkan score of 28673 and OpenCL score of 29676 place it near the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.6% ahead) and Radeon RX 6800M (1% ahead) in average benchmark scores. These results suggest the GPU can handle esports titles at 1080p with competitive frame rates, though the 4 GB VRAM capacity and 64-bit memory bus will limit texture quality settings in modern AAA releases. The 35 W TDP for both CPU and GPU indicates this is a thin-and-light gaming solution rather than a desktop replacement.

Streaming: The Ryzen 7 6800HS's 16 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game capture and encoding, with a Passmark multithread score of 22801 and Cinebench R23 multicore result of 11992. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it outperforms roughly 83% of all processors, which supports software encoding without crippling game performance. The integrated Radeon 680M graphics could serve as a secondary display output or fallback encoder, though the Arc A370M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 for modern capture APIs.

Video editing: The 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost clock delivers strong multi-core rendering performance, as evidenced by the 11992 Cinebench R23 multicore score. The GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 131.2 GTexel/s texture rate provide hardware acceleration for effects and timeline previews, while the 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth handles 1080p and light 4K editing workflows. The 16 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain responsive timeline scrubbing with multiple video tracks.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering workloads will see robust performance from the 8-core Rembrandt chip, with a Passmark floating point math score of 47533 and integer math score of 84228. The GPU's 8 ray tracing cores and 1024 shading units offer entry-level RT acceleration, though the 4 GB VRAM limits scene complexity and texture resolution. The combined 79th percentile system ranking suggests this configuration can handle moderate 3D projects but will struggle with large, texture-heavy scenes.

Software development: The 16 threads and 83rd percentile CPU ranking deliver strong compilation times, while the Passmark data compression score of 292698 indicates efficient handling of large codebases. The 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth on the dual-channel DDR5 bus supports rapid context switching between build tools, IDEs, and virtual machines. The Arc A370M's Vulkan 1.4 support enables GPU compute for testing graphics applications, though the 4 GB VRAM may limit shader complexity in development workloads.

Student and office work: The 3184 Passmark single-thread score and 1455 Cinebench R23 single-core result provide snappy application loading and responsive document editing. The 35 W CPU TDP contributes to longer battery life potential, and the integrated Radeon 680M graphics offer a low-power fallback for basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is idle. The 6 nm process node for both chips suggests efficient power draw during light workloads.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M uses the DG2-128 chip built on TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors across a 157 mm² die. It features 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines, delivering 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 8.397 TFLOPS of FP16 performance with a 2:1 ratio. The 8 ray tracing cores provide entry-level hardware RT support, while the absence of dedicated tensor cores means AI acceleration relies on the shader array. Clock speeds range from a 1550 MHz base to a 2050 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 64-bit bus for 112.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The 4 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is the most significant limitation for rendering workloads. At 1080p with high textures, many modern games exceed this capacity, forcing the GPU to stream assets from system memory over PCIe 4.0 x8. The 65.60 GPixel/s pixel rate and 131.2 GTexel/s texture rate indicate adequate fill performance for 1080p gaming, but the 64-bit memory bus creates a bandwidth bottleneck compared to wider-bus competitors. The GPU's 74th percentile ranking places it above 74% of all graphics cards, yet its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (-0.1% delta), AMD FirePro W8000 (-0.1%), and AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.6%), showing it clusters with older mid-range desktop parts.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 29676 and Vulkan score of 28673 demonstrate consistent compute performance across both APIs. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility with mesh shaders and variable rate shading, while Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 cover legacy and cross-platform applications. The 35 W TDP for the GPU matches the CPU's power envelope, suggesting a balanced thermal design that can sustain boost clocks under sustained loads.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 7 6800HS achieves an average benchmark score of 32354, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11992 multicore and 1455 single-core, while Geekbench results show 9515 multicore and 1652 single-core. The Passmark suite reveals specialized strengths: 292698 in data compression, 18104 in data encryption, 20114 in extended instructions, 47533 in floating point math, 84228 in integer math, 22801 in multithread, and 3184 in single-thread performance. Its nearest CPU rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i5-14400F (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.4% ahead), and Intel Core i9-11900 (0.4% ahead), indicating the 6800HS delivers desktop-class multi-threaded performance in a 35 W mobile package.

The Intel Arc A370M posts an average benchmark score of 29175 with a 74th percentile ranking. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 29676 slightly exceeds the Vulkan result of 28673, suggesting balanced compute performance. GPU rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (0.1% ahead), AMD FirePro W8000 (0.1% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.6% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 6800M (1% behind), which is notable because the RX 6800M is a high-end mobile GPU with significantly more memory bandwidth. This clustering indicates the Arc A370M's synthetic scores punch above its modest 64-bit memory interface.

The combined system percentile of 79 reflects a configuration where the CPU outperforms the GPU relatively. The CPU's 83rd percentile versus the GPU's 74th percentile creates a 9-point gap, meaning the processor has more headroom than the graphics solution for demanding tasks. Since no measured FPS data exists for this pairing, the synthetic scores serve as the primary performance indicator, with the CPU's Cinebench and Passmark results suggesting strong productivity performance and the GPU's Geekbench scores indicating capable but not exceptional gaming potential.

Balance and Bottleneck

The 9-point percentile gap between CPU (83rd) and GPU (74th) indicates the Arc A370M is the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU's 11992 Cinebench R23 multicore score provides substantial compute headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize in gaming scenarios, where the 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth become constraints. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like data compression (292698 Passmark score) and integer math (84228), the processor delivers performance comparable to desktop parts, suggesting the GPU is not a bottleneck for productivity applications.

The 35 W TDP for both components suggests a balanced power envelope, but the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock and 8 cores may consume more than its share under sustained multi-threaded loads, potentially causing thermal throttling that reduces CPU performance closer to the GPU's level. The DDR5 dual-channel memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth serves both the CPU and the iGPU, while the discrete Arc GPU accesses the same memory pool, creating potential contention in memory-intensive workloads. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for the GPU provides adequate bandwidth for its 4 GB frame buffer, but the 64-bit memory bus on the GPU itself remains the primary throughput limitation.

For gaming, the GPU's 74th percentile ranking and 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest the Arc A370M will be the bottleneck at 1080p in demanding titles, particularly with ray tracing enabled where only 8 RT cores are available. In CPU-heavy strategy games or simulation titles, the 6800HS's 16 threads and 22801 Passmark multithread score provide ample processing power, shifting the bottleneck back to the GPU. For video editing and 3D rendering, the CPU's strong multicore scores (11992 Cinebench R23) complement the GPU's compute capabilities, though the 4 GB VRAM may force lower-resolution textures in GPU-accelerated renderers.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance in a laptop form factor with discrete graphics for light to moderate gaming. Students in engineering or computer science programs will benefit from the 16 threads and 83rd percentile CPU ranking for compilation, simulation, and data analysis workloads, while the Arc A370M handles CAD visualization and basic GPU compute tasks. Small business users running virtual machines, database queries, or office productivity suites will find the 292698 Passmark data compression score and 22801 multithread score sufficient for demanding business applications.

Content creators working with 1080p video will appreciate the CPU's 11992 Cinebench R23 multicore score for export rendering, while the GPU's 29676 OpenCL score accelerates effects and color grading. The 4 GB VRAM limits 4K video editing and complex motion graphics, but the 112.0 GB/s bandwidth handles most 1080p timelines. Gamers targeting esports titles at 1080p with medium settings will find the GPU's 74th percentile ranking adequate, though the 4 GB frame buffer will require texture quality compromises in AAA games. The 35 W CPU TDP makes this suitable for users who prioritize portability and battery life over maximum performance.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 6800HS compare to the Intel Core i5-14400F?

A: The AMD processor scores 32354 on average benchmark, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14400F's 32279, making them effectively performance equivalents despite the mobile-versus-desktop difference.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The Intel Arc A370M includes 8 dedicated ray tracing cores within its Xe-HPG architecture, providing entry-level hardware acceleration for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) ray tracing workloads.

Q: Does this system support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 6800HS supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, which is shared between the CPU and integrated Radeon 680M graphics.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc A370M have?

A: The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 112.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p gaming but may limit texture quality in memory-intensive titles.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 6800HS achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1455 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3184, placing it in the 83rd percentile for responsive everyday tasks.

Q: Is the Arc A370M still in production?

A: No, the GPU is marked as end-of-life with a release date of March 29, 2022, though the CPU remains active in production.

Q: What is the system's overall performance percentile?

A: The combined CPU+GPU configuration ranks in the 79th percentile among all laptop builds, indicating it outperforms 79% of comparable systems.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 7 6800HS uses AMD Socket FP7 with the Rembrandt architecture on TSMC's 6 nm process, supporting dual-channel DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. Both components have a 35 W TDP, and the GPU's suggested PSU is not specified, meaning power supply requirements depend on the laptop's overall design rather than a standalone PSU figure. The memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s represents the theoretical maximum for the dual-channel DDR5 configuration, which is shared between the CPU and integrated graphics.

The socket FP7 platform is mobile-specific, meaning upgrades are limited to the laptop chassis rather than component swaps. The GPU's end-of-life status and 4 GB VRAM suggest that users seeking higher graphics performance would need to consider a different laptop configuration rather than upgrading the Arc A370M. The CPU's active production status indicates ongoing availability, though the 6000 series with Zen 3+ architecture may be superseded by newer generations. The PCIe Gen 4 support provides headroom for faster NVMe storage, and the 20 CPU lanes allow for multiple M.2 drives or other peripherals. The integrated Radeon 680M graphics offer a fallback if the discrete GPU fails or for power-saving modes.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") pairing the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS processor with the Intel Arc A370M discrete GPU. The CPU contributes an 83rd percentile ranking among all processors with an average benchmark score of 32354, while the GPU holds a 74th percentile ranking with an average score of 29175. The combined percentile of 79 places this configuration above nearly four-fifths of all laptop systems. The 8-core/16-thread CPU with Zen 3+ architecture and 6 nm process provides strong multi-threaded performance, while the Arc A370M with Xe-HPG architecture and 4 GB GDDR6 memory offers entry-level discrete graphics capability. This pairing suits users who prioritize CPU throughput for productivity tasks while maintaining moderate gaming capability, though the GPU's 64-bit memory bus and limited VRAM cap its performance in demanding graphics workloads. The platform supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4 storage, with both components operating at 35 W TDP for balanced power consumption.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is a mobile processor from the 6000 series, built on Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, operating at a 35 W TDP. The 6 nm TSMC process yields a 208 mm² die, and the chip includes 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 cache per core, and 16 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Integrated Radeon 680M graphics provide a fallback display solution, while the multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking.

Benchmark results show Cinebench R23 scores of 11992 multicore and 1455 single-core, with Geekbench scores of 9515 multicore and 1652 single-core. Passmark testing reveals 292698 in data compression, 18104 in data encryption, 20114 in extended instructions, 47533 in floating point math, 84228 in integer math, 22801 in multithread, and 3184 in single-thread performance. These scores place the CPU in the 83rd percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i5-14400F (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.4% ahead), and Intel Core i9-11900 (0.4% ahead). The average benchmark score of 32354 indicates this mobile chip delivers desktop-class multi-threaded performance, particularly in data compression and integer math workloads, while maintaining a 35 W TDP suitable for thin-and-light laptops.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate expectations are estimated from synthetic benchmark scores rather than empirical testing. The Arc A370M's 74th percentile GPU ranking and 29676 OpenCL score suggest 1080p gaming capability at medium settings for most titles, with esports games achieving high frame rates due to the CPU's 3184 Passmark single-thread score. The 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus (112.0 GB/s bandwidth) will require reduced texture quality in AAA games, and the 8 RT cores provide minimal ray tracing performance.

At 1080p, the GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 65.60 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate playable frame rates in competitive titles like shooters and MOBAs, where the CPU's 16 threads prevent bottlenecking. In GPU-heavy scenarios with ray tracing enabled, performance will drop significantly due to the limited RT core count. The 35 W TDP for both components suggests thermal constraints may cause sustained-load performance to fall below synthetic benchmark expectations. Users seeking higher frame rates should target 1080p with medium presets, while 1440p gaming will require substantial settings reductions. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios, making the Arc A370M the primary performance limiter.