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90%
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96%
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AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX

33,091 Benchmark Score
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49,737 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX + Intel Arc A550M

This pairing combines AMD's 8-core Zen 4 Dragon Range mobile processor with Intel's Arc A550M discrete GPU in a laptop-class build. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay data. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, the GPU at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, and the combined configuration lands at the 85th percentile overall — indicating a balanced upper-midrange mobile platform.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU combination, gaming expectations must be derived from the component benchmark scores. The Intel Arc A550M delivers an average benchmark score of 49,737, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 49,894 and Vulkan score of 49,580 are nearly identical, suggesting consistent compute performance across API workloads. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p ultra settings in most titles but may become a limiting factor at higher resolutions or with texture-heavy modern games.

The CPU side contributes strong single-thread performance — a Geekbench single-core score of 2,366 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,023 — which matters for game logic and frame pacing. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,993 and max-thread score of 7,967 indicate that multi-threaded game workloads, such as physics simulation or streaming compression, will not starve the GPU. The PassMark physics score of 1,697 further supports reasonable game physics capability.

For 1080p gaming at ultra settings, the combination should handle esports titles and older AAA games comfortably, based on the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 262.4 GTexel/s texture rate. At 1440p, the 224 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM may cause performance dips in the most demanding recent releases, particularly those that exceed the VRAM capacity. At 4K, the GPU's 64 ROPs and 131.2 GPixel/s pixel rate will likely struggle to maintain playable frame rates in AAA titles — this is not a 4K gaming platform. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth help maintain stable frame delivery, but the GPU remains the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The combined configuration sits at the 85th percentile overall, with the CPU at the 83rd percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7745HX compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13650HX?

A: The two processors are statistically tied, with the Ryzen 7 7745HX averaging 33,091 in benchmark scores versus 33,089 for the Core i7-13650HX, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's closest performance competitor?

A: The Arc A550M's average benchmark score of 49,737 is within 0.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (49,957) and within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50,001), though those are desktop-class parts with different power envelopes.

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

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

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Ryzen 7 7745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 7745HX supports ECC memory, which is unusual for a mobile processor and may appeal to workstation users.

Q: What is the GPU's production status?

A: The Intel Arc A550M is marked as end-of-life, while the CPU remains in active production.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a well-balanced pairing with workload-dependent bottleneck behavior. In single-threaded tasks, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,023 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,366 represent strong per-core performance that will not hold back the GPU in most games. However, the GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 83rd percentile suggests that in GPU-bound scenarios — typically high-resolution gaming or heavy rendering — the graphics card is the more capable component, meaning the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,452.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 13,613 indicate robust parallel processing capability. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 6,604 versus the max-thread score of 7,967 shows healthy scaling from 8 to 16 threads (about 20.6% improvement), meaning the CPU can feed demanding workloads without significant thread-saturation penalties. The PassMark multi-thread score of 32,581 reinforces this picture.

The memory subsystem shows the CPU's dual-channel DDR5 support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is modest by desktop standards but typical for mobile. The GPU's 224 GB/s memory bandwidth is the more relevant figure for gaming, and the 8 GB capacity may become a bottleneck in VRAM-intensive titles at ultra settings. The PCIe configuration differs — the CPU supports Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16 — so the GPU's bus interface is the more conservative link, though this is unlikely to significantly impact gaming performance.

For gaming, the GPU will be the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom. For productivity, the CPU's strong multi-thread scores mean it can drive compilation, rendering, and simulation tasks, with the GPU accelerating compute workloads via its OpenCL and Vulkan performance. The combination is balanced enough that neither component consistently dominates the other across typical workloads.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration targets users who need strong all-around performance without a specific extreme requirement in any single area. Gamers playing at 1080p with high settings will find the Arc A550M's performance — 86th percentile among GPUs, with 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 — sufficient for most titles. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,452.5, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 49,894 provides acceleration for compute-heavy effects.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's PassMark data compression score of 383,322 and integer math score of 105,773, which indicate strong throughput for build tasks. Students pursuing computer science or engineering will find the combination capable for coursework, including virtualization and simulation workloads, though the 8 GB GPU memory limits large-scale local model training. Small business workstations requiring ECC memory support — the CPU supports this — plus reliable multi-threaded performance for database or spreadsheet workloads will find the platform suitable.

Users who need high-refresh gaming at 1080p will be better served than those targeting 4K, given the GPU's 64 ROPs and 128-bit memory bus. The laptop class means portability, but the 55 W CPU TDP and 60 W GPU TDP together indicate a machine that requires adequate cooling — this is not a thin-and-light ultrabook configuration.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is an 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on TSMC's 5 nm process, using the Zen 4 architecture codenamed Dragon Range. It belongs to AMD's 7000 series and operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The chip integrates 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, reflecting the density of the 5 nm node. Cache is organized as 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3, providing a total of 32 MB L3 that benefits multi-threaded workloads with shared data access.

Benchmark scores place this CPU at the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 33,091. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13650HX and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, both scoring 33,089 (a 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33,079 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33,201, which is 0.3% higher. This places the 7745HX in a tightly contested performance tier where differences are within noise.

Real-world workload implications: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,452.5 indicates strong sustained multi-threaded rendering capability, suitable for video encoding or 3D scene rendering. The single-core R23 score of 1,850 and Geekbench single-core of 2,366 provide responsiveness for everyday tasks and gaming. The PassMark integer math score of 105,773 and floating-point math score of 64,297 suggest robust general computation, while the extended instructions score of 28,966 indicates good SIMD throughput for AVX workloads. The data encryption score of 22,967 and data compression score of 383,322 are notable for applications involving file compression or encrypted storage.

The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory — a feature that distinguishes it from many mobile parts. PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU provides high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and peripherals. The integrated Radeon 610M GPU offers a fallback display output, though the discrete Arc A550M handles graphics duties. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking on supported platforms, though mobile thermal constraints may limit practical gains.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is a mobile graphics processor based on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-512 chip manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. It integrates 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The GPU has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 16 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 900 MHz with a boost clock of 2050 MHz, producing 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 (with 2:1 ratio).

Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern game APIs and ray tracing features. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and has a 60 W TDP, classified as an IGP slot width (meaning it is soldered to the motherboard in laptops).

Benchmark results show an average score of 49,737, placing the GPU at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Geekbench OpenCL score is 49,894 and Vulkan score is 49,580, indicating consistent compute performance across APIs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (49,957, a 0.4% delta) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50,001, a 0.5% delta), though these are desktop parts with significantly higher power draw. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50,951 (2.4% higher) and the RX 6800 XT scores 48,477 (2.6% lower).

For rendering workloads, the 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 performance is competitive for mobile-class rendering, and the 16 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the 128-bit memory bus may limit bandwidth-intensive ray tracing scenes. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p rendering and moderate 1440p workloads, but large texture sets or high-resolution renders may exceed capacity. The 60 W TDP indicates the GPU is designed for performance laptops with adequate cooling, not ultra-portables.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a clear performance profile. In 3DMark tests, the single-thread score is 1,023, scaling to 1,997 for 2 threads, 3,815 for 4 threads, 6,604 for 8 threads, and 7,993 for 16 threads. The max-thread score of 7,967 is essentially identical to the 16-thread score, confirming that 16 threads fully utilize the chip. The scaling from 8 to 16 threads (20.6% improvement) is modest, indicating diminishing returns beyond 8 threads for this workload.

Cinebench results reinforce the multi-threaded capability: R15 multi-core score of 2,986 and R23 multi-core score of 18,452.5, with single-core scores of 294.5 and 1,850 respectively. The R23 multi-to-single ratio of approximately 9.97x demonstrates strong parallel scaling. Geekbench multi-core score of 13,613 versus single-core of 2,366 yields a ratio of 5.75x, which is typical for an 8-core/16-thread part.

PassMark tests provide specialized insights: integer math at 105,773, floating-point math at 64,297, data compression at 383,322, data encryption at 22,967, extended instructions at 28,966, physics at 1,697, prime number finding at 156, random string sorting at 44,474, and single-thread at 3,947. The multi-thread PassMark score is 32,581, placing the CPU at the 83rd percentile overall with an average benchmark score of 33,091.

The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 49,894 and Vulkan score of 49,580 are nearly identical, suggesting that the GPU performs consistently regardless of compute API. The average benchmark score of 49,737 places it at the 86th percentile. The combined picture shows a CPU that is 3 percentile points below the GPU in relative standing, meaning the system is slightly GPU-favored in terms of component capability. The combined percentile of 85 reflects a configuration where both components are in the upper range of their respective categories, with neither dramatically outperforming the other.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to the Dragon Range mobile platform. The GPU is soldered (IGP slot width) and not upgradeable in a traditional sense. Both components are part of a laptop build, meaning upgrades are generally limited to system-level replacement rather than individual component swaps.

The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with ECC capability, and the memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. Users can potentially upgrade memory capacity or speed, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum supported memory. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16 — the GPU's bus is one generation behind the CPU's capability, but this is unlikely to bottleneck gaming performance significantly.

The GPU has a 60 W TDP, and the CPU has a 55 W TDP, totaling 115 W for the core components. The FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU, but laptops typically have fixed power adapters that cannot be upgraded beyond the manufacturer's design. The GPU is marked end-of-life, meaning driver support and availability may diminish over time, while the CPU remains in active production. The GPU's production status suggests that the platform is near the end of its update cycle, so a sensible next upgrade would be a newer laptop platform rather than incremental component changes.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (8 cores, 16 threads, Zen 4 architecture) with the Intel Arc A550M (Xe-HPG architecture, 8 GB GDDR6). The CPU is a 2023 release from the 7000 series, built on TSMC 5 nm, while the GPU is based on the DG2-512 chip on TSMC 6 nm and is marked end-of-life. The configuration ranks at the 85th percentile combined, with the CPU at the 83rd percentile and GPU at the 86th percentile — placing it in the upper-midrange tier of laptop performance.

The CPU's 16 threads and 32 MB L3 cache make it suitable for multi-threaded workloads, while the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 ray tracing cores provide solid graphics and compute capability. The 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth define the GPU's limits, which are most apparent at higher resolutions or in VRAM-intensive scenarios. The 55 W CPU TDP and 60 W GPU TDP suggest a performance-focused laptop requiring adequate cooling.

This pairing is a balanced upper-midrange mobile platform. It is not a flagship configuration — the CPU sits just below the top tier, and the GPU, while ranking at the 86th percentile, is at the end of its production life. The system is well-suited for 1080p gaming, content creation, and general productivity, with the CPU providing strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU offering competitive compute for its class.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 should support high frame rates in most titles, though the 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth may cap performance in the most demanding games. The CPU's single-thread score of 1,023 in 3DMark ensures responsive frame delivery, but 1440p high-refresh gaming will push the GPU to its limits.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and strong multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 18,452.5) allow simultaneous game encoding and streaming workloads. The PassMark data compression score of 383,322 supports efficient stream encoding, while the GPU's Vulkan performance (49,580) handles game rendering concurrently.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded rendering capability (Geekbench multi-core 13,613) accelerates timeline preview and export, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 49,894 provides hardware acceleration for effects and color grading. The 8 GB GPU memory is sufficient for 1080p editing but may be tight for 4K multi-layer projects.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,452.5 handles CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's 16 ray tracing cores and 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 accelerate GPU-based renderers. The 128-bit memory bus limits bandwidth-heavy scenes, making this suitable for medium-complexity projects rather than production-scale rendering.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 105,773 and data encryption score of 22,967 support compilation and security-focused workloads. The 16 threads handle parallel builds, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running processes, though the 8 GB GPU memory limits large-scale local machine learning training.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread Geekbench score of 2,366 ensures responsive everyday use, while the 16 threads handle multitasking across office applications, virtual machines, and data analysis. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking is overkill for basic office tasks but provides headroom for data visualization or CAD work.