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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 7840H + Intel Arc A370M

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Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
89%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 7840H

29,868 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A370M

29,175 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

Mid-Range

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and Intel Arc A370M form a laptop-class pairing that sits in the upper mid-range of the benchmark database. The CPU, a Zen 4 Phoenix part, delivers strong multi-threaded throughput and excellent single-thread performance, while the GPU, an entry-level Arc 3 mobile part, provides competent 1080p gaming and hardware-accelerated media features. The combined percentile of 78 indicates a system that is well above average, but the architecture of the pairing—a powerful CPU with a modest GPU—creates a distinct performance profile that favors productivity and responsiveness over raw gaming frame rates.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The pairing is not suited for high-refresh gaming at demanding settings. The Intel Arc A370M's 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth place it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but this is a 35 W mobile part designed for smooth 1080p gameplay, not high frame-rate esports. The CPU is not the limiting factor; its 3dmark_single_thread score of 976 is strong, but the GPU will cap frame rates well below what high-refresh panels require in modern titles.

Streaming: This is a viable scenario, with one major caveat. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for encoding and broadcasting, and its passmark_multithread score of 27919 confirms strong multi-tasking ability. The Intel Arc A370M supports modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which is beneficial, but the lack of measured data for this exact build means streaming performance is an estimate. The GPU's 8 RT cores and Xe-HPG architecture suggest it can handle encoding offload, but its modest 4 GB VRAM could be a constraint in some streaming setups.

Video editing: The CPU is the star here. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23731 places the Ryzen 7 7840H in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, and its 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps with timeline scrubbing and effects processing. The GPU's 1024 shading units and 32 ROPs can assist with preview rendering and effects, but the 4 GB GDDR6 memory and 64-bit bus will limit the size of projects that can be handled entirely on the GPU. The 89.6 GB/s CPU memory bandwidth is a strong asset for moving large video files.

3D rendering: The CPU is more than capable for CPU-based rendering. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9967 and R15 multi-core score of 2392 demonstrate sustained throughput across all 16 threads. The GPU is less useful for this workload; its 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance is a fraction of what a dedicated desktop rendering card would offer, and the 4 GB VRAM is insufficient for large scenes. Expect GPU-accelerated renders to be slow, but the CPU will handle ray-traced or rasterized workloads in Blender or similar software.

Software development: This pairing is excellent for development work. The CPU's passmark_single_thread score of 3641 and 3dmark_2_threads score of 1906 indicate fast compile times for single-threaded tasks, while the 16 threads and passmark_data_compression score of 341520 handle parallel builds efficiently. The 4 nm process node and 25,000 million transistors suggest an efficient chip that can sustain boost clocks, which is critical for long compile sessions. The GPU is irrelevant here, making this a balanced choice for code, testing, and running virtual machines.

Student and office work: This is a comfortable scenario. The CPU's 35 W TDP is power-efficient, and the integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a backup for basic display output if the discrete GPU is not needed. The 81st CPU percentile means it handles spreadsheets, document editing, and web browsing with ease. The Arc A370M is overkill for office tasks but adds no downside in terms of daily use, as it can be idle when not needed.

Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H achieves an average benchmark score of 29868, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, which scores 29879 with a deltaPct of 0, meaning the two are statistically identical in performance. The 7840H is also 0.3% ahead of both the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS, and 0.5% behind the Ryzen 5 9600X. This places the 7840H in a tight cluster of high-performance mobile and desktop chips, with the key difference being its 35 W TDP, which is lower than most desktop counterparts.

The Intel Arc A370M has an average benchmark score of 29175, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH, which scores 29197 with a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the Arc A370M is effectively tied with it. The GPU is also 0.6% ahead of the Radeon RX 470 and 1% behind the Radeon RX 6800M. This shows that the A370M is a solid entry-level discrete GPU, outperforming older integrated solutions but not competing with mid-range or high-end parts.

The combined percentile of 78 reflects the CPU's strength pulling the overall score up. The CPU's 81st percentile is significantly higher than the GPU's 74th, and the gap between the two parts is the defining feature of this build. In Geekbench, the GPU scores 29676 in OpenCL and 28673 in Vulkan, showing consistent performance across different APIs.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance is heavily skewed toward the CPU. In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU is the clear leader, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 7409 that is nearly double its 3dmark_4_threads score of 3638, demonstrating excellent scaling. The GPU's 74th percentile is respectable but is the lower-performing half of this pairing. In gaming, the GPU will be the bottleneck, as its 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus will limit texture quality and resolution. The CPU can easily feed the GPU, as its 3dmark_single_thread score of 976 and passmark_single_thread score of 3641 show it can handle game logic and draw calls without stalling.

The FPS scaling pattern, while not measured, can be inferred from the benchmark data. At lower resolutions, the GPU will be the limiting factor, with its 4.198 TFLOPS compute and 65.60 GPixel/s pixel rate capping frame rates. At higher resolutions, the 4 GB VRAM will become a hard limit, forcing lower texture settings. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is more than enough for the GPU to access, so there is no memory bandwidth bottleneck from the CPU side. The CPU is the more capable component, and any performance issues in gaming will trace back to the GPU.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p: This pairing is aimed at gamers who want to play at 1080p with medium to high settings. The GPU's 74th percentile and 4 GB VRAM are sufficient for most esports and older titles, but modern AAA games will require settings compromises. The CPU's strength ensures that frame pacing remains stable, even when the GPU is pegged.

Content creators: Video editors and 3D artists who prioritize CPU rendering will benefit from the 16 threads and Cinebench R23 score of 23731. The GPU is a secondary accelerator, useful for previews and effects but not for final renders. The 4 GB VRAM is a limitation for GPU-accelerated compositing, but the CPU can handle the heavy lifting.

Software developers: The high single-thread score and 16 threads make this ideal for compiling, running tests, and using IDEs. The 35 W TDP is efficient enough for a laptop, and the CPU's passmark_integer_math score of 96692 shows strong performance in integer-heavy workloads.

Students and office workers: The combination of a powerful CPU and a discrete GPU means this laptop can handle everything from research to light gaming. The CPU's 81st percentile ensures future-proofing for software updates, and the GPU adds no daily-use downside.

Small business workstations: The CPU's data encryption score of 20162 and compression score of 341520 are useful for database work and file management. The GPU is not a factor in most office software, but its presence means the system can handle occasional design or presentation tasks.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, and should be treated as approximations rather than lab-tested results. The data clearly indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates.

For esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, the CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 976 and the GPU's 131.2 GTexel/s texture rate should allow for high frame rates at 1080p, potentially exceeding 100 FPS on medium settings. The GPU's 65.60 GPixel/s pixel rate is sufficient for these lighter loads.

For modern AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Assassin's Creed, the 4 GB VRAM will be a severe constraint at 1080p. The GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS compute is roughly equivalent to a desktop GTX 1650, which manages 30–50 FPS at high settings. With the 4 GB memory limit, expect to drop to medium or low textures to avoid stuttering. The CPU will not hold back performance, as its passmark_singlethread score of 3641 is high enough to handle any game's logic.

For older games or indie titles, the GPU can stretch to 60 FPS at 1080p, and the CPU's 16 threads provide a smooth experience. The lack of measured data means these are estimates, but the GPU's 74th percentile and the CPU's 81st percentile suggest a system that is capable but not high-end.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M is a 6 nm TSMC chip with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, using the Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist generation. It has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with 8 RT cores for hardware ray tracing. The GPU lacks dedicated tensor cores, but its FP16 performance of 8.397 TFLOPS suggests it can handle some AI workloads via shader-based methods.

Memory consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is the GPU's main weakness; the 64-bit bus is narrow for a discrete part, and 4 GB is below the 6–8 GB that modern games require at higher settings. The 1750 MHz memory clock (14 Gbps effective) is standard, but the bandwidth is still limiting.

The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 1550 MHz and a boost of 2050 MHz. The boost clock is respectable, and the 35 W TDP keeps it within mobile power budgets. The pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s are in line with entry-level parts.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 29676 and Vulkan score of 28673. The GPU's 74th percentile places it above integrated graphics but below dedicated mid-range parts. For rendering, the 8 RT cores provide basic ray tracing support, but the 4 GB VRAM will limit the complexity of RT scenes. The 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 is the raw compute available for shader-heavy workloads.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is a Zen 4 (Phoenix) part built on a 4 nm TSMC process, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with base and boost clocks of 3.80 GHz and 5.10 GHz respectively. The 35 W TDP is efficient for a mobile chip, and the process node allows for high clock speeds within that power envelope.

Cache consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3. This is a standard configuration for a mobile chip. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and includes integrated Radeon 780M graphics as a fallback.

Benchmark scores are strong across the board. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23731 shows the 16 threads scale well, while the single-core score of 3350 is excellent for gaming and productivity. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 976 is a top-tier result for a mobile part. Passmark scores show a balanced profile: integer math at 96692, floating point at 58724, and extended instructions at 25654, indicating strong AVX-512 performance.

The 81st percentile ranking places it among the top 20% of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 5800XT, is a desktop part with a higher TDP. The 7840H's ability to match it while consuming less power confirms the Zen 4 architecture's efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Arc A370M capable of ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 8 dedicated RT cores, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features. However, the 4 GB VRAM and 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 compute will limit ray tracing to lower resolutions and settings.

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

A: The combined percentile is 78, which means this system outperforms 78% of all tested builds in the database. The CPU's 81st percentile pulls this up from the GPU's 74th percentile.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7840H compare to the Ryzen 7 8845HS?

A: The two CPUs are effectively tied, with the 7840H having an average benchmark score of 29868 and the 8845HS scoring 29955, a deltaPct of -0.3. This means the 7840H is 0.3% slower, a negligible difference.

Q: What type of memory does this build support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus.

Q: Is this build suitable for 3D rendering?

A: The CPU is well-suited for CPU-based rendering, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23731. The GPU is less capable, with 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 and 4 GB VRAM, which limits its usefulness for GPU-accelerated rendering of complex scenes.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A370M has a memory bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s, based on its 64-bit bus and 14 Gbps effective memory clock. This is lower than many competing discrete GPUs.

Build Overview

This build combines an AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 4 mobile CPU, with an Intel Arc A370M, a 4 GB entry-level discrete GPU. It is a laptop-class configuration, as indicated by the build class, and is designed for portable use. The overall tier is upper mid-range, with a combined percentile of 78.

The CPU is the dominant component, with a 35 W TDP that allows for strong performance in a laptop chassis. The GPU, also rated at 35 W, is a modest part that adds discrete graphics capability over integrated solutions. The pairing is not balanced for high-end gaming, but it is well-suited for productivity, development, and light gaming.

The CPU's 81st percentile and the GPU's 74th percentile mean that the system will handle CPU-intensive tasks with ease, while GPU-bound tasks will be average. The Ryzen 7 7840H is a 7000 series part from the Phoenix codename, and the Arc A370M is from Intel's Alchemist generation, marking this as a modern pairing with current software support.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile-specific socket. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in most laptops, as it is soldered to the motherboard. The memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel, and the CPU supports ECC memory, which is useful for professional workstations. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with a release date of 2022-03-29. It is an integrated part, with a slot width of "IGP" and no power connectors, meaning it draws power from the motherboard and is not upgradeable in a traditional sense. The suggested PSU is null, and the TDP is 35 W, so the system has no external power supply requirements beyond the laptop's adapter.

A sensible next upgrade path would be to a newer laptop with a more powerful GPU, as the CPU itself is already strong. The Ryzen 7 7840H has a 35 W TDP, and its performance is close to desktop parts, so the bottleneck is the GPU. Upgrading to a laptop with a higher-end GPU, such as an Arc A370M successor or a larger VRAM NVIDIA part, would be the natural step. The platform itself offers no upgrade path beyond what is already installed.