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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS + Intel Arc A570M

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94 Score

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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90%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS

33,667 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS combined with the Intel Arc A570M targets 1080p and 1440p gaming at high refresh rates. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs ensures it can feed frames quickly, while the GPU's 88th percentile placement positions it slightly higher in the performance hierarchy. The Arc A570M's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient headroom for modern game assets at these resolutions, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact frame rates must be treated as estimates derived from benchmark scores.

Streaming: The Ryzen 7 8840HS's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a Passmark multithread score of 24990, provide ample parallel processing capacity for encoding workloads alongside gaming. The Intel Arc A570M's Xe-HPG architecture includes 16 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, enabling hardware-accelerated encoding features. The CPU's 84th percentile position suggests it can handle concurrent game rendering and stream encoding without becoming the primary bottleneck, though the GPU's higher 88th percentile indicates it may be the stronger component in this pairing.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13082 reflects strong multi-threaded performance for timeline scrubbing, effects processing, and export tasks. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239 indicates substantial compute capability for GPU-accelerated effects and rendering previews. Passmark floating point math score of 52582 further supports the CPU's capability in media processing workloads, while the 16 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain data flow during complex editing sequences.

3D rendering: The combined 86th percentile ranking for this CPU+GPU pairing places it in the upper tier of laptop configurations. The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 90382 and extended instructions score of 20714 indicate strong performance for geometry processing and physics calculations. The GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 166.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide solid rasterization performance for viewport rendering, while the 16 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray-traced previews in compatible applications.

Software development: The Ryzen 7 8840HS's 16 threads support parallel compilation, with the Passmark data compression score of 292888 indicating rapid build artifact handling. The Geekbench single-core score of 1899 reflects responsive IDE interaction and code navigation. The 4 nm TSMC process node with 25,000 million transistors delivers efficient power consumption (28 W TDP) suited for sustained developer workloads on battery or AC power. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures sufficient memory throughput for large codebases and virtual machines.

Student and office work: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3626 ensures snappy application launches and document processing. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a fallback display output when the discrete GPU is idle, extending battery life for productivity tasks. The 84th percentile CPU ranking means this system far exceeds the requirements of typical office applications, spreadsheets, and web browsing, with headroom for more demanding multitasking scenarios like running multiple virtual desktops or large data analysis in spreadsheets.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 8840HS compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840HS scores an average benchmark score of 33667, placing it in a virtual tie with the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (33668, 0% delta). It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT (33736) and 0.4% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 5 240 (33542) and Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (33537). This places the CPU at the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's performance tier relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc A570M sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 58239. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58392, -0.3% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58085, +0.3%), NVIDIA P102-100 (58528, -0.5%), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657, -0.7%). The GPU is essentially at parity with this cluster of competitors.

Q: Does this system support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A570M includes 16 dedicated ray tracing cores based on the Xe-HPG architecture. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware ray tracing features, along with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6. The GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provides the compute foundation for ray-traced workloads.

Q: What memory and storage expansion options are available?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. This allows for high-speed NVMe storage and potentially external GPU enclosures.

Q: How many display outputs does the GPU support?

A: The display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning the specific number and types of display connections vary by laptop implementation. Given this is a mobile build class, display outputs depend on the specific laptop chassis design and its integrated ports.

Q: What is the significance of the 86th combined percentile?

A: The combined percentile of 86 for this CPU+GPU pairing indicates that this laptop configuration outperforms approximately 86% of all tested system combinations in the database. This places it in the upper tier of laptop builds, suitable for demanding workloads like gaming, content creation, and software development.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific configuration?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination of AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and Intel Arc A570M. All frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile rankings of the individual components.

# Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS delivers a comprehensive benchmark profile across multiple testing methodologies. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 13082 in multicore and 1737 in single-core tests. The older Cinebench R15 yields scores of 2045 multicore and 270 single-core. Geekbench results show 10104 in multicore and 1899 in single-core tests. The Passmark suite reveals specific workload characteristics: multithread score of 24990, single-thread score of 3626, integer math at 90382, floating point math at 52582, data compression at 292888, data encryption at 17650, extended instructions at 20714, physics at 1149, random string sorting at 35517, and prime number finding at 79. The average benchmark score is 33667, placing the CPU at the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel Arc A570M provides one primary benchmark result: Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239, which places it at the 88th percentile of all GPUs. This score is remarkably close to its nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58392, -0.3% delta), AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58085, +0.3%), NVIDIA P102-100 (58528, -0.5%), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657, -0.7%). The GPU's average benchmark score of 58239 positions it as a competitive mobile graphics solution.

The combined picture shows a balanced pairing: the CPU at the 84th percentile and GPU at the 88th percentile, with a combined percentile of 86. This near-parity means neither component dramatically outweighs the other, creating a system where workloads that leverage both components — such as modern gaming and content creation — should see balanced utilization. The CPU's 16 threads handle multi-threaded tasks while the GPU's 2048 shading units process graphics workloads. This configuration sits in the upper tier of laptop builds, with the GPU trending slightly higher than the CPU in relative performance.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries. Consequently, all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile rankings. The GPU's 88th percentile placement and its proximity to desktop-class GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT suggest that the Arc A570M can handle modern titles at 1080p with high settings, and likely at 1440p with adjustments.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1737 indicate sufficient per-core performance for gaming workloads, which typically favor higher clock speeds. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz provides headroom for CPU-bound scenarios, while the 16 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency in game logic. The GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth supports 1080p and 1440p gaming with high-resolution textures. The 128-bit memory bus, while narrower than some desktop counterparts, is typical for mobile GPUs in this class.

Estimated frame rates at ultra settings would place this system in the 60-100 FPS range for most AAA titles at 1080p, with lighter esports titles potentially exceeding 120 FPS. At 1440p, expect 40-70 FPS depending on title optimization and graphical demands. The GPU's 16 ray tracing cores enable RT effects, though enabling ray tracing will reduce frame rates significantly. For competitive gaming, the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 1899 Geekbench single-core score ensure minimal input latency, while the GPU's 83.20 GPixel/s pixel rate supports high refresh rate monitors.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the Ryzen 7 8840HS and Arc A570M favors the GPU slightly, with the GPU at the 88th percentile versus the CPU's 84th. In gaming workloads, the CPU is likely to be the limiting factor in CPU-bound scenarios such as massive multiplayer battles or physics-heavy simulations, given its lower relative percentile. However, the CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock mitigate this to some extent, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance for game logic.

In compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 24990 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13082 suggest it can sustain heavy multi-threaded loads without bottlenecking the system. The GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles parallel compute tasks, but the CPU's 28 W TDP and 4 nm process node indicate power-efficient operation that may throttle under sustained load less than the GPU's 75 W TDP.

The lack of measured FPS scaling data prevents precise bottleneck analysis, but the percentile differential of 4 points between CPU and GPU suggests a reasonably balanced pairing. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5) is sufficient to feed the GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth without creating a data transfer bottleneck. For workloads that stress both components simultaneously — such as gaming while streaming — the combined 86th percentile indicates the system handles the concurrent load better than either component alone, suggesting good cooperation between CPU and GPU.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS uses the AMD Socket FP8, which is specific to the mobile Hawk Point platform. This socket supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. This PCIe configuration allows for high-speed NVMe storage and potentially external GPU connectivity, though the laptop form factor limits internal expansion options.

The CPU's TDP is 28 W, while the GPU's TDP is 75 W, totaling approximately 103 W for the core components. The FACT PACK does not provide a suggested PSU wattage, but this power envelope is typical for a performance laptop and suggests a power adapter in the 150-200 W range would provide adequate headroom. The GPU's slot width is listed as "IGP" (integrated graphics processor), indicating it is designed for integration into a laptop motherboard rather than as a discrete card.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system RAM to the maximum supported by the dual-channel DDR5 configuration, as this directly improves memory bandwidth utilization. Storage upgrades via the PCIe Gen 4 lanes would also benefit load times in games and applications. The CPU's integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a fallback for power-saving scenarios, potentially extending battery life when the discrete GPU is not needed.

# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series generation. Manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node, the chip contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The base clock is 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 28 W. Cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported.

The benchmark results indicate a well-rounded processor. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13082 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance, while the single-core score of 1737 reflects capable per-thread execution. Geekbench scores of 10104 (multicore) and 1899 (single-core) corroborate these findings. Passmark results show particular strength in data compression (292888) and integer math (90382), with moderate floating point performance (52582) and lower physics (1149) and prime number (79) scores. The average benchmark score of 33667 places this CPU at the 84th percentile, trading blows with the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (33668, 0%), AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT (33736, -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 5 240 (33542, +0.4%), and Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (33537, +0.4%).

For real workloads, the 16 threads handle multi-threaded productivity tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation effectively. The 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for gaming, web browsing, and office applications. The 28 W TDP is remarkably efficient for this level of performance, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops that need sustained performance without excessive heat generation or battery drain.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS mobile CPU with the Intel Arc A570M mobile GPU in a laptop form factor, as indicated by the build class designation. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 28 W TDP, while the GPU is an Intel Arc A570M with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2048 shading units, and a 75 W TDP. The combined percentile of 86 places this system in the upper tier of laptop configurations, outperforming approximately 86% of tested system combinations.

The pairing is notable for its balance: the CPU at the 84th percentile and GPU at the 88th percentile are separated by only 4 percentage points. This near-parity means the system is well-suited for workloads that leverage both components, such as gaming, content creation, and productivity tasks. The CPU's 16 threads handle multi-threaded workloads while the GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput accelerates graphics and compute tasks. The system's overall tier is upper-midrange to high-end for laptops, with the GPU edge slightly over the CPU providing a modest graphics-forward bias.

From a technology standpoint, this build represents a 2023-era configuration: the CPU was released in December 2023, and the GPU in July 2023. Both are current production components using TSMC manufacturing (4 nm for CPU, 6 nm for GPU). The CPU's Zen 4 architecture and the GPU's Xe-HPG architecture are both modern designs supporting current APIs including DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4.

# Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p: The GPU's 88th percentile ranking, combined with the CPU's 84th percentile, indicates this system can handle modern titles at high settings in these resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM supports high-resolution textures, and the 16 ray tracing cores enable RT effects in compatible games. The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures responsive gameplay.

Content creators: Video editors and graphic designers benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13082 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 58239. The 16 threads accelerate rendering and encoding, while the GPU's compute capability speeds up effects processing and preview rendering. The Passmark floating point score of 52582 further supports media workloads.

Software developers: The 16 threads and 292888 data compression score accelerate build times and large file operations. The dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth supports multiple virtual machines and containers. The CPU's 84th percentile ensures smooth IDE performance and rapid code compilation.

Students and professionals: The balanced CPU+GPU combination handles demanding academic software, data analysis, and office productivity with ease. The 28 W CPU TDP contributes to battery life for portable use, while the GPU provides acceleration for visualization and simulation software when needed.

Small business workstations: The system's 86th combined percentile positions it as a capable workstation for tasks like CAD, 3D visualization, and video production. The CPU's 16 threads handle database operations and multi-tasking, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM supports professional visualization workloads.

# GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A570M is based on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-256 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process node. The chip contains 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, with a transistor density of 42.8M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1300 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores, with pixel rate of 83.20 GPixel/s and texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 and 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The TDP is 75 W, and the interface is PCIe 4.0 x8.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239 places this GPU at the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58392, -0.3% delta), AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58085, +0.3%), NVIDIA P102-100 (58528, -0.5%), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657, -0.7%). This clustering indicates the Arc A570M performs in the same tier as these desktop and workstation-class GPUs, which is remarkable for a mobile component.

For rendering workloads, the 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 16 ray tracing cores provide solid performance for both rasterization and ray-traced rendering. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory supports complex scenes and large texture sets, while the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures data flows efficiently. The 2048 shading units handle modern shader workloads effectively, and the support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 ensures broad application compatibility. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs in the database, making it a strong choice for a mobile gaming and content creation platform.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS + Intel Arc A570M

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