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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U + Intel Arc A550M

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91 Score

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91 / 100

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

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CPU

86%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

23,982 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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30-60

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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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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and Intel Arc A550M pairing represents a mobile platform that targets a specific balance between CPU-driven productivity and discrete GPU performance. As a laptop-class configuration, the data indicates a strong overall standing at the 81st combined percentile, though the lack of measured FPS data requires that all gaming projections be treated as estimates derived from component-level benchmarks.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point. Fabricated on TSMC's 4nm process, the chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Clock speeds range from a 3.30 GHz base to a 5.10 GHz boost, operating within a 28W TDP envelope. Cache is structured as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

Benchmark results reveal a processor that scales predictably with thread count. The 3DMark suite shows a single-thread score of 979, rising to 1,863 with 2 threads, 3,289 with 4 threads, 4,896 with 8 threads, and 5,691 with 16 threads. The near-identical scores between the 16-thread test (5,691) and the max-thread test (5,677) confirm that the 8-core/16-thread configuration is fully utilized and that no additional headroom exists beyond the advertised threads. Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 12,972 and a single-core score of 1,703, while Geekbench reports 9,610 multicore and 1,970 single-core.

The CPU sits at the 76th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,982. Its nearest rivals provide context: the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 24,089 (0.4% higher), the Intel Xeon 6333P scores 23,823 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U scores 24,188 (0.9% higher). The Intel Core i5-11500 trails at 23,718, representing a 1.1% deficit. These deltas are marginal, placing the 8840U in a tightly competitive band where no single rival holds a decisive lead.

PassMark tests add depth. Integer math scores 85,740, floating-point math 48,820, and extended instructions 18,654. Data encryption hits 16,072, while data compression reaches 267,525. The single-thread PassMark score is 3,543, and the multithread score is 23,346. The physics score of 1,176 and prime number finding score of 78 are comparatively low, suggesting the architecture prioritizes throughput-oriented workloads over latency-sensitive integer puzzles. For real-world tasks, the 16-thread scaling indicates strong performance in video encoding, compilation, and other parallel workloads, while the single-core score of 1,703 in Cinebench R23 supports snappy responsiveness in everyday applications.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is a mobile discrete GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, generation Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile). It uses the DG2-512 chip fabricated on a 6nm TSMC process, packing 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The GPU operates at a 900 MHz base clock and 2,050 MHz boost clock, with memory running at 1,750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute resources include 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s, texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 8.397 TFLOPS. FP16 reaches 16.79 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. Power draw is rated at 60W TDP.

Benchmark scores show a Geekbench OpenCL result of 49,894 and a Vulkan result of 49,580, yielding an average score of 49,737. This places the GPU at the 86th percentile against all GPUs, which is notable given the modest 60W power envelope. The nearest rivals present a complex picture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49,957 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50,001 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 50,951 (2.4% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT trails at 48,477, representing a 2.6% deficit. The A550M essentially matches desktop-class GPUs from previous generations in compute benchmarks, though those rivals consume significantly more power.

For rendering workloads, the 16 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the 8 GB VRAM with 224 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p textures and moderate 1440p workloads. The FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS supports rasterized rendering tasks, while the FP16 capability at 16.79 TFLOPS accelerates AI-assisted features and certain compute shaders. The production status is listed as end-of-life, which is relevant for long-term driver support considerations.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform socket, and the GPU is an IGP-class component with a slot width designation of "IGP," meaning it is soldered or integrated into the laptop chassis. There is no user-upgrade path for either component in the traditional desktop sense. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x16.

The TDP figures are 28W for the CPU and 60W for the GPU, summing to 88W of total component power draw. No suggested PSU is provided in the data, and no power connectors are specified for the GPU, consistent with a laptop form factor where power delivery is integrated into the motherboard. The absence of a suggested PSU and power connector data indicates this is not a platform for user-driven power upgrades.

A sensible next upgrade for a user on this platform would be to max out the DDR5 memory capacity, as the dual-channel configuration directly feeds the CPU's 89.6 GB/s bandwidth limit. Given the 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, an external GPU enclosure could theoretically be used to supplement the A550M, but the laptop's integrated nature makes this impractical. The realistic upgrade path is a full platform replacement—moving to a newer mobile CPU and GPU pairing when the current components no longer meet workload demands. The 4nm CPU process and 6nm GPU process represent different manufacturing generations, which may influence how quickly each component ages relative to newer offerings.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data suggests a configuration that is GPU-leaning in terms of percentile standing. The CPU sits at the 76th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile, indicating the GPU is relatively stronger against its peers than the CPU is against its own competition. This 10-percentage-point gap suggests that in GPU-bound workloads—such as high-resolution gaming or rendering—the GPU will be the primary performance driver, and the CPU will be less likely to bottleneck.

However, the CPU's 16-thread capability and 5.10 GHz boost clock mean it can keep pace with the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,691 and the single-thread score of 979 indicate sufficient thread scaling for modern game engines that utilize 8 or more threads. In CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation or AI pathfinding, the PassMark physics score of 1,176 could become a limiting factor. The prime number score of 78 is notably low, which may indicate weaker performance in integer-heavy, low-parallelism tasks.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,972 is respectable, but the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 throughput means that GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering will rely heavily on the Arc A550M. The CPU's data compression score of 267,525 suggests strong storage/file handling capabilities, while the encryption score of 16,072 indicates acceptable security task performance. The bottleneck analysis points to the CPU being the limiting factor in lightly threaded tasks, while the GPU takes over as the dominant component in parallel compute and graphics workloads.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination. There are no rows in the measuredFpsUltraByGame field, and the dataIsMeasured flag is set to false. All FPS figures discussed below are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not empirical results.

Based on the GPU's 86th percentile standing and its proximity to desktop-class rivals like the RX Vega 64 (0.5% higher average score) and RX 6800 XT (2.6% lower average score), the A550M is expected to handle 1080p gaming at high to ultra settings in most titles. The 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p textures, and the 16 RT cores enable ray tracing at playable framerates in games that support it. The 60W TDP suggests thermal headroom for sustained boost clocks at 2,050 MHz.

At 1440p, the GPU would likely require settings reductions to maintain smooth framerates, particularly in memory-intensive titles where 8 GB VRAM may approach capacity. The comparison to the RTX 5070 Ti (0.4% higher) is notable, but that GPU has significantly higher power draw and newer architecture features, so the A550M's performance may not directly translate to the same framerate in every title. The CPU's single-thread score of 979 in 3DMark indicates it can feed the GPU adequately, but in esports titles that favor high CPU clocks, the 5.10 GHz boost should prove sufficient.

For 1080p high-refresh gaming, the estimated framerates suggest the GPU will be the bottleneck in most scenarios, as the CPU's 16-thread capability exceeds the typical 8-thread utilization of modern games. The combined 81st percentile ranking implies this pairing should deliver a smooth experience at 1080p ultra in most titles, with 1440p being viable at medium to high settings.

Who Should Build It

This platform targets users who need a laptop that can handle both productivity and gaming without compromising either. The Ryzen 7 8840U's 16 threads and 5.10 GHz boost make it suitable for software developers who compile code, run virtual machines, or manage containerized workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,972 indicates it can handle parallel build tasks, while the single-core score of 1,703 supports fast interactive development.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 and 16.79 TFLOPS FP16, which accelerate rendering in apps that leverage GPU compute. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p video editing timelines and moderate 3D scenes. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the CPU's data encryption score of 16,072 and compression score of 267,525 useful for file handling and secure communications.

Small business workstations that run office productivity suites, spreadsheet analysis, and light database workloads will find the CPU's multithread score of 23,346 in PassMark sufficient for daily tasks. Gamers at 1080p resolution are the primary gaming audience, as the GPU's 86th percentile ranking supports high settings at that resolution. The laptop form factor means this is not a desktop replacement for users who want to upgrade components individually; it is a complete system purchase.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 81, placing it in the top fifth of all benchmarked configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G?

A: The Ryzen 5 8600G has an average score of 24,089, which is 0.4% higher than the Ryzen 7 8840U's score of 23,982. The difference is negligible.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A550M has 16 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU?

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

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false), and the CPU is a mobile part on Socket FP8.

Q: What is the process node for each component?

A: The CPU is fabricated on a 4nm TSMC process, while the GPU uses a 6nm TSMC process.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RX 6900 XT has an average score of 50,951, which is 2.4% higher than the Arc A550M's 49,737. The A550M is within a small margin of this desktop-class GPU.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass is "laptop") combining an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U CPU with an Intel Arc A550M GPU. The CPU is a mobile processor from the 8000 series, based on Zen 4 (Hawk Point), with 8 cores and 16 threads. The GPU is a mobile discrete part from Intel's Arc 5 Alchemist generation, based on Xe-HPG architecture.

The overall tier is strong: the CPU holds the 76th percentile, the GPU holds the 86th percentile, and the combined percentile is 81. The average benchmark scores are 23,982 for the CPU and 49,737 for the GPU. This places the configuration in a competitive mid-to-high range for laptops, suitable for 1080p gaming and productivity workloads. The GPU's percentile is notably higher than the CPU's, indicating the graphics component is the stronger half of this pairing relative to its market segment.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 23,982, with a percentile rank of 76 against all CPUs. Key scores include 3DMark 16-thread at 5,691, Cinebench R23 multicore at 12,972, and Geekbench multicore at 9,610. Single-thread performance is represented by 3DMark single-thread at 979 and Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,703. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, is 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Xeon 6333P is 0.7% behind.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 49,737, with a percentile rank of 86 against all GPUs. Geekbench OpenCL scores 49,894 and Vulkan scores 49,580. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, is 0.4% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is 2.6% behind. The combined picture shows a GPU that punches above its 60W TDP class, nearly matching desktop GPUs like the RX Vega 64 (0.5% ahead) and RX 6900 XT (2.4% ahead). The CPU, while not top-tier, holds its own within 1% of several rivals. Together, these components produce a balanced system where the GPU leads in relative performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 suggest it can drive high framerates in esports and moderate settings in AAA titles. The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost and single-thread score of 979 support high-refresh gameplay by minimizing CPU bottlenecks.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and video encoding capabilities, combined with the GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS FP16, can handle game capture and encoding simultaneously. The PassMark multithread score of 23,346 indicates sufficient headroom for streaming overlays and chat applications.

Video editing: The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth support 1080p timelines with multiple effects layers. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,972 helps with rendering and export tasks, though GPU-accelerated effects will rely on the Arc A550M's compute power.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS and 16 RT cores accelerate both rasterized and ray-traced rendering. The 86th percentile ranking suggests it can handle moderate complexity scenes, while the CPU's 16 threads contribute to scene preparation and physics simulation.

Software development: The CPU's 16 threads and 5.10 GHz boost provide fast compilation times for parallel builds. The Geekbench multicore score of 9,610 supports running multiple containers or virtual machines, while the data encryption score of 16,072 aids in secure development workflows.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 979, PassMark single-thread 3,543) ensures responsive everyday use. The GPU's 86th percentile is more than adequate for spreadsheet rendering, presentation graphics, and light photo editing, making this a versatile laptop for coursework and office productivity.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U + Intel Arc A550M

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