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86%
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97%
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

23,982 Benchmark Score
Top 14% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 7 8840U + Intel Arc A570M

This laptop-class build pairs AMD's Zen 4 mobile silicon with Intel's discrete Xe-HPG graphics, landing at the 82nd percentile among all tracked CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU holds the 76th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, making this a balanced pairing that leans slightly toward graphics capability. No measured frame-rate data exists for this exact combination, so all FPS figures in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores provided.

FAQ

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

A: The 8840U averages 23,982 in benchmark scores, placing it 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and 0.9% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U. It edges out the Intel Xeon 6333P by 0.7% and the Intel Core i5-11500 by 1.1%.

Q: What GPU performance does the Arc A570M deliver relative to desktop cards?

A: The A570M scores 58,239 in Geekbench OpenCL, which puts it 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM. It trails the NVIDIA P102-100 by 0.5% and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 by 0.7%.

Q: What memory configuration does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How many rendering cores does the Arc A570M have?

A: The GPU packs 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 raster operation units, and 16 ray tracing cores. It delivers 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 10.65 TFLOPS of FP16 performance.

Q: What is the power envelope for this build?

A: The CPU has a 28 W TDP, while the GPU carries a 75 W TDP. No suggested PSU rating is provided, but the combined thermal budget is modest for a laptop platform.

Q: Which API features are supported by the graphics card?

A: The Arc A570M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern gaming and compute workloads.

Q: What process nodes are used for the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The GPU uses TSMC's 6 nm process with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 7 8840U is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It operates with a 3.30 GHz base clock and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This mobile chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics.

Benchmark results show strong scaling from 2 to 8 threads: the 3DMark 2-thread score is 1,863, the 4-thread score rises to 3,289, and the 8-thread score reaches 4,896. The max-threads score of 5,677 is only slightly below the 16-thread score of 5,691, indicating near-linear scaling in the final thread doubling. The single-thread score of 979 and the 2-thread score of 1,863 suggest a per-core efficiency that holds up well in lightly threaded workloads.

Cinebench results reinforce this picture. The R23 multicore score of 12,972 and single-core score of 1,703 place the chip in a solid mid-range mobile tier. The R15 multicore score of 2,024 and single-core score of 266 show consistent performance across benchmark generations. Geekbench returns 9,610 multicore and 1,970 single-core, numbers that align with the 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The PassMark suite reveals workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 85,740, floating-point math scores 48,820, and extended instructions score 18,654. Data compression hits 267,525 while data encryption reaches 16,072. Random string sorting scores 32,158, and prime number finding returns 78. The multithread score of 23,346 and single-thread score of 3,543 confirm that the chip handles both bursty single-threaded work and sustained multi-threaded loads without a significant weakness.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 8840U sits within a 1.5% band: 0.4% behind the Ryzen 5 8600G, 0.9% behind the Ryzen 5 7540U, and 0.7% ahead of the Xeon 6333P. The 1.1% margin over the Core i5-11500 indicates that this mobile processor trades blows with a capable desktop chip from a previous generation.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 7 8840U uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-only socket. This means upgrades are limited to other FP8-compatible processors, and the platform is not designed for desktop-style component swapping. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC is not enabled. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for the discrete GPU and NVMe storage.

The Arc A570M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, which is sufficient for its 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The GPU's 75 W TDP combined with the CPU's 28 W TDP creates a total thermal envelope of roughly 103 W for the core compute components, excluding the integrated graphics, display, and other system elements. This is a modest power budget for a laptop, suggesting that the chassis cooling solution is likely the limiting factor for sustained performance rather than the power delivery.

For a sensible next upgrade, users should first consider memory capacity and speed, as the dual-channel DDR5 bus at 89.6 GB/s is a shared resource between CPU and GPU workloads. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is the next likely bottleneck for modern games at high settings, so any future platform with more VRAM would extend longevity. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 4 NVMe are straightforward. The CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide headroom for multiple devices, but the FP8 socket locks users into the 8000 series family for processor upgrades.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A570M's 88th percentile GPU ranking suggests strong 1080p performance, but the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit ultra settings at higher resolutions. Estimated 1080p frame rates in competitive titles should comfortably exceed 60 FPS, though demanding AAA games may require medium settings to sustain high refresh rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and 28 W TDP provide sufficient headroom for software encoding while gaming, though the lack of a dedicated encoder on the GPU means the CPU handles all encode workloads. The 8-core design with 5.10 GHz boost clock should manage simultaneous gaming and streaming at 1080p without major frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,972 and the GPU's 10.65 TFLOPS of FP16 compute indicate capable 1080p and moderate 4K editing performance. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM will handle most timelines, though color grading and effects-heavy projects may strain the GPU.

3D rendering: The GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 ray tracing cores provide entry-level ray tracing capability, while the CPU's 16 threads deliver solid CPU rendering performance. The combined scores suggest this build can handle modest rendering workloads but will lag dedicated workstation GPUs in complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 85,740 and multithread score of 23,346 indicate strong compilation performance. The 16 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock speeds up single-threaded tooling.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3,543 in PassMark and 1,703 in Cinebench R23 handle document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing with ease. The 28 W TDP means long battery life potential, and the integrated Radeon 780M provides a fallback when the discrete GPU is idle.

Balance and Bottleneck

The 82nd combined percentile versus the CPU's 76th and GPU's 88th percentile rankings reveals an interesting imbalance. The GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, meaning graphics performance will generally exceed what the CPU can feed in CPU-bound scenarios. In gaming, this manifests as the CPU limiting frame rates in competitive titles where high FPS depends on single-thread performance, while the GPU becomes the constraint in graphically intense scenes.

The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,691 versus the max-threads score of 5,677 shows minimal scaling loss beyond 16 threads, indicating efficient thread scheduling. However, the single-thread score of 979 suggests that games relying on one or two cores will see the CPU cap performance before the GPU reaches its limits. The PassMark physics score of 1,176 is notably lower than the multithread score of 23,346, which may indicate a weakness in specific physics-heavy workloads.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s is a potential limiting factor for high-resolution textures. At 1080p, the 8 GB VRAM is adequate, but the 128-bit bus restricts bandwidth relative to higher-end cards. The nearest GPU rival, the RX 6950 XT, has comparable compute scores but likely a wider memory bus, meaning the A570M may fall behind in bandwidth-sensitive workloads despite similar raw scores.

For productivity, the balance favors the GPU: OpenCL workloads will run ahead of CPU-bound tasks, and the 16 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared with the GPU's system memory access, so heavy multitasking that stresses both components could cause contention.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The following figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not measured results. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking and Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239 suggest strong 1080p performance, while the CPU's 76th percentile ranking should not bottleneck most titles.

At 1080p ultra settings, the A570M's 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 16 RT cores should deliver playable frame rates in most modern games, with estimates ranging from 45-70 FPS in demanding AAA titles and exceeding 100 FPS in esports titles. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p ultra textures, but some titles with high-resolution texture packs may exceed this capacity.

At 1440p, the GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. Estimated frame rates drop to 30-50 FPS at ultra settings, with high settings delivering 50-70 FPS. The 16 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but performance will likely require DLSS or FSR-style upscaling to maintain playable frame rates with ray tracing enabled.

The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and single-thread score of 979 in 3DMark should prevent major CPU bottlenecks at 1080p, but at lower resolutions or in CPU-heavy games, the 8840U may limit frame rates to its single-thread ceiling. The 16 threads help in games that scale well across cores, but older titles that rely on one or two threads will see the CPU as the primary constraint.

Who Should Build It

This laptop build targets gamers who prioritize 1080p performance and are willing to adjust settings for demanding titles. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking ensures smooth gameplay at high settings in most games, while the 8 GB VRAM is adequate for current titles at this resolution. Competitive gamers will appreciate the CPU's high boost clock and solid single-thread performance for high-refresh esports.

Content creators working with 1080p video will find the combination of 16 CPU threads and the GPU's FP16 compute capability suitable for editing and encoding workflows. The lack of a dedicated encoder on the GPU means CPU-based encoding, but the 28 W TDP and 16 threads handle this acceptably for short-form content.

Software developers benefit from the CPU's strong integer performance and multithreaded compilation, while the GPU provides acceleration for OpenCL-based workloads. Students and office workers will find the balance of CPU and GPU performance more than sufficient for everyday tasks, with the integrated Radeon 780M offering power efficiency when the discrete GPU is unnecessary.

Small business workstations requiring moderate compute and graphics performance for applications like CAD or basic 3D modeling will find this build capable, though the 8 GB VRAM limits complex scene sizes. The mobile form factor makes it suitable for professionals who need performance on the go.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U mobile processor with the Intel Arc A570M discrete GPU. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 part with a 28 W TDP, while the GPU is an Alchemist-generation Arc 5 Mobile chip with a 75 W TDP. Together, they achieve the 82nd combined percentile among all tracked CPU+GPU pairs.

The CPU's 76th percentile ranking and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking indicate a pairing where the graphics card is the stronger component by a noticeable margin. The combined percentile of 82 suggests that, in most workloads, this build performs better than the majority of systems while not reaching the top tier of either component category.

The build class is specifically "laptop," meaning all components are designed for mobile integration. The CPU uses the FP8 socket with support for DDR5 dual-channel memory, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. The total power budget of approximately 103 W for CPU and GPU combined is modest, making this a well-balanced mobile platform for its performance class.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 23,982, placing it at the 76th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, scores 24,089, a mere 0.4% higher. The Intel Xeon 6333P trails by 0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U leads by 0.9%. The Intel Core i5-11500 is 1.1% behind.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 58,239, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT leads by 0.3%, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM trails by 0.3%. The NVIDIA P102-100 leads by 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 leads by 0.7%.

The combined picture shows a system that performs in the upper quintile of all tracked builds. The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance for a 28 W mobile part, with Cinebench R23 multicore of 12,972 and Geekbench multicore of 9,610. The GPU's OpenCL score of 58,239 places it in the same performance band as desktop cards like the RX 6950 XT, though the laptop form factor imposes thermal and power constraints that may reduce sustained performance.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A570M is based on the DG2-256 chip using the Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist generation for Arc 5 Mobile. It is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 42.8M per mm². The GPU operates at a 900 MHz base clock and 1300 MHz boost clock, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. It delivers 83.20 GPixel/s pixel fill rate and 166.4 GTexel/s texture fill rate. Compute performance is rated at 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 and 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the A570M scores 58,239, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. This score is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392, 0.3% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085, 0.3% behind). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully compatible with modern gaming APIs.

For rendering workloads, the 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is entry-level for 3D rendering, while the 10.65 TFLOPS of FP16 accelerates AI and compute tasks that use reduced precision. The 16 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the 1,300 MHz boost clock limits absolute ray tracing throughput compared to higher-clocked desktop parts. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM cap texture-heavy workloads, but for 1080p gaming and moderate compute tasks, the A570M delivers performance in the upper tier of mobile GPUs.