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89%
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96%
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

31,593 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A550M

49,737 Benchmark Score
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The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Intel Arc A550M combination represents a laptop-class pairing that sits at the 84th overall percentile in the benchmark database. The processor, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with Zen 4 architecture, delivers strong multi-threaded performance for a 35 W TDP part, while the graphics solution, based on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture, offers desktop-class rasterization capabilities in a mobile form factor. This analysis examines the measured benchmark data to characterize the CPU and GPU individually, their combined system behavior, and the real-world workloads this pairing is best suited to handle.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is an 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor from the 7000 series, codenamed Phoenix. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, all within a 35 W TDP envelope. The Zen 4 architecture is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, containing 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. This is a high transistor density for a mobile part, which explains its ability to reach high clock speeds while maintaining a modest power draw.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and ECC memory is supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which is sufficient for the accompanying discrete GPU and high-speed NVMe storage. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics unit is present, offering a fallback display output and basic compute capabilities when the discrete GPU is idle.

Benchmark scores paint a clear picture of a well-balanced processor. In Cinebench R23, the 7940HS scores 16,713 points in multi-core and 1,790 points in single-core. The multi-core result represents strong scaling from the 8-core/16-thread configuration, while the single-core score reflects the high 5.20 GHz boost capability. Geekbench scores of 12,724 multi-core and 2,144 single-core corroborate this positioning. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show a progression from 1,952 points at 2 threads to 7,553 at 16 threads, indicating efficient utilization of additional cores without significant diminishing returns.

The PassMark suite provides further granularity. Integer math scores 103,044, floating-point math scores 62,897, and extended instructions score 27,480, showing robust ALU and FPU throughput. Data encryption scores 21,777 and compression scores 365,352, indicating strong performance in security and archival workloads. The processor's average benchmark score is 31,593, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500 with an average score of 31,510 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31,508 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495 (0.3% delta). This places the 7940HS statistically tied with these parts, meaning the performance difference is negligible in real-world terms.

For real workloads, the 7940HS excels in scenarios that benefit from 8 to 16 threads. Video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering tasks will see strong performance, while the high single-thread score ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday applications and lightly-threaded games.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's aggregate benchmark performance is anchored by its average score of 31,593, which places it at the 82nd percentile. The GPU, Intel Arc A550M, achieves an average benchmark score of 49,737, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 84, indicating that both components are positioned in the upper tier of their respective categories.

The Arc A550M's benchmark results come from Geekbench compute tests. It scores 49,894 in OpenCL and 49,580 in Vulkan. These two scores are nearly identical, suggesting consistent compute throughput across different API abstraction layers. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with an average score of 49,957 (-0.4% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50,001 (-0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 50,951 (-2.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at 48,477 (2.6% delta). The A550M sits squarely between the RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT, which are both desktop-class GPUs with significantly higher power envelopes. This indicates the A550M is an exceptionally efficient mobile part.

The combined picture shows a system where both CPU and GPU are near the top of their classes. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile create a balanced platform where neither component is likely to be a glaring bottleneck in most workloads. The system's 84th combined percentile reflects this harmony.

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All gaming performance discussion is therefore estimated from the individual benchmark scores and relative positions of the components.

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS's core and thread count?

A: The processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process.

Q: How does the Intel Arc A550M compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?

A: The Arc A550M scores 49,737 on average, which is 2.6% higher than the RX 6800 XT's 48,477. This puts the mobile Arc part slightly ahead of a desktop GPU with a much higher power draw.

Q: What is the combined system percentile for this pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 84, indicating the CPU and GPU together outperform 84% of all recorded systems in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 9 7940HS supports ECC memory alongside dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A550M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU benchmark shows the largest gap between the 7940HS and its nearest rival?

A: The 7940HS's average score of 31,593 is only 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, and Intel Core 7 240H, making the gap statistically negligible.

Q: Is the Arc A550M production status active?

A: No, the Intel Arc A550M is marked as end-of-life, meaning it is no longer in active production.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Ryzen 9 7940HS and Arc A550M is unusual because both components are high-percentile performers. The CPU holds the 82nd percentile while the GPU holds the 86th, a difference of only 4 percentile points. This suggests neither component will consistently dominate as a bottleneck across a wide range of applications.

In CPU-bound workloads such as software compilation, data compression, or physics simulations, the processor's 16 threads provide ample headroom. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30,098 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,713 indicate the CPU can sustain heavy multi-threaded loads. Single-threaded performance, measured at 3,878 in PassMark and 1,790 in Cinebench R23, is adequate for tasks that rely on a single core, such as legacy applications or certain game logic threads.

In GPU-bound scenarios, the Arc A550M's 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth support high-resolution rendering. The GPU's 86th percentile position means it will handle most modern titles at high settings before the CPU becomes the limiting factor. However, at lower resolutions or with reduced graphics settings, the CPU's single-thread performance may cap frame rates in games that are sensitive to per-core speed.

The FPS scaling in gaming scenarios would likely show that at 1080p with medium settings, the CPU becomes the limiting factor first, while at 1440p or higher with ultra settings, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. This is a typical pattern for a balanced laptop pairing, though no measured FPS data exists to confirm this precisely.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need a laptop that excels in both productivity and creative workloads without compromising on gaming capability. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile together create a system that is well-suited for several specific user groups.

Gamers at 1440p resolution will find the Arc A550M's performance adequate for high settings in most titles, given its proximity to desktop GPUs like the RX 6800 XT. Content creators working with 4K video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the 8-core/16-thread CPU, which scores 16,713 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the GPU's compute throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the CPU's integer math score of 103,044 and data compression score of 365,352. Students and small business users running office applications, web browsing, and light multitasking will experience snappy performance from the high single-thread score of 3,878 in PassMark.

The 35 W CPU TDP and 60 W GPU TDP suggest this is a laptop-class system that prioritizes efficiency while still delivering high performance. Users who require desktop-class compute in a portable form factor are the primary audience.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All frame rate expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores and relative performance positions of the components. The GPU's average score of 49,737 places it 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, which is a desktop GPU known for high-refresh 1440p gaming. Therefore, the Arc A550M is expected to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with high settings in most titles.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU's single-thread performance of 1,790 in Cinebench R23 may limit frame rates in CPU-bound games, potentially keeping average FPS below what the GPU can theoretically sustain. At 1440p with ultra settings, the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS compute and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become the primary drivers, and the system should deliver smooth performance in the 60-100 FPS range depending on the title.

At 4K, the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth may become a limiting factor for texture-heavy games, and users should expect to lower settings to maintain playable frame rates. Esports titles at 1080p with low settings will likely see very high frame rates, potentially exceeding 144 FPS, due to the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's high rasterization throughput. These are estimates based on benchmark scores, not measured results.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is a mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-512 chip fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, running at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. It also includes 16 ray tracing cores, though tensor cores are not listed. The pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 8.397 TFLOPS for FP32 and 16.79 TFLOPS for FP16 with a 2:1 ratio.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) in terms of slot width, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard. The TDP is 60 W, which is modest for the performance level.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 49,894 and a Vulkan score of 49,580. These scores place the A550M at the 86th percentile, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 49,957 (0.4% higher). The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 is 0.5% higher at 50,001, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2.4% higher at 50,951. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is 2.6% lower at 48,477.

For rendering workloads, the A550M's 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 262.4 GTexel/s texture rate make it capable of handling 3D modeling, video effects, and GPU-accelerated rendering in applications that support DirectX 12 or Vulkan. The 16 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects in supported games and rendering software, though the performance level is likely moderate compared to dedicated desktop RT solutions. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p workloads with high-resolution textures, but may limit very large scenes at 4K.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor with the Intel Arc A550M GPU. The CPU is a mobile part with an 8-core/16-thread Zen 4 configuration, while the GPU is a mobile Arc 5 series part based on the Xe-HPG architecture. Both components are designed for portable systems, with the CPU at 35 W TDP and the GPU at 60 W TDP.

The system's combined percentile is 84, placing it in the upper tier of all recorded builds. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile are closely matched, indicating a balanced platform. The CPU's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-13500 with a 0.3% delta, while the GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with a -0.4% delta. This means the system performs on par with desktop components that draw significantly more power.

The pairing is notable for its efficiency. The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,713 at 35 W, while the GPU achieves compute scores near 50,000 at 60 W. This efficiency makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops that still need high performance. The production status of the GPU is end-of-life, which may affect availability, but the performance class remains competitive.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p with competitive settings, the CPU's single-thread score of 3,878 in PassMark and the GPU's 2.6% lead over the RX 6800 XT suggest frame rates well above 100 FPS in esports titles. At 1440p, the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS should sustain 60+ FPS in most AAA games with high settings.

Streaming: The 8-core/16-thread CPU provides ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark extended instructions score of 27,480 indicates strong AVX2/AVX-512 throughput, which benefits x264 and x265 encoding. The GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 compute can also assist with hardware encoding.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,713 and the GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth make 4K timeline editing feasible. The data compression score of 365,352 in PassMark indicates fast file access for large media libraries.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 threads handle viewport and CPU-based rendering, scoring 62,897 in floating-point math. The GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS and 16 RT cores accelerate GPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or Octane, though the 8 GB VRAM limits very large scenes.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 103,044 and 16 threads speed up code compilation. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth reduces wait times for large builds, and the ECC memory support adds stability for long-running processes.

Student and office work: The high single-thread performance of 1,790 in Cinebench R23 ensures responsive multitasking across office suites, web browsers, and communication tools. The 35 W CPU TDP extends battery life while the integrated Radeon 780M can handle display output when the discrete GPU is idle.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile socket. The memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC capability. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which is sufficient for the GPU and one or two NVMe SSDs. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and is listed as an IGP, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

The TDP values are 35 W for the CPU and 60 W for the GPU. No suggested PSU is listed, but in a laptop context, the power delivery is fixed by the system design. The GPU's production status is end-of-life, which means no new units are being manufactured, but the performance class remains competitive.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to the maximum supported capacity, as the dual-channel DDR5 configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is a potential limitation for memory-intensive workloads. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drives are also viable, leveraging the 20 available CPU lanes. The CPU itself is a high-end mobile part with an 82nd percentile ranking, so upgrading it would yield marginal gains. The GPU being end-of-life and soldered means the only meaningful system upgrade would be moving to a new laptop platform entirely.