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89%
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97%
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

31,593 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS + Intel Arc A570M

This pairing combines AMD's 8-core Zen 4 mobile flagship with Intel's Alchemist-generation Arc 5 mobile GPU in a laptop-class build. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, giving the combination an overall 85th percentile standing. The benchmark data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU pairing, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores rather than direct testing results.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process node, with the Phoenix codename design. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads in a mobile form factor, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The processor contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, with a 64 KB L1 cache per core, 1 MB L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The 35 W TDP classifies this as a high-performance mobile part designed for thin-and-light gaming laptops or portable workstations.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,713 and Geekbench multicore score of 12,724 indicate that the 8-core/16-thread configuration handles heavily parallel workloads effectively. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,553 nearly matches the max-thread score of 7,558, suggesting that scaling is well-utilized across all available threads. Single-thread performance is equally respectable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,003 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,790. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,878 confirms that everyday tasks requiring high per-core performance, such as application launching and light productivity work, will feel responsive.

The average benchmark score of 31,593 places this CPU at the 82nd percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals are separated by razor-thin margins: the Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31,510 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 31,508 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31,495 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core 7 240H scores 31,483 (0.3% lower). This means the Ryzen 9 7940HS sits fractionally ahead of four strong competitors, effectively tying with them in overall CPU performance while offering the power efficiency of a 4 nm process.

The PassMark sub-tests provide insight into specific workload characteristics. Integer math scores 103,044, floating-point math scores 62,897, and extended instructions score 27,480, indicating robust computational throughput for scientific and engineering applications. Data encryption scores 21,777, while data compression scores 365,352, making this CPU well-suited for file archiving and encrypted data handling. Find prime numbers scores 92, which is a measure of pure integer calculation speed. The multithread score of 30,098 reinforces the strong parallel processing capability, while physics simulation scores 1,450 in PassMark.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, the following gaming expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores of both components. The CPU's 82nd percentile standing ensures it will not typically constrain gaming workloads, while the GPU's 88th percentile position suggests it is the primary determinant of frame rates in most titles.

The Intel Arc A570M's Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239 places it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals show the competitive landscape: the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 58,392 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58,085 (0.3% lower), the NVIDIA P102-100 scores 58,528 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657 (0.7% higher). These margins are narrow, meaning the Arc A570M delivers performance comparable to a broad range of desktop-class GPUs from multiple generations.

For 1080p gaming at ultra settings, this combination should handle most titles at playable frame rates. The GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate raw compute and data transfer for modern game engines. The 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM is sufficient for 1080p ultra textures in most current releases, though the 128-bit memory bus may limit performance in memory-bandwidth-heavy scenarios.

At 1440p resolution, the estimated frame rates would drop noticeably but remain playable in less demanding titles. The GPU's pixel rate of 83.20 GPixel/s and texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s indicate that fill-rate-bound scenarios will perform adequately. The 16 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for DirectX 12 Ultimate features, though ray-traced workloads will likely see more significant performance reductions compared to rasterized rendering.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 1,003 in 3DMark and 3,878 in PassMark indicates strong per-core performance that can feed high frame rates. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking suggests it can drive 1080p high-refresh displays in competitive titles, though the 1300 MHz boost clock and 128-bit memory bus may limit maximum frame rates in the most demanding esports scenarios.

Streaming: The 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,713 indicates the CPU can handle game logic plus software encoding workloads. The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 enables modern encoding APIs, though dedicated encoder hardware is not specified in the data.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30,098 and Geekbench multicore score of 12,724 make this pairing suitable for 1080p and moderate 4K video editing timelines. The GPU's 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 throughput supports accelerated effects and color grading. The 8 GB VRAM provides enough capacity for editing projects with multiple layers and effects.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,713 and 3DMark max-thread score of 7,558 indicate solid CPU-based rendering performance. For GPU-accelerated rendering, the Arc A570M's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 and 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 throughput provide reasonable compute capability, though the 128-bit memory bus may bottleneck large scene transfers.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 103,044 and data compression score of 365,352 support fast compilation and code analysis. The 16 threads allow parallel builds with significant speedup over lower-core-count processors. The ECC memory support is a notable advantage for development workstations requiring data integrity.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance (3,878 PassMark single-thread, 2,144 Geekbench single-core) ensures snappy response in document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet applications. The 35 W TDP contributes to longer battery life in laptop implementations, and the integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a fallback for basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is idle.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where the GPU is slightly stronger than the CPU in relative terms. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile while the GPU sits at the 88th percentile, a 6-point gap that suggests the GPU has a marginal performance advantage. In gaming workloads, this means the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, as the CPU's headroom allows the GPU to reach its full potential.

The combined percentile of 85 confirms that this pairing performs slightly above the average of the two individual components, suggesting good synergy. The CPU's 0.3% advantage over its nearest rival (Intel Core i5-13500) and the GPU's 0.3% deficit to the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT show that both components are competitively positioned within their respective performance tiers.

In CPU-bound workloads such as physics simulation (PassMark physics score of 1,450) and data compression (365,352), the processor's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient throughput. In GPU-bound workloads like pixel-heavy rendering, the Arc A570M's 83.20 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes the limiting factor. The 16 MB L3 cache on the CPU and the 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth on the GPU are both modest compared to higher-tier components, but they are appropriately matched for this performance class.

The 89.6 GB/s system memory bandwidth (dual-channel DDR5) is adequate for feeding the CPU's 8 cores, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 GPU interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the Arc A570M's 8 GB VRAM, as the GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is well below the PCIe 4.0 x8 theoretical maximum.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A570M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-256 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. It contains 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, with a transistor density of 42.8 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1300 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU features 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The 16 ray tracing cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects in DirectX 12 Ultimate titles. The pixel rate of 83.20 GPixel/s and texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s indicate balanced rasterization throughput for its class. The FP32 performance of 5.325 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) provide compute capability for both gaming and content creation workloads.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239 places this GPU at the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58,239. The nearest rival comparisons show narrow margins: 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM, 0.5% behind the NVIDIA P102-100, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon PRO V710. This positions the Arc A570M in a competitive tier that includes both gaming and professional-grade GPUs.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for mobile implementations, and the display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning laptop manufacturers determine the actual connectivity. The 75 W TDP is reasonable for a laptop GPU, balancing performance with thermal constraints.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets laptop users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance plus solid discrete GPU capability in a mobile form factor. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 88th percentile make this suitable for gamers who play at 1080p resolution with high settings, as the estimated performance should handle most titles at playable frame rates. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will benefit from the 8-core/16-thread CPU and the GPU's compute capabilities.

Students in engineering, computer science, or digital media programs will find the performance adequate for coursework involving programming, 3D modeling, or video projects. Small business workstations requiring data processing, spreadsheet analysis, and occasional GPU acceleration (such as CAD or financial modeling) will perform well. The 35 W CPU TDP and 75 W GPU TDP make this pairing suitable for laptops that need to balance performance with battery life and thermal management.

The CPU's ECC memory support appeals to professionals who require data integrity for long-running computations, though the laptop form factor may limit ECC memory availability. The integrated Radeon 780M GPU provides a power-saving option for basic tasks, extending battery life when the discrete GPU is unnecessary. The production status of both components is Active, meaning they remain available for new system builds.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 31,593, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The most notable scores include Cinebench R23 multicore at 16,713 and single-core at 1,790, Geekbench multicore at 12,724 and single-core at 2,144, and 3DMark max-thread at 7,558. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 30,098, single-thread score of 3,878, integer math at 103,044, and floating-point math at 62,897.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 58,239 (based on Geekbench OpenCL), placing it at the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show the GPU is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 and within 0.5% of the NVIDIA P102-100, while being 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM.

The combined percentile of 85 indicates that this pairing outperforms approximately 85% of all tested CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU's 0.3% margin over its closest rival (Intel Core i5-13500) and the GPU's 0.3% deficit to its closest rival (AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT) suggest that both components are near the top of their respective performance tiers, with the GPU holding a slight relative advantage.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8 cores, 16 threads, Zen 4 architecture) with the Intel Arc A570M (Xe-HPG architecture, 8 GB GDDR6). The CPU is a 7000-series mobile processor with a 35 W TDP, while the GPU is an Arc 5 Mobile part with a 75 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The overall tier from the percentiles places this build in the upper tier of laptop systems. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 88th percentile indicate that both components are above average compared to all alternatives, with the GPU being the stronger of the two. The combined 85th percentile confirms that this pairing is well-suited for demanding applications including gaming, content creation, and professional workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals (Intel Core i5-13500, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core 7 240H) are all within 0.3% of its average score, making this a highly competitive processor in its tier. The GPU's nearest rivals span both gaming and professional categories, showing its versatility across different application types.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7940HS compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940HS has an average benchmark score of 31,593, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500 (31,510), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (31,508), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495), and the Intel Core 7 240H (31,483).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to desktop GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc A570M ranks at the 88th percentile of all GPUs with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239. It is 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085).

Q: Does this pairing support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A570M includes 16 dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible games.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940HS supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory for data integrity.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 85, meaning this CPU+GPU pairing outperforms approximately 85% of all tested combinations in the benchmark database.

Q: Is measured FPS data available for this exact pairing?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this specific CPU+GPU combination. All gaming performance figures are estimates based on the individual component benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Ryzen 9 7940HS uses the AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile-specific socket. The CPU supports DDR5 dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory support. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing adequate bandwidth for the Arc A570M's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The GPU uses the PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 4 support. The GPU's TDP is 75 W, and while no suggested PSU is listed in the data, the combined CPU (35 W TDP) and GPU (75 W TDP) power requirements are modest for a laptop platform. The integrated Radeon 780M GPU in the CPU provides a fallback option that can reduce power consumption when discrete GPU performance is unnecessary.

For upgrades, the laptop form factor limits component swap possibilities. The CPU is soldered (mobile socket FP8), and the GPU is integrated into the motherboard. However, memory upgrades are possible if the laptop has SODIMM slots supporting DDR5. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 4 M.2 slots are also possible given the 20 available CPU lanes. The data shows both components are Active in production status, meaning replacement parts remain available. The GPU's release date of July 31, 2023 indicates it is a relatively recent addition to the Arc 5 Mobile lineup.