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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 + Intel Arc A370M

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93 / 100
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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
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GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365

40,048 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A370M

29,175 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

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

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365's position among all CPUs, and which rival is closest?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40048 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (average score 40081), making that the nearest comparable processor.

Q: How does the Intel Arc A370M compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc A370M holds the 74th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 29175. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29197) and 0.1% behind the AMD FirePro W8000 (29211), while sitting 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996).

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Ryzen AI 9 365, and what architecture does it use?

A: The processor has 10 cores and 20 threads, built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 233 mm².

Q: What is the memory bandwidth and bus width of the Arc A370M?

A: The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, delivering 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

Q: Does the FACT PACK contain measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and dataIsMeasured is false. All frame-rate discussion must therefore be treated as estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct testing.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this pairing?

A: The build achieves a combined percentile of 81, placing it in the upper quintile of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. This reflects a laptop-class configuration with solid overall capability.

Q: Which component has the higher relative standing in its respective category?

A: The CPU is stronger relative to its peers, sitting at the 87th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 74th percentile. This 13-percentage-point gap indicates the processor is the more competitive component in this pairing.

# Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Arc A370M combine to form a laptop build that ranks at the 81st percentile overall. The CPU's average benchmark score of 40048 places it at the 87th percentile among all processors, while the GPU's average score of 29175 secures the 74th percentile among all graphics cards. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the processor is the stronger half of this pairing, and the GPU, while competent, trails its CPU counterpart in relative standing.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the picture is one of tight competition. The Ryzen AI 9 365 trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 by just 0.1%, with the latter scoring 40081. The Intel Core 5 221E (40144) sits 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40246) is 0.5% ahead. The Intel Core i9-13905H (40313) leads by 0.7%. These deltas are remarkably small — the entire spread from the Ryzen AI 9 365 to the i9-13905H is less than 1%, meaning the CPU is effectively trading blows with a set of established desktop and mobile processors.

For the GPU, the nearest rival data reveals a similar clustering. The Arc A370M scores 29175, which is 0.1% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29197) and the AMD FirePro W8000 (29211). It moves ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996) by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874) by 1.0%. The presence of the RX 6800M as a rival — a high-end mobile GPU — at a 1% delta is notable, though the average score methodology may mask workload-specific differences.

The combined picture from these benchmarks is of a balanced, upper-midrange laptop platform. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking suggests it can handle demanding productivity and creative workloads with authority. The GPU's 74th percentile indicates it is a capable but not exceptional graphics solution. For a laptop build, this is a pairing where the processor provides the headroom for serious compute tasks, while the GPU delivers adequate but not class-leading graphics performance.

# CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is a 10-core, 20-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The base clock is 2.00 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz. The chip is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 233 mm². The TDP is 28 W, a figure that positions it as a power-efficient mobile processor.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel memory bus delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The integrated Radeon 880M graphics provide a fallback display option, though the discrete Arc A370M is the primary GPU in this build.

Benchmark results show a processor with strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 18698, while the single-core score is 1992. The Geekbench scores are 13760 multi-core and 2253 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 29467, with a single-thread score of 3841. These numbers indicate a chip that excels in multi-threaded workloads — the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 is nearly 9.4 times the single-core score, reflecting the benefit of 20 threads.

Real-world workload implications are clear. The PassMark data compression score of 354510 suggests strong performance in file archiving and data processing. The floating-point math score of 62802 and integer math score of 101831 point to solid number-crunching capability. The extended instructions score of 25113 indicates good SIMD performance for vectorized workloads. The physics score of 1704 is moderate, which may reflect the mobile power envelope. The find prime numbers score of 117 is low, but this is a niche workload that stresses single-thread latency.

The 28 W TDP is the key constraint. This processor is designed for thin-and-light laptops where thermal headroom is limited. The benchmark scores — particularly the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 18698 — are impressive for this power class, indicating that AMD's Zen 5 architecture delivers strong performance-per-watt. The 87th percentile ranking confirms that this is a top-tier mobile processor.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and dataIsMeasured is false. All frame-rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

The GPU's benchmark results provide the basis for gaming expectations. The Arc A370M scores 29676 in Geekbench OpenCL and 28673 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Vulkan score, in particular, is relevant for modern game engines that use this API. The GPU's 74th percentile ranking suggests it can handle 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in most titles, but ultra settings at high resolutions will likely strain it.

The CPU's strong single-thread score of 1992 in Cinebench R23 indicates that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 architecture provide ample headroom for game logic and physics calculations. For esports titles and less demanding games, the pairing should deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p with high settings.

For AAA games at 1080p ultra, the 4 GB VRAM on the Arc A370M is a limitation. Modern titles often exceed 4 GB at ultra settings, leading to texture streaming and potential stuttering. The 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64-bit bus are modest figures. At 1440p, the GPU will struggle with demanding titles, and resolution scaling or reduced settings will be necessary. The 65.60 GPixel/s pixel rate and 131.2 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw throughput for 1080p gaming but are not sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1440p in most titles.

The overall gaming picture is of a capable 1080p machine. The CPU will not hold back the GPU, and the GPU can deliver playable frame rates in most games at 1080p with adjusted settings. For competitive shooters and lighter titles, high refresh rates are achievable. For graphically intense AAA games, players should expect to lower settings to maintain smooth performance.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform. This is a BGA-style socket, meaning the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded independently. The platform supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU only, which is sufficient for a discrete GPU and NVMe storage.

The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is adequate for the 10-core, 20-thread processor. For upgrades, increasing memory capacity is possible if the laptop has accessible SO-DIMM slots, though many thin-and-light designs use soldered LPDDR5X. PCIe Gen 4 support means that the latest NVMe SSDs will run at full speed, which is a sensible upgrade path for improving system responsiveness.

The Intel Arc A370M has a TDP of 35 W, and the CPU has a TDP of 28 W, for a combined 63 W of power draw. The FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU for the GPU, and for a laptop, the power supply is built-in and not user-replaceable. The 35 W GPU TDP is modest, indicating that the laptop's power adapter and thermal solution are designed for this level of draw. There is no headroom for upgrading to a more powerful discrete GPU in the same chassis, as the thermal and power delivery systems are matched to the original components.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to maximize memory capacity and storage speed. Adding a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD would take advantage of the CPU's 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. Increasing memory to the maximum supported capacity would benefit the integrated Radeon 880M graphics if the discrete GPU is not in use. However, the soldered nature of both the CPU and GPU in this laptop class means that the platform is effectively closed to component-level upgrades. The practical upgrade path is a full system replacement when performance needs outgrow this configuration.

# Who Should Build It

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Arc A370M pairing is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The combined percentile of 81 places it in the upper range of all pairings, making it suitable for users who need solid performance in a portable form factor.

Gamers playing at 1080p with medium to high settings are the primary gaming audience. The GPU's 74th percentile and the CPU's strong single-thread performance mean that most titles will run smoothly at this resolution, though ultra settings may require compromises. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity in competitive titles will find this configuration adequate.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 indicates strong rendering capability, and the PassMark floating-point math score of 62802 supports this. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are limiting for GPU-accelerated rendering, but CPU-based workflows will perform well.

Software developers will find the 10-core, 20-thread processor capable of handling compilation tasks and parallel workloads. The PassMark integer math score of 101831 suggests strong performance in compute-heavy tasks. The laptop form factor is ideal for developers who need to work on the go.

Students and small business users who require a portable machine for everyday tasks, document creation, and light multitasking will find this build more than sufficient. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking ensures that office applications and web browsing will be responsive. The integrated Radeon 880M provides a backup graphics solution that can handle basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is not needed.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the Arc A370M can deliver high frame rates in esports and lighter titles. The GPU's Vulkan score of 28673 indicates solid API-level performance, and the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that frame pacing is not CPU-limited. For competitive shooters, this pairing can drive 144 Hz monitors in many titles, though demanding AAA games will require lower settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multi-thread score of 29467 shows that the processor can handle the simultaneous load of a game and an encoding workload. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM is a constraint for games that need large texture pools, but for 1080p streaming, this configuration is viable.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 indicates strong CPU-based rendering performance for video exports. The PassMark data compression score of 354510 suggests fast handling of video codecs and container formats. The GPU's limited VRAM and bandwidth will slow GPU-accelerated effects, but timeline editing and previews at 1080p should be smooth.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering is a strength, with the 20-thread processor delivering strong performance in multi-threaded render engines. The floating-point math score of 62802 supports this. GPU-accelerated rendering is limited by the 4 GB VRAM and 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, so heavy GPU rendering workloads will be constrained.

Software development: The 10 cores and 20 threads handle compilation tasks efficiently. The integer math score of 101831 indicates strong performance for code building and testing. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large project files and virtual machines. Developers working with parallel codebases will appreciate the multi-threaded throughput.

Student and office work: The CPU's 87th percentile ranking ensures that productivity applications run without lag. The 28 W TDP means efficient battery life for all-day use. The integrated Radeon 880M provides fallback graphics that can handle display output and basic tasks, extending the system's versatility.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 mobile processor with the Intel Arc A370M mobile GPU in a laptop form factor. The CPU is a 10-core, 20-thread Zen 5 chip with a 28 W TDP, and the GPU is a 35 W Xe-HPG part with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 81 places this configuration in the upper quintile of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database.

The class is clearly laptop, as indicated by the buildClass field. Both components are mobile variants designed for power efficiency. The CPU's 28 W TDP and the GPU's 35 W TDP sum to 63 W, which is typical for a thin-and-light gaming or creator laptop. The platform is closed, with both components soldered to the motherboard.

The overall tier is upper-midrange. The CPU's 87th percentile makes it a top-tier mobile processor, while the GPU's 74th percentile places it in the mid-to-upper range of mobile graphics. This asymmetry defines the build: it is a processor-first configuration where compute tasks take precedence over graphics-heavy workloads.

For users who need a portable machine with strong CPU performance for productivity, development, and content creation, this build is well-suited. For those who prioritize gaming performance above all else, the GPU will be the limiting factor, and alternative configurations with more powerful GPUs should be considered.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Arc A370M is tilted toward the CPU. The processor's 87th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 74th percentile creates a 13-point gap that defines the performance envelope. In CPU-bound workloads — compilation, rendering, data processing — the system will perform at a high level, with the processor delivering scores near the top of the mobile class.

In GPU-bound workloads — gaming, GPU-accelerated rendering, video effects — the Arc A370M becomes the limiting factor. The GPU's average benchmark score of 29175 and 74th percentile mean that graphics performance is solid but not exceptional. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a particular constraint for modern games and GPU compute tasks that require large memory footprints.

The FPS scaling picture is inferred from the benchmark scores rather than measured data. The GPU's Vulkan score of 28673 suggests that frame rates will scale with the GPU's capabilities, not the CPU's. In games that are GPU-bound at 1080p, the CPU's ample single-thread performance (1992 in Cinebench R23 single-core) will not be a bottleneck. However, in CPU-bound scenarios such as physics-heavy simulations or strategy games with many units, the CPU will take the lead role.

The power envelopes reinforce this imbalance. The CPU's 28 W TDP and the GPU's 35 W TDP mean that the GPU has marginally more power budget, but neither component has headroom for sustained boost clocks beyond their design limits. The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock is the highest performance point in the system, and it can be sustained in short bursts, but the 28 W envelope will limit prolonged multi-threaded loads.

For users who want to improve gaming performance, the GPU is the bottleneck. A system with a faster GPU would show immediate gains in frame rates, but the soldered laptop design precludes this upgrade. For users who want to improve productivity performance, the CPU is already strong, and the gains from a faster processor would be marginal — the 0.1% delta to the nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 7700, shows that this CPU is already at the competitive peak.

# GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M is built on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-128 chip, part of the Alchemist generation for Arc 3 Mobile. It is manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1550 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective, across a 64-bit bus.

The memory configuration is 4 GB of GDDR6 with a 64-bit bus width, delivering 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest memory subsystem by modern standards. The 4 GB capacity is sufficient for 1080p gaming at medium settings but will be strained by ultra settings and high-resolution textures. The 64-bit bus and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are limiting factors for memory-intensive workloads.

The compute configuration includes 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. The GPU has 8 ray tracing cores, which provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing support. The pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 4.198 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.397 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

Benchmark scores show the GPU performing at 29676 in Geekbench OpenCL and 28673 in Geekbench Vulkan. The average benchmark score of 29175 places it at the 74th percentile. The nearest rival data shows it within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH and the AMD FirePro W8000, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 470. The 1.0% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6800M is notable, though that GPU is a higher-tier part.

For rendering workloads, the 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides a baseline for compute tasks, but the 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit large-scale GPU rendering. Ray tracing is supported via the 8 RT cores, but the modest compute throughput means that ray-traced effects will be best used sparingly. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

The GPU's production status is listed as end-of-life, with a release date of March 2022. This is an older mobile GPU, and its performance is competitive with midrange parts from that era. The 74th percentile ranking indicates that it remains a capable option for 1080p gaming and light GPU compute, but it is not positioned for high-end workloads. The 35 W TDP makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops, balancing performance with power efficiency.