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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + Intel Arc A350M

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Intel Core i5-12600H

28,882 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A350M

24,647 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-12600H and Intel Arc A350M pairing represents a specific mobile configuration designed for balanced performance in a laptop chassis. This analysis examines the benchmark data available for this combination, noting that no measured frame rate data exists for this specific pairing. All gaming performance discussions are therefore derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores, providing a projected estimate of real-world capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance percentile for this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The combined percentile for this pairing is 76, indicating it outperforms 76% of all tested system configurations in the database. The CPU individually sits at the 81st percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 70th percentile against all GPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12600H compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The average benchmark score of the i5-12600H is 28,882. This places it nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-13900H, which scores 28,886 with a delta of 0%. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12650H (28,815) and 0.7% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29,093).

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

A: The Intel Arc A350M comes with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective, providing a total memory bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the key architectural features of the Intel Arc A350M?

A: The GPU is based on the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation) with a DG2-128 chip. It features 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 24 render output units, and 6 ray tracing cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration, and its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H has 12 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.70 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.50 GHz. The processor is built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process node.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support, and what is the PCIe configuration?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU itself, which is a significant feature for connecting high-speed NVMe storage and discrete GPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Arc A350M's benchmark performance compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 24,647. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 590 (24,744) and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24,763). It is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (24,442) and 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (24,277).

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data presents a clear picture of a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks while providing respectable, though not exceptional, GPU performance. The Intel Core i5-12600H achieves a multi-core score of 20,072 in Cinebench R23, which is a substantial result for a 45 W mobile processor. Its single-core score of 2,833 in the same test indicates strong per-thread performance, crucial for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications. These scores contribute to an average benchmark score of 28,882, placing the CPU at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals, all within a 0.7% range, suggest this processor is very competitively positioned in the mobile market.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc A350M delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 24,546 and a Vulkan score of 24,747. These are nearly identical, suggesting consistent performance across different compute APIs. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 24,647, which places it at the 70th percentile of all GPUs. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals show a tightly contested field, with the GPU trailing the AMD Radeon RX 590 by 0.4% and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile by 0.5%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT by 0.8% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 by 1.5%. This indicates the A350M sits in a performance class comparable to older desktop GPUs, a notable achievement for a mobile part with a 25 W TDP.

The combined picture is one of a balanced mobile platform. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking is significantly higher than the GPU’s 70th percentile, indicating the processor is the stronger component. This dynamic suggests the system is well-suited for productivity and content creation tasks that rely heavily on CPU performance, while the GPU provides enough power for mainstream gaming and hardware-accelerated workloads.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A350M is a compact but capable graphics processor built on the Xe-HPG architecture. It features 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, alongside 6 dedicated ray tracing cores. This hardware configuration is designed to support modern rendering techniques, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is confirmed by the GPU's API support. The GPU is fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC, with 7,200 million transistors packed into a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9 million per square millimeter.

Memory bandwidth is a critical factor for GPU performance, and the A350M is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus. The 112.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest compared to higher-end parts, which could limit performance at higher resolutions and with high-resolution textures. The GPU's clocks are set at a base of 1150 MHz with a boost up to 2200 MHz. These clocks, combined with the raw compute units, yield a calculated FP32 performance of 3.379 TFLOPS and an FP16 performance of 6.758 TFLOPS (2:1). The pixel rate is 52.80 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 105.6 GTexel/s.

The benchmark scores for the A350M, with Geekbench OpenCL at 24,546 and Vulkan at 24,747, suggest that the GPU's theoretical capabilities translate into solid real-world compute performance. The near-identical scores across APIs indicate good driver optimization for both general-purpose and graphics workloads. For rendering, the presence of 6 RT cores means the GPU can handle ray-traced effects, though the modest overall compute power and bandwidth suggest this will be at lower resolutions or with reduced effects settings. The GPU's performance class, as indicated by its rivals, is comparable to an AMD Radeon RX 590, which is a notable achievement for a mobile chip with a 25 W TDP.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the Intel Core i5-12600H provides ample CPU horsepower with its 12 cores and 4.50 GHz boost clock, ensuring minimal bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Arc A350M, however, with its performance level near the AMD Radeon RX 590, is more suited for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings. Achieving high frame rates above 144 Hz is likely to require lower graphical presets in demanding titles.

Streaming performance benefits significantly from the CPU's strong multi-core capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,072 indicates the i5-12600H can handle encoding workloads while simultaneously running a game, though the A350M's 4 GB VRAM may necessitate lower texture quality in games to leave headroom for system memory.

Video editing is a strong suit for this configuration. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 21,128 and its high data compression score of 247,404 suggest efficient handling of video codecs and timeline processing. The GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides hardware acceleration for effects and rendering, though the 112.0 GB/s bandwidth may be a limiting factor for complex 4K projects.

For 3D rendering, the CPU will be the primary workhorse. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8,430 and R15 score of 2,023 demonstrate strong multi-threaded rendering capabilities. The GPU can assist with GPU-accelerated renderers, as indicated by its OpenCL score of 24,546, but it is not a replacement for a high-end graphics card in this field.

Software development is well-supported by this pairing. The CPU's 16 threads and high single-thread score of 3,453 on Passmark ensure fast compilation times for single-threaded tasks and smooth performance for code editors. The GPU is more than sufficient for UI rendering and running multiple virtual displays.

Student and office work is easily handled. The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2,833) ensures snappy application launches and web browsing, while the 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with multitasking. The GPU's capabilities are overkill for standard office applications but provide a future-proof baseline for more demanding visual tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12600H is a 12-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates on a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 217 mm². The core configuration combines performance and efficiency cores to balance power and throughput. The base clock is 2.70 GHz, which can boost up to 4.50 GHz, providing significant single-thread capability when needed. The CPU has an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, and a shared 18 MB L3 cache.

The benchmark results for the i5-12600H are consistently strong. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20,072 multi-core and 2,833 single-core. The R20 results are 8,430 multi-core and 1,189 single-core, and the older R15 test shows scores of 2,023 and 285, respectively. Passmark results further illustrate its capabilities: a multi-thread score of 21,128, single-thread score of 3,453, and a physics score of 1,262. The data encryption score of 14,799 and extended instructions score of 14,508 indicate robust security and SIMD processing features. The find prime numbers score of 71 is relatively low, suggesting that the efficiency cores may not be optimal for this specific type of integer workload.

These scores place the CPU at the 81st percentile, with an average benchmark score of 28,882. The proximity of its nearest rivals, with deltas of 0%, -0.2%, 0.2%, and -0.7%, shows that the i5-12600H is a highly competitive mid-range mobile processor. For real-world workloads, this means it can handle intensive tasks like code compilation, 3D modeling, and video encoding with ease. The high single-core score ensures that legacy and lightly-threaded applications also perform admirably, making this a versatile processor for a wide range of users.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12600H is designed for the mobile platform, using the Intel BGA 1744 socket. This socket is soldered onto the motherboard, meaning the CPU itself is not upgradeable in a traditional sense. Users looking to improve CPU performance would need to replace the entire laptop. The system supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, allowing for a range of memory speeds and capacities. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which is essential for connecting high-speed NVMe SSDs and the discrete GPU.

The Intel Arc A350M has a TDP of 25 W, which is very low for a discrete GPU. This low power draw means that the system's power supply requirements are modest, and the included power brick is likely sufficient for the entire laptop. The GPU is also marked as "End-of-life" in production status, suggesting that this is a mature platform. The GPU connects via a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which provides ample bandwidth for its performance class.

Given that this is a laptop configuration, the concept of a "sensible next upgrade" is different from a desktop PC. Upgrading the GPU is not possible in most laptops. The most meaningful upgrades for this platform would be increasing the amount of RAM (if the system supports it) or swapping out the primary storage for a larger or faster NVMe SSD. The PCIe Gen 4 support from the CPU ensures that any modern drive will perform at its full potential. The platform is well-balanced, and any user looking for more performance would likely need to consider purchasing a new laptop with a newer CPU and GPU generation.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a clear imbalance in this system, with the CPU significantly outperforming the GPU. The CPU sits at the 81st percentile, while the GPU is at the 70th percentile. This 11-point gap suggests that in gaming scenarios, the Intel Arc A350M will be the primary bottleneck, limiting the frame rates that the Intel Core i5-12600H can feed it. The CPU's high multi-core and single-core scores indicate it can easily handle game logic, physics, and AI calculations, but the GPU will struggle to render frames at high resolutions or with intense graphical effects.

In CPU-bound workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, the bottleneck shifts. The CPU will be the limiting factor, but its high performance means it will complete these tasks relatively quickly. The GPU's role in these tasks is secondary, providing acceleration for specific effects or render passes. The GPU's performance is not a limiting factor for these workflows, as its compute capabilities are sufficient for most acceleration tasks.

The FPS scaling in games would be heavily dependent on the GPU. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS of compute power and 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth would be the limiting factors. The CPU would rarely be a bottleneck at this resolution, even in CPU-intensive titles. At higher resolutions, the GPU's performance would degrade further, and the CPU's advantage would become even less relevant. The system is well-balanced for general productivity, where the CPU dominates, but for gaming, the GPU's performance ceiling is the defining characteristic.

Build Overview

This configuration pairs the Intel Core i5-12600H with the Intel Arc A350M in a laptop form factor. It is a mobile build designed to offer a balance between processing power and graphical capability. The CPU is a high-performance 12-core processor from the 12th Gen Core series, built on the Alder Lake architecture. The GPU is Intel's entry-level Arc 3 mobile part, based on the Xe-HPG architecture. Both components are from the same manufacturer, which can offer better driver integration and system-level optimization.

The overall tier of this build is above average, as indicated by its combined percentile of 76. This means it performs better than 76% of all tested system configurations. The CPU's contribution to this percentile is more significant than the GPU's, given its higher individual ranking. This is a mid-range to upper-mid-range mobile platform, capable of handling a wide variety of tasks. It is not a high-end gaming machine, nor is it a professional workstation, but it sits comfortably in a space that can handle both productivity and entertainment needs with reasonable competence.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration is an excellent choice for gamers who primarily play at 1080p resolution and are comfortable with medium to high settings. The GPU's performance, comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 590, is sufficient for most esports titles and older AAA games at this resolution. The CPU's high single-core performance ensures smooth frame pacing and fast load times.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, will find this system highly capable. The CPU's multi-core strength, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 score of 20,072, makes it ideal for rendering, exporting, and applying effects. The GPU's OpenCL performance of 24,546 provides a boost for GPU-accelerated filters and render engines.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's 16 threads for fast compilation and testing. The high Passmark multi-thread score of 21,128 ensures that build times are minimized. The support for modern virtualization instructions makes it suitable for running VMs and containers.

Students and office workers will benefit from the system's snappy responsiveness. The CPU's single-thread score of 3,453 ensures that everyday applications, web browsers, and office suites run without lag. The long battery life typically associated with a 45 W CPU and 25 W GPU makes it a great portable companion.

Small business workstations that need to handle spreadsheets, databases, and light creative work will find this configuration more than adequate. The CPU's data compression score of 247,404 and encryption score of 14,799 indicate it can handle database operations and secure file transfers efficiently.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of Intel Core i5-12600H and Intel Arc A350M. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores of the individual components. The following analysis is based on the GPU's performance relative to its rivals and the CPU's known capabilities.

The Intel Arc A350M's performance, as measured by its average benchmark score of 24,647, places it in a class similar to the AMD Radeon RX 590. This suggests that in modern games at 1080p resolution with ultra settings, users can expect playable frame rates in the range of 30-60 FPS for most titles. Esports games like Counter-Strike or League of Legends, which are less demanding, could see significantly higher frame rates, potentially reaching 100 FPS or more, thanks to the CPU's strong single-thread performance.

At higher resolutions like 1440p, the GPU's 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 4 GB VRAM would become significant limitations. Frame rates would likely drop below 30 FPS in demanding titles, making 1080p the optimal resolution for this GPU. The CPU's performance is not a limiting factor, as its 16 threads and 4.50 GHz boost clock can easily handle game logic at any resolution.

For users seeking higher frame rates, reducing graphical settings to medium or low would provide a substantial boost. The GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS of compute power is sufficient for these settings, and the CPU would still be able to maintain high frame rates. The data indicates this is a capable entry-level gaming platform, best suited for 1080p gaming at medium settings to achieve a smooth experience.

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