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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + Intel Arc A550M

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88%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12600H

28,882 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A550M

49,737 Benchmark Score

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30-60

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70-89

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The Intel Core i5-12600H and Intel Arc A550M form a laptop-class pairing that targets the upper mid-range of mobile performance. The data places the combination at the 84th percentile overall, indicating a system that sits above the majority of currently tracked configurations, though it is not at the absolute summit of mobile computing power. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 16 threads, is a strong multi-threaded performer, while the GPU, despite its modest 60 W TDP, delivers raw compute scores that rival much larger desktop graphics cards. This analysis will break down the components individually and as a pair, using only the benchmark data provided to frame expectations for rendering, gaming, and professional workloads.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The Intel Arc A550M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture and uses the DG2-512 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. This is a mobile-first design with a 60 W TDP, which is relatively low power for the performance it claims. The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p textures, but the 128-bit bus is a potential constraint compared to wider-memory-interface rivals in the desktop space.

Clock speeds are listed with a base of 900 MHz and a boost of 2050 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The shading engine consists of 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. For ray tracing, there are 16 dedicated RT cores. The presence of these cores means hardware-accelerated ray tracing is supported, though the raw throughput for such workloads is limited by the overall pixel and texture rates of 131.2 GPixel/s and 262.4 GTexel/s, respectively. The FP32 performance is rated at 8.397 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 16.79 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio.

Benchmark scores show the GPU achieving 49894 in Geekbench OpenCL and 49580 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores place the A550M at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival data is striking: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, which is a deltaPct of -0.4, meaning the Intel part is nearly identical in raw compute. Similarly, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a -0.5 deltaPct. The A550M is 2.4% behind the RX 6900 XT and 2.6% ahead of the RX 6800 XT. This indicates that for compute-heavy rendering tasks like Blender or Octane, the A550M should be competitive with these high-end desktop parts from previous generations, despite its mobile form factor and lower wattage. The Vulkan score being slightly lower than OpenCL suggests that the driver stack may have a slight preference for one API over the other, but the difference is negligible.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i5-12600H show a consistent pattern of strong multi-core performance with respectable single-core results. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 20072 multi-core and 2833 single-core. The R20 scores are 8430 multi-core and 1189 single-core, while R15 scores are 2023 multi-core and 285 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor that excels in heavily threaded workloads, likely due to its 12 cores (4 performance and 8 efficiency cores) and 16 threads. The single-core scores are solid, suggesting good responsiveness in everyday tasks and light-threaded applications.

In PassMark tests, the CPU shows a wide range of capabilities. The multithread score is 21128, with single-thread at 3453. Data compression scores 247404, which is exceptionally high, while floating-point math scores 51264 and integer math scores 71168. The extended instructions score is 14508, and data encryption is 14799. The find prime numbers test is a low 71, which is typical for a CPU without specialized prime-finding hardware. The overall average benchmark score for the CPU is 28882, placing it at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900H with an average score of 28886 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-12650H at 28815 (0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 29093 (-0.7%). This places the i5-12600H in a dead heat with the i9-13900H, which is a significant finding, as the i9 is typically a higher-tier part.

The GPU, as noted, scores 49737 on average, which is at the 86th percentile. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 84. This means that in the database, 16% of tracked systems are faster overall, but this is an aggregate metric. The data suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically weaker than the other, though the GPU holds a slightly higher percentile rank than the CPU. The combined picture is one of a system capable of handling modern workloads, from content creation to gaming, with a lean towards compute tasks where the GPU's raw TFLOPS can be fully utilized.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, meaning there is no direct frame rate data for the Intel Core i5-12600H + Intel Arc A550M pairing in the FACT PACK. All FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, and should be treated as such. The GPU's 86th percentile compute performance, particularly its closeness to the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 6900 XT in raw scores, suggests that in rasterized gaming, the A550M could deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. However, the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth may become limiting factors at higher resolutions like 4K or with textures set to maximum.

For esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, which are typically CPU-bound, the i5-12600H's strong single-core score of 2833 in R23 suggests that frame rates could be very high, likely exceeding 144 FPS at 1080p with high settings. For AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Starfield, the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 performance would be the bottleneck. The data indicates the A550M could handle these games at 1080p with medium-to-high settings, aiming for 60 FPS. At 1440p, the VRAM and bandwidth might necessitate dropping to medium settings to maintain a playable frame rate. Ray tracing would be a heavier load, given the 16 RT cores are likely less performant than the raster units, so users should expect significant frame rate drops when enabling it.

The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 247404 is interesting for gaming, as it relates to level loading and streaming assets. The high multithread score of 21128 also suggests that the CPU will not be a bottleneck in most modern games that utilize multiple cores. Overall, the estimated gaming experience is solid for 1080p and acceptable for 1440p, but this is a qualitative assessment based on compute benchmarks, not measured FPS.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance between the Intel Core i5-12600H and the Intel Arc A550M can be assessed by comparing their percentile ranks and workload-specific scores. The CPU is at the 81st percentile, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile. This suggests that in a purely compute-bound scenario, the GPU has slightly more headroom than the CPU. However, the delta is small, and real-world bottlenecks depend on the application.

In gaming at 1080p, the CPU's single-core performance (2833 in R23) is likely sufficient to feed the GPU, meaning the A550M would be the limiting factor. The GPU's raw compute is high, but its memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s is lower than what desktop rivals like the RX 6900 XT typically have, which could limit frame rates in memory-intensive scenes. At higher resolutions like 1440p, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck, as the pixel workload increases and the GPU's 131.2 GPixel/s fill rate is saturated.

For productivity tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the bottleneck shifts. In a multi-threaded CPU render (e.g., Cinebench), the i5-12600H's 20072 score in R23 would be the primary driver, and the GPU would be idle or used for specific effects. In GPU-accelerated rendering, the A550M's 49894 OpenCL score would be the focus. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for mixed workloads, but the GPU's higher percentile rank relative to the CPU suggests that for compute-heavy tasks, the A550M is the stronger component. In contrast, the CPU's data compression and encryption scores are very high, indicating that file archiving and security tasks would be CPU-bound and perform exceptionally well.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform for this pairing is the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a mobile-only socket, meaning the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded in a traditional sense. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility for the system builder, though the specific speed is not listed. The PCIe interface for the CPU is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. This is a modern connectivity suite that ensures no bottleneck for current SSDs and GPUs.

The CPU has a TDP of 45 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 60 W. Combined, this is a 105 W thermal envelope for the core components, which is modest for a laptop. There is no suggested PSU rating, but this low total power draw implies that a standard laptop power brick would suffice. The GPU is listed as "End-of-life" and uses a "Portable Device Dependent" display output, meaning the upgrade path for the GPU is nonexistent within this laptop chassis.

Given the BGA socket, the only sensible upgrade path is to replace the entire laptop. However, if this were in a desktop-like chassis with a replaceable GPU, the data shows that the CPU would not bottleneck a faster GPU. The closest rival GPUs are the RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT, which are desktop cards. If a user were to move to a desktop platform, the i5-12600H's performance is comparable to the i9-13900H, so a core upgrade would not be necessary for a while. The memory support for DDR5 is forward-looking, but the platform is tied to the Alder Lake architecture, so the next meaningful upgrade is a new system with a newer socket.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This laptop configuration is suited for a specific set of users based on the measured benchmark data. Gamers who play at 1080p will find the GPU's 86th percentile performance sufficient for high-settings gaming, with the CPU's strong single-core score ensuring smooth frame pacing. Those targeting 1440p should consider this a capable, though not flawless, option. The GPU's VRAM and bandwidth are adequate for 1440p, but users may need to adjust settings in the most demanding titles.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D modelers, will benefit from the high CPU multi-core score of 20072 in R23 and the GPU's 49894 OpenCL score. The data suggests this system can handle 4K video editing timelines and GPU-accelerated effects without major issues. Software developers, especially those compiling large codebases, will see fast build times due to the CPU's 21128 PassMark multithread score. The data encryption score of 14799 also indicates strong performance for security-related tasks.

Students and small business workstations would find this configuration overkill for basic office tasks, but it offers headroom for future software demands. The CPU's single-thread score of 3453 in PassMark ensures responsive application usage. The 8 GB GPU memory is enough for dual monitors and light CAD work. Overall, this is a mobile workstation-class laptop for users who need a balance of CPU and GPU power without stepping into the highest-end (and more expensive) tier of mobile hardware.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p, the GPU's 86th percentile compute scores (49894 OpenCL) are high enough to drive frame rates above 144 FPS in competitive titles, but the CPU's 2833 single-core score in R23 is the enabler for high frame limits. For AAA games, expect 60-100 FPS at high settings, with the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth being a potential limiter for ultra textures.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 cores and 16 threads (20072 in R23 multi-core) are well-suited for software encoding while gaming, as the extra cores can handle the x264 encoder without starving the game. The GPU's 16 RT cores are not relevant here, but the overall balance prevents a significant frame hit during broadcast.

Video Editing: The combination of 21128 in PassMark multithread and 247404 in data compression makes timeline scrubbing and export fast. The GPU's OpenCL score of 49894 accelerates effects like color grading and motion blur, reducing render times for 4K projects.

3D Rendering: For GPU-based renderers, the A550M's 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 performance is comparable to the RX 6900 XT, making this a viable option for smaller scenes. For CPU-based rendering, the 20072 Cinebench score is solid, though not top-tier, meaning final frame renders will be slower than a desktop i9.

Software Development: Compilation is a multi-threaded task, and the CPU's 71168 integer math score indicates strong performance for code compilation. The 14799 encryption score also speeds up secure shell sessions and signing operations. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's 3453 single-thread PassMark score ensures snappy application launches and spreadsheet calculations. The GPU's capabilities are overkill for this use case, but the 8 GB VRAM can handle multiple 4K monitors for research or data visualization, though the "Portable Device Dependent" display output means the laptop's ports dictate the connection.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-12600H and Intel Arc A550M is 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of tracked configurations.

Q: How does the Intel Arc A550M compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in raw compute?

A: The A550M scores 49737 on average, while the RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.4, meaning the Intel GPU is nearly identical in compute performance.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core i5-12600H?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz and a base clock of 2.70 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Arc A550M support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A550M has 16 dedicated RT cores, which enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the overall performance is limited by the GPU's 131.2 GPixel/s pixel rate.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Arc A550M?

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

Q: Which CPU is the Intel Core i5-12600H most similar to in benchmark scores?

A: The i5-12600H has an average score of 28882, which is identical to the Intel Core i9-13900H's average score of 28886 (0% deltaPct).

Q: Is the Intel Arc A550M still in production?

A: No, the Intel Arc A550M is listed as "End-of-life" in the production status, indicating it is no longer being manufactured.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-12600H is a 12th Gen Core processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-H mobile variant. It has 12 cores and 16 threads, which implies a hybrid design of performance and efficiency cores. The base clock is 2.70 GHz, boosting up to 4.50 GHz. It is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 217 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though ECC is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Benchmark scores for this CPU are strong. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 is indicative of a processor that can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D scene simulation. The single-core score of 2833 is equally impressive, ensuring that tasks like web browsing or office applications feel responsive. The PassMark multithread score of 21128 and data compression score of 247404 confirm that this CPU is a powerhouse for productivity tasks. The floating-point math score of 51264 and integer math score of 71168 show a balance between different types of calculations.

The architecture's efficiency is notable given the 45 W TDP. The 10 nm process allows for high clock speeds without excessive power draw. The 18 MB of L3 cache is shared across all cores, which helps reduce latency when multiple cores access the same data. The CPU's nearest rival, the i9-13900H, has an identical average score, which suggests that the i5-12600H offers similar real-world performance for a lower tier designation. The integrated Iris Xe 80EU graphics are present, but the dedicated Arc A550M GPU will handle all graphics-intensive tasks. Overall, the CPU is a versatile component that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded environments, making it suitable for a wide range of professional and consumer workloads.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This build is a laptop-class configuration, as indicated by the buildClass field. It pairs the Intel Core i5-12600H, a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP, with the Intel Arc A550M, a mobile GPU with a 60 W TDP. The combined thermal envelope of 105 W is modest, allowing for a slim laptop design. The CPU is at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile, and the combined percentile is 84. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of the benchmark database.

The GPU is a significant piece of hardware, as its compute scores rival desktop cards like the RX 6900 XT, despite being in a mobile form factor. The CPU's performance is equally impressive, matching the i9-13900H in average benchmark scores. This pairing is not the absolute fastest available, but it offers a balanced set of capabilities that would satisfy most users looking for a high-performance laptop. The data indicates that this is a system for users who need serious compute power for gaming, content creation, or development work, without the bulk and power requirements of a full desktop workstation. The lack of measured FPS data means that gaming performance must be inferred from compute benchmarks, but the raw numbers suggest a capable machine for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12600H + Intel Arc A550M

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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