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Intel Core i5-13420H

18,511 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A550M

49,737 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core i5-13420H + Intel Arc A550M: A Balanced Mobile Performer

This laptop pairing combines an 8-core Raptor Lake-H processor with Intel's Arc A550M discrete GPU, landing at the 79th percentile overall among all system combinations. The CPU holds the 72nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits notably higher at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating the graphics subsystem is the stronger component in this pairing. The data for this exact combination contains no measured FPS rows, so all frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than observed directly.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A550M's 86th percentile GPU ranking suggests capability well above typical laptop GPUs, with the 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 throughput positioning it for 1080p high-refresh gaming. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM support modern titles at high settings, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact refresh rates remain estimates.

Streaming: The 12-thread CPU provides solid headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 17475 and 3DMark max-threads score of 5587 indicate sufficient parallel processing capacity for encoding overhead, while the GPU's 16 ray tracing cores add visual quality options during streaming sessions.

Video editing: The combination of strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1689) and multi-core capability (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11084) supports timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 performance (2:1 ratio) accelerates effects processing, while 8 GB VRAM handles 4K timelines without constant memory swapping.

3D rendering: Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6013 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 49894 together suggest viable entry-level rendering capability. The GPU's 128 texture mapping units and 64 raster operation pipelines provide solid geometry throughput for viewport work, though rendering farms would still favor more specialized hardware.

Software development: The 12-thread configuration with 12 MB shared L3 cache handles compilation tasks efficiently. PassMark data compression score of 209450 and data encryption score of 11559 indicate strong throughput for build pipelines, while the CPU's 72nd percentile ranking shows respectable performance for code editors and virtual machines.

Student and office work: The single-thread PassMark score of 3396 ensures snappy application responsiveness. The CPU's 2.10 GHz base clock with 4.60 GHz boost covers bursty productivity workloads, while the integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides power-efficient fallback for battery-conscious tasks when the discrete GPU is idle.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all frame rates below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than observed results. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 49,737 average benchmark score suggest strong 1080p ultra-class performance, with the 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 throughput placing it in the upper tier of mobile graphics solutions.

At 1080p ultra settings, this pairing should handle most modern titles at playable frame rates given the GPU's closest rivals include desktop cards like the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (deltaPct -0.5) and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (deltaPct -2.4). The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 128-bit bus may limit extreme texture-heavy scenarios, but 8 GB GDDR6 provides adequate capacity for 1080p ultra presets.

At 1440p, the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS compute throughput would require medium-to-high settings for smooth frame rates in demanding titles. The 2.4% performance deficit versus the RX 6900 XT suggests this GPU sits in the upper-mid range of desktop-class performance, which translates to strong 1440p capability with adjusted settings.

The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking should not bottleneck the GPU in gaming workloads, as the 3DMark 8-thread score of 4614 and single-thread score of 948 indicate solid thread scheduling capability. The 4.60 GHz boost clock provides adequate per-core performance for game physics and AI logic.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M employs the DG2-512 chip built on TSMC's 6 nm process with 21,700 million transistors across a 406 mm² die. This Xe-HPG architecture implementation features 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines, delivering 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 and 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio) compute throughput.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), yielding 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity supports modern game assets at 1080p and 1440p, while the bandwidth figure represents a potential constraint for bandwidth-sensitive workloads at higher resolutions.

The GPU's clock behavior spans 900 MHz base to 2050 MHz boost, with pixel rate of 131.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 262.4 GTexel/s. The 16 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility with current-generation graphics features.

Benchmark results show Geekbench OpenCL score of 49894 and Vulkan score of 49580, placing the GPU at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival comparison shows near-parity with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (deltaPct -0.4) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (deltaPct -0.5), while trailing the RX 6900 XT by 2.4% and leading the RX 6800 XT by 2.6%.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance distribution between CPU and GPU creates a GPU-favored balance for gaming workloads. The GPU's 86th percentile sits 14 points above the CPU's 72nd percentile, indicating the graphics card will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios — which is generally desirable for consistent frame delivery.

In compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering, the CPU's 12 threads (8 cores) with 12 MB L3 cache provide substantial parallel processing, but the GPU's FP32 throughput of 8.397 TFLOPS likely becomes the bottleneck in render tasks that leverage GPU acceleration. Conversely, for lightly-threaded productivity tasks, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1689) may exceed what office software demands, leaving headroom unused.

The FPS scaling picture remains unclear without measured data, but the GPU's 128-bit memory bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth could constrain performance at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth demand scales. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration helps mitigate this, though system memory bandwidth figures are not provided in the data.

The 60 W GPU TDP combined with 45 W CPU TDP suggests a power envelope that favors sustained gaming sessions. The 8.397 TFLOPS GPU throughput relative to its power draw indicates reasonable efficiency, while the CPU's 10 nm process node from Intel balances performance and thermals in the mobile form factor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 18511 places it at the 72nd percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (deltaPct 0), Intel Core i3-14100F (deltaPct 0), Intel Core i3-13100 (deltaPct 0.7), and Intel Core 7 360 (deltaPct 0.7) — showing near-parity with these desktop-class competitors.

Cinebench R23 results show a multi-core score of 11084 and single-core score of 1689, representing a 6.56:1 ratio that indicates strong scaling across the 8 cores and 12 threads. The 3DMark thread scaling from 948 (single-thread) to 5587 (max-threads) demonstrates effective utilization of available cores, while the PassMark multithread score of 17475 confirms robust parallel performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 49737 places it at the 86th percentile, with OpenCL (49894) slightly outpacing Vulkan (49580). The combined 79th percentile ranking for this laptop pairing reflects the GPU's strength lifting the system above what the CPU alone would suggest, though the modest deltas to rival GPUs (ranging from -2.4% to +2.6%) indicate competitive positioning rather than dominance.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 79, placing this laptop configuration above 79% of all system pairings tracked in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 18511 puts it at parity with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (deltaPct 0) and Intel Core i3-14100F (deltaPct 0), while slightly trailing the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core 7 360 (both deltaPct 0.7).

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The Arc A550M scores 49737 on average, which is 0.4% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (avg score 49957), indicating near-identical benchmark performance.

Q: Does this GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Arc A550M includes 16 dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible titles.

Q: What memory configurations does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13420H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing flexibility for system builders.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute throughput?

A: The Arc A550M delivers 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 throughput of 16.79 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so the CPU operates at its specified boost clock of 4.60 GHz without manual overclocking.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13420H is a Raptor Lake-H architecture processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node, featuring 8 cores and 12 threads in a mobile form factor. The base clock of 2.10 GHz boosts up to 4.60 GHz under load, with a 45 W TDP that suits thin-and-light gaming laptops.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3 cache. This arrangement provides 24 MB total L2 across all cores, which aids in multi-threaded workloads by reducing memory controller pressure. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity offering 8 CPU lanes for high-bandwidth peripherals.

Benchmark results demonstrate strong single-thread capability with a 3DMark single-thread score of 948 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1689. Multi-thread scaling is efficient, with the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6013 representing a roughly 7.1x improvement over the single-core score of 848. PassMark results show particularly strong integer math (58156) and floating-point math (42806) scores, with physics simulation at 1012 and extended instructions at 12897.

The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides a fallback display output that saves power when the discrete Arc GPU is unnecessary. The 72nd percentile CPU ranking places this processor in the upper-mid tier, competitive with desktop i3-class parts while offering mobile power efficiency.

Build Overview

This configuration pairs the Intel Core i5-13420H mobile processor with the Intel Arc A550M discrete GPU in a laptop form factor (buildClass: laptop). The CPU's 45 W TDP and GPU's 60 W TDP combine for a thermal envelope suitable for mainstream gaming notebooks.

The system represents a balanced upper-midrange mobile platform, with the GPU's 86th percentile position being the standout strength. The CPU's 72nd percentile provides adequate support without becoming a performance ceiling in most workloads. The overall 79th combined percentile confirms this pairing outperforms the majority of systems while not reaching enthusiast-class territory.

The GPU's end-of-life production status is notable, but its benchmark performance remains competitive with current desktop GPUs like the RX 6800 XT (2.6% advantage) and RTX 5070 Ti (0.4% deficit). The CPU remains in active production, suggesting ongoing availability for system manufacturers.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh gaming will find this pairing well-suited, given the GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 8.397 TFLOPS compute throughput. The 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM accommodates modern game assets at this resolution, while the CPU's single-thread performance prevents physics and AI bottlenecks.

Content creators working with video editing workloads benefit from the CPU's 12 threads and the GPU's FP16 acceleration (16.79 TFLOPS), enabling smoother timeline performance and faster effect rendering. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth handles 4K video streams, though 8 GB VRAM may limit the most complex multi-stream projects.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the PassMark data compression score of 209450 and multithread score of 17475, which translate to faster build times. The 12 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code structures, while the CPU's 72nd percentile ensures responsive IDE interactions.

Students seeking a do-everything laptop will find the balance of CPU and GPU performance adequate for coursework, light gaming, and multimedia projects. The integrated graphics fallback extends battery life for lecture-hall use, while the discrete GPU activates for entertainment.

Small business workstations handling spreadsheet analysis, database operations, and occasional rendering will benefit from the CPU's strong integer performance (PassMark integer math score of 58156) and the GPU's Vulkan support (score of 49580) for accelerated compute tasks. The 79th combined percentile reflects a system that handles professional workloads without excessive power consumption.

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