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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12650H + AMD Radeon 860M

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91 Score

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91 / 100

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

88%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12650H

28,815 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

This analysis covers the Intel Core i7-12650H paired with the AMD Radeon 860M in a laptop configuration. The data presented is derived exclusively from the provided benchmark results, with no measured FPS data available for this exact combination. All gaming performance figures are therefore estimates based on the CPU and GPU benchmark scores and their relative positions against rival components.

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

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, using a 4 nm process from TSMC. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. The GPU operates with a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. Memory is system-shared, meaning the VRAM size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the host system's RAM configuration, with bandwidth listed as system dependent. This is a critical consideration for performance, as the GPU will compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth.

In terms of raw compute resources, the Radeon 860M has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 16 raster operation units (ROPs). It also features 8 dedicated ray tracing (RT) cores, but no tensor cores are listed. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 3.072 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern rendering APIs and features like hardware ray tracing.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043. The average benchmark score is 26401, placing this GPU in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This is a solid position for an integrated solution. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a very tight grouping. It is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000. These deltas are remarkably small, indicating that the 860M's performance is essentially on par with these discrete and older high-end cards in synthetic benchmarks. For rendering, this means the 860M should handle light to moderate workloads, but the system-shared memory will be a bottleneck for large textures and complex scenes. The RT cores are present, but their performance will be limited by the overall shader throughput and memory bandwidth.

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

The Intel Core i7-12650H is a mobile processor using the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is soldered to the motherboard. This means there is no traditional CPU upgrade path; the processor is a permanent part of the laptop's board. The platform supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in system configuration, though the specific type used will depend on the laptop manufacturer's design. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which offers ample bandwidth for a discrete GPU and NVMe storage, though this particular configuration relies on the integrated graphics.

The GPU has a TDP of 15 W, which is very low for a graphics solution. There is no suggested PSU listed for this component, and since it is an IGP, it draws power from the same pool as the CPU. The CPU itself has a TDP of 45 W. When combined, the total power draw for the core compute components is relatively modest, typically under 100 W for the processor and graphics together, which is standard for a thin-and-light laptop. The Radeon 860M uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is sufficient for an integrated part.

Given the BGA socket, a sensible "next upgrade" for this platform would not involve replacing the CPU or GPU. Instead, the focus should be on enhancing the system-shared memory, as this directly benefits the Radeon 860M's performance. Upgrading to faster dual-channel DDR5 memory would increase the available bandwidth, which is the primary limiting factor for the integrated GPU. Beyond that, the only other practical upgrade would be storage, but this does not affect compute performance. The platform's design points toward a complete system replacement for a significant performance jump, rather than incremental component upgrades.

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

The Intel Core i7-12650H is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture (specifically Alder Lake-H). It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel and has a die size of 217 mm². The base clock is 2.30 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The CPU's TDP is 45 W, which is typical for a high-performance mobile processor.

Benchmark results for the CPU are extensive. In Cinebench, it scores 1851.5 in R15 multi-core, 250 in R15 single-core, 7608 in R20 multi-core, 1073 in R20 single-core, 12074 in R23 multi-core, and 1763 in R23 single-core. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 21962 and a single-thread score of 3539. Other PassMark workloads include data compression at 250026, data encryption at 14041, extended instructions at 15438, finding prime numbers at 91, floating point math at 54934, integer math at 73641, physics at 1430, and random string sorting at 26591. The average benchmark score is 28815, placing the CPU in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a very close performance cluster. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-12600H, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-13900H, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500T. These negligible deltas indicate that the i7-12650H performs essentially identically to these competitors in the aggregate benchmark score. The multi-core score of 12074 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong capability for heavily threaded workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The single-core score of 1763 indicates excellent responsiveness for everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications. The high data compression and integer math scores reinforce its strength in general productivity and file management tasks.

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

Q: What is the performance tier of the AMD Radeon 860M compared to other GPUs?

A: The Radeon 860M sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26401. It performs nearly identically to the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, with a delta of -0.1% and 0.3%, respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12650H compare to the Intel Core i9-13900H in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The two processors are effectively tied. The i7-12650H has an average benchmark score of 28815, while the i9-13900H has an average score of 28886, putting the i7 just 0.2% behind.

Q: Does the Radeon 860M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 8 dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware ray tracing capabilities. However, its overall performance will be constrained by its 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and system-shared memory.

Q: What memory types are supported by the Intel Core i7-12650H?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the total bandwidth is dependent on the specific memory modules used.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the GPU and CPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has a boost clock of 3000 MHz, while the Intel Core i7-12650H has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked. The processor is a mobile part with a locked multiplier, and overclocking is not supported in this configuration.

Q: What is the process node for the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-12650H is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD Radeon 860M is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

This CPU+GPU combination is suited for users who need strong general-purpose processing power with decent integrated graphics in a laptop form factor. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking and multi-core performance make it ideal for content creators who work with video editing, 3D modeling, or software development. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12074 indicates it can handle compiling code or rendering timelines without excessive wait times. The high PassMark data compression score of 250026 suggests it is also capable for database management and archival tasks, making it relevant for small business workstations that handle large files.

For gamers, this system is best suited for 1080p gaming at low to medium settings, given the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking and its performance parity with the GeForce MX550. It is not designed for high-refresh-rate or high-detail gaming. The GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS compute performance and system-shared memory will limit it to older titles or esports games at moderate settings. Students and professionals who need a reliable machine for multitasking, office applications, and occasional light photo or video editing will find this combination adequate. The 16 threads of the CPU provide excellent multitasking capability, allowing for many background tasks without slowing down the foreground application. The lack of a discrete GPU means this is not a system for heavy 3D rendering or machine learning workloads, but it is a balanced all-rounder for everyday productivity and moderate creative work.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries exist. Therefore, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and the GPU's performance tier. The AMD Radeon 860M's average benchmark score of 26401 places it in the 72nd percentile, and its performance is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which is a low-end discrete GPU from a previous generation.

Based on this positioning, a reasonable expectation for this integrated GPU is playable frame rates at 1080p resolution with low to medium graphical presets in most modern games. For esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, frame rates could potentially reach 60 FPS or higher at medium settings, as these games are less demanding on the GPU. For more graphically intensive AAA games, the user would likely need to lower settings to achieve a playable 30-40 FPS. The GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate provide a baseline for its compute capability. The system-shared memory bandwidth, which is system dependent, will be a critical factor; dual-channel fast DDR5 memory will yield better results than slower DDR4. Given the CPU's strong single-thread score of 1763 in Cinebench R23, it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. These figures are estimates and should be treated as such, as actual performance will vary based on the specific laptop's cooling, memory configuration, and power limits.

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

In this system, the AMD Radeon 860M is the primary bottleneck for gaming and graphics-intensive workloads. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking is significantly lower than the CPU's 80th percentile ranking, indicating a clear imbalance where the GPU is the weaker component. In gaming scenarios, the CPU can easily feed frames to the GPU, but the GPU will struggle to render them at high settings. The GPU's performance parity with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which has a delta of -0.1%, confirms its limited capacity for high-end gaming. The CPU will not be the limiting factor in gaming; its strong single-core performance ensures it can handle game logic and physics without issue.

For compute-heavy, non-graphics workloads, the CPU is the limiting factor, but it is a capable one. The CPU's 80th percentile and strong multi-thread score of 21962 in PassMark mean it can handle most productivity tasks. However, in a workload that uses both CPU and GPU, such as video encoding with GPU acceleration, the GPU's lower compute throughput (3.072 TFLOPS) will cap the overall performance. The CPU's high data encryption score of 14041 and integer math score of 73641 show it is not a bottleneck for general processing. The bottleneck shifts between components depending on the task: the GPU limits graphics and gaming, while the CPU defines the ceiling for pure processor tasks. The combined percentile of 76 reflects this balance, where the CPU is above average and the GPU is slightly below, but the overall system is capable.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a laptop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-12650H with the AMD Radeon 860M integrated GPU. The CPU is a high-end mobile processor from the Alder Lake generation, while the GPU is a modern integrated solution from AMD's RDNA 3.5 architecture. The combination is designed for a thin-and-light laptop that prioritizes CPU performance for productivity while providing adequate integrated graphics for light gaming and media consumption.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 76, placing it in the upper quartile of all systems. This is a strong overall tier, indicating that the system outperforms the majority of laptops on the market. The CPU's 80th percentile drives this high ranking, while the GPU's 72nd percentile is also respectable for an integrated part. This is not a high-end gaming laptop, as the GPU is not comparable to a high-performance discrete solution. Instead, it is a balanced productivity machine with a notable ability to handle some gaming. The CPU and GPU together provide a system that is well above average for general use, capable of handling demanding professional applications, and able to run games at modest settings. The lack of a discrete GPU and the 15 W TDP of the Radeon 860M mean this will likely be a lightweight, power-efficient system.

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

The Intel Core i7-12650H achieves an average benchmark score of 28815, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its key Cinebench scores include a multi-core R23 result of 12074 and a single-core R23 result of 1763. In PassMark, it scores 21962 in multi-thread and 3539 in single-thread tests. The CPU's performance is tightly clustered with its rivals: it is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-12600H and Intel Core i9-13900H, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500T.

The AMD Radeon 860M achieves an average benchmark score of 26401, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its Geekbench scores are 22759 for OpenCL and 30043 for Vulkan. The GPU is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is the stronger component, ranking 8 percentile points higher than the GPU. The combined percentile is 76, reflecting the weighted performance of both parts. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities, making it a top-tier mobile processor. The GPU, while not at the same level, performs admirably for an integrated solution, matching the performance of older low-end discrete GPUs. This pairing results in a laptop that will excel in CPU-bound tasks and provide acceptable performance for GPU-accelerated workloads, with the CPU being the defining component of the system's overall high ranking.

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Performance Tiers Explained

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High-End

Mid-Range

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Legacy

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

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

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

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

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

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

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier from the percentiles

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

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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