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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700H + Intel Arc A370M

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90 / 100

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

87%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12700H

26,717 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A370M

29,175 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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0-30

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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

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70-89

High-End

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

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50-69

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

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30-49

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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

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The Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Arc A370M form a laptop-class pairing from Intel: a 14-core Alder Lake-H processor driving a 35 W Xe-HPG mobile GPU. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs in this database, the GPU at the 74th percentile, and the combined configuration at the 77th percentile. The database contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming discussion later in this analysis is estimated from benchmark scores rather than actual game runs.

CPU Analysis

The i7-12700H is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Alder Lake-H architecture. The 10 nm die measures 217 mm² and uses the Intel BGA 1744 soldered mobile socket, not a desktop socket. Base clock is 2.30 GHz, boost clock is 4.70 GHz, and the CPU is rated at a 45 W TDP. Cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and the CPU itself provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The multiplier is locked, and ECC memory is not supported.

Benchmark results indicate a strongly multithreaded processor. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 16307.5 and single-core reaches 1782; R20 scores 8921 multicore and 1259 single-core; R15 scores 2604.6 multicore and 256 single-core. Passmark multithread is 25615 and Passmark single-thread is 3535. The 3DMark thread-sweep scores show the scaling shape: 949 single-thread, 1817 at 2 threads, 3268 at 4 threads, 4951 at 8 threads, 6460 at 16 threads, and 6941 at max threads. The big jumps happen as more CPU threads are enabled, which points to workloads that can use many threads benefiting the most.

Real workloads line up with that pattern. Passmark integer math is 90106, floating-point math is 65075, extended instructions are 17886, data compression is 300594, data encryption is 17575, and random string sorting is 33449. For code compilation, data processing, compression, and encryption work, the CPU side of this pairing is clearly the stronger contributor. The integrated Iris Xe 96EU graphics are also present in the processor, so the system can drive display output even before the Arc GPU is engaged.

The CPU's aggregate benchmark score is 26717, placing it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly grouped. According to the deltaPct values, the i7-12700H is 0.3% above the Intel Core i9-11900K, 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 9554, 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U. In aggregate CPU score, this mobile chip is effectively trading blows with a high-core server part and a very well-known desktop part, which is a strong result for a 45 W mobile processor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 26717, and the GPU's average benchmark score is 29175. These averages come from different benchmark suites, so the raw numbers should not be compared as if they measure the same workload. The comparable pieces are the percentiles: CPU 79, GPU 74, and combined configuration 77.

The GPU average is built from Geekbench OpenCL 29676 and Geekbench Vulkan 28673. The CPU average is drawn from a broader mix of 3DMark, Cinebench, and Passmark tests. Within their own pools, the CPU is the higher-performing component. The combined 77th percentile reflects a mobile platform that is above the midpoint in both component distributions, with the CPU pulling the overall position upward relative to the GPU.

CPU rival comparisons reinforce that. The i7-12700H is 0.3% above the Core i9-11900K and within 0.5% of the EPYC 9554, Ryzen 5 5500GT, and Ryzen 5 7545U in aggregate score. GPU rival comparisons show the Arc A370M in a tight cluster as well: it is 0.1% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH and 0.1% below the AMD FirePro W8000, while sitting 0.6% above the AMD Radeon RX 470 and 1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6800M in the database's average. These are synthetic compute-score comparisons, not frame-rate comparisons, but they establish where the GPU lands in its own hierarchy.

GPU Analysis

The Arc A370M is built on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-128 chip. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process, with 7,200 million transistors in a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The GPU has a 1550 MHz base clock and a 2050 MHz boost clock, with a 35 W TDP. Its slot width is listed as IGP, fitting the mobile, integrated-style role of this part.

Memory capacity is 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate, producing 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The frame buffer is small and the bus is narrow, so memory-heavy workloads and high-detail textures will be constrained by the memory subsystem before the compute units are fully stretched.

Compute resources are 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray-tracing cores. The database does not list a tensor-core count for this GPU. Pixel fill rate is 65.60 GPixel/s, texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s, FP32 throughput is 4.198 TFLOPS, and FP16 throughput is 8.397 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate with feature level 12_2, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so modern rendering features and ray-tracing APIs are present.

For rendering workloads, the average GPU score of 29175 places it very close to the AMD Radeon RX 470 and AMD Radeon RX 6800M in this database's synthetic compute tests, being 0.6% and 1% above those two rivals respectively. But the synthetic compute result does not erase the memory limitation: 4 GB of VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest for GPU rendering. The 8 RT cores allow ray-traced effects in supported titles, but ray tracing combined with high-resolution textures will press hard against the 4 GB frame buffer.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform data is explicit: the CPU socket is Intel BGA 1744, a soldered mobile package. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Arc A370M connects over PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs are listed as portable-device dependent, meaning external display support depends on the specific laptop implementation.

There is no suggested PSU value in the database, and no separate power connector is listed for the GPU. The power picture is defined by the CPU's 45 W TDP and the GPU's 35 W TDP, so the platform operates in a modest laptop power envelope rather than a desktop PSU-driven one.

Because the CPU is soldered to a BGA 1744 board and the GPU is an IGP-width mobile part, there is no component-level upgrade path in this data. The CPU is listed as active production, while the GPU is listed as end-of-life, with no successor listed. In practical terms, a sensible next upgrade from this platform is to move to a completely different system rather than swapping the CPU or GPU. The memory, PCIe, and display capabilities are all tied to the integrated laptop platform, so any future platform change brings the entire memory and I/O stack with it.

Who Should Build It

This is a laptop build, so the target user is someone who needs a mobile system rather than a desktop tower. Benchmark results point to CPU-heavy productivity as the core use case. The i7-12700H delivers Cinebench R23 multicore 16307.5, Passmark multithread 25615, and Passmark integer math 90106, which suit software developers compiling large projects, analysts processing data, and small business workstations running office multitasking.

Content creators get a strong CPU base for processor-driven rendering and encoding. The GPU side is less suited to large GPU render scenes because of its 4 GB frame buffer and 74th percentile compute position. Students can use the laptop class form factor with a 45 W CPU and 35 W GPU power envelope for coursework, and the single-thread performance — Passmark single-thread 3535 and Cinebench R23 single-core 1782 — keeps everyday applications responsive.

Users who specifically need AI or tensor acceleration should note that no tensor-core count is listed for the Arc A370M. Users who want high-end gaming at maximum settings should also look at the gaming section carefully: no measured FPS is available, and the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth numbers put a hard ceiling on very demanding visuals.

FAQ

Q: What are the core specs of the Intel Core i7-12700H?

A: It has 14 cores and 20 threads, uses Intel's Alder Lake-H architecture on a 10 nm process, with a 2.30 GHz base clock, 4.70 GHz boost clock, and 45 W TDP. It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the Arc A370M's memory and compute configuration?

A: It has 4 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, 112.0 GB/s bandwidth, a 1750 MHz memory clock, 1024 shading units, 32 ROPs, 8 RT cores, and 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

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

A: Its aggregate score is 26717, placing it at the 79th CPU percentile. It is 0.3% above the Intel Core i9-11900K, 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 9554, 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact pairing?

A: No. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty and dataIsMeasured is false, so any FPS figures would be estimates from benchmark scores, not measured game results.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes. The Arc A370M lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support.

Q: What is the overall performance tier of this pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 77, with the CPU at 79 and the GPU at 74 in their respective comparison pools.

Q: Can this platform be upgraded component by component?

A: It is a laptop platform with a BGA 1744 soldered CPU and an IGP-width GPU. The GPU is end-of-life and no alternative parts are listed, so the realistic upgrade path is replacing the entire system.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for the Intel Core i7-12700H paired with the Intel Arc A370M. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and dataIsMeasured is false. Every gaming statement in this section is therefore an estimate based on the benchmark scores, not a measured result.

The CPU has strong single-thread and multithread scores for game logic and background workloads: Passmark single-thread 3535, Cinebench R23 single-core 1782, and a 79th CPU percentile. The GPU is the more limited side by percentile: 74th, with 4 GB VRAM, 112.0 GB/s bandwidth, and a 64-bit bus. For games that are not VRAM-hungry, the CPU should have enough headroom. For games with large textures and modern visual effects, the GPU's small frame buffer and bandwidth ceiling will force lower detail settings before the CPU becomes a limiting factor.

The 8 RT cores mean ray-traced effects are available in supported titles, but ray tracing plus high-resolution textures will strain 4 GB VRAM. Esports and lighter titles should be more CPU-bound, while AAA-style visuals should be treated as GPU-limited. Exact framerates and resolution-specific settings cannot be provided from this database because the measured FPS data is missing.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class pairing, with buildClass set to laptop. The CPU is a 12th-generation Core i7 from the Alder Lake-H series, and the GPU is an Intel Arc 3 Mobile part from the Alchemist generation. The combined percentile is 77, which places the configuration above the midpoint in this database's build comparisons. The CPU's 79th percentile is the stronger component; the GPU's 74th percentile sits just behind.

The GPU is listed as end-of-life with a release date of 2022-03-29, while the CPU is active. Overall, this is a 77th-percentile mobile pairing: strong CPU capability, moderate GPU compute, and a power envelope centered on a 45 W CPU and a 35 W GPU.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU is the stronger component relative to its own comparison pool. It sits at the 79th percentile while the GPU sits at the 74th percentile, and the combined percentile is 77. On CPU-heavy workloads such as compilation, compression, encryption, and rendering, the i7-12700H's 20 threads and multicore scores are the primary engine, and the CPU is unlikely to be the main bottleneck. On GPU-heavy workloads such as high-detail gaming, GPU rendering, and compute kernels, the Arc A370M's 4 GB VRAM, 112.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 74th percentile position make the GPU the limiting component.

There is no pair rank by FPS and dataIsMeasured is false, so there is no frame-rate scaling evidence to confirm the bottleneck direction in games. The available evidence is the percentile gap and the GPU's memory configuration. The CPU's nearest rivals include processors with higher average scores, such as the AMD EPYC 9554 and AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, which means the CPU is competitive with several higher-scoring parts. The GPU's nearest rivals are all clustered close in average score, within 1%, which shows that the Arc A370M is a mid-tier mobile GPU. When a workload can use both components, the CPU has more headroom than the GPU, so the Arc is the first place to expect a performance ceiling.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12700H + Intel Arc A370M

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