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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12800H + Intel Arc A570M

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CPU

90%

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97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12800H

32,121 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score

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30-60

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90-100

Ultimate

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70-89

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50-69

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The Intel Core i7-12800H paired with the Intel Arc A570M represents a mobile computing combination designed for a specific balance of processing power and graphical capability. As a laptop-class configuration (buildClass: "laptop"), this pairing targets users who need substantial multi-threaded CPU performance and competitive GPU compute, all within a mobile thermal envelope. Critically, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination (measuredFpsUltraByGame is empty), meaning all gaming performance discussions must be framed as estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores rather than direct in-game measurements.

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 CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for the Intel Core i7-12800H + Intel Arc A570M pairing. Therefore, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores of each component, not direct measurements from game engines.

The GPU's OpenCL benchmark score of 58,239 places it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, which suggests strong raw compute capability for a mobile part. This score positions the Arc A570M within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085), indicating that the GPU's compute throughput is competitive with desktop-class parts from previous generations. For ultra-settings gaming at 1080p, this level of compute should handle most modern titles at playable frame rates, though the estimated nature of these figures means that specific FPS numbers cannot be guaranteed.

At 1440p resolution, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a more significant factor. The 128-bit memory bus may limit performance in texture-heavy scenes, but the 88th percentile GPU ranking suggests that the Arc A570M's compute density can partially compensate for the narrower bus width. Estimated frame rates at 1440p ultra would likely be lower than at 1080p, but the GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 83.20 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate sufficient fill rate for most titles.

The CPU's gaming contribution comes from its high single-thread performance — the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,828 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,440 suggest that the i7-12800H can feed the GPU effectively in CPU-bound scenarios. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking and the 4.80 GHz boost clock indicate that the processor will not be a bottleneck in most gaming workloads, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load dominates. However, since these are estimates, actual in-game performance could vary depending on driver optimization, thermal constraints, and game engine characteristics.

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

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i7-12800H + Intel Arc A570M configuration is 85, placing it above the majority of all laptop builds in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in compute performance?

A: The Arc A570M scores 58,239 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085).

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its closest competitor?

A: The i7-12800H has an average benchmark score of 32,121, which is effectively identical (0% delta) to the Intel Core i5-14400's 32,115, and 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13705H's 32,076.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core i7-12800H features 24 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The i7-12800H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but does not support ECC memory.

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

A: The Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Arc A570M includes 16 dedicated RT cores as part of its Xe-HPG architecture, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 APIs.

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

The Intel Core i7-12800H demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance across multiple benchmark suites. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 15,283 points in multi-core and 1,828 in single-core tests, while Cinebench R20 yields 8,463 multi-core and 1,194 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,222 multi-core and 265 single-core. These scores place the CPU at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,121.

The PassMark suite reveals specialized workload strengths: multithread score of 24,346, integer math at 86,488, floating-point math at 60,961, and data compression at 273,247. The single-thread score of 3,440 confirms strong per-core performance, while encryption (16,234) and extended instructions (16,408) show solid but not exceptional results. The physics score of 1,682 and find-prime-numbers score of 102 indicate that the CPU handles physics calculations well but is less optimized for prime number searches.

The Arc A570M GPU achieves a Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. This score is within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392) and 0.5% of the NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528), demonstrating that the mobile GPU's compute throughput rivals desktop parts. The combined picture shows a system where both components perform above the 80th percentile, with the GPU slightly ahead of the CPU in percentile ranking.

The combined percentile of 85 indicates that this laptop configuration outperforms approximately 85% of all builds in the database. The CPU's nearest rivals — Intel Core i5-14400 (32,115, 0% delta), Intel Core i7-13705H (32,076, 0.1% delta), and Intel Core i5-14450HX (32,040, 0.3% delta) — are all within 0.3% of the i7-12800H's average score, showing that the processor sits in a highly competitive performance tier.

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

The balance between the Intel Core i7-12800H (82nd CPU percentile) and Intel Arc A570M (88th GPU percentile) shows a slight GPU-favored configuration, meaning the CPU is marginally more likely to become the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads. However, the 6-percentile gap is small enough that neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in most scenarios.

In gaming workloads, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core: 1,828; PassMark single-thread: 3,440) is sufficient to drive the GPU's compute capability. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking suggests that at 1080p resolution, the Arc A570M can likely saturate its processing units faster than the CPU can issue draw calls, making the CPU a potential bottleneck at lower resolutions. At higher resolutions such as 1440p, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (224.0 GB/s) become the limiting factor, shifting the bottleneck to the GPU.

For compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU's multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,283; PassMark multithread: 24,346) is the primary driver, and the GPU's compute capability (OpenCL: 58,239) can either accelerate or lag depending on the application's GPU offload support. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide substantial parallel processing headroom, but the GPU's 2048 shading units can perform certain tasks much faster than the CPU alone.

The memory subsystem presents a potential balance concern. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory, while the GPU uses 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. In gaming scenarios, the GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p ultra settings but may be insufficient for 4K or high-texture workloads, potentially causing the GPU to wait on memory fetch operations. The CPU's memory bandwidth is not specified in the FACT PACK, but the dual-channel configuration suggests balanced memory access for CPU-bound tasks.

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

The Intel Core i7-12800H is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor based on the Alder Lake architecture (Alder Lake-H codename) manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 217 mm². The base clock is 2.40 GHz with a maximum boost clock of 4.80 GHz, operating at a 45 W TDP. This hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores to balance power consumption with computational throughput, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core distribution.

The processor's multi-threaded benchmark results demonstrate strong all-core performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,283 represents a 2.5x improvement over the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8,463, reflecting the test's longer duration and sustained load characteristics. The PassMark multithread score of 24,346 and floating-point math score of 60,961 indicate robust scientific and engineering workload performance, while integer math at 86,488 shows strong general-purpose computation.

Single-thread performance is equally important for many real-world applications. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,828 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,440 suggest that the i7-12800H handles legacy, lightly-threaded applications with ease, which is critical for office productivity, web browsing, and legacy software that cannot utilize multiple cores effectively. The 4.80 GHz boost clock enables responsive performance when only one or two cores are active.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode provides flexibility for laptop manufacturers, though the actual performance benefit of DDR5 over DDR4 depends on the specific memory kit and workload. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial for a mobile processor, enabling efficient data sharing between cores and reducing memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads. The processor's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, while its nearest rivals (i5-14400, i7-13705H, i5-14450HX) are all within 0.3% of its average score, indicating this is a highly competitive performance tier.

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

The Intel Core i7-12800H + Intel Arc A570M combination is best suited for laptop users who require balanced CPU and GPU performance in a mobile form factor. Gamers targeting 1080p ultra settings will benefit from the GPU's 88th percentile ranking and compute capability (OpenCL: 58,239), though the estimated nature of gaming performance means actual frame rates will vary. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark: 3,440) ensures that even CPU-bound game titles will run smoothly.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering applications will leverage the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities — the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,283 and PassMark floating-point math score of 60,961 indicate strong performance for rendering tasks. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 16 RT cores provide acceleration for GPU-accelerated rendering and ray-traced effects, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit very large scene complexity.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's multi-threaded throughput (PassMark integer math: 86,488; data compression: 273,247), while the 20 threads enable parallel build processes. Students in engineering, computer science, or data science programs will find the combination of strong CPU performance (82nd percentile) and GPU compute (88th percentile) suitable for coursework involving simulation, machine learning, or graphics programming.

Small business workstations requiring reliable multi-tasking performance will benefit from the processor's 14 cores and 20 threads, which handle concurrent office applications, database queries, and productivity suites efficiently. The CPU's data encryption score of 16,234 and extended instructions score of 16,408 support secure communications and specialized software libraries. However, the laptop-class form factor and 45 W CPU TDP may limit sustained heavy workloads compared to desktop alternatives, so users with demanding continuous rendering or simulation tasks should consider thermal management capabilities.

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

The Intel Arc A570M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation) using TSMC's 6 nm process node with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines, with base and boost clocks of 900 MHz and 1300 MHz respectively. The FP32 compute throughput is 5.325 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

Memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s bandwidth at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). This memory bandwidth is moderate by current standards, but the 88th percentile GPU ranking suggests that compute density compensates for the narrower bus. The pixel rate of 83.20 GPixel/s and texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s indicate strong fill rates for a mobile GPU, supporting high-resolution rendering and texture-heavy workloads.

The GPU includes 16 dedicated RT cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The tensor core count is not specified in the FACT PACK, which may limit AI-accelerated workloads such as DLSS-style upscaling or machine learning inference. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239 places it within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392) and 0.5% of the NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528), demonstrating compute performance comparable to desktop GPUs from previous generations.

For rendering workloads, the 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient for real-time graphics at 1080p and 1440p, while the 16 RT cores enable hardware ray tracing in supported games and applications. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for most 1080p and 1440p textures, but may become a limitation for 4K texture packs or large 3D scenes. The GPU's 75 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate that this is a mobile-integrated solution, with display outputs dependent on the portable device configuration. The GPU's active production status and release date of 2023-07-31 confirm it is a current-generation product.

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

This configuration pairs the Intel Core i7-12800H mobile processor with the Intel Arc A570M mobile GPU in a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop"). The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Alder Lake-H processor with a 45 W TDP, while the GPU is a 75 W Xe-HPG architecture part with 2048 shading units and 8 GB GDDR6 memory. Both components are currently in active production, with the GPU released on 2023-07-31.

The overall tier of this build is defined by its combined percentile of 85, meaning it outperforms roughly 85% of all configurations in the benchmark database. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 88th percentile indicate that both components are above-average performers, with the GPU being the stronger of the two relative to their respective peer groups. This creates a well-balanced system where neither component dramatically outperforms the other, though the GPU has a slight edge in relative performance.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32,121 places it in a tight competitive cluster with the Intel Core i5-14400 (32,115), Intel Core i7-13705H (32,076), Intel Core i5-14450HX (32,040), and Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226) — all within 0.3% of each other. The GPU's OpenCL score of 58,239 similarly clusters with the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392), AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085), NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657). This pairing represents a mid-to-high-tier laptop configuration suitable for gaming, content creation, and professional workloads, with the understanding that gaming performance figures are estimates since no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination.

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 88th percentile ranking and 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput should support high-refresh gaming in esports and competitive titles, while the CPU's 4.80 GHz boost clock and PassMark single-thread score of 3,440 prevent CPU-side frame rate limits. However, since these are estimates without measured FPS data, actual performance depends on game optimization and driver maturity.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding and broadcasting while gaming, with PassMark multithread score of 24,346 and data compression score of 273,247 indicating strong parallel processing for stream encoding. The GPU's 16 RT cores can assist with hardware-accelerated encoding in supported software, though the lack of specified tensor cores may limit AI-based enhancement features.

Video editing: The combination of CPU multithreaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,283) and GPU compute (OpenCL: 58,239) supports timeline editing, color grading, and export tasks. The CPU's floating-point math score of 60,961 and the GPU's 2048 shading units accelerate effects processing and rendering previews, while 8 GB VRAM handles 1080p and most 1440p projects.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering benefits from the i7-12800H's 20 threads and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8,463, while GPU-accelerated rendering leverages the Arc A570M's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 and 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 capabilities. The 16 RT cores enable hardware ray tracing for realistic lighting, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity in GPU-only rendering workflows.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 86,488 and data encryption score of 16,234 support compilation, code analysis, and secure development workflows. The 20 threads enable parallel builds, while the 24 MB L3 cache reduces data access latency for large codebases.

Student and office work: The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and PassMark single-thread score of 3,440 ensure responsive performance for document editing, web browsing, and productivity suites. The integrated Iris Xe 96EU graphics provide a fallback display output, while the discrete GPU handles occasional graphics-intensive tasks like data visualization or presentation creation.

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

The Intel Core i7-12800H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning the CPU cannot be upgraded independently. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, so the primary memory upgrade path is increasing capacity or switching between memory generations if the laptop motherboard supports both. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the processor only, enabling high-bandwidth connections to storage and expansion devices.

The Intel Arc A570M uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface and is classified as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a slot width of "IGP," indicating that the GPU is soldered to the motherboard in most laptop designs. This makes discrete GPU upgrades impractical, so the GPU upgrade path is limited to purchasing a new laptop with a more powerful GPU. The GPU's 75 W TDP and the CPU's 45 W TDP combine for a total thermal design power of 120 W, which is modest for a laptop configuration and leaves headroom for other components.

The suggested PSU is not specified in the FACT PACK, and the GPU does not require external power connectors, confirming that this is a mobile platform with integrated power delivery. The 120 W combined TDP suggests that a typical laptop power adapter in the 130-180 W range would suffice, though exact requirements depend on other components like the display, storage, and cooling system. Since the CPU is not multiplier-unlocked and the GPU is integrated, overclocking is not a viable upgrade path.

A sensible next upgrade for this laptop platform would be increasing memory capacity or speed, as the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and more memory improves multitasking and reduces swap operations. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drives would also benefit system responsiveness, leveraging the 20 CPU PCIe lanes. However, given the soldered nature of both the CPU and GPU, users seeking significantly higher performance would need to consider a new laptop with a higher-tier mobile processor and discrete GPU combination, rather than upgrading individual components within this build.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-12800H + Intel Arc A570M

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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