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

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87 / 100
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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
77%
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GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-12800HE

6,467 Benchmark Score
Top 23% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

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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

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-12800HE and Intel Arc A570M form a mobile pairing that targets a specific performance tier, but the benchmark data for this exact combination is synthetic only. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this pairing, so all gaming performance discussions must be framed as estimates derived from the raw CPU and GPU scores rather than direct in-game results.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12800HE compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-12800HE has an average benchmark score of 6467, placing it 0.7% behind the Intel Xeon D-2796TE (6510), 1% behind the Intel Xeon W-2191B (6531), and 1% behind the Intel Core i9-7960X (6533). It sits 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7551 (6391). This places the CPU in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to desktop-class rivals?

A: The Intel Arc A570M sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 58239. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, which scores 58392 and is 0.3% ahead. The GPU also trades blows with the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58085, 0.3% behind) and the NVIDIA P102-100 (58528, 0.5% ahead of the Arc).

Q: What memory types does the i7-12800HE support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is not supported. The memory bandwidth figure is not listed in the data, but the dual-channel configuration is confirmed.

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

A: The combined percentile for the i7-12800HE and Arc A570M is 75, which places this laptop-class build above the majority of systems in the database. The build class is explicitly listed as "laptop."

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

A: The Intel Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The GPU's pixel rate is 83.20 GPixel/s and texture rate is 166.4 GTexel/s.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the i7-12800HE?

A: The CPU features 14 cores and 20 threads based on Intel's Alder Lake-H architecture. The base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, with L1 cache at 80 KB per core and L2 cache at 1.25 MB per core.

Q: Does the Arc A570M support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It also includes 16 ray tracing cores, making it capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-12800HE uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not user-upgradeable in a traditional sense; the socket is fixed to the motherboard. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving laptop manufacturers flexibility in memory configuration, though the dual-channel bus width is the same regardless of memory type. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, which is sufficient for a discrete GPU and one or two NVMe SSDs.

The GPU is an integrated part of the laptop chassis (slot width is listed as "IGP"), so there is no upgrade path for the graphics processor itself. The Arc A570M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, which is narrower than a typical desktop x16 slot but adequate for mobile implementations. The GPU's TDP is 75 W, and the CPU's TDP is 45 W, so the combined thermal envelope is modest for a laptop. No suggested PSU is listed, which is typical for mobile systems where power delivery is handled by the laptop's AC adapter and internal VRMs.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to the maximum supported by the motherboard, since DDR4 and DDR5 are both supported. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drives are also viable given the 20 available lanes. However, the soldered nature of both the CPU and GPU means the laptop's performance tier is fixed at purchase; future performance gains would come from external GPU enclosures (if supported by the laptop's connectivity) or a full system replacement.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-12800HE is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on Intel's Alder Lake-H architecture using a 10 nm process node. The die size is 217 mm² and it is manufactured by Intel. The hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact P-core/E-core split. The base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz indicate a strong single-thread capability, which is reflected in the Cinebench scores.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 22360 in multi-core and 3156 in single-core. The multi-core score of 22360 positions it as a capable workstation processor for mobile use, rivaling desktop parts from several generations prior. The single-core score of 3156 is high for a laptop chip, indicating strong responsiveness in lightly-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9391 multi-core and 1325 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2253 multi-core and 318 single-core. These progressive scores across R15, R20, and R23 show consistent scaling with the workload intensity.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 6467 places it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database but is not at the top tier. Its nearest rivals are Xeon and Core i9 parts from older generations, showing that the i7-12800HE delivers performance comparable to high-end desktop chips from a few years ago. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide adequate data locality for demanding workloads.

For real-world applications, this CPU can handle heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, and software compilation. The 20 threads are sufficient for parallel workloads, though not as many as higher-end HX-series chips. The single-core performance is strong enough for gaming and productivity applications that rely on fewer threads, but the real bottleneck in gaming will come from the GPU, as discussed later.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is targeted at mobile users who need a balance of CPU and GPU performance without stepping up to the highest-end (and most expensive) laptop components. The CPU's 62nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking create a system that is stronger in graphics relative to processing. Gamers at 1080p and 1440p with medium-to-high settings would benefit from the GPU's performance tier, though specific FPS numbers are not available in the data. The 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for modern game textures at those resolutions.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU's 20 threads useful for export and render tasks, while the GPU can accelerate effects and previews through its DirectX 12 Ultimate support. Software developers compiling code will appreciate the multi-core throughput, and the single-core performance ensures snappy IDE responsiveness. Students and small business users who need a laptop for productivity suites, web development, and occasional creative work will find this configuration more than adequate, given the combined 75th percentile ranking.

However, this is not a workstation-class system for professionals who require maximum CPU throughput; the 62nd percentile CPU ranking shows that higher-performing mobile chips exist. The target user is someone who wants a well-rounded laptop that can game and create content without sacrificing portability, given the 45 W CPU and 75 W GPU TDPs.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the i7-12800HE and Arc A570M is skewed toward the GPU. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking is significantly higher than the CPU's 62nd percentile, meaning the graphics processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. In gaming workloads, this suggests the CPU will not be the limiting factor; the GPU will likely determine frame rates at most settings. However, at lower resolutions and with reduced graphics settings, the CPU's single-core performance (3156 in Cinebench R23 single-core) could become a bottleneck in CPU-intensive titles.

For productivity workloads, the CPU's multi-core score of 22360 in Cinebench R23 will handle most tasks without GPU involvement. The GPU's compute performance, as measured by the Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239, is the same as the average benchmark score since only one GPU benchmark is listed. This OpenCL score is 0.3% below the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT and 0.3% above the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM, indicating that the Arc A570M has compute capabilities comparable to a high-end desktop GPU from the previous generation.

The absence of measured FPS data means the bottleneck analysis must rely on percentile differences. The 26-percentage-point gap between GPU and CPU percentiles (88 vs 62) suggests that in GPU-bound scenarios, the CPU has headroom to spare. In CPU-bound scenarios, the GPU's higher performance tier means it will wait on the CPU. For a balanced experience, users should target settings that keep the GPU busy without exceeding the CPU's single-thread limits.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A570M is built on the DG2-256 chip using Xe-HPG architecture and a 6 nm process node from TSMC. The die contains 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 42.8M per mm². The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It includes 16 ray tracing cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing support through DirectX 12 Ultimate.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 900 MHz with a boost clock of 1300 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's pixel rate is 83.20 GPixel/s and texture rate is 166.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 5.325 TFLOPS for FP32 and 10.65 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio).

The single Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239 places the GPU in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. This is a strong showing for a mobile part, as it is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58392, 0.3% ahead) and NVIDIA P102-100 (58528, 0.5% ahead). The GPU is also only 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58657). This indicates that the Arc A570M delivers desktop-class compute performance in a laptop form factor.

For rendering workloads, the 16 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible games and applications. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming with high-detail textures, but may be limiting at 4K or with heavy modding. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the GPU's compute throughput, though it is narrower than many desktop GPUs.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a consistent picture of strong multi-core and single-core performance. In Cinebench R15, the i7-12800HE scores 2253 multi-core and 318 single-core. In R20, the scores are 9391 multi-core and 1325 single-core. In R23, the most demanding test, the CPU scores 22360 multi-core and 3156 single-core. These scores place the CPU in the 62nd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 6467.

The GPU has only one benchmark score: Geekbench OpenCL at 58239. This places the Arc A570M in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is identical to the OpenCL score since no other benchmarks are listed. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 75, which is a solid mid-to-high-tier position.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU is the standout component. The 88th percentile GPU performance is significantly higher than the 62nd percentile CPU performance, creating a pairing that excels in graphics-heavy workloads but is more modest in CPU-bound tasks. The overall 75th percentile ranking reflects this imbalance, with the GPU pulling the system's average up. Since no measured FPS data exists for this combination, these benchmark scores are the only quantitative basis for performance predictions.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") pairing the Intel Core i7-12800HE with the Intel Arc A570M. The i7-12800HE is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on Alder Lake-H architecture with a 10 nm process. The Arc A570M is a mobile GPU from Intel's Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) generation, built on Xe-HPG architecture with a 6 nm process from TSMC.

The combined percentile of 75 places this system in the upper quartile of all builds in the database. The CPU's 62nd percentile and GPU's 88th percentile indicate a graphics-centric configuration. The CPU's TDP of 45 W and GPU's TDP of 75 W suggest a laptop with a reasonable cooling solution that can sustain moderate loads. The system uses Intel BGA 1744 socket for the CPU and PCIe 4.0 x8 for the GPU, with 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU.

This build is not a flagship gaming laptop, but it is a capable machine for 1080p gaming and productivity. The GPU's performance near the RX 6950 XT in compute benchmarks suggests it can handle demanding graphics tasks, though the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus may limit extreme settings. The CPU's performance comparable to older Xeon and Core i9 parts makes it suitable for multi-threaded workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A570M's 88th percentile GPU performance, with 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, is well-suited for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates. The GPU's compute score of 58239 is nearly identical to the RX 6950 XT, suggesting it can push high frame rates in esports titles. The CPU's 3156 single-core score in Cinebench R23 will not bottleneck most games, though no measured FPS data exists to confirm exact performance.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The multi-core score of 22360 in Cinebench R23 indicates the CPU can handle simultaneous game and stream encoding tasks. The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and 16 ray tracing cores allows for quality graphics while streaming, though the 75 W TDP may limit sustained performance under combined load.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU's 20 threads and the GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 compute is well-matched for video editing. The GPU's OpenCL score of 58239 will accelerate effects and rendering in compatible software. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p timelines, and the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth handles multi-stream playback. Export times will benefit from the CPU's multi-core performance.

3D rendering: The CPU's 22360 multi-core score in Cinebench R23 makes it a solid choice for CPU-based rendering. The GPU's 16 ray tracing cores and 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 performance will accelerate GPU-based renderers. The 88th percentile GPU performance is notably strong for a laptop, making this a viable system for light-to-moderate 3D work.

Software development: The i7-12800HE's 14 cores and 20 threads, with a 24 MB L3 cache, handle compilation tasks efficiently. The single-core score of 3156 ensures fast IDE responsiveness and build tools that are not fully parallelized. The GPU is less relevant here, but the overall system's 75th percentile ranking indicates a smooth development experience.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for basic productivity, but the 62nd percentile CPU and 88th percentile GPU ensure no lag in office suites, web browsing, or multitasking. The 45 W CPU and 75 W GPU TDPs mean the laptop will be relatively efficient for battery life, though the discrete GPU will draw power when active. Students in engineering or design programs will benefit from the CPU's multi-core and GPU's compute capabilities.