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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13650HX + Intel Arc B390

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83 Score

Top 17% Ranking

83 / 100

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Top 17% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

90%

GPU

77%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13650HX

33,089 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

Intel Arc B390

1,482 Benchmark Score

Top 23% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

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

The Intel Core i7-13650HX and Intel Arc B390 form a laptop-class pairing with a stark performance gap: the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 9th percentile of all graphics cards. The combined system percentile is 46, placing it just below the median of all builds. This is a CPU-heavy platform where the processor delivers near-top-tier throughput and the integrated graphics engine anchors the machine to entry-level territory.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13650HX is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor from the Raptor Lake-HX family, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory available. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and the integrated graphics is the UHD Graphics 710. The TDP is rated at 55 W, and the CPU is unlocked, meaning the multiplier can be adjusted if the laptop firmware permits.

Benchmark results confirm a strong multi-core presence. Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 24580, while single-core scores 3470. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 10731 and single-core 1514. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 2477 and single-core 349. In 3DMark threaded tests, the CPU scores 8060 with 16 threads, 8741 with max threads, 5871 with 8 threads, 3698 with 4 threads, 1988 with 2 threads, and 1015 with 1 thread. PassMark multithread is 30704, single-thread 3769, integer math 102929, floating-point math 75643, extended instructions 23146, data encryption 21649, data compression 383943, physics 1745, random string sorting 41162, and find prime numbers 103.

The CPU's percentile of 83 means it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 33089. The nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of this result: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 33089 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091 (0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079 (0%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 (-0.3%). This places the i7-13650HX at parity with a set of very capable desktop and mobile chips, including the 7800X3D, which is widely recognized for gaming performance. For real workloads, the 14 cores and 20 threads will handle heavy multi-threaded tasks such as video encoding, code compilation, and 3D rendering. The single-thread score of 3470 in Cinebench R23 is strong enough for responsive application use.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The socket is Intel BGA 1964, a mobile socket that is soldered to the motherboard. There is no CPU upgrade path on this laptop, as the processor is permanently attached. The GPU is an integrated graphics solution, using an IGP bus interface with no power connectors and a slot width of "IGP," so the GPU is also not replaceable. Memory is dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 with ECC support, but the memory is also soldered or limited to what the laptop provides. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU are available for storage or an external GPU enclosure if the laptop supports it.

The CPU TDP is 55 W and the GPU TDP is 80 W, totaling 135 W of processor and graphics power. The suggested PSU field is null, meaning no specific power supply rating is provided for this build; since the GPU is integrated and the system is a laptop, the power is delivered by the laptop's internal adapter. The absence of a suggested PSU figure means no external power supply is required beyond the laptop's existing charging solution.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform, given the soldered CPU and GPU, is to increase memory capacity or speed, assuming the laptop allows it. For users needing more graphics performance, an external GPU connected via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes would be the only practical route, though the laptop chassis and IGP bus limit that possibility. Otherwise, the system is a fixed configuration with no meaningful internal upgrade path.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 33089, with a 83rd-percentile position. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 24580 is a strong figure for a 55 W mobile processor, and the single-core score of 3470 is equally capable. The 3DMark max-threads score of 8741 and the 16-thread score of 8060 indicate that the CPU can maintain high throughput under full multi-thread load. The PassMark multithread score of 30704 reinforces the multi-threaded strength, while the single-thread score of 3769 confirms a capable single-core performance.

The GPU's only benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, scoring 1482. This places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all low-end legacy parts: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% slower). The Arc B390 is 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. These are all very old entry-level GPUs, so the Arc B390 is effectively at the bottom of the GPU performance ladder.

The combined system percentile is 46. The CPU pulls the build up, while the GPU pulls it down. The average CPU score of 33089 is roughly 22 times the GPU score of 1482, but the percentile difference is even more dramatic: 83 versus 9.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a severe imbalance. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU is in the 9th percentile. This means the CPU is capable of handling nearly any workload the user throws at it, but the GPU will limit the system in any graphics-bound task. In gaming, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread score of 3769 (PassMark) and 3DMark single-thread score of 1015 are high enough to drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 1482 Steel Nomad score will cap the actual FPS far below what the CPU can feed.

In CPU-heavy workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering with a CPU renderer, or code compilation, the CPU will perform at its full potential. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24580 and the PassMark multithread score of 30704 indicate strong throughput. But any workload that uses the GPU for acceleration—such as GPU rendering, or hardware-accelerated video encoding—will be limited by the GPU's 9th percentile performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482 is only 1.3% above the GT 520MX, a GPU from the early 2010s, so the GPU is a clear limiting factor for modern graphics.

The GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are low figures. The 12 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present, but the raw throughput is too low to make effective use of them. The CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU is the system's limiting component in graphics workloads.

Who Should Build It

This is a laptop build aimed at users who need a powerful CPU but do not need high-end graphics performance. The 83rd-percentile CPU with 14 cores and 20 threads, a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24580, and a PassMark multithread score of 30704 makes it suitable for software developers who compile large codebases, students running scientific simulations, and small business workstations handling data processing. The ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation tasks. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark 3769, Cinebench R23 single 3470) also makes it a responsive machine for office productivity and coding.

The GPU, however, limits the system to non-graphics tasks. With a 9th-percentile GPU, this is not a machine for gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing with GPU acceleration. It is a workstation-class CPU paired with an entry-level integrated GPU, suitable for mobile developers, students, and office users who need fast CPU performance but not graphics horsepower.

FAQ

Q: How does the CPU rank among all CPUs?

A: The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33089.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all GPUs?

A: The GPU is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 24580, and the 3DMark max-threads score is 8741.

Q: Does the system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, with DDR4 and DDR5 dual-channel support.

Q: What is the socket type?

A: The socket is BGA 1964, a mobile socket.

Q: When were the CPU and GPU released?

A: The CPU release date is 2023-01-03, and the GPU release date is 2026-01-26.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU + GPU combination.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not viable. The GPU's 9th-percentile score of 1482 in Steel Nomad DX12 is only 2.7% above the GT 710, so modern titles will not reach high frame rates at 1080p.
Streaming: The CPU can handle software encoding with a PassMark multithread score of 30704 and data encryption score of 21649, but the GPU's weak performance limits hardware encoding. Streaming would rely on the CPU.
Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core of 24580 is strong for CPU-based encoding, but the GPU's 9th-percentile performance will limit GPU-accelerated effects and real-time previews.
3D rendering: CPU-based rendering is strong, with Cinebench R23 multi-core 24580. GPU-based rendering is not practical, as the GPU is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX.
Software development: Excellent. The CPU's 83rd percentile, combined with a PassMark integer math score of 102929, makes it well-suited for compiling code, running containers, and using IDEs.
Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread PassMark score of 3769 and the 24 MB L3 cache provide responsive performance for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The GPU is sufficient for 2D UI.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass "laptop") that pairs the Intel Core i7-13650HX with the Intel Arc B390 integrated GPU. The combined percentile is 46, placing it slightly below the median of all builds. The CPU is a high-end mobile processor, and the GPU is an entry-level integrated graphics unit. The system is heavily CPU-oriented, with the GPU serving as a minimal graphics solution.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, from the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It is fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 24 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 300 MHz and the boost clock is 2500 MHz. Memory is system shared with a system-dependent bandwidth, and the bus width is also system shared.

Compute performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The TDP is 80 W. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface is IGP, with no power connectors, and the display outputs are portable device dependent.

The only benchmark score is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 1482, which places the GPU in the 9th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, +1.3%), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, +1.5%), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, +2.5%), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, +2.7%). The Arc B390 is 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. These are all very old entry-level GPUs, so the Arc B390 is at the bottom of the performance ladder. The 12 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present, but the low compute throughput (7.680 TFLOPS) and low pixel rate (60.00 GPixel/s) mean that ray tracing and modern rendering features will be severely limited in practice.

Gaming Performance

There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows. All frame figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

The CPU is strong enough to drive high frame rates: the 83rd percentile and a PassMark single-thread score of 3769 indicate the processor can feed a GPU well. However, the GPU is the limiting factor. With a 9th-percentile score of 1482 in Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. At 1080p with ultra settings in modern AAA games, the GPU would likely deliver low frame rates, on the order of 20–30 FPS at best. At 720p with low settings, frame rates might reach 30 FPS in less demanding titles, but the GPU's low pixel rate (60.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (120.0 GTexel/s) would still cap performance.

The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 5871 and 16-thread score of 8060 suggest that CPU-bound games such as strategy titles or simulators could run at higher frame rates, but the GPU will still be the bottleneck in any visually intensive scene. The 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 ROPs are far below what modern games need for 1080p gaming. In summary, the system is not a gaming laptop. It is a CPU-heavy workstation with an integrated GPU that is only 2.7% faster than the GT 710 in the Steel Nomad benchmark.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13650HX + Intel Arc B390

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