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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13850HX + Intel Arc A570M

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

94%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13850HX

50,761 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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30-60

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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 i7-13850HX paired with the Intel Arc A570M represents a high-end laptop configuration, with a combined performance percentile of 89 across all tested CPU-GPU pairings. This data set does not include any measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of the components, not direct gameplay measurements.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this CPU-GPU pairing, so there are no verified frame rates across different games and resolutions. All frame rate expectations are therefore estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores. The Arc A570M achieves a Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239, positioning it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. This score places it within a narrow competitive band, with a delta of just -0.3% against the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT and +0.3% against the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM. While these rivals are desktop parts, the implied performance class suggests the A570M can handle demanding titles at 1080p with high to ultra settings, though 1440p gaming would likely require adjustments to quality presets for demanding games.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695 provides ample headroom for gaming workloads, as modern game engines often rely on multiple threads for physics, AI, and streaming assets. The single-core score of 4333 in the same test indicates strong per-thread performance, which remains critical for frame pacing and simulation-heavy titles. The estimated FPS at 1080p ultra would likely be playable across most AAA games, but the 8 GB GDDR6 memory buffer (with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth) may impose limits on texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions. At 1440p, the memory bandwidth becomes a more likely constraint than raw compute, given the GPU’s 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3769 and multithread score of 36870 suggest that neither CPU-bound nor GPU-bound scenarios would be severely bottlenecked at 1080p, but the balance shifts at lower resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary limiter. For competitive esports titles that favor high frame rates, the estimated performance would likely exceed 100 FPS at 1080p, but these are projections only; the absence of measured data means users should treat these as directional rather than definitive figures.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is built on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture and uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket. This is a mobile platform, so the CPU is soldered to the motherboard, which eliminates any possibility of a drop-in CPU upgrade. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is supported. The memory bus is dual-channel, though no aggregate bandwidth figure is provided in the data.

PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes available from the CPU only. This provides a modern foundation for high-speed storage devices and discrete GPUs, though the Arc A570M itself connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. The integrated graphics solution is UHD Graphics 770, which provides a fallback display output and basic acceleration when the discrete GPU is idle or unavailable. The system’s TDP for the CPU is 55 watts, while the GPU has a 75-watt TDP, giving a combined thermal envelope of 130 watts for the primary compute components.

There is no suggested PSU figure listed for this mobile build, which is typical for laptops where the power delivery is integrated into the chassis and external adapter. A sensible next upgrade would focus on memory and storage, as the CPU and GPU are both soldered. Increasing to the maximum supported memory capacity and installing a fast NVMe SSD over PCIe Gen 5 would extract the most performance from the existing silicon. Because the CPU is unlocked (multiplierUnlocked is true), some users may explore overclocking within the thermal limits of their chassis, though mobile cooling constraints likely limit the practical gains.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a well-balanced pairing with the CPU slightly outperforming the GPU in relative terms. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 50761 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 58239 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile of 89 reflects this near parity. The CPU’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT with a delta of +0.1%, meaning the i7-13850HX is effectively tied with that desktop-class processor. The Intel Core i9-14900T is 0.5% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and Intel Core i9-13980HX trail by 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, which is 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM trails by 0.3%. This clustering indicates that the A570M’s performance is tightly grouped with a set of desktop GPUs, which is notable for a mobile part. The bottleneck analysis suggests that in gaming workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and with heavier graphical settings, given that the CPU’s multithreaded capability (36870 in Passmark) far exceeds what most game engines can fully utilize. In productivity workloads such as video encoding or 3D rendering, the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads will be the primary contributor, with the GPU offering compute assistance where supported.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent due to no measured data, but the synthetic scores imply that at 1080p, the CPU may bottleneck in very lightly threaded titles where single-core performance dictates frame rates; the Passmark single-thread score of 3769 is strong but not class-leading. At 1440p and above, the GPU’s bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s becomes the more likely constraint, especially in texture-rich scenes.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration targets users who require high-end mobile performance without the bulk of a desktop workstation. Gamers playing at 1080p with high refresh rates will find the estimated performance adequate, though those seeking maximum frame rates in esports titles may prefer a stronger GPU. Content creators editing video or working with 3D assets will benefit from the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads, which deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695, providing strong rendering throughput. The single-core score of 4333 ensures responsive timeline scrubbing and UI interaction.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the multithreaded throughput, with a Passmark integer math score of 126852 and data compression score of 441525, indicating robust performance for build servers and parallel compilations. Students in engineering or data science programs will find the ECC memory support valuable for long-running computations where data integrity is critical. Small business workstations that require a balance of CPU and GPU compute, such as CAD modeling or financial simulations, will benefit from the combined 89th percentile ranking. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for moderate GPU-accelerated workloads, though professionals needing larger models should look at higher-tier options.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and the CPU has a 55-watt TDP, which is modest for a 20-core part, indicating strong power efficiency. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 3093, R20 scores 12891, and R23 scores 30695. The single-core scores are 436, 1819, and 4333 in the same respective tests. Passmark results include a multithread score of 36870, a single-thread score of 3769, and specialized workloads like floating-point math at 92369 and integer math at 126852. The data encryption score of 26062 and extended instructions score of 26586 indicate robust cryptographic and SIMD performance, which is relevant for security applications and scientific computing. The find prime numbers score of 184 is comparatively low, suggesting that the processor is not optimized for this specific integer workload, but the overall average benchmark score of 50761 places it in the 90th percentile, with a 0.1% edge over the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT.

The architecture supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC, and its dual-channel memory bus is adequate for most workloads, though the lack of a memory bandwidth figure in the data prevents a deeper analysis of memory-bound scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 89, indicating this configuration outperforms 89% of all tested CPU-GPU pairs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13850HX compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 50761, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50718) and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900T (51015).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 14 Gbps.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13850HX supports ECC memory, which is a notable feature for professional workstations.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and core count?

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Q: Are there any measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU pairing, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU’s FP32 performance?

A: The Intel Arc A570M has a FP32 throughput of 5.325 TFLOPS, with a boost clock of 1300 MHz and a base clock of 900 MHz.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3769 in Passmark ensures strong frame pacing in titles that rely on single-core performance, while the GPU’s 88th percentile ranking suggests it can push high frame rates at 1080p. Estimated performance would likely support 144Hz displays in competitive titles, though this is projection, not measured data.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming, with a Passmark multithread score of 36870 ensuring that the encoding workload does not starve the game of CPU resources. The GPU’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate includes hardware-accelerated encoding features, though specific encoder quality is not detailed in the data.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30695 indicates strong export performance in editing software, while the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth can handle 4K timelines with moderate effects. The FP16 throughput of 10.65 TFLOPS supports AI-accelerated features in modern editors.

3D rendering: The CPU’s multi-threaded capability is the primary driver, with Passmark floating-point math at 92369 and the 20-core design excelling in CPU-based renderers. The GPU’s 16 ray tracing cores and 2048 shading units provide acceleration in hybrid renderers, though the 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 limit will cap GPU-only rendering workloads.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 126852 and data compression score of 441525 indicate strong performance for code compilation and asset pipelines. The 30 MB L3 cache and 5.30 GHz boost clock reduce latency for single-threaded build steps.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-core score of 4333 in Cinebench R23 ensures responsive productivity applications, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a power-efficient fallback for light tasks. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running data processing tasks in academic research.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: laptop) pairing the Intel Core i7-13850HX with the Intel Arc A570M. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake-HX part with a 5.30 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a 6 nm Alchemist mobile part with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 89 places this configuration in the top 11% of all tested pairings, indicating a high-performance mobile solution that competes with desktop-class components. The CPU’s 90th percentile and GPU’s 88th percentile are closely matched, suggesting a balanced platform for both gaming and productivity.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 50761, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT with a score of 50718 (0.1% faster), while the Intel Core i9-14900T scores 51015 (0.5% faster). The GPU’s average benchmark score is 58239, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT with a score of 58392 (0.3% faster), while the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085 (0.3% slower). The combined picture shows a system where the CPU edges out the GPU in relative standing, but both components are within 2 percentile points of each other, indicating that neither is a significant bottleneck in most workloads. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 scores of 30695 (multi-core) and 4333 (single-core) demonstrate strong scaling from single-threaded to heavily threaded tasks, while the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239 confirms its position as a high-tier mobile graphics solution.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A570M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-256 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 6 nm process with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The base clock is 900 MHz with a boost clock of 1300 MHz, and the GPU has a 75-watt TDP. The shading units number 2048, with 128 texture mapping units and 64 render output units. The GPU includes 16 ray tracing cores, and its FP32 throughput is 5.325 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 83.20 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 166.4 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239 places it in the 88th percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 0.3% higher. For rendering workloads, the 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p textures, but the 128-bit memory bus limits bandwidth-intensive tasks. The 16 RT cores provide entry-level ray tracing support, but the 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 figure suggests that pure compute workloads will be the limiting factor compared to higher-tier GPUs. The texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s supports high-detail scenes at moderate resolutions, though the 64 ROPs may constrain pixel fill in very high-resolution rendering.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13850HX + Intel Arc A570M

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Balance and Bottleneck

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