SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13850HX + Intel Arc B370

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

85 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
VS
GPU
76%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13850HX

50,761 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →
GRAPHICS CARD

Intel Arc B370

1,184 Benchmark Score
Top 24% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles
View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a 20-core, 28-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX variant. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU features a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. This is a high-core-count part designed for demanding mobile workloads, with a cache hierarchy consisting of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark data reveals a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 30,695 points in multi-core and 4,333 points in single-core. The single-core score of 4,333 is particularly strong, indicating excellent per-thread performance that benefits everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications. The multi-core score of 30,695 is substantial for a mobile chip, suggesting it can handle heavy parallel workloads like video rendering and scientific computing without being confined to desktop-class hardware.

Looking at the PassMark results, the CPU demonstrates balanced performance across different instruction types. The integer math score of 126,852 and floating-point math score of 92,369 show robust general-purpose arithmetic capability. The data encryption score of 26,062 and extended instructions score of 26,586 indicate solid support for cryptographic workloads and modern SIMD instructions. The data compression score of 441,525 is particularly high, suggesting strong performance in file archiving and data-heavy tasks. The multithread score of 36,870 reinforces the multi-core strength, while the single-thread score of 3,769 aligns with the Cinebench single-core result.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 50,761, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This percentile position is significant: it means the i7-13850HX outperforms roughly 90% of all processors in the database. The nearest rivals provide context for this performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50,718, just 0.1% behind the i7-13850HX, making them effectively tied in average performance. The Intel Core i9-14900T scores 51,015, which is 0.5% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448 (0.6% behind) and the Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398 (0.7% behind). This clustering of scores within a 1.2% band shows that the i7-13850HX sits in a very competitive performance tier, essentially matching desktop-class CPUs from both AMD and Intel.

The memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access provides flexibility in system configuration. ECC memory support is present, which is a notable feature for workstation and server-like applications where data integrity is critical. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes (CPU only) offers high-bandwidth connectivity for modern NVMe storage and discrete GPUs, although the integrated UHD Graphics 770 serves as the display output for this mobile platform. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing for potential overclocking in systems with adequate cooling and power delivery, though mobile platforms often limit this capability.

# Benchmark Performance

The GPU in this pairing, the Intel Arc B370, presents a stark contrast to the CPU's high performance. It is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process node. The GPU has 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its clock speeds are 300 MHz base and 2,400 MHz boost. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS and FP16 of 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1). The GPU uses system shared memory, meaning its memory bandwidth and capacity are system dependent.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the Arc B370 scores 1,184 points. This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs better than only 5% of graphics cards in the database. The nearest rivals show how low this performance is: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186 (0.2% ahead), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192 (0.7% ahead), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% behind). These are all legacy parts from over a decade ago, which contextualizes the Arc B370's performance as being at the very bottom of the GPU hierarchy.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 48%, which is roughly the midpoint of all systems in the database. This is a striking imbalance: the CPU is in the 90th percentile while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The combined picture is one of a powerful processor held back by an extremely weak integrated GPU. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 1,184, which is the same as its single 3DMark result, confirming that no other GPU benchmarks are available for this part.

The data clearly shows a system designed for CPU-intensive tasks where graphics performance is secondary. The CPU's 30,695 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicates it can handle professional workloads, but the GPU's 3DMark score suggests it cannot handle modern games or GPU-accelerated rendering at any playable level. The combined percentile of 48% reflects this dichotomy: the system is average overall, but only because the strong CPU and weak GPU cancel each other out in the aggregate metric.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The bottleneck analysis here is unambiguous: the GPU is the limiting factor for any graphics-related workload. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs while the GPU sits in the 5th percentile, a 85-percentile-point gap. In gaming or any 3D rendering scenario, the GPU will be the constraint, with the CPU's substantial headroom going unused. For CPU-bound tasks like compilation, data processing, or multi-threaded rendering, the CPU will perform at its high level, but the GPU will limit any output that requires graphics acceleration.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent because no measured FPS data exists for this combination. However, the benchmark scores provide a clear picture: the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is below 1,200, placing it in a performance range where even low-resolution, low-detail gaming would struggle. The CPU's performance, while excellent, cannot compensate for a GPU that is at the 5th percentile. In any workload that offloads work to the GPU, the system's performance will align with the GPU's capabilities, not the CPU's.

For mixed workloads, the imbalance means the CPU will often be idle waiting for the GPU. For example, in video editing, the CPU can handle encoding and processing, but any GPU-accelerated effects or previews will be slow. In 3D rendering, the CPU can compute geometry and physics, but the final render will be limited by the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is low even by integrated graphics standards. The system's 48th combined percentile confirms that the overall experience will be average, but this is misleading: performance will be excellent on the CPU side and poor on the GPU side, with little middle ground.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a ball-grid-array package, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard and not user-replaceable. This is standard for mobile processors and limits upgradeability at the CPU level. The system's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel configuration means the platform can accommodate either memory type depending on the motherboard design, but upgrades would require replacing the entire laptop or motherboard. ECC memory support is available, which is rare in consumer mobile platforms and could be valuable for workstation use cases.

The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes (CPU only) provides high-bandwidth connectivity for peripherals. This enables fast NVMe SSDs and potentially external GPU enclosures, though the integrated nature of the GPU limits internal expansion. The CPU's TDP of 55 W is modest for a 20-core part, suggesting it is designed for laptops with adequate but not extreme cooling solutions. The GPU's TDP is 25 W, and its suggested PSU is null, meaning power supply headroom is not a concern for this integrated graphics solution. The GPU requires no power connectors and uses the IGP bus interface, confirming it is fully integrated.

A sensible next upgrade for this laptop would be focusing on memory and storage rather than CPU or GPU. Upgrading to the maximum supported DDR5 memory capacity and speed would improve integrated graphics performance, since the GPU uses system shared memory. Adding a fast Gen 5 NVMe SSD would leverage the PCIe lanes for quicker load times and data access. For users needing better graphics, an external GPU enclosure via the PCIe lanes could provide a path to discrete performance, but this is speculative given the mobile form factor. The CPU's unlocked multiplier offers theoretical overclocking headroom, but mobile thermal constraints make this impractical for most users.

# Who Should Build It

This laptop is targeted at users who prioritize CPU performance above all else. The 90th percentile CPU ranking makes it suitable for software developers who compile large codebases, data analysts processing big datasets, and researchers running simulations. The strong single-thread score of 4,333 in Cinebench R23 and the 3,769 PassMark single-thread score indicate excellent responsiveness for interactive work, while the multi-thread scores of 30,695 (Cinebench R23) and 36,870 (PassMark) handle parallel workloads efficiently. The ECC memory support adds appeal for professionals requiring data integrity.

For students, this laptop offers a powerful CPU for programming assignments, research papers, and general productivity. The weak GPU means gaming is not a viable use case, but for coursework and office applications, the CPU's performance ensures smooth multitasking. Small business workstations could benefit from the CPU's compute power for financial modeling, database management, and virtualization, with ECC memory providing reliability for critical data. Content creators would find the CPU useful for video encoding and code compilation, but the GPU's 5th percentile ranking severely limits GPU-accelerated rendering and effects work, making this a poor choice for graphics-heavy creative tasks.

The system is not suitable for gamers, as the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is below the threshold for even entry-level gaming performance. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking is wasted in gaming scenarios where the GPU will bottleneck at the lowest settings. This is a workstation-oriented laptop for CPU-intensive professional work, not a gaming or media creation machine.

# GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU with the chip codename Panther Lake and architecture Xe3-LPG, part of the Arc Graphics-M generation. It is manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process node, which is advanced for integrated graphics. The GPU has 1,280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The tensor cores field is null, indicating no dedicated tensor hardware for AI acceleration. The clock speeds are 300 MHz base and 2,400 MHz boost, with memory being system shared, meaning bandwidth and capacity are system dependent.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest: 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are low figures for modern graphics, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 confirms this. The 5th percentile ranking places it alongside the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, which are GPUs from the early 2010s. This means the Arc B370's performance is comparable to a decade-old entry-level discrete GPU, making it unsuitable for modern 3D rendering.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it has the API compatibility for modern games and applications. However, the hardware lacks the horsepower to utilize these APIs effectively. The 10 ray tracing cores provide hardware RT support, but with 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, ray tracing workloads will be extremely slow. The display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning the laptop's specific ports determine connectivity. The GPU's 25 W TDP is low, making it power-efficient but limited in performance. For rendering, the GPU can handle basic 2D output and video playback, but any 3D rendering, GPU-accelerated effects, or modern gaming will be severely constrained.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not viable. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 and 5th percentile ranking mean even 720p low-detail gaming will produce low frame rates. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking cannot compensate for the GPU's lack of graphics throughput.

Streaming: Not recommended. Streaming requires GPU encoding or significant CPU overhead. The GPU's weak compute and lack of tensor cores make hardware encoding poor, while the CPU could handle software encoding but would compete with the game for resources, and gaming performance is already inadequate.

Video editing: The CPU's 30,695 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 441,525 PassMark data compression score make it capable of handling video decoding and encoding in software. However, the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance means GPU-accelerated effects, color grading, and previews will be very slow. Basic cuts and timeline editing are possible, but complex projects will struggle.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering is strong due to the 20 cores and 30,695 multi-core score. However, GPU-based rendering is not viable due to the Arc B370's low compute. The 10 ray tracing cores are insufficient for modern RT workloads, and the 3DMark score indicates the GPU cannot handle complex scenes.

Software development: Excellent. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,333 in Cinebench R23 and 3,769 in PassMark provide fast compilation, and the 28 threads handle parallel builds. The 90th percentile CPU ranking ensures smooth IDE performance and quick test runs. The weak GPU is irrelevant for most development work.

Student and office work: Good for CPU-heavy tasks like programming, data analysis, and document processing. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computations. The weak GPU limits presentation graphics and any GPU-accelerated applications, but standard office tasks run fine.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13850HX with the Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU in a laptop class system. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread mobile processor with a 90th percentile ranking, while the GPU is an integrated part with a 5th percentile ranking. The combined percentile is 48%, placing this system in the middle of all configurations in the database. This is a laptop designed for CPU-intensive professional work, with the GPU serving as a basic display output rather than a performance component.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 50,761 puts it in direct competition with desktop-class CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT and Intel Core i9-14900T, as shown by the nearest rivals within 0.7% performance. The GPU's average score of 1,184 is at the bottom of the GPU hierarchy. The overall tier is a high-CPU, low-GPU configuration: a workstation-class processor paired with entry-level integrated graphics. This is a specialist tool for developers, researchers, and analysts who need maximum CPU throughput in a mobile form factor, with no pretensions toward gaming or GPU-accelerated graphics work.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-13850HX is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50,761. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-14900T.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184. It is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M.

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

A: The combined percentile is 48%, meaning this system is roughly average compared to all configurations in the database, despite the wide gap between the CPU's 90th percentile and GPU's 5th percentile.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13850HX supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically found in workstation and server platforms, providing error correction for data integrity.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B370 uses system shared memory, meaning its memory size, type, and bandwidth are system dependent. It does not have dedicated VRAM.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this system?

A: No, there is no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All FPS discussion is estimated from benchmark scores, which show the GPU is too weak for modern gaming.

Q: What are the CPU's single-core and multi-core scores in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 4,333 in single-core and 30,695 in multi-core Cinebench R23 benchmarks, reflecting strong performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-parallel workloads.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact Intel Core i7-13850HX + Intel Arc B370 combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data, so all frame rate figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, is the primary indicator for gaming performance. This score is comparable to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, which are legacy GPUs from over a decade ago. The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s are far below what modern games require. The 10 ray tracing cores are present, but with this low compute throughput, any RT-enabled game will run at extremely low frame rates.

Based on these scores, estimated gaming performance at 1080p with ultra settings would be below 30 FPS in most modern titles. At 720p with low settings, some older or less demanding games might reach playable frame rates in the 30-45 FPS range, but this is speculative. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,333 in Cinebench R23 would not help, as the GPU is the bottleneck in all gaming scenarios. For competitive esports titles with very low graphics requirements, the system might reach 60 FPS at the lowest settings, but this is uncertain given the GPU's 5th percentile ranking. The overall gaming experience is estimated to be poor, with the GPU limiting performance to a level that is not suitable for modern gaming at any resolution above 720p with minimal detail settings.