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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13905H + Intel Arc A530M

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94 Score

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94 / 100

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

92%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13905H

40,313 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

Intel Arc A530M

46,614 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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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 i9-13905H and Intel Arc A530M represent a high-end mobile pairing designed for demanding laptop workloads. The CPU, a 14-core Raptor Lake-H part, and the GPU, an Alchemist-based discrete graphics solution, combine to place this system in the 86th percentile overall, indicating a configuration that sits above the vast majority of currently benchmarked hardware. This analysis draws exclusively on the provided benchmark data to interpret the performance characteristics of this specific build.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13905H is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 45 W TDP typical of high-performance mobile parts. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, providing a substantial pool of fast memory for active workloads. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 2020 points in single-core and 20034 points in multi-core. The multi-core score, which is roughly ten times the single-core figure, indicates strong scaling across its 14 cores, a crucial asset for rendering and compilation workloads that can utilize all available threads. The PassMark single-thread score of 3703 places it in a high tier for responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications, while the multithread score of 29779 reinforces its capability in heavily parallel tasks.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 40313 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6369P (avg score 40327, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (avg score 40246, deltaPct 0.2). The data shows the i9-13905H is essentially performance-equivalent to these parts, with deltas of less than 0.3%. This indicates that while the processor is not at the absolute top of the charts, it is competitive with other high-end server and mobile chips, offering a balance of high clock speeds and core count that suits a wide range of professional and consumer tasks. The Passmark data compression score of 354330 suggests rapid archive handling, and the floating-point math score of 73434 points to solid scientific and engineering computational throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the processor's performance percentile compared to all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i9-13905H is in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40313.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H?

A: The i9-13905H has an average score of 40313, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431. This represents a negligible performance difference of -0.3%.

Q: What are the key specifications of the Intel Arc A530M GPU?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has 1536 shading units, 12 ray tracing cores, and a boost clock of 1300 MHz.

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The build has a combined percentile of 86, placing it in the upper echelon of all benchmarked system configurations.

Q: Does the system have measured FPS data for games?

A: No. The fact pack contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all game performance figures must be considered estimates based on the individual component benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU's L3 cache size and memory support?

A: The CPU has 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Arc A530M?

A: The GPU's memory bandwidth is 224.0 GB/s, derived from its 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A530M is a discrete mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-256 chip manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1300 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The chip contains 1536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 12 dedicated ray tracing cores. This hardware configuration supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs and ray-traced effects.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc A530M scores 49735 in Geekbench OpenCL and 43492 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores indicate robust compute and graphics performance. The GPU's average benchmark score is 46614, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which scores 46601, showing a deltaPct of 0. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 scores 46043, putting the Arc A530M 1.2% ahead. This data suggests the Arc A530M performs on par with established mid-range mobile GPUs, delivering competitive rasterization and compute throughput. The pixel rate of 62.40 GPixel/s and texture rate of 124.8 GTexel/s support 1080p and 1440p gaming, while the FP32 performance of 3.994 TFLOPS provides a foundation for general-purpose GPU computing tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The GPU's 85th percentile ranking and performance parity with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M indicate it is capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p in many titles. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 3703 in PassMark ensures that frame pacing is not bottlenecked by processor logic, allowing the GPU to work at its full potential in less demanding games.

Streaming: The i9-13905H's 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 29779 shows that the CPU can handle the extra load of x264 or x265 encoding without significantly impacting game performance, as the encoding workload can be distributed across unused cores.

Video Editing: The combination of a high multi-core CPU and a GPU with strong compute scores is ideal for video editing. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20034 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the Arc A530M's OpenCL score of 49735 can assist with GPU-accelerated effects and transcoding. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K project timelines with multiple layers.

3D Rendering: This workload benefits most from the CPU's multi-core performance. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10605 and PassMark integer math score of 101716 show that the i9-13905H can handle complex scene geometry and physics simulations. The GPU's 12 ray tracing cores also contribute to hybrid rendering pipelines, offering acceleration for ray-traced previews and final frames.

Software Development: The high thread count and fast single-core speed are a boon for developers. The PassMark data encryption score of 20464 and random string sorting score of 37460 indicate strong performance in cryptography and data manipulation tasks, which are common in compilation and code analysis. The 24 MB of L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed code and data close to the cores.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is overkill for basic productivity, but it provides a effortless experience. The PassMark single-thread score of 3703 ensures instant response in word processors, spreadsheets, and web browsers. The GPU's capability is far beyond what is needed for office suites, but it offers headroom for any future graphics-intensive coursework or side projects.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data suggests a well-balanced system where the CPU and GPU are well-matched for most workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 40313 places it in the 87th percentile, while the GPU's score of 46614 places it in the 85th percentile. This close alignment in performance percentiles means that neither component is severely holding the other back in most applications.

However, in specific tasks, one component may become the limiting factor. For instance, in gaming at lower resolutions, the GPU is likely to be the primary bottleneck. The GPU's performance is on par with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which is a mid-range part, meaning that at 1080p with high frame rates, the CPU's strong single-thread score of 3703 may not be fully utilized. The CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them in many esports titles.

Conversely, in productivity tasks like 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU becomes the bottleneck. The GPU's FP32 performance of 3.994 TFLOPS is modest compared to its compute rivals, meaning that tasks relying heavily on GPU compute, such as certain rendering engines, will be limited by the Arc A530M. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20034 shows the CPU is a workhorse, but it still has a finite capacity. In balanced workloads, the system operates efficiently, but pushing either component to its absolute limit will reveal the other as the constraining factor.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is suited for users who need a high-performance laptop that can handle both demanding creative workloads and modern gaming. Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh-rate monitors will find the GPU's performance adequate, as its score is competitive with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M. The CPU's high single-thread performance ensures that competitive shooters and strategy games will run smoothly without CPU-induced stutters.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, are a primary audience. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20034, provide the processing power needed for rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and support for ray tracing offer acceleration in supported applications, making this a versatile tool for a mobile workstation.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU's high PassMark multithread score of 29779, which accelerates build times and test suites. The 24 MB of L3 cache helps with large codebases. Students in engineering or computer science fields, as well as professionals needing a powerful workstation for data analysis or simulations, will find the performance headroom substantial. Small business workstations that occasionally need to handle video conferencing, large spreadsheets, and light 3D modeling will find this build far more than capable, though it may be more performance than is strictly necessary for such tasks.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all game performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores and their relative performance percentiles. The data is not measured and should be treated as an approximation of real-world performance.

Based on the GPU's average benchmark score of 46614 and its 85th percentile ranking, this system is estimated to deliver smooth 1080p gameplay in most modern titles. The GPU's performance is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, suggesting that users can expect similar frame rates. For esports titles like Counter-Strike and Valorant, which are typically CPU-bound, the i9-13905H's high single-thread score of 3703 should allow for very high frame rates, potentially exceeding 144 FPS at 1080p with medium to high settings.

For AAA games, the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth should be sufficient for 1080p with high settings. The GPU's 12 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the FP32 performance of 3.994 TFLOPS suggests that enabling ray tracing will significantly impact frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU may require lowered settings to maintain playable frame rates in demanding titles. The CPU's strong multi-core performance ensures that it will not be a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rate.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build featuring the Intel Core i9-13905H processor paired with the Intel Arc A530M discrete GPU. The CPU is a high-end mobile part from the Core 13th Gen series, designed for maximum performance in thin-and-light or performance laptops. The GPU is an Alchemist-generation part from Intel's Arc 5 Mobile series, targeting the mid-range to upper-mid-range discrete graphics market.

The combination of these two components results in a system that ranks in the 86th percentile overall. This places the build in a high-performance tier, suitable for demanding applications like content creation and high-refresh gaming. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking and the GPU's 85th percentile ranking are closely matched, indicating a coherent pairing that should perform consistently across a wide range of tasks. The build represents a premium configuration for users who require both significant multi-core CPU power and dedicated GPU performance in a portable form factor.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13905H achieves an average benchmark score of 40313, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2020 points single-core and 20034 points multi-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 1497 single-core and 10605 multi-core. The PassMark suite shows a single-thread score of 3703 and a multithread score of 29779.

The Intel Arc A530M achieves an average benchmark score of 46614, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 49735, and its Vulkan score is 43492.

The combined picture is a system with strong, balanced performance. The CPU is competitive with the Intel Xeon 6369P and AMD Ryzen 9 270, showing deltas of 0% and 0.2%, respectively. The GPU is on par with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, with a deltaPct of 0. The overall build percentile of 86 reflects the synergy of these two components. The data indicates that this system is well-suited for users who need a laptop capable of handling both processor-intensive workloads and graphics-accelerated tasks without significant compromise in either area.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13905H + Intel Arc A530M

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

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