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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13905H + Intel Arc A570M

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13905H

40,313 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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70-89

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The Intel Core i9-13905H and Intel Arc A570M pairing represents a high-end mobile configuration, combining a 14-core Raptor Lake processor with a discrete Alchemist-series graphics solution. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions rather than direct gameplay data.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU pairing, meaning the following figures are estimates based on the component benchmark scores. The Intel Arc A570M posts a Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. That score sits essentially level with the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392, delta -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085, delta +0.3%), and the NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528, delta -0.5%). For 1080p gaming at ultra settings, this GPU should deliver smooth frame rates in most esports and older AAA titles, though the modest 75W TDP and 8GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus (224.0 GB/s bandwidth) will cap performance in the most demanding modern releases. At 1440p, the A570M’s 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 throughput will struggle to maintain high refresh rates in graphically intensive games, but it remains viable for medium-to-high presets in less demanding genres. For 4K, the 8GB frame buffer and bandwidth constraints make this pairing unsuitable for ultra settings; users should expect to drop resolution or rely on upscaling techniques. The CPU side, however, is far from a bottleneck: the i9-13905H’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,034 and single-core score of 2,020 indicate strong per-thread performance that can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. The 87th percentile CPU ranking reinforces that this processor has ample headroom for gaming workloads. Overall, the estimated gaming picture is a laptop capable of high-refresh 1080p in most titles, acceptable 1440p with compromises, and limited 4K capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i9-13905H has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It belongs to the Raptor Lake-H generation, built on Intel’s 10nm process.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw compute?

A: The Intel Arc A570M scores 58,239 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392, delta -0.3%), the RX 5600 OEM (58,085, delta +0.3%), and the NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528, delta -0.5%). This puts it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The i9-13905H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It does not support ECC memory, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Arc A570M features 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, with 14 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU’s cache hierarchy?

A: The i9-13905H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This totals a substantial pool for multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the GPU’s architecture and process node?

A: The Arc A570M uses the Xe-HPG architecture (DG2-256 chip) on TSMC’s 6nm process, with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. It has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs.

Q: What is the CPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core i9-13905H had a launch MSRP of $697. The Arc A570M has no listed launch MSRP.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A570M’s 88th percentile GPU ranking and the i9-13905H’s 87th percentile CPU position combine for a capable 1080p high-refresh experience. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,020 ensures frame pacing in CPU-bound titles, while the GPU’s 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 output handles most competitive shooters and lighter AAA games at 1440p or above 100 FPS at 1080p.

Streaming: The i9-13905H’s 20 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,034 provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multi-thread score of 29,779 reinforces that simultaneous game and encode workloads will not saturate the CPU. The Arc A570M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes hardware-accelerated encoding features that offload stream processing from the CPU.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-core might is the star here. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,034 and PassMark integer math score of 101,716 indicate strong timeline scrubbing and export performance in 4K projects. The GPU’s 58,239 OpenCL score accelerates effects and color grading, though the 8GB frame buffer may limit very long timelines or heavy GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The i9-13905H delivers a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10,605, making it suitable for CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar software. The Arc A570M’s 16 RT cores and 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 provide moderate GPU-accelerated rendering, but the 75W TDP caps sustained throughput. For hybrid rendering workloads, the CPU will do the heavy lifting.

Software development: The 14-core/20-thread configuration and PassMark data compression score of 354,330 point to fast compilation times for large codebases. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,703 ensures responsive IDEs and quick unit test cycles. The GPU adds little here, but the CPU’s 87th percentile ranking means developers will rarely wait on builds.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, but the i9-13905H’s PassMark single-thread score of 3,703 guarantees snappy application launches. The Arc A570M’s 88th percentile GPU ranking is unnecessary for office tasks, though it future-proofs for light photo editing or casual gaming between study sessions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The i9-13905H and Arc A570M form a balanced pairing for most workloads, but the bottleneck shifts depending on the task. In gaming at 1080p, the CPU’s single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,020) is strong enough to keep the GPU fed, meaning the Arc A570M’s 75W TDP and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the primary constraints on frame rates. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with its 8GB GDDR6 buffer and 128-bit bus limiting texture loads and fill rates. Multi-threaded productivity tasks show the opposite pattern: the CPU’s 87th percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,034 far outpace the GPU’s compute capabilities, so the Arc A570M sits idle during pure CPU workloads like compilation or spreadsheet calculations. In hybrid workloads like video editing, the balance is closer, with the CPU handling timeline operations and the GPU accelerating effects; the PassMark floating-point math score of 73,434 on the CPU suggests it can also tackle some GPU-like tasks if needed. The combined percentile of 88 indicates that neither component drags the other down drastically, but the GPU’s 88th percentile and the CPU’s 87th percentile mean users will hit the GPU ceiling first in graphics-heavy scenarios. The data shows no single component is a severe bottleneck; rather, the pairing is tuned for balanced 1080p gaming and heavy multi-threaded compute.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which means it is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradeable in a traditional sense. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, giving laptop manufacturers flexibility but preventing users from mixing generations. The CPU provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, so the graphics card has adequate bandwidth for its 8GB frame buffer. The i9-13905H has a 45W TDP, and the Arc A570M has a 75W TDP, meaning the combined thermal and power envelope is manageable for a high-end laptop chassis. There is no suggested PSU listed for the GPU, but the 75W TDP is low enough that a typical gaming laptop power brick will suffice. A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to increase system memory to the maximum supported by the chipset, since DDR5 support enables higher bandwidth for the CPU’s 24MB L3 cache. For storage, the PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the CPU allow for next-generation NVMe SSDs, which would reduce load times in games and improve data-heavy workflows. The GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface means users cannot swap in a higher-tier Arc GPU without also changing the motherboard, which is unlikely given the BGA socket. In practical terms, the upgrade path is limited to memory and storage, as the CPU and GPU are both soldered and non-replaceable. The 45W CPU TDP and 75W GPU TDP suggest a laptop cooler must handle roughly 120W of combined heat, which is typical for this class.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p with high refresh rates will find this pairing suitable, as the Arc A570M’s 88th percentile GPU ranking and the i9-13905H’s 87th percentile CPU position deliver consistent frame rates in most titles. Content creators working with 4K video will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,034, which accelerates exports and rendering, while the GPU’s OpenCL score of 58,239 assists with effects and color grading. Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the PassMark data compression score of 354,330 and 20 threads, which cut build times significantly. Students and small business users will find this configuration over-provisioned for office tasks, but the PassMark single-thread score of 3,703 ensures a responsive experience that will not age poorly. The 8GB GDDR6 GPU memory may be a limitation for 3D artists working with large scenes, but the CPU’s 24MB L3 cache compensates in CPU-bound workflows. For laptop buyers, this pairing targets the upper mid-range to high-end segment, with the 88th combined percentile indicating it outperforms the vast majority of mobile systems. The 45W CPU TDP makes it suitable for portable workstations that require sustained multi-core performance, while the 75W GPU TDP keeps the graphics solution within a reasonable thermal budget. Users who prioritize battery life over raw performance should look elsewhere, but those who need a do-everything machine for gaming, creation, and development will find this a compelling match.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 40,313, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6369P (40,327, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40,246, delta +0.2%), and the Intel Xeon 6507P (40,426, delta -0.3%). The GPU’s average benchmark score is 58,239, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals being the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392, delta -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085, delta +0.3%), and the NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528, delta -0.5%). The combined percentile for this pairing is 88, indicating that both components sit near the top of their respective charts. In CPU-specific tests, the i9-13905H scores 20,034 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,020 in single-core, while PassMark tests show 29,779 multi-thread, 3,703 single-thread, 101,716 integer math, and 73,434 floating-point math. The GPU’s only benchmark is Geekbench OpenCL at 58,239. The delta values against rivals are remarkably tight, with all CPU rivals within 0.3% and all GPU rivals within 0.7%. This means the i9-13905H trades blows with server-class Xeons and flagship Ryzen mobile chips, while the Arc A570M sits within a hair of desktop Radeon RX 6950 XT performance in compute-oriented tasks. The picture is one of a high-end mobile platform that punches above its class in synthetic benchmarks, though the GPU’s 75W TDP means sustained real-world performance may lag its compute scores.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-13905H, a 14-core Raptor Lake-H processor, with the Intel Arc A570M, a discrete mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture. The CPU is built on Intel’s 10nm process with a 257 mm² die, while the GPU uses TSMC’s 6nm process with an 11,500-million-transistor DG2-256 chip on a 269 mm² die. The combined percentile of 88 indicates that this pairing outperforms roughly 88% of all recorded systems, placing it in the high-end tier for laptops. The CPU’s 87th percentile and the GPU’s 88th percentile are nearly identical, suggesting balanced performance across both compute and graphics workloads. The build class is explicitly listed as laptop, meaning the components are designed for mobile form factors with thermal and power constraints. The i9-13905H’s 45W TDP and the Arc A570M’s 75W TDP total 120W, which is typical for a high-performance gaming or creator laptop. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern gaming APIs. The CPU has an integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU unit, providing a fallback display output when the discrete GPU is idle. Overall, this build targets users who need desktop-class performance in a portable chassis, with the caveat that the GPU’s power envelope limits its long-term high-load performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13905H is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H mobile variant. It runs at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boosts up to 5.40 GHz, with a 45W TDP that allows for aggressive power management in laptops. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache, providing ample on-die storage for frequently accessed data. Built on Intel’s 10nm process with a 257 mm² die, the CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though it lacks ECC support. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 8 lanes enables high-bandwidth connections to storage and other peripherals. In benchmarks, the i9-13905H scores 20,034 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,020 in single-core, with PassMark multi-thread and single-thread scores of 29,779 and 3,703, respectively. Its PassMark integer math score of 101,716 and floating-point math score of 73,434 indicate strong ALU and FPU throughput, while the data compression score of 354,330 suggests excellent memory subsystem efficiency. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking places it among the top processors available, with nearest rivals including the Intel Xeon 6369P (40,327 avg score, delta 0%) and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431 avg score, delta -0.3%). The 5.40 GHz boost clock is the highest in its class, giving it a noticeable advantage in single-threaded tasks like gaming and office applications. For multi-threaded workloads, the 14 cores and 20 threads provide near-desktop-class performance, making this CPU suitable for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The launch MSRP of $697 reflects its high-end positioning, though laptop buyers typically purchase it as part of a complete system. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 40,313 is within 0.3% of its closest rivals, indicating that real-world performance differences between top-tier mobile CPUs are minimal.

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