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# Intel Core i9-13980HX + Intel Arc A350M — Benchmark Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13980HX paired with the Intel Arc A350M represents a peculiar laptop configuration: a 24-core, 32-thread flagship mobile processor mated to Intel's entry-level Arc 3 discrete GPU. This combination produces a stark performance dichotomy — the CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands in the 70th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 80, reflecting a system where the processor is clearly the dominant component. The data in this FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures discussed later are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13980HX is a Raptor Lake-HX architecture processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node, fabricated in-house with a die size of 257 mm². It features 24 cores and 32 threads, a configuration that brings desktop-class parallelism to a mobile platform. The base clock of 2.20 GHz can boost up to 5.60 GHz, providing substantial frequency headroom for single-threaded workloads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which supports the high-core-count design in keeping data fed across all threads.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that scales exceptionally well with thread count. The 3DMark results show a progression from 1145 in single-thread to 2207 in 2-threads, 4177 in 4-threads, 7290 in 8-threads, 9440 in 16-threads, and 12601 in max-threads. This scaling is nearly linear through 8 threads, with diminishing but still substantial gains beyond that point. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 30273 against a single-core score of 2110 indicates that the processor's strength is heavily tilted toward multi-threaded rendering and compute tasks. The Passmark multi-thread score of 46409 reinforces this picture, while the single-thread score of 4252 shows competitive per-core performance for everyday tasks.

The average benchmark score of 50398 places this CPU in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50448, a delta of -0.1% — essentially a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50718, a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50761, a delta of -0.7%. The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 49845, a delta of +1.1%, meaning the i9-13980HX trails that part by just over one percent. These margins are negligible in real-world terms, placing the i9-13980HX in a tightly contested performance tier where architectural differences matter more than raw score deltas.

For real workloads, the data indicates that the i9-13980HX excels in CPU-bound tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, and scientific computing. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 16187 and R15 multi-core score of 4717 confirm that rendering applications that can utilize 16 or more threads will see near-linear scaling benefits. The Passmark data compression score of 588306 and integer math score of 166455 suggest strong performance in archival tools, spreadsheet calculations, and general productivity software. The floating-point math score of 118645 indicates capable performance in simulation and modeling workloads. However, the single-thread score in Passmark of 4252, while respectable, is not class-leading, meaning lighter-threaded applications like legacy software or some office tools will not fully exploit the processor's capabilities.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance asymmetry between the Core i9-13980HX and the Arc A350M creates a clear bottleneck structure. The CPU's 90th percentile standing against the GPU's 70th percentile means that in any workload where both components are active — most notably gaming — the GPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU can feed frames far faster than the Arc A350M can render them, meaning frame rates will be constrained by GPU throughput rather than processor throughput.

This imbalance manifests differently across workload types. In CPU-only tasks like rendering, compression, or code compilation, the system performs at the level of the i9-13980HX's 90th percentile, delivering outstanding results. In GPU-only tasks like 3D rendering or GPU-accelerated compute, the system performs at the level of the Arc A350M's 70th percentile, which is competent but not exceptional. In mixed workloads like gaming, the GPU bottleneck dominates, and the CPU's headroom goes largely unused.

The benchmark data supports this analysis quantitatively. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 24546 and Vulkan score of 24747 produce an average of 24647, which trails the AMD Radeon RX 590 by -0.4%, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile by -0.5%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT by +0.8% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 by +1.5%. These deltas are all within a couple of percent, indicating that the Arc A350M sits in a performance band where its closest competitors are older desktop cards and low-end mobile workstation parts. None of these rivals approach the CPU's performance tier, confirming that the GPU is the constraining component in graphics-bound scenarios.

The FPS scaling implications are straightforward: as resolution and graphics settings increase, the GPU becomes even more saturated, and the CPU's advantage matters less. At lower resolutions or with reduced settings, the GPU may still bottleneck, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that frame pacing and minimum frame times remain stable. The 5.60 GHz boost clock and 3DMark 2-thread score of 2207 indicate that the processor can handle game logic, physics, and draw call submission without becoming a limiting factor in any realistic gaming scenario.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's aggregate benchmark picture shows a processor at the top of the mobile hierarchy. The 3DMark max-thread score of 12601 is the highest among the measured thread counts, while the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 confirms strong sustained performance under load. The Passmark multi-thread score of 46409 and average benchmark score of 50398 put the i9-13980HX in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with rival deltas of -0.1% to +1.1% against its nearest competitors. The AES encryption score of 35332 and extended instructions score of 33868 indicate robust security and vector-processing capabilities, while the physics score of 2575 suggests adequate performance for simulation workloads.

The GPU's benchmark performance is more modest. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 24546 and Vulkan score of 24747 average to 24647, placing the Arc A350M in the 70th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival deltas show a tightly clustered group: -0.4% versus the AMD Radeon RX 590, -0.5% versus the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, +0.8% versus the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, and +1.5% versus the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630. These margins are small enough that real-world performance differences between the Arc A350M and its closest rivals would be imperceptible in most applications.

The combined picture is of a system whose overall 80th percentile ranking is pulled down by the GPU. The CPU alone would place in the top 10% of all processors, but the GPU's 70th percentile standing means that the system as a whole cannot deliver the kind of balanced high-end performance that the CPU alone suggests. In applications that use both components, the Arc A350M's compute capabilities — 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 and 6.758 TFLOPS FP16 — will set the ceiling for what the system can achieve.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need extreme CPU throughput but only moderate GPU performance. Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 24 cores and 32 threads, as compilation tasks scale well with core count. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 indicates that rendering tasks, whether for 3D animation, architectural visualization, or product design, will complete substantially faster than on mainstream processors. Students in engineering or data science programs running simulations, numerical analysis, or machine learning preprocessing will find the CPU's Passmark integer math score of 166455 and floating-point math score of 118645 well-suited to their workloads.

Small business workstations that handle database operations, financial modeling, or video transcoding will leverage the CPU's 90th percentile performance for productivity gains. The data compression score of 588306 and multithread score of 46409 support heavy multitasking — running multiple virtual machines, containerized applications, or concurrent compilation jobs without significant performance degradation. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compute jobs where data integrity is critical.

However, this pairing is not ideal for users whose primary workload is GPU-accelerated. Content creators working in 4K video editing will find the CPU's rendering capabilities strong, but GPU-accelerated effects and encoding will be limited by the Arc A350M's 70th percentile performance. Gamers seeking high-refresh-rate experiences will be constrained by the GPU's throughput, as discussed in the Gaming Performance section. The target audience is therefore CPU-centric professionals and students who occasionally need GPU acceleration rather than GPU-centric users who occasionally need CPU performance.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A350M is an Alchemist-generation mobile GPU built on TSMC's 6 nm process with a 157 mm² die containing 7,200 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The DG2-128 chip houses 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units. The GPU is equipped with 6 dedicated ray tracing cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported titles. The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, providing 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth — sufficient for 1080p gaming but potentially limiting at higher resolutions or with high-resolution textures.

The clock behavior shows a base of 1150 MHz boosting to 2200 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The pixel rate of 52.80 GPixel/s and texture rate of 105.6 GTexel/s are consistent with the GPU's entry-level positioning. The FP32 throughput of 3.379 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 6.758 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) provide the compute foundation for both gaming and general-purpose GPU workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

The benchmark scores place the Arc A350M at 70th percentile among all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 24546 and Vulkan score of 24747 are nearly identical, suggesting that the GPU performs consistently across different compute APIs. The nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 590, NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 — all fall within a 2.3% band around the Arc A350M's average score, indicating that this GPU delivers performance comparable to older mid-range desktop cards and low-end mobile workstation solutions.

For rendering workloads, the Arc A350M's 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 performance means it can handle 1080p rendering tasks, including real-time preview in 3D applications and GPU-accelerated effects in video editors. The ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the limited compute throughput will cap ray-traced performance at lower settings. The 4 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p textures but will require careful texture management in larger scenes. The 112.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the GPU's compute capacity, preventing memory bandwidth from becoming a bottleneck in most workloads.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination — the measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty and dataIsMeasured is false. Consequently, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The estimates should be treated as approximations of expected performance rather than definitive results.

Based on the GPU's benchmark performance, which places it in the 70th percentile with an average score of 24647, the Arc A350M is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings. The GPU's closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590, historically delivers playable framerates at 1080p in most titles, and the Arc A350M's -0.4% delta against that card suggests similar capability. The 4 GB VRAM will accommodate most 1080p game textures, though some modern titles with high-resolution texture packs may exceed this capacity, causing performance dips.

The CPU's strong single-thread performance — a 3DMark single-thread score of 1145 and Passmark single-thread score of 4252 — ensures that the i9-13980HX will not bottleneck the GPU in gaming scenarios. Even at the GPU's peak output, the CPU will have substantial headroom, meaning frame times should be consistent and stutter-free. The 2-thread score of 2207 indicates that games utilizing two to four threads for game logic and physics will run smoothly, while the 4-thread score of 4177 suggests that more heavily threaded game engines will also be well-supported.

In practice, the estimated gaming experience would see the Arc A350M delivering 1080p performance in the range of 30-60 FPS at high settings across most titles, with esports titles and older games potentially exceeding 60 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU would likely struggle to maintain 30 FPS in demanding titles due to its limited 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 3.379 TFLOPS compute throughput. The 4 GB VRAM also becomes a constraint at 1440p with high-resolution textures. The CPU's performance ensures that these GPU-limited framerates will be stable, without CPU-induced frame drops or stutters.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i9-13980HX has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The average benchmark score of 50398 places it in the 90th percentile. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT by -0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX by -0.7%, while leading the Intel Core 9 273PE by +1.1%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A350M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 14 Gbps.

Q: What API support does the GPU offer?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: Is measured FPS data available for this combination?

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

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The Arc A350M is in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24647.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i9-13980HX supports ECC memory.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") pairing Intel's top-tier mobile processor with Intel's entry-level discrete GPU. The Core i9-13980HX is a 55 W TDP part designed for high-performance mobile workstations and enthusiast gaming laptops, featuring the Raptor Lake-HX architecture on the Intel BGA 1964 socket. The Arc A350M is a 25 W TDP GPU from the Alchemist generation, positioned as an entry-level discrete graphics solution.

The combined percentile of 80 reflects a system where the CPU's 90th percentile performance is the primary driver of overall capability, while the GPU's 70th percentile performance tempers the system's standing in graphics-intensive tasks. The build occupies an unusual market position: it offers desktop-class CPU performance in a mobile form factor, but the GPU is more comparable to integrated graphics or low-end discrete solutions in terms of raw compute throughput. The result is a system that excels in CPU-bound workloads but delivers only middling graphics performance.

The 24-core CPU, 36 MB of L3 cache, and 5.60 GHz boost clock make this pairing well-suited for professionals who need maximum processing power on the go, but the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth limit its appeal for gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows. The system's overall tier, as indicated by the 80th combined percentile, places it in the upper range of laptop performance, but the imbalance between components is a defining characteristic.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not recommended. The GPU's 70th percentile performance and 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 throughput will struggle to drive high-refresh displays in modern titles. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures smooth frame delivery, but the Arc A350M will cap frame rates well below what high-refresh monitors require in demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The Passmark multithread score of 46409 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 indicate that CPU-based encoding (x264 or x265) will not interfere with gameplay performance. The GPU's moderate performance means streamed games will run at 1080p rather than higher resolutions.

Video editing: The CPU excels in this scenario. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 16187 and Passmark integer math score of 166455 support fast timeline scrubbing and export rendering. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p editing but will limit 4K workflows, particularly when applying GPU-accelerated effects or working with high-bitrate footage.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30273 makes CPU-based rendering (e.g., Blender Cycles) very fast, with the 24 cores providing substantial parallel processing. The GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 and 6.758 TFLOPS FP16 performance can accelerate GPU-based renderers, but the 4 GB VRAM will limit scene complexity.

Software development: The 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with the Passmark multithread score of 46409, make this an excellent development machine. Large-scale compilation, test execution, and containerized builds will complete quickly. The ECC memory support adds data integrity for long-running builds or database development.

Student and office work: The CPU's 90th percentile performance ensures smooth multitasking across office applications, web browsing, and productivity suites. The Passmark single-thread score of 4252 and 3DMark 2-thread score of 2207 indicate responsive performance for everyday tasks. The GPU is more than adequate for office workloads, which are typically not GPU-intensive.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform — the processor cannot be upgraded independently. The system's memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, meaning the laptop can be configured with either memory type depending on the motherboard design. ECC memory support is available, which is unusual for a mobile platform and beneficial for workstation use. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, enabling fast NVMe storage and future GPU connectivity, though the Arc A350M itself uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The GPU's 25 W TDP and the CPU's 55 W TDP combine for a total of 80 W of component power draw, which is modest for a laptop configuration. The suggested PSU is not specified in the FACT PACK, but the combined TDP indicates that a standard laptop power adapter in the 100-130 W range would be adequate, given that the FACT PACK does not specify a PSU requirement. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, meaning future driver support may eventually be limited, though the current API support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with contemporary software.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would focus on the GPU, but the BGA 1964 socket and the GPU's soldered nature (typical for laptops) mean that upgrades are limited to replacing the entire system. Within the current platform, the primary upgrade paths are expanding memory to dual-channel DDR5 and adding PCIe Gen 5 NVMe storage to leverage the 20 available CPU lanes. For users needing more GPU performance, a different laptop with a higher-tier Arc or competing GPU would be required, as the Arc A350M's 70th percentile performance and 4 GB VRAM represent the ceiling for this configuration. The CPU's 90th percentile performance, however, ensures that the platform remains relevant for CPU-bound workloads well into the future, even as the GPU ages.

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