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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 115U + Intel Arc A570M

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82%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 115U

16,753 Benchmark Score

Top 18% 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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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U and Intel Arc A570M combination targets a specific segment of the mobile laptop market: ultrathin and lightweight systems that still need meaningful graphics power for gaming and creative tasks. This pairing of a low-power Meteor Lake CPU with a discrete-class Arc GPU aims to deliver a balanced experience for users who want more than integrated graphics can provide, without stepping up to the heft and power draw of a full-fat gaming laptop. The benchmark data confirms that this is not a flagship configuration, but rather a capable mid-range mobile platform with a clear identity.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Arc A570M sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs, which places it in the upper tier of mobile graphics silicon. However, the lack of measured FPS data means that its real-world high-refresh capabilities must be inferred from this percentile rank and its raw compute scores. The data suggests that achieving high frame rates at maximum settings on the latest AAA titles will require dropping to 1080p, and even then, this configuration is better suited to high-refresh esports titles than to demanding single-player games where it will likely fall short of the 144Hz mark.

Streaming: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 16753, which is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, indicates it has enough multithreaded headroom for concurrent gaming and encoding workloads. The 10 threads provided by the 8-core Meteor Lake processor, combined with a GPU that outperforms 88% of all GPUs, should handle x264 encoding at 1080p without causing a major performance drop in the game itself. The data points to a system that can manage a single-stream setup for platforms like Twitch, though it will not be a powerhouse for heavy multitasking while streaming.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10855 is modest, but the presence of the Arc A570M with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth provides substantial acceleration for effects, timeline scrubbing, and rendering in GPU-accelerated editors. The PassMark floating-point math score of 30538 and the GPU’s 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 performance suggest that export times will be respectable for 1080p projects, but 4K timelines with heavy color grading and effects will likely stress the system, leading to longer render times and a less fluid editing experience.

3D Rendering: This is a workload where the CPU becomes the primary constraint. The Core Ultra 5 115U’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10855 is its best-case rendering performance, but this is a far cry from high-end desktop processors. The GPU’s 16 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support mean it can handle ray-traced renders in applications like Blender, but the 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 performance is not enough to make this a primary rendering workstation. The data indicates that this laptop is suitable for light 3D modeling and previewing, but not for final-frame production rendering of complex scenes.

Software Development: The PassMark data encryption score of 8606 and data compression score of 141945 show a processor that can handle compilation tasks and database operations without excessive delays. The 8 cores and 10 threads are sufficient for running a local development server, a database instance, and an IDE simultaneously. The single-core performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3057, is also adequate for snappy UI responsiveness in code editors and terminal interactions, making this a viable machine for web development, scripting, and backend work.

Student and Office Work: The Core Ultra 5 115U’s low 15W TDP is the key enabler here, promising long battery life for all-day campus or office use. The CPU’s 70th percentile ranking means it is comfortably faster than the majority of processors, so office suites, web browsing with dozens of tabs, and 1080p video playback will run smoothly. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 48EU graphics provide a fallback for video decoding when the discrete GPU is powered down, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory support ensures that system-level responsiveness is not bottlenecked by memory bandwidth.

Gaming Performance

Important note: No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate figures in this section are estimates derived from the GPU’s benchmark scores, its 88th percentile standing, and comparisons to its nearest rivals. These figures should be treated as directional guidance, not exact predictions.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the Arc A570M is expected to deliver very playable performance in established esports titles. Games like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant should easily hit frame rates well above 100 FPS, potentially reaching 144 FPS or higher, given the GPU’s raw compute throughput and its position well above the median in the GPU percentile rankings. For newer, more demanding AAA titles, the expectation is that ultra settings at 1080p will result in frame rates in the 40-60 FPS range, requiring a reduction to high or medium settings to maintain a smooth 60 FPS experience.

Moving up to 1440p resolution, the picture changes. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient in terms of capacity, but the 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth will become a limiting factor. At this resolution, ultra settings are likely to push the GPU to its limits, with frame rates dropping into the low 30s or high 20s for the most demanding games. For a smoother experience at 1440p, users would need to target high settings with some options turned down, or rely on upscaling technologies to maintain a playable frame rate.

The 4K resolution is not a realistic target for this GPU in modern games. Even with the GPU’s 88th percentile score, the 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 83.20 GPixel/s pixel fill rate are insufficient to push 4K at acceptable settings. Users attempting 4K gaming would need to rely on aggressive upscaling from 1080p and low-to-medium settings, and even then, frame rates are expected to be inconsistent and often below 30 FPS. This configuration is best considered a 1080p gaming machine.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U achieves an average benchmark score of 16753, placing it at the 70th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result for a 15W mobile processor. The data shows it sits virtually neck-and-neck with its nearest rivals: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1235U, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U, and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 8440U. This places the 115U in a highly competitive bracket, indicating that its performance is well-aligned with the mainstream thin-and-light laptop segment.

Its multi-threaded performance is anchored by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10855 and a PassMark multithread score of 13024. The single-thread performance is respectable for the class, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1532 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3057. Specific workload scores like PassMark integer math at 41043 and floating-point math at 30538 show a balanced architecture that handles both general and scientific computing tasks competently.

The Intel Arc A570M GPU posts an average benchmark score of 58239, which is the 88th percentile of all GPUs. This is a significantly stronger relative position than the CPU's 70th percentile. The GPU is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon PRO V710, according to the nearestRivals data. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 79, which reflects a system where the graphics card is clearly the more dominant component in terms of relative performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a clear asymmetry in this pairing: the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. The Arc A570M’s 88th percentile is a full 18 points higher than the CPU’s 70th percentile. This means that in graphically intensive tasks like gaming, the CPU will not hold the GPU back. The Core Ultra 5 115U has enough single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3057, to feed the GPU adequately, preventing a CPU-bound bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

However, the bottleneck potential reverses when the workload shifts to CPU-intensive tasks. In 3D rendering or video encoding, the GPU will often be waiting on the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 115U’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10855 is a modest figure, and while the GPU can accelerate some rendering tasks, the CPU’s 10 threads will limit the overall throughput in physics simulations, complex AI calculations, or software-based rendering. The PassMark physics score of 898 is low, indicating that game physics and CPU-bound simulation will be a limiting factor.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports this analysis. At 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor in AAA titles, as the CPU can keep up with the frame generation demands. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes even more of a bottleneck, but the CPU is not the reason for the frame rate drop—the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute throughput are. The 15W TDP of the CPU also suggests that sustained multi-core loads may cause it to throttle, potentially reducing performance in long rendering tasks and creating a thermal bottleneck that the GPU does not experience, as its 75W TDP allows for more sustained performance.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U and Intel Arc A570M is 79, placing it in the upper quartile of all systems in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-1235U?

A: The Core Ultra 5 115U has an average benchmark score of 16753, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-1235U's average score of 16770. This makes them essentially equivalent in overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and who is its closest rival?

A: The Intel Arc A570M is at the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, which has an average score of 58392, a 0.3% difference from the Arc A570M's 58239.

Q: Does this system support ray tracing?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc A570M includes 16 dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is the API required for hardware-accelerated ray tracing in modern games.

Q: What kind of memory does the GPU use?

A: The Intel Arc A570M is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U has a TDP of 15 watts, which is characteristic of a low-power mobile processor designed for thin-and-light laptops.

Q: Is there any measured FPS data available for this specific combination?

A: No. The data pack does not contain any measured FPS rows for this exact CPU and GPU pairing, so all gaming performance estimates are derived from the individual benchmark scores and percentile rankings.

Who Should Build It

This build is for the user who wants a laptop that can genuinely handle both productivity and gaming without making significant sacrifices in portability. The 15W CPU and the GPU's IGP slot width indicate a system designed for a slim chassis. The data suggests this is an ideal choice for a student who needs a machine for coursework during the day and wants to play esports titles or older AAA games at 1080p in the evening. The 70th percentile CPU and 88th percentile GPU mean it will handle any office application, spreadsheet, or presentation with ease.

For content creators, this is a reasonable entry point. A videographer editing 1080p footage in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will benefit from the GPU's 8 GB of memory and 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power, which will accelerate effects and rendering. The CPU's 10 threads are sufficient for a smooth editing timeline, but this is not a system for a professional editor working with complex 4K timelines or heavy motion graphics. It is, however, a solid choice for a hobbyist or a semi-professional who works primarily with 1080p content.

Software developers will find this configuration to be a very capable portable workstation. The PassMark data encryption score of 8606 shows competence in cryptographic operations, and the data compression score of 141945 is strong, indicating fast database operations and build times for smaller projects. The 8-core, 10-thread CPU is enough for running multiple Docker containers or virtual machines, and the GPU can be used for CUDA-like compute tasks through Intel's APIs, making it useful for developers working on machine learning inference or local model testing.

Small business users and office workers will be well-served. The combination of a low-power CPU and a robust GPU means the system can drive multiple 4K external displays for a high-productivity desktop setup, while the fast SSD support (via PCIe Gen 4) and dual-channel DDR5 memory ensure rapid application loading and system responsiveness. The 79th combined percentile means this is not a budget-oriented compromise but a genuinely fast machine for daily professional use.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U is built on the Meteor Lake architecture, Intel's first major move to a chiplet design for client processors. It is manufactured on Intel's 7 nm process node and features 8 cores and 10 threads. The core configuration is a hybrid design, though the exact mix of performance and efficiency cores is not specified in the data. The base clock is 1500 MHz, which can boost up to 4.20 GHz, allowing for a significant burst of speed when a single thread is needed. The 15W TDP is the defining characteristic of this chip, making it a member of Intel's low-power U-series, aimed at ultrathin laptops.

The cache hierarchy is notable. Each core has 112 KB of L1 cache and a large 2 MB of L2 cache per core, which is generous for a mobile chip. The 10 MB of shared L3 cache is a moderate amount for a 15W processor. This cache configuration, combined with the boost clock, helps the CPU achieve its 70th percentile ranking. The PassMark single-thread score of 3057 confirms that the architecture is efficient, delivering responsive performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, while the multi-thread score of 13024 shows that it can handle parallel workloads reasonably well for its power envelope.

The real-world implications are clear. For a 15W chip, the Core Ultra 5 115U punches above its weight. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10855 is not a desktop-class result, but it is a very good result for a chip that is designed to run silently and coolly in a slim chassis. The memory support for DDR5 (depending on the motherboard) and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s ensure that the CPU is not starved for data. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 48EU graphics provide a competent fallback for basic graphics tasks, allowing the laptop to potentially disable the discrete GPU for battery savings during light use.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is socketed on Intel BGA 2049, which is a soldered, non-upgradeable mobile platform. This means the processor itself cannot be swapped for a higher-tier part. The upgrade path is therefore limited to the other components of the laptop. The memory is dual-channel DDR5, and the speed and capacity are dependent on the motherboard implementation, so a user could upgrade from 16 GB to 32 GB or more if the laptop has accessible SO-DIMM slots.

The storage interface is PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes available from the CPU. This allows for a fast NVMe SSD, which is the most impactful upgrade a user can make to improve system responsiveness. The GPU occupies a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is standard for mobile discrete GPUs and provides sufficient bandwidth for the Arc A570M. The GPU is also soldered to the board in most implementations, so it is not upgradeable.

The power delivery is a key consideration. The CPU has a TDP of 15W, and the GPU has a TDP of 75W. A sensible next upgrade for a user is to ensure the laptop has adequate RAM and storage, as these are the only user-serviceable parts. There is no suggested PSU listed in the data, and the power connectors are listed as null, which is typical for a mobile IGP solution where power is managed by the laptop's internal power delivery system. The platform is what it is: a closed, efficient mobile design. The most sensible "upgrade" is to max out the RAM and storage at the time of purchase, as they cannot be easily changed later in many ultrathin designs.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") that pairs Intel's Core Ultra 5 115U, a Meteor Lake processor designed for efficiency, with Intel's Arc A570M, a discrete mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture. The combination represents a mid-range mobile computing platform, with a combined performance percentile of 79. The CPU, at the 70th percentile, is a strong performer for its class, but it is clearly outshined by the GPU, which sits at the 88th percentile.

The pairing is logical. The low-power CPU is designed to extend battery life, while the GPU is there to provide a significant boost in graphics-heavy applications. The result is a system that is far more capable than one relying solely on integrated graphics, but it is not intended to compete with high-end gaming laptops that pair flagship CPUs with top-tier GPUs. It occupies a specific tier: the performance ultrathin. The data shows a system where a user gets a meaningful gaming experience at 1080p, professional-grade GPU acceleration for creative work, and a responsive CPU for everyday tasks, all within the thermal and power constraints of a portable laptop chassis. This is a balanced, sensible configuration for its target audience, delivering a level of performance that is well above the median for mobile systems.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 115U + Intel Arc A570M

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

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