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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V + Intel Arc A370M

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

84%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

19,368 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A370M

29,175 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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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

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V paired with Intel Arc A370M is a laptop-class combination that sits in the 74th percentile of all hardware pairings. The CPU, a Lunar Lake part built on a 3nm TSMC process, delivers strong single-thread performance, while the Arc A370M, an Alchemist-generation GPU on 6nm, provides entry-level discrete graphics. This is a pairing designed for portability and efficiency, not extreme performance, but the benchmark data reveals a balanced system with clear strengths and limitations.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-matched pairing where the CPU and GPU operate in a complementary range. The Core Ultra 5 226V scores in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc A370M sits in the 74th percentile among GPUs. This near-identical percentile ranking suggests that neither component dramatically overshadows the other in synthetic benchmarks, creating a system where bottlenecks shift depending on the workload rather than being fixed to one component.

In CPU-bound tasks, the Ultra 5 226V shows robust performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9848 and single-core score of 1744 place it in a competitive position. The Geekbench results reinforce this: 8598 multicore and 1930 single-core. The Passmark single-thread score of 3754 is particularly strong, indicating that lightly-threaded applications like legacy software or certain simulation tasks will run smoothly. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 17850, however, is comparatively modest, meaning heavily threaded workloads will be limited by the 8-core, 8-thread configuration without hyperthreading.

For GPU-bound scenarios, the Arc A370M presents a different picture. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 29676 and Vulkan score of 28673 are nearly identical, suggesting consistent compute performance across different APIs. The GPU’s 4GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus provides 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a limiting factor for high-resolution textures or large datasets, but for 1080p gaming and typical productivity tasks, it is sufficient. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS is modest, but the 8 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support indicate it can handle ray-traced effects at reduced settings.

The balance is best understood through the bottleneck dynamic. In gaming, the GPU will often be the limiting factor at higher resolutions due to its VRAM capacity and bandwidth. At lower resolutions or in esports titles, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance will keep frame rates high. In productivity, the CPU’s single-core strength accelerates tasks like spreadsheet calculations, while the GPU’s compute capabilities assist in rendering and encoding. The data shows a system that is neither CPU- nor GPU-starved in most common scenarios, making it a versatile but not extreme performer.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, codenamed Alchemist, using the DG2-128 chip manufactured on TSMC’s 6nm process. It packs 7,200 million transistors into a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The GPU contains 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, which aligns with its entry-level positioning in the Arc 3 mobile lineup.

Clock speeds are set at a base of 1550 MHz with a boost of 2050 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective on 4GB of GDDR6. The 64-bit bus width is the primary constraint, capping bandwidth at 112.0 GB/s. For comparison, this is a narrow interface that will struggle with data-heavy workloads. The pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p rendering but will become strained at higher resolutions.

Ray tracing hardware is present in the form of 8 RT cores, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means modern graphical features like ray-traced shadows and reflections are supported, though the low RT core count and modest compute power will require significant compromises to maintain playable frame rates. The FP16 performance of 8.397 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) indicates a capable compute unit for AI-assisted workloads, though there are no dedicated tensor cores listed.

The benchmark scores, Geekbench OpenCL 29676 and Vulkan 28673, place the A370M in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH at a 0.1% higher score, the AMD FirePro W8000 at a 0.1% higher score, and the AMD Radeon RX 470 at a 0.6% higher score. Notably, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M is listed as a rival with a 1% higher score, which is surprising given that the RX 6800M is a high-end mobile GPU; this suggests the benchmark methodology or average score calculation may favor the A370M in certain compute tests. The GPU is now end-of-life, having been released on 2022-03-29, and uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

For rendering, the data shows a GPU that can handle 1080p gaming and light content creation. The 4GB VRAM is a hard limit for large scenes or high-resolution textures, and the 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will cause stuttering in memory-intensive applications. The Vulkan score being close to the OpenCL score suggests good cross-API optimization, which is beneficial for titles using modern graphics APIs.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V a good match for the Arc A370M?

A: Yes, the data indicates a balanced pairing. The CPU scores in the 73rd percentile and the GPU in the 74th percentile, meaning neither component is drastically stronger or weaker than the other. This results in a system where bottlenecks shift by workload rather than being fixed to one part.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc A370M have, and is it enough?

A: The Arc A370M has 4GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p gaming and light productivity, but it is a limiting factor for high-resolution textures or large 3D scenes.

Q: Can this system handle ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Arc A370M includes 8 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. However, the low RT core count and modest FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS mean ray tracing will require significant settings reductions to achieve playable frame rates.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance like?

A: The Core Ultra 5 226V scores 1744 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3754 in Passmark single-thread. This places it in a strong position for lightly-threaded tasks, with the nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, being 0.7% slower in average benchmark score.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: This is a laptop build, as indicated by the build class. The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket and the GPU is an IGP slot width, confirming a mobile form factor.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the data lists ECC memory as false. The memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard, though the memory bus is dual-channel.

Q: What is the production status of the GPU?

A: The Arc A370M is listed as end-of-life, having been released on 2022-03-29. This means it is no longer in active production, though it may still be found in existing laptop models.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets mobile users who need a balance of CPU and GPU performance without sacrificing portability. The 17W TDP CPU and 35W TDP GPU make it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where thermal headroom is limited. The 73rd percentile CPU performance and 74th percentile GPU performance place it in the upper-midrange of mobile hardware.

Gamers at 1080p will find this system capable of running esports titles and older AAA games at medium-to-high settings. The GPU’s 4GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary constraints, but the strong single-thread CPU performance helps maintain consistent frame rates in CPU-light scenarios. For content creators, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9848 indicates it can handle photo editing and light video editing, while the GPU’s 8.397 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerates AI-assisted tasks like denoising.

Developers will benefit from the CPU’s 8 cores and 8 threads, which are sufficient for compilation and testing, and the GPU’s Vulkan 1.4 support enables modern graphics programming. Students and small business users will find this system adequate for productivity suites, web development, and data analysis. The Passmark data compression score of 170687 and encryption score of 12710 show solid performance for file archiving and secure communications. However, users with heavy 3D rendering or machine learning workloads should look elsewhere, as the 4GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus are limiting factors.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Lunar Lake architecture using TSMC’s 3nm process. It features 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The lack of hyperthreading means 8 threads is the maximum, which is a deliberate design choice for efficiency over raw multithreading.

Cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. This L3 cache is relatively small compared to desktop parts, but the low power envelope of 17W TDP necessitates trade-offs. The CPU supports dual-channel memory, though the specific type is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for a discrete GPU and NVMe storage.

Benchmark results show a strong single-core performer. Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1744 and Geekbench single-core of 1930 indicate excellent per-thread performance, which is critical for responsiveness in everyday tasks and many games. The Passmark single-thread score of 3754 confirms this. Multicore performance is respectable but not outstanding: Cinebench R23 multicore of 9848 and Geekbench multicore of 8598. The Passmark multithread score of 17850 shows scaling, but the 8-thread limit caps performance in heavily threaded workloads like video encoding.

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average score of 19364, a 0% delta from the Ultra 5 226V’s 19368. The Intel Core i5-1345U is 0.2% faster, the Intel Core i7-8700K is 0.7% slower, and the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.7% faster. This places the Ultra 5 226V squarely in the upper-midrange of mobile and older desktop CPUs, making it a capable choice for a wide range of workloads. The integrated graphics, Arc 130V, provides a fallback for basic display tasks, though the discrete A370M handles gaming and compute.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries, so all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, meaning the following figures are qualitative expectations based on the GPU’s compute scores and the CPU’s single-thread strength.

At 1080p, the Arc A370M should handle esports titles like Counter-Strike and Valorant at high frame rates, given its FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS and the CPU’s strong single-core score of 3754 in Passmark. For AAA games, expect medium settings to achieve playable frame rates around 30-60 FPS, depending on the title’s optimization. The 4GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will cause texture pop-in or reduced texture quality in demanding games.

The GPU’s Vulkan score of 28673 suggests good performance in modern APIs, which bodes well for games using Vulkan or DirectX 12. Ray-traced effects will be limited; the 8 RT cores are present, but expect significant frame rate drops. At 1440p, the GPU will struggle due to memory bandwidth, and at 4K, it is not viable for gaming. The CPU’s performance is not the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios; the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The Core Ultra 5 226V achieves an average benchmark score of 19368, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19364, a 0% difference. The Intel Core i5-1345U scores 19411, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-8700K scores 19238, 0.7% lower. This data shows the Ultra 5 226V is competitive with a range of mobile and desktop processors from different generations.

The Arc A370M has an average benchmark score of 29175, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH at 29197, 0.1% higher, and the AMD FirePro W8000 at 29211, 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, 1% lower. This is an unusual result, as the RX 6800M is typically a much faster GPU, but the average benchmark score methodology may weight compute tests differently.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 74, indicating the system sits in the upper quarter of all laptop configurations. The CPU’s Cinebench scores (R15 multicore 1501, R20 multicore 6381, R23 multicore 9848) and the GPU’s OpenCL and Vulkan scores provide a complete picture: a system strong in single-threaded tasks and capable in GPU compute, but limited by memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a soldered mobile socket, meaning the processor is not upgradeable. This is typical for laptops and locks the user into the original CPU choice. The GPU is also an IGP slot width, indicating it is soldered to the motherboard. Therefore, upgradeability within this laptop is limited to memory and storage, unless the entire system is replaced.

The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes, which is sufficient for the Arc A370M’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. Memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard, but the memory bus is dual-channel. ECC memory is not supported. The GPU has a 17W TDP, but the suggested PSU is null, meaning power supply requirements are not specified; however, the low TDPs of both components suggest a modest power adapter is sufficient.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data points to replacing the entire laptop rather than upgrading individual components. The end-of-life status of the GPU means it will not receive new driver optimizations, and the soldered nature of both components prevents in-place upgrades. A future laptop with a newer Intel Arc GPU or a more powerful discrete GPU would be the logical path forward, though no specific successor is listed in the data.

Build Overview

This is a laptop build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, a Lunar Lake mobile processor, with the Intel Arc A370M, an Alchemist-generation discrete GPU. The CPU’s 17W TDP and the GPU’s 35W TDP make this a power-efficient pairing suitable for portable systems. The combined 74th percentile ranking indicates this is an upper-midrange laptop configuration.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 8 threads, boosting to 4.50 GHz, provide strong single-thread performance, supported by benchmarks like Cinebench R23 single-core of 1744. The GPU’s 4GB GDDR6 memory and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p gaming, with Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 29676 and 28673 respectively. The system is balanced, with no single component creating a severe bottleneck in typical workloads. This is a practical choice for users prioritizing mobility and efficiency over raw performance, suitable for gaming at 1080p, productivity tasks, and light content creation.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V + Intel Arc A370M

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