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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V + Intel Arc A570M

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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

19,368 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A570M

58,239 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a mobile processor built on the Lunar Lake architecture, representing Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC, which underpins its efficiency-oriented design. The chip packs 8 cores and 8 threads, a configuration that prioritizes power efficiency over raw multi-threading capability. With a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, the CPU can scale up significantly when workload demands it, but its 17 W TDP signals that sustained high-frequency operation is constrained by thermal and power limits typical of ultraportable laptops.

The cache hierarchy is substantial for a low-power part. Each core gets 192 KB of L1 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache, while an 8 MB shared L3 pool serves the entire chip. This arrangement helps mitigate the lack of simultaneous multi-threading by keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores. In practical terms, the cache design supports the single-thread performance that Lunar Lake emphasizes, which is evident in the benchmark scores.

Cinebench R23 results show a single-core score of 1744 and a multi-core score of 9848. The single-core figure is strong, placing the CPU in a competitive position for lightly threaded tasks like web browsing, office applications, and legacy software that relies on one or two cores. The multi-core score, however, reveals the trade-off of an 8-thread design: it is respectable but not class-leading, as chips with more threads from rival families often post higher numbers in heavily parallel workloads. The Cinebench R20 scores follow a similar pattern, with 900 single-core and 6381 multi-core, while the older R15 test yields 267 and 1501 respectively.

Geekbench results reinforce the single-core strength: 1930 single-core and 8598 multi-core. The single-core score is particularly notable for a 17 W part, indicating that the architecture extracts excellent instructions-per-clock. For real-world use, this translates to snappy system responsiveness, fast application launches, and smooth performance in productivity suites that are not fully multi-threaded.

PassMark tests provide a broader view. The multi-thread score is 17850, and the single-thread score is 3754, both consistent with a mid-range mobile CPU. More specialized workloads show specific strengths: data compression scores 170687, floating point math hits 52270, and integer math reaches 38647. Extended instructions score 14724, which is relevant for cryptography and SIMD-heavy tasks. Random string sorting posts 20813, and data encryption scores 12710. The physics test, often tied to simulation workloads, scores 1449, while find prime numbers is relatively low at 166, indicating that the CPU is not optimized for pure integer iteration loops.

The average benchmark score of 19368 places the CPU at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Comparing to nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364, a delta of 0%, meaning the two are statistically tied. The Intel Core i5-1345U scores 19411, putting the Ultra 5 226V slightly behind by -0.2%. The Intel Core i7-8700K, a desktop part from an older generation, scores 19238, with the Ultra 5 226V ahead by 0.7%. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, leaving the Ultra 5 226V behind by -0.7%. These narrow margins show that the 226V sits in a crowded performance band where architectural efficiency compensates for lower power limits and fewer threads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Core Ultra 5 226V with the Intel Arc A570M creates an interesting balance dynamic. The CPU, with its 8 threads and 73rd percentile ranking, is not a high-core-count monster, but it delivers strong single-threaded performance. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, which is higher than the CPU's standing. This gap suggests that in many workloads, the CPU may become the limiting factor before the GPU does, especially in tasks that scale well across many threads.

Consider the combined percentile of 81 for this build. This figure reflects that the system as a whole outperforms most configurations, but the component-level percentiles reveal where the bottleneck lies. In gaming, for instance, the GPU's higher percentile means the CPU might struggle to feed it frames in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom. The CPU's multi-core scores, while solid, are not exceptional, so heavily threaded games that leverage more than 8 threads could see the CPU cap performance.

However, the single-core strength of the 226V mitigates this to a degree. Many modern game engines still rely heavily on a few primary threads. The 1744 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 3754 PassMark single-thread score indicate that those primary threads will be well-served. The bottleneck is more likely to manifest in background tasks or in games that spawn many light threads, where the 8-thread limit becomes apparent.

For productivity, the balance shifts. The GPU's high percentile makes it capable for GPU-accelerated rendering, video encoding, and compute tasks. But those workloads often depend on the CPU to prepare data and manage the pipeline. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 170687 is strong, suggesting it can handle data movement efficiently. Yet in a pure CPU render (e.g., Cinebench multi-core), the GPU sits idle, and the CPU's 9848 R23 score is the ceiling.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent from the data, as there are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination. This means bottleneck conclusions must be drawn from the percentile delta and the nature of the workloads. The 15-point gap between the CPU's 73rd and GPU's 88th percentile is significant enough to predict that, in GPU-light tasks at high resolutions, the CPU will hold back the GPU. Conversely, at lower resolutions in CPU-bound titles, the GPU will have spare capacity.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's exact scores have been detailed, but the headline numbers bear repeating for context. The average CPU benchmark score is 19368, ranking at the 73rd percentile. This places it in the upper-mid range of all CPUs, competitive with the Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364, 0% delta) and the Core i5-1345U (19411, -0.2% delta). It edges out the desktop Core i7-8700K (19238, +0.7%) but trails the Core i7-10700F (19499, -0.7%).

The GPU, the Intel Arc A570M, has a single benchmark entry: Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239. This score ranks it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show how tightly clustered this performance tier is. The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 58392, a delta of -0.3% from the Arc A570M (meaning the Arc is slightly behind). The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085, with the Arc ahead by 0.3%. The NVIDIA P102-100 scores 58528, putting the Arc behind by -0.5%. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, where the Arc trails by -0.7%. These margins are minuscule, indicating that the Arc A570M delivers compute performance nearly identical to a mix of high-end desktop and workstation cards from other vendors, at least in the OpenCL workload.

The combined picture is a laptop system that excels in GPU compute relative to its CPU compute. The 81st combined percentile confirms that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, likely because the GPU's strong showing carries the system in graphics-intensive tasks. The CPU's 73rd percentile is respectable, but it is the GPU that pushes this build into the top quintile of all systems.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing is aimed at users who need strong graphics performance in a mobile form factor without requiring top-tier CPU multi-threading. The data supports several specific user profiles.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find this system well-suited. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking indicates it can handle modern titles at high settings, and the CPU's strong single-core scores prevent most frame pacing issues. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver, which plays to its strength, but the CPU's lower multi-thread scores might cause dips in CPU-heavy scenes.

Content creators who work with GPU-accelerated applications will benefit. The Arc A570M's OpenCL score of 58239, rivaling the RX 6950 XT, suggests it can handle video encoding, effects rendering, and image processing tasks that offload to the GPU. The CPU's PassMark floating point score of 52270 and integer score of 38647 provide adequate support for scripting, asset management, and non-accelerated parts of the pipeline.

Developers compiling code will see mixed results. The CPU's 8 threads limit parallel compilation, but the single-core performance of 3754 in PassMark single-thread ensures that single-file builds and interactive development tasks remain responsive. For large projects with many files, the multi-core score of 17850 will be adequate but not fast.

Students and general productivity users will find this system more than capable. Office suites, web browsers, and communication tools rely on single-thread performance, which is a clear strength. The efficiency of the 17 W CPU also translates to longer battery life, a practical benefit for campus use.

Small business workstations that run accounting software, CRM systems, and light database work will perform well. The CPU's data compression score of 170687 is strong for file handling, and the GPU can accelerate visualization or reporting tasks if needed. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on the GPU also supports moderate-sized datasets without spilling to system RAM.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a soldered mobile socket. This means the CPU is not user-replaceable, so any upgrade path requires a new laptop or motherboard. The memory support is listed as "Depends on motherboard," with a dual-channel memory bus, indicating that RAM is likely soldered or limited to specific configurations.

The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU itself. This is a modest lane count, but sufficient for a laptop's primary GPU and NVMe storage. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is a reasonable interface for its performance class and does not likely bottleneck the Arc A570M's bandwidth needs.

Power considerations are favorable. The CPU's TDP is 17 W, and the GPU's TDP is 75 W. Combined, that is 92 W of core components, leaving ample headroom within typical laptop power budgets. The suggested PSU field is null, but given the TDPs, a standard laptop power brick in the 100-130 W range would be sufficient. The data does not provide a specific PSU requirement, so this is a qualitative assessment.

A sensible next upgrade, given the platform's constraints, would be external. An external GPU enclosure is not supported by the PCIe lane count specification, so that path is unclear. More realistically, the upgrade path is to the next laptop generation, where a newer CPU and GPU pair would offer better performance. Within this system, the only user-serviceable components are likely the SSD and possibly RAM, depending on the motherboard design. The data does not specify M.2 slots or RAM slots, so this remains speculative.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no simultaneous multi-threading.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 19368 for the Ultra 5 226V and 19364 for the Ryzen 5 7533HS, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

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

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 16 dedicated RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pairing is 81, placing it in the top quintile of systems.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, and the socket is BGA 2833, which is soldered and not designed for overclocking.

Q: What is the GPU's process node and transistor count?

A: The GPU is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A570M is a mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-256 chip. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 11,500 million transistors packed into a 269 mm² die. This yields a transistor density of 42.8 million per square millimeter, a figure that reflects the integration level of the Alchemist generation.

The GPU's clock speeds are conservative for laptop power limits: a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1300 MHz. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective for the GDDR6 memory. The 8 GB memory capacity on a 128-bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the GPU's compute capabilities but not exceptional for high-resolution texture streaming.

Compute resources include 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU also features 16 RT cores dedicated to ray tracing, and while tensor cores are not listed, the architecture supports other acceleration paths. Pixel rate is 83.20 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 166.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 5.325 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 10.65 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio, indicating strong half-precision compute for AI and certain rendering tasks.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239 places the GPU at the 88th percentile. This score is remarkably close to the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58392, -0.3%), a high-end desktop card. It also trades blows with the RX 5600 OEM (58085, +0.3%), NVIDIA P102-100 (58528, -0.5%), and Radeon PRO V710 (58657, -0.7%). This suggests that in raw compute throughput, the Arc A570M punches far above its mobile, low-power positioning. For rendering tasks that offload to the GPU, such as Blender Cycles or video encoding, this performance is a significant asset.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines and professional applications. Its bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is a sensible match for its bandwidth needs. The TDP is 75 W, and it is classified as an IGP slot width, meaning it is integrated into the laptop motherboard rather than a discrete card.

Build Overview

This is a laptop build (classified as buildClass: "laptop") pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V CPU with the Intel Arc A570M GPU. The CPU is a Lunar Lake part designed for efficiency, while the GPU is an Alchemist-generation Arc 5 mobile chip. Together, they form a mobile platform aimed at balancing power consumption with graphics capability.

The overall tier of this build is high, evidenced by the combined percentile of 81. This places it above 81% of all systems in the database. The CPU's individual percentile is 73, which is solid, but the GPU's 88th percentile is what boosts the system. This is a GPU-forward configuration, where the graphics card carries more weight in overall performance than the processor.

The build is not a flagship or extreme-performance laptop, but it sits comfortably in the upper-mid tier of mobile systems. It competes with laptops that pair mid-range CPUs with high-end GPUs, a common configuration for gaming and creator laptops that prioritize graphics over CPU multi-threading. The efficiency of the 17 W CPU also suggests this could be a thinner, lighter chassis than one with a higher-TDP processor.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores. These figures should be treated as expectations rather than verified results.

Based on the GPU's 88th percentile and its OpenCL score rivaling the RX 6950 XT, the Arc A570M is capable of high framerates in most modern titles. The CPU's strong single-core performance (1744 in Cinebench R23 single-core) means that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most games, particularly at 1080p where GPU load is high.

For esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, which are CPU-light and GPU-moderate, this system should push well over 100 FPS at 1080p with high settings. The single-thread score suggests minimal frame drops in crowded scenes. At 1440p, the GPU will still deliver playable framerates, likely in the 60-100 FPS range depending on the title.

For AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Alan Wake 2, which are demanding on both CPU and GPU, the system will need to rely on the GPU's compute strength. At 1080p with ultra settings, expect 40-60 FPS, with the CPU's 8 threads potentially causing stutters in open-world games that spawn many NPCs. At 1440p, framerates will drop; the 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth will be tested by high-resolution textures, but the GPU's 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggests it can handle the load at medium settings for 60 FPS.

Ray tracing performance is a wildcard. The 16 RT cores are present, but their throughput is unknown from the data. Games with heavy RT effects will likely see significant performance drops, so disabling RT or using lower RT presets is advisable for smooth gameplay.

In summary, this laptop is a capable 1080p gaming machine with the ability to handle 1440p at reduced settings. The CPU's single-core strength prevents most stutter, but the limited thread count may show in heavily populated scenes. For competitive gamers, the high refresh rate potential at 1080p is the sweet spot. For single-player enthusiasts, prioritizing medium settings or using upscaling technologies would be prudent for a consistent frame rate.

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