SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235H + AMD Radeon 780M

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

91 Score

Top 9% Ranking

91 / 100

ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

91%

GPU

90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 235H

37,522 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 780M

17,588 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H is a 14-core, 14-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Arrow Lake-H architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family and targets the mobile segment with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The absence of hyper-threading means the 14 cores operate as 14 threads, which is a notable design choice for efficiency-focused laptops. The processor carries a TDP of 28 W, making it suitable for thin-and-light systems that still require meaningful multi-core throughput.

The cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a peak bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes on the CPU side, which allows fast access to storage and discrete GPUs, though the integrated Arc Graphics 140T handles display output in this build.

Benchmark results place the Ultra 5 235H in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 37522, which sits remarkably close to several desktop and mobile rivals. The Intel Core i9-13900HK scores 37425, putting the Ultra 5 235H 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i5-13600K scores 37685, meaning the Ultra 5 trails by 0.4%. The Core Ultra 5 225F scores 37313, with the 235H ahead by 0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, with the 235H behind by 0.6%. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Ultra 5 235H delivers performance essentially equivalent to a high-end desktop i5 from the previous generation and a top-tier mobile i9.

Cinebench results reinforce this positioning. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 5 235H scores 25598, while single-core reaches 3613. In Cinebench R20, multi-core is 10751 and single-core is 1517. Cinebench R15 shows 2580 multi-core and 364 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor that scales well with multi-threaded workloads, though the modest TDP of 28 W suggests sustained performance may be limited by thermal and power constraints in a laptop chassis.

PassMark results provide additional insight into real-world tasks. The multi-thread score is 30091, while single-thread is 4359. Integer math scores 74247, floating-point math scores 93509, and extended instructions score 23354. Data compression reaches 301979, data encryption 23121, and random string sorting 36208. Physics simulation scores 1985, and prime number finding scores 239. These figures show a processor that handles integer-heavy and floating-point workloads competently, with encryption and compression tasks also performing well relative to its class.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 780M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It uses the Phoenix chip, which contains 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 142.6M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, and its memory is system shared, meaning bandwidth and capacity depend entirely on the host system's RAM configuration. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as system dependent, which is typical for integrated graphics.

The GPU contains 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores, though it lacks dedicated tensor cores. Pixel rate is 92.80 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 8.909 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 8.909 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The TDP is 15 W, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern gaming APIs.

The Radeon 780M sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17588. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.2% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 17639 (0.3% behind), the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.5% ahead). These comparisons are striking: the 780M, an integrated GPU, performs within a fraction of a percentage point of a discrete RTX 4060 in the average benchmark score. This does not mean it matches the RTX 4060 in every scenario — the 780M's system-shared memory and lower power envelope will limit sustained performance — but the synthetic benchmark scores are remarkably close.

In specific benchmarks, the 780M scores 480 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 18602 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 33683 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Vulkan score being significantly higher than OpenCL suggests the RDNA 3.0 architecture responds well to Vulkan's lower overhead. The ray tracing cores, though only 12 in number, provide hardware-accelerated RT support that older integrated GPUs lack. For a laptop IGP, this represents a substantial capability jump over previous generations.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from CPU and GPU benchmarks places this build in the 73rd percentile overall. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking is clearly the stronger component, while the GPU's 61st percentile is more modest. This asymmetry suggests the CPU is capable of driving workloads far beyond what the integrated GPU can render in real time.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37522 is nearly identical to the Core i9-13900HK (37425, 0.3% difference) and the Core i5-13600K (37685, -0.4% difference). This means the Ultra 5 235H delivers desktop-class CPU performance in a 28 W mobile package. For multi-threaded productivity tasks, video encoding, and compilation workloads, this CPU will not be the bottleneck.

The GPU's average score of 17588 places it alongside discrete GPUs like the Radeon Pro 560 and RTX 4060 in synthetic tests. However, the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 480 is modest, indicating that the 780M is not a high-end gaming GPU. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 33683 shows strong compute capabilities, which benefits applications that offload work to the GPU.

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries. All frame rate discussions below are therefore estimates based on the benchmark scores, not measured results. The CPU's high percentile and the GPU's mid-range percentile suggest that gaming performance will be limited by the GPU in most scenarios, while CPU-bound tasks will see excellent performance.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H compare to the Intel Core i9-13900HK?

A: The Ultra 5 235H scores 37522 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the i9-13900HK's 37425. The two processors are effectively tied in synthetic benchmarks, despite the Ultra 5 having a much lower TDP of 28 W.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon 780M comparable to a discrete GPU?

A: In average benchmark score, the 780M (17588) is within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (17639) and 0.2% of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551). However, the 780M uses system-shared memory and has a 15 W TDP, so real-world gaming performance will be limited by memory bandwidth and power constraints.

Q: What memory types does the Ultra 5 235H support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Does the Radeon 780M support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, it includes 12 ray tracing cores. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes features like ray tracing and variable rate shading.

Q: What is the CPU's process node and foundry?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC, which is notable for a mobile Intel processor.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded tasks?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3613, and the PassMark single-thread score is 4359. These place it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong single-thread performance for everyday responsiveness.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The Radeon 780M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need strong CPU performance in a laptop form factor but do not require high-end discrete graphics. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking makes it suitable for data analysts running heavy multi-threaded workloads, software developers compiling large codebases, and content creators who edit video or process images. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25598 indicates the CPU can handle demanding rendering tasks, though the integrated GPU will slow GPU-accelerated workflows.

Students in engineering, computer science, or data science programs would benefit from the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 30091 and integer math score of 74247, which support heavy computational workloads. Small business workstations that run virtualization, database queries, or financial modeling would also find the CPU capable, given its data compression score of 301979 and encryption score of 23121.

Gamers at 1080p with modest settings would find the Radeon 780M acceptable for esports titles and older games, given its 61st percentile GPU ranking. However, users expecting high-refresh-rate gaming at high settings should look elsewhere. The build is best suited for users who prioritize CPU throughput and need a laptop that can handle occasional gaming or GPU compute on the side.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradable in the traditional sense — users cannot swap it for a different processor. The platform supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, so upgrading system RAM is the primary memory-related upgrade path.

The CPU exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, which allows for fast NVMe storage or an external GPU enclosure. The Radeon 780M's TDP is 15 W, and the CPU's TDP is 28 W, giving a combined 43 W for the core compute components. There is no suggested PSU value in the data, but the low combined TDP means a standard laptop power adapter is sufficient.

A sensible next upgrade would be increasing system memory, since the GPU's performance is system dependent — more and faster RAM directly benefits the 780M's frame rates. Adding a high-speed NVMe drive via PCIe Gen 5 would also improve load times and overall system responsiveness. For users who need more GPU performance, an external GPU enclosure connected via PCIe Gen 5 lanes would be the most practical path, though the 8-lane limit may constrain bandwidth.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data shows a clear imbalance: the CPU operates at the 85th percentile while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile. This means the GPU will be the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads, while the CPU will be the limiting factor in compute-heavy tasks. In gaming scenarios, the Radeon 780M's system-shared memory and 15 W TDP will cap frame rates well below what the CPU could support. The CPU's high single-thread score of 4359 in PassMark ensures that even CPU-bound game logic runs smoothly, but the GPU will struggle with modern titles at high settings.

In productivity workloads, the CPU's 0.3% lead over the i9-13900HK and 0.6% lead over the Core Ultra 5 225F indicate it can handle heavy multi-threading without issue. The PassMark floating-point score of 93509 suggests strong performance in scientific computing, while the integer score of 74247 supports general-purpose programming tasks. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 18602 indicates it can accelerate some compute tasks, but it will not match a discrete GPU in rendering or machine learning workloads.

The pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and texture rate of 139.2 GTexel/s for the 780M are modest figures that align with its mid-range percentile. In a balanced system, the CPU would be paired with a discrete GPU in the 80th percentile or higher. This build's bottleneck is clearly the GPU, and users should set expectations accordingly.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H with the AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU. The CPU is a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake-H processor with a 5.00 GHz boost clock and 28 W TDP, ranking in the 85th percentile. The GPU is an RDNA 3.0 integrated solution with 768 shading units and 12 ray tracing cores, ranking in the 61st percentile.

The combined percentile is 73, which places this build in the upper-middle tier of all systems. The CPU's performance is exceptional for a mobile chip, matching desktop-class rivals like the Core i5-13600K within 0.4%. The GPU's performance is adequate for light gaming and GPU compute but will not satisfy users seeking high-end graphics. This build represents a CPU-first design where the processor does the heavy lifting and the GPU handles basic display and modest acceleration.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries. All frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 480 suggests it can handle older or less demanding titles at playable frame rates, but modern AAA games at high settings will likely struggle.

The Geekbench Vulkan score of 33683 indicates that Vulkan-based games will perform better than DirectX 12 titles, given the GPU's stronger Vulkan showing. The 8.909 TFLOPS FP32 performance is respectable for an integrated GPU, but the system-shared memory will limit effective bandwidth. At 1080p with low to medium settings, esports titles like competitive shooters and MOBAs should run smoothly. At 1440p or with high settings, frame rates will drop significantly. Users should treat this as a casual gaming GPU, not a high-refresh-rate solution.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not ideal. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 480 indicate that achieving high frame rates at high settings is unlikely. Low settings at 1080p may reach playable levels for esports titles.

Streaming: Feasible. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and PassMark encryption score of 23121 support software encoding, though the GPU lacks dedicated NVENC-class hardware. The 14 cores provide enough headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding at modest settings.

Video editing: Capable. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25598 and PassMark floating-point score of 93509 handle timeline editing and rendering well. The GPU's 18602 OpenCL score accelerates effects, though export times will be longer than with a discrete GPU.

3D rendering: CPU-bound rendering will perform well given the 25598 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. GPU-accelerated rendering will be slower, as the 780M's 8.909 TFLOPS is modest compared to discrete options.

Software development: Excellent. The PassMark integer math score of 74247 and data compression score of 301979 support fast compilation, testing, and version control operations. The 28 W TDP allows sustained performance in thin laptops.

Student and office work: More than sufficient. The single-thread score of 4359 ensures snappy application response, while the CPU's high percentile handles spreadsheet calculations, document processing, and multitasking without issue. The integrated GPU handles 4K display output for presentations or dual-monitor setups.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235H + AMD Radeon 780M

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core Ultra 5 235H

AMD Radeon 780M

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

CPU Analysis

GPU Analysis

Benchmark Performance

FAQ

Who Should Build It

Upgrade Path and Platform

Balance and Bottleneck

Build Overview

Gaming Performance

Usage Scenarios

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds