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# Intel Core Ultra 5 336H + Intel Arc A530M

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H pairs a 16-thread Panther Lake mobile processor with Intel's Arc A530M discrete GPU in a laptop configuration. This combination sits at the 85th percentile overall, meaning it outperforms roughly 85% of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU is built on Intel's 3nm process with 18MB of shared L3 cache, while the GPU uses TSMC's 6nm node with 8GB of GDDR6 memory. Benchmark data shows this is a balanced mid-to-high tier mobile platform, though no measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing — all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from synthetic benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 3, built on the Panther Lake architecture at Intel's 3nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a thermal design power of 25W — notably efficient for a 16-thread part. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU is socketed on Intel BGA 2540 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU alone. It includes integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics, though the discrete Arc A530M handles demanding workloads.

In Cinebench R23, the 336H scores 23,991 multi-core and 3,387 single-core. The multi-core figure places it in strong contention with desktop processors from a few generations back — the nearest rival AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34,260 average across all benchmarks, putting the 336H about 0.7% ahead. Against the Intel Core i7-13700HX, the delta is -0.2%, meaning the 336H is essentially tied with that high-end mobile HX part. The single-core score of 3,387 in R23 is competitive for modern mobile CPUs, translating to snappy responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks.

PassMark results reveal workload-specific strengths. The multithread score of 28,545 is solid, but the integer math score of 62,070 and floating-point math score of 82,415 show the CPU handles both integer and FP-heavy code well. Data compression at 280,340 and random string sorting at 34,402 indicate strong throughput for file archiving and data processing. Encryption at 21,291 and extended instructions at 24,542 suggest capable cryptographic and SIMD performance. The single-thread PassMark score of 4,013 is respectable for a 25W mobile part. The average benchmark score of 34,485 places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs — a top-tier mobile processor that competes directly with the Intel Core i7-13700HX (34,554 avg) and Intel Core i5-13450HX (34,333 avg), with deltas of -0.2% and +0.4% respectively.

For real workloads, these numbers mean the 336H can sustain heavy multi-threaded compilation, video encoding, and 3D rendering tasks without falling behind last-generation high-end mobile chips. The 18MB L3 cache and 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate feeding for the 16 threads. The 25W TDP is a critical advantage for laptop thermals — it delivers desktop-class multi-thread performance in a power envelope that allows thinner chassis designs. The lack of a multiplier unlock means overclocking is off the table, but for a mobile part, that is rarely a limitation given thermal constraints.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures below are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores of both components, not direct measurements. Treat these as directional indicators rather than precise expectations.

The Arc A530M's Geekbench scores — 49,735 in OpenCL and 43,492 in Vulkan — suggest it can handle modern titles at 1080p with medium-to-high settings, though ultra settings at high frame rates will likely strain it. The GPU's 3.994 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth place it in the same class as the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (46,601 avg score, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6550M (46,702 avg score, -0.2% delta). These rival GPUs historically deliver playable 1080p performance in most AAA titles, so the A530M should fall in a similar range.

For esports titles like Fortnite, Valorant, or Counter-Strike 2, the CPU's strong single-core score of 4,013 in PassMark and R23 single-core of 3,387 suggest the 336H can feed the GPU adequately at high frame rates. The GPU's 62.40 GPixel/s pixel rate and 124.8 GTexel/s texture rate provide enough fill for 1080p competitive gaming at high refresh rates, likely reaching 144+ FPS in lighter titles with reduced settings. For heavier AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Starfield, the 8GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus will be limiting at ultra settings; expect 30-50 FPS at 1080p ultra, improving to 60+ FPS with DLSS or XeSS upscaling and medium settings.

The RT cores (12 total) provide hardware ray tracing support, but the modest FP32 throughput means RT effects will carry a significant performance penalty. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features like mesh shaders and variable rate shading. Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 round out API support for broad game compatibility.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A530M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the Alchemist generation, using TSMC's 6nm process. The DG2-256 chip contains 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, with a transistor density of 42.8 million per mm². It features 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU's base clock is 900 MHz with a boost clock of 1300 MHz.

Compute resources include 1,536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. The pixel rate of 62.40 GPixel/s and texture rate of 124.8 GTexel/s provide balanced rasterization throughput. FP32 performance is rated at 3.994 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 7.987 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The 12 RT cores enable hardware ray tracing, though the overall compute budget limits RT performance relative to higher-tier GPUs. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 and carries a 65W TDP, with display outputs marked as "Portable Device Dependent" — standard for a mobile IGP-class component.

The Arc A530M's Geekbench OpenCL score of 49,735 and Vulkan score of 43,492 produce an average benchmark score of 46,614, placing it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. This is a strong mid-range position. The nearest rivals are remarkably close: the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (46,601 avg, 0% delta) is a dead heat, the AMD Radeon RX 6550M (46,702 avg, -0.2% delta) is essentially identical, and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (46,043 avg, 1.2% delta) trails slightly. Even the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation (45,972 avg, 1.4% delta) is within striking distance, though that comparison is misleading given the different class of hardware.

For rendering workloads, the 3.994 TFLOPS FP32 throughput means the A530M can handle 1080p video editing in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve with hardware acceleration, though 4K timelines may require proxy workflows. The 8GB VRAM is sufficient for most 1080p textures and moderate 3D scenes in Blender or similar tools. The 224 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the compute resources but will bottleneck if the GPU is pushed hard with high-resolution textures and heavy post-processing. The 65W TDP is relatively high for a laptop GPU, so thermal management will be critical in thin chassis designs.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced pairing. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 34,485, while the GPU sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 46,614. The combined percentile is 85, indicating neither component dramatically overshadows the other. In CPU-bound workloads like physics simulation, data compression, and compilation, the 336H's PassMark physics score of 2,682 and multithread score of 28,545 will be the limiting factor — but these are strong numbers that won't bottleneck modern games.

In GPU-bound scenarios, such as 4K gaming or heavy ray tracing, the Arc A530M's 3.994 TFLOPS and 224 GB/s bandwidth will be the constraint. The CPU's 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is roughly half the GPU's, but since they use separate memory pools, this isn't a direct bottleneck. However, the CPU's dual-channel memory configuration means the 336H may struggle to feed the GPU in ultra-high-FPS scenarios where frame times are extremely short. The 128-bit GPU bus and 8GB VRAM will also limit texture-heavy workloads at high resolutions.

FPS scaling evidence is unavailable due to the lack of measured data, but benchmark deltas suggest the pairing is balanced: the CPU's nearest rival (i7-13700HX) is within 0.2%, and the GPU's nearest rival (RX 5600M) is within 0%. This symmetry indicates neither component will consistently bottleneck the other in typical gaming workloads. For productivity tasks, the CPU's 16 threads and 25W TDP will handle most professional workloads, while the GPU accelerates rendering and compute tasks. The overall picture is a laptop that performs uniformly well across CPU- and GPU-intensive applications, with no single component becoming a consistent chokepoint.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the combination of the 336H's strong single-core performance (4,013 PassMark single-thread, 3,387 R23 single-core) and the A530M's 3.994 TFLOPS should deliver 100+ FPS in esports titles with competitive settings. For AAA games, expect 60-90 FPS at medium settings, with the 8GB VRAM handling most textures without overflow. The 62.40 GPixel/s pixel rate supports high refresh rates in lighter titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and 28,545 PassMark multithread score can handle x264 encoding at 1080p60 while maintaining gameplay frame rates. The 25W TDP means thermal headroom for sustained streaming sessions. GPU-based encoding via the Arc A530M's media engine (not explicitly benchmarked but standard for the architecture) could offload encoding entirely, freeing CPU threads for game logic.

Video editing: The GPU's 49,735 OpenCL score accelerates effects and color grading in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro. The CPU's 82,415 floating-point math score handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding. The 8GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p timelines with multiple layers; 4K editing will require proxies or lower-res previews.

3D rendering: The CPU's 23,991 Cinebench R23 multi-core score makes it a capable CPU renderer for Blender Cycles or V-Ray. The GPU's 3.994 TFLOPS and 12 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible renderers. The 18MB L3 cache and 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support complex scenes, though the 8GB VRAM limits texture sizes.

Software development: The 16 threads and 62,070 integer math score accelerate compilation of large codebases. The 280,340 data compression score speeds up build caching and source control operations. The 25W TDP allows sustained all-core turbo during long builds without thermal throttling in a well-designed laptop chassis.

Student and office work: The 4,013 single-thread PassMark score ensures snappy browser, office suite, and productivity app performance. The 25W TDP enables all-day battery life in lightweight workloads. The 84th CPU percentile means this machine handles anything a student throws at it, from research papers to light data analysis.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets mobile users who need a laptop that excels at both productivity and gaming without sacrificing portability. The 84th CPU percentile and 85th GPU percentile make it suitable for gamers at 1080p who want to play the latest titles at medium-to-high settings — the 8GB VRAM and 3.994 TFLOPS handle most modern games at that resolution. Content creators working with 1080p video or 3D scenes will appreciate the OpenCL compute power and 16-thread CPU. Software developers compiling large projects will benefit from the strong integer math and multithread scores. Students and office workers get a machine that handles all standard tasks with headroom for occasional gaming or creative work. Small business workstations running virtual machines, databases, or moderate compute tasks will find the 336H's 16 threads and the GPU's compute capability sufficient for most workloads. The 25W CPU TDP is particularly attractive for professionals who need performance on the go without carrying a heavy power brick.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H achieves an average benchmark score of 34,485 across all tested workloads, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i7-13700HX scores 34,554 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34,333 (+0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34,260 (+0.7% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34,222 (+0.8% delta). This means the 336H is statistically indistinguishable from its closest competitors — differences under 1% are within benchmark noise.

The Intel Arc A530M achieves an average benchmark score of 46,614 across OpenCL and Vulkan tests, placing it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are equally close: the AMD Radeon RX 5600M scores 46,601 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6550M scores 46,702 (-0.2% delta), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 scores 46,043 (+1.2% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 45,972 (+1.4% delta). Again, the performance differences are minimal, making the A530M a solid mid-range mobile GPU.

Combined, the CPU and GPU produce a pairing at the 85th percentile overall. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,991 and single-core score of 3,387, alongside the GPU's OpenCL score of 49,735, paint a picture of a balanced, capable mobile platform. The PassMark results reinforce this: multithread 28,545, single-thread 4,013, with strong sub-scores in integer math (62,070), floating-point math (82,415), and data compression (280,340). This is a system that performs uniformly well across CPU- and GPU-intensive tasks.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H (Panther Lake, 3nm, 16 threads, 25W TDP) with the Intel Arc A530M (Xe-HPG Alchemist, 6nm, 8GB GDDR6, 65W TDP). The CPU is a 2026 release, while the GPU launched in mid-2023, making this a pairing of Intel's newest mobile CPU architecture with its previous-generation discrete GPU. The 85th combined percentile places it comfortably in the upper mid-range of laptop performance, competing with systems featuring Intel Core i7-13700HX CPUs and AMD Radeon RX 5600M or RX 6550M GPUs. The 25W CPU TDP is a standout feature, enabling high performance in power-constrained laptop designs. The 8GB GPU VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p gaming and content creation. This is not a flagship workstation or a max-performance gaming laptop, but rather a well-rounded mobile platform that handles a broad spectrum of tasks with competence. The lack of measured FPS data means real-world gaming performance could vary, but the synthetic benchmarks indicate a system that will satisfy most users looking for a versatile laptop.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H compare to the Intel Core i7-13700HX?

A: The 336H has an average benchmark score of 34,485, while the i7-13700HX scores 34,554. The delta is -0.2%, meaning the 336H is essentially tied with the 13700HX in overall performance, despite being a newer 3nm part with a lower 25W TDP.

Q: Is the Intel Arc A530M suitable for 1080p gaming?

A: The GPU's 3.994 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 8GB VRAM place it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,614. This is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (0% delta), which historically handles 1080p gaming well at medium-to-high settings.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and why does it matter?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a 25W TDP. This is notably low for a 16-thread processor, meaning laptops using this CPU can be thinner, lighter, and have better battery life than systems with higher-TDP mobile CPUs while still delivering competitive multi-thread performance.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A530M has 12 dedicated RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). However, the modest 3.994 TFLOPS FP32 throughput means ray tracing performance will be limited, and users should expect significant frame rate drops when enabling RT effects.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a total bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. This is half the GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, but since they use separate memory pools, this doesn't create a direct bottleneck.

Q: Is there any measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this pairing. All gaming performance statements in this analysis are estimates derived from synthetic benchmark scores (Cinebench, PassMark, Geekbench) and comparisons to rival components.

Q: What is the overall performance tier of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 85, meaning this pairing outperforms 85% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile and the GPU at the 85th percentile, indicating a balanced, upper-mid-range mobile platform.

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