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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 336H + Intel Arc A770M

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90 / 100
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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
91%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 336H

34,485 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A770M

18,383 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H and Intel Arc A770M pairing represents a mobile platform built around Intel’s newest Panther Lake architecture and its high-end Alchemist discrete GPU. This is a laptop-class combination, with the CPU soldered to the BGA 2540 socket and the GPU rated for 120W TDP. The data shows a combined percentile of 73, placing this build above the majority of systems in the database, though the absence of measured FPS rows for this exact pairing means all gaming projections must be derived from synthetic benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This is not a socketed desktop platform, so the CPU itself is not upgradeable in the traditional sense—it is permanently attached to the motherboard. The memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, running on a dual-channel bus with a maximum bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for the primary storage and expansion needs of a laptop. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics, meaning the system can function without the discrete GPU for basic tasks, though the Arc A770M is the primary rendering engine for demanding workloads.

The CPU has a TDP of 25W, while the GPU has a TDP of 120W. Combined, the data suggests a power envelope that is manageable for a performance laptop chassis, though the suggestedPsu field is null in the pack. The platform is not unlocked for overclocking—the multiplier is locked—so performance tuning is limited to what the manufacturer provides. A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing memory capacity or speed, given that the memory bus is dual-channel and supports modern DDR5 and LPDDR5X modules. Storage upgrades via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes are also viable, as the CPU supports 12 lanes of Gen 5 connectivity. However, the CPU and GPU are both fixed components; the data shows no upgrade path for the processor or graphics chip beyond what is already installed. The production status of the CPU is Active, while the GPU is End-of-life, indicating that the GPU is at the end of its production cycle, which may affect long-term support.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A770M scores 11774 in Passmark G3D and 2278 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with a GPU percentile of 62. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4013 in Passmark and 3387 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates strong per-core performance. At 1080p high-refresh gaming, the data suggests the GPU will be the primary constraint, as its percentile is lower than the CPU’s 84th percentile. The 16GB VRAM helps with texture-heavy titles, but the GPU’s raw compute scores—16.79 TFLOPS FP32—place it in a mid-range tier that may not sustain maximum frame rates at the highest settings in the most demanding titles.

Streaming: The CPU has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a multi-thread score of 28545 in Passmark and 23991 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The data shows strong parallel processing capability, which is beneficial for encoding and decoding video streams. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, providing modern API support for hardware-accelerated encoding. The Passmark data compression score of 280340 and encryption score of 21291 indicate the CPU can handle the overhead of concurrent gaming and streaming, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact headroom is unclear.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23991 places the CPU in a competitive position against rivals like the Intel Core i7-13700HX, which scores 34554 on average (a delta of -0.2% for the 336H). The GPU’s 16GB GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for rendering timelines and effects. The Passmark floating point math score of 82415 and integer math score of 62070 suggest strong computational throughput for video processing tasks. The GPU’s FP32 compute of 16.79 TFLOPS and FP16 of 33.59 TFLOPS (2:1) support accelerated rendering in supported applications.

3D rendering: The CPU’s multi-thread performance is solid, with a Passmark multithread score of 28545 and an average benchmark score of 34485, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 89494 and Vulkan score of 74422 in Geekbench indicate good compute capability for rendering workloads. However, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 460 (delta 0.1%) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (delta 1.2%), which are mid-range parts, so the rendering performance is comparable to those rather than high-end desktop GPUs.

Software development: The CPU’s single-thread performance of 4013 in Passmark and 1422 in Cinebench R20 single-core ensures responsive compilation and code analysis. The Passmark extended instructions score of 24542 and find prime numbers score of 299 reflect good integer and instruction-level performance, which is relevant for build processes. The 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large project loads, though the lack of ECC memory may be a consideration for some developers.

Student and office work: The CPU’s TDP of 25W is low, indicating efficient operation for battery-conscious workloads. The integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics can handle basic display output, while the discrete GPU remains idle for light tasks. The Passmark single-thread score of 4013 ensures snappy response in office applications, and the data compression score of 280340 suggests fast file handling. The combined percentile of 73 indicates this build is more powerful than needed for typical student tasks, but the efficiency makes it a viable option.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770M is built on the DG2-512 chip using the Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on a 6nm process by TSMC. The chip contains 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, with a transistor density of 53.4M per mm². The GPU has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster output pipelines. It features 32 ray tracing cores, though tensor cores are not specified in the data. The base clock is 1650 MHz, with a boost clock of 2050 MHz, and the memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for a mobile GPU, which helps with high-resolution textures and large datasets. The pixel rate is 262.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 524.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 16.79 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 33.59 TFLOPS (2:1), indicating strong compute throughput for its class.

In benchmark terms, the GPU scores 11774 in Passmark G3D, which is at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 18383, placing it near the AMD Radeon RX 460 (delta 0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (delta 1.2%). The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2278, which is a modern DirectX 12 test. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89494 and Vulkan score of 74422 highlight compute performance that is competitive with mid-range mobile GPUs. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 178 is notably higher than DirectX 10 (56), DirectX 11 (69), and DirectX 12 (70), suggesting that the GPU excels in older APIs but has more moderate performance in newer ones. The Passmark GPU compute score of 4778 is relatively low, indicating that compute-heavy workloads may not be the GPU’s strongest suit.

For rendering, the data shows that the GPU is capable of handling modern games at medium to high settings, but the percentile position of 62 suggests it is not a high-end part. The 16 GB VRAM is a clear advantage for memory-intensive applications, but the raw compute scores limit its ceiling in demanding titles.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 73, indicating that this build outperforms roughly 73% of systems in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not support ECC memory, according to the data.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A770M has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, using 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 34485, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260, giving the 336H a delta of 0.7% higher.

Q: Is the GPU’s production status active?

A: No, the Intel Arc A770M is marked as End-of-life in the data, while the CPU is Active.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A770M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU has a percentile of 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of all CPUs, while the GPU has a percentile of 62. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in most compute and gaming workloads. In gaming, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4013 in Passmark and 3387 in Cinebench R23 single-core is strong, but the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 11774 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2278 are modest by comparison. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, has a delta of 1.2%, meaning the A770M is slightly behind it in average score. This suggests that in GPU-bound scenarios, the system will perform like a mid-range laptop GPU, regardless of the CPU’s higher capability.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression (280340), encryption (21291), and multithread tasks (28545), the CPU dominates. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23991 is competitive with the Intel Core i7-13700HX, which has a delta of -0.2%. This means the CPU is not a bottleneck for most productivity applications. However, the GPU’s compute scores—such as Passmark GPU compute of 4778—are low, so tasks that rely on GPU compute, like certain rendering or machine learning workloads, will be constrained by the GPU. The FPS scaling cannot be measured directly, as the pack contains no measuredFps data for this combination, but the percentile gap suggests that for high-refresh gaming, the GPU will be the primary limiter, while the CPU will rarely be the bottleneck.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is suited for users who need strong CPU performance without the absolute highest GPU capability. Gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p with medium to high settings will find the Arc A770M adequate, as its 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth support modern titles, but the GPU’s 62nd percentile means it will not excel at maximum settings in the most demanding games. Content creators working on video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s 16 cores and 23991 Cinebench R23 multicore score, which handles encoding and processing well, though GPU-accelerated rendering may be limited by the A770M’s compute scores. Software developers will appreciate the single-thread performance of 4013 in Passmark and the extended instructions score of 24542, which aid in compilation and testing. Students and office workers will find the 25W TDP efficient for battery life, and the integrated Xe3 Graphics can handle basic tasks without engaging the discrete GPU. Small business workstations that require multitasking and data processing will leverage the CPU’s multithread score of 28545, while the GPU provides adequate acceleration for spreadsheet-heavy workloads or light graphical tasks. The combined percentile of 73 indicates that this build is above average, but not top-tier, making it a practical choice for users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU extremes.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores are extensive. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2418 multicore and 341 single-core. In R20, it scores 10076 multicore and 1422 single-core. In R23, it scores 23991 multicore and 3387 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 28545 and a single-thread score of 4013. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 34485, placing it at the 84th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700HX (avg 34554, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i5-13450HX (avg 34333, delta 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (avg 34260, delta 0.7%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (avg 34222, delta 0.8%). This shows the CPU is essentially on par with these parts, with deltas of less than 1%.

The GPU’s benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2278, Geekbench OpenCL of 89494, and Geekbench Vulkan of 74422. The Passmark G3D score is 11774, with a GPU compute score of 4778. The average benchmark score is 18383, placing it at the 62nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 460 (avg 18373, delta 0.1%), the AMD FirePro D500 (avg 18533, delta -0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (avg 18189, delta 1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (avg 18159, delta 1.2%). The combined picture is a CPU that punches above its class, paired with a GPU that sits squarely in the mid-range tier. The data shows no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance estimates must be inferred from these benchmark scores.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is a mobile processor with a 25W TDP, while the Intel Arc A770M is a mobile GPU with a 120W TDP. The combined percentile of 73 places this system above the majority of builds in the database, but below the top tier. The CPU’s 84th percentile and the GPU’s 62nd percentile create a system that is CPU-dominant, meaning the processor is the stronger component. The overall tier is mid-to-upper, suitable for a wide range of tasks, but not for extreme high-end gaming or compute workloads. The CPU is from the Core Ultra Series 3, part of the Panther Lake generation, built on a 3nm process by Intel. The GPU is from the Alchemist (Arc 7 Mobile) generation, built on a 6nm process by TSMC. The production status of the CPU is Active, while the GPU is End-of-life. This pairing represents a modern CPU with a slightly older GPU, which may affect future driver support for the GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor based on the Panther Lake architecture, built on a 3nm process node by Intel. The base clock is 1.90 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The TDP is 25W, which is low for a 16-core part, indicating high efficiency. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The PCIe support is Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU, and the integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics.

In benchmark terms, the CPU’s single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3387 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4013. This places it above many desktop processors for everyday tasks. The multi-thread performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23991 and a Passmark multithread score of 28545. The average benchmark score of 34485 and the 84th percentile confirm that this is a high-performing mobile CPU. The nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700HX and AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, are within 1% of its average score, meaning the 336H is competitive with these established parts. The data compression score of 280340 and encryption score of 21291 indicate strong data handling capabilities, while the floating point math score of 82415 and integer math score of 62070 show solid computational throughput. The CPU’s 16 threads are all physical cores, with no hyper-threading, which is a notable design choice that still delivers competitive multi-thread performance. For real workloads, this CPU excels in compilation, content creation, and multitasking, while its low TDP makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops that do not sacrifice performance.