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Intel Core Ultra 5 338H

33,989 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A350M

24,647 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H and Intel Arc A350M form a laptop pairing that targets efficient mobile computing. The CPU, built on Intel's 3 nm Panther Lake architecture, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a 12-core/12-thread configuration, while the Arc A350M GPU provides entry-level discrete graphics capability. This analysis covers benchmark scores, architectural details, and usage scenarios based strictly on available data.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H's position among all CPUs?

A: The CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 33989. It performs nearly identically to the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, which scores 34083 (a delta of -0.3%), and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800HX, which scores 33875 (a delta of 0.3%).

Q: What is the Intel Arc A350M's performance tier?

A: The GPU holds the 70th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24647. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 590, which scores 24744 (a delta of -0.4%), and it edges out the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630, which scores 24277 (a delta of 1.5%).

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has 12 cores and 12 threads. It is a mobile processor with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, using the Intel BGA 2540 socket.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A350M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, delivering 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

Q: Are there measured frame rates for this specific CPU+GPU combination?

A: No. The data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination. All FPS discussion is estimated from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

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

A: The pairing of the Core Ultra 5 338H and Arc A350M achieves a combined percentile of 77, placing it above the majority of tested laptop configurations.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H demonstrates robust compute performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16331 and a single-core score of 2044. These results place the CPU in the 84th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 33989. The data shows near-parity with the Core Ultra 7 165H, which has an average score of 34083, representing a negligible 0.3% deficit. The CPU also outperforms the Core i7-12800HX (average score 33875) by 0.3%, showing that this Ultra 5 chip competes directly with higher-tier mobile processors from previous generations.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc A350M posts a Geekbench OpenCL score of 24546 and a Vulkan score of 24747, yielding an average benchmark score of 24647. This places the GPU in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, which is a solid mid-tier position. The comparison data shows the A350M trailing the AMD Radeon RX 590 by 0.4% (24744) and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile by 0.5% (24763), while leading the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT by 0.8% (24442) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 by 1.5% (24277). The combined picture is a laptop that offers strong CPU-driven productivity with adequate GPU acceleration for entry-level gaming and graphics tasks.

The overall combined percentile of 77 reflects a balanced system where the CPU is the dominant component. Since there are no measured FPS values for this exact pairing, all gaming performance estimates are derived from these benchmark scores, which suggest that the system is capable of handling esports titles and less demanding 3D applications at playable settings.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H features 12 cores and 12 threads based on the Panther Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process node. This is a significant architectural step, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz that can boost up to 4.70 GHz. The processor is designed for the mobile market segment, fitting into the Intel BGA 2540 socket with a 25 W TDP, which indicates a focus on power efficiency.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the processor's multi-threaded capabilities, as shown in the PassMark multithread score of 28717 and the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10213. Single-thread performance is also competitive, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4180 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2044, which is critical for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications.

Real-world workload analysis indicates that the CPU excels in data-intensive tasks. The PassMark data compression score of 276539 is particularly strong, suggesting fast file archiving and compression workloads. Integer math performance (64934) and floating-point math (84067) scores indicate solid general-purpose and scientific computing capability. The extended instructions score of 23906 shows support for modern instruction sets, which benefits cryptography and multimedia encoding. The data encryption score of 21367 reinforces this, though the find prime numbers score of 304 is relatively modest, indicating that the CPU is not optimized for this specific niche workload.

The 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth, achieved via dual-channel LPDDR5X, ensures that the CPU's many cores are well-fed with data. This is reflected in the Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2504, which is a strong result for a 25 W mobile processor. Overall, the CPU analysis shows a processor that punches above its power envelope, offering performance that rivals higher-TDP chips from previous generations.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU combo is tailored for users who prioritize CPU throughput in a thin-and-light laptop form factor. The 84th percentile CPU performance makes it ideal for content creators who work with code compilation, data analysis, and photo editing, where the multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 16331) will accelerate rendering and export times. Software developers will benefit from the high PassMark integer math score (64934) and data compression score (276539), which speed up build processes and version control operations.

Students and professionals in STEM fields will find the CPU's floating-point performance (84067) valuable for simulations and numerical analysis. The 77th combined percentile suggests it can handle moderate multitasking, such as running virtual machines or compiling code while browsing the web. Small business workstations that require reliable multi-threaded performance for office suites, database management, and financial modeling will also find this processor suitable, given its strong PassMark multithread score of 28717.

Gamers at 1080p resolution with moderate settings will find the Arc A350M adequate for esports and older titles, though the GPU is not the primary strength of this build. The target user is someone who needs a responsive, high-performance CPU for work and occasional light gaming, not a dedicated gaming rig. The 12 threads are sufficient for modern multitasking, and the boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures snappy single-threaded application performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data clearly indicates that the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing. With a CPU percentile of 84 versus a GPU percentile of 70, the processor significantly outpaces the graphics card in relative performance. This imbalance means that in CPU-intensive workloads like code compilation, data compression, and spreadsheet calculations, the system will perform admirably, as the CPU can operate at its full potential without waiting on the GPU.

Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios such as gaming at higher resolutions or 3D rendering, the Arc A350M will be the limiting factor. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p gaming at lower settings, but they will cap performance in more demanding titles. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 24546 suggests the GPU can handle compute tasks, but it will not match the CPU's relative strength in parallel processing.

The FPS scaling, estimated from benchmark scores, indicates that the CPU could drive higher frame rates than the GPU can render in many games. This means that at lower resolutions and settings, the GPU will be the bottleneck; at higher settings, the GPU will still be the bottleneck, but the CPU headroom will remain unused. The 25 W TDP of both components suggests that the system is thermally balanced, but the performance delta is significant enough that users should not expect high-refresh gaming at 1440p or above. the data shows a system optimized for productivity, where the GPU provides acceleration for light graphics tasks without compromising the CPU's compute focus.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning the CPU is not upgradeable. The memory support is limited to LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, which is also typically soldered on the motherboard. This limits the upgrade path to the storage and GPU, though the GPU is also integrated into the system board in most laptop designs.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), which is a modern interface for connecting high-speed NVMe SSDs. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is adequate for its bandwidth needs. The system's 25 W TDP for both CPU and GPU suggests a total power draw of around 50 W, which leaves substantial headroom for a larger PSU if the user were to adapt the system into a desktop-like chassis, though this is not a typical use case.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to maximize the system's memory, ensuring the 136.5 GB/s bandwidth is fully utilized. Adding a high-capacity PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD would also improve data-intensive workloads, given the CPU's strong data compression score (276539). However, users should be aware that the production status for the GPU is end-of-life, meaning driver support and optimization may taper off, making a full system replacement a more viable long-term upgrade path than component swapping.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A350M is based on the DG2-128 chip using the Xe-HPG architecture, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, along with 6 ray tracing cores. The boost clock reaches 2200 MHz, with a base clock of 1150 MHz.

The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, providing 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a significant constraint for modern games that require more VRAM at higher resolutions. The GPU's pixel rate is 52.80 GPixel/s and texture rate is 105.6 GTexel/s, which are modest figures. The FP32 performance is 3.379 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 6.758 TFLOPS (2:1).

In terms of API support, the GPU features DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with the latest graphics technologies. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 24546 and Vulkan score of 24747 confirm its compute and graphics capabilities. The 70th percentile ranking places it above the GTX 1630, which is a positive indicator for entry-level gaming. The presence of 6 ray tracing cores means the GPU can handle hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the overall throughput will limit its effectiveness in demanding ray-traced titles.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 performance of 3.379 TFLOPS will handle basic 3D modeling and rendering tasks, but the 4 GB VRAM will be a bottleneck for large textures or complex scenes. The GPU is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium settings, light photo editing, and hardware-accelerated video encoding. Its end-of-life production status suggests that this is a legacy component, but its driver support under the DirectX 12 Ultimate umbrella ensures it remains functional for current software.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H processor with the Intel Arc A350M GPU in a laptop form factor. The CPU is a 12-core Panther Lake part with a 25 W TDP, while the GPU is a 25 W discrete graphics solution based on Xe-HPG architecture. The combined percentile of 77 indicates that this system outperforms the majority of tested laptop configurations, though the balance is heavily skewed toward CPU performance.

The system is classified as a laptop, meaning all components are integrated into a portable chassis. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking makes it a high-end mobile processor, while the GPU's 70th percentile places it in the mid-range of mobile graphics. This combination creates a workstation-class laptop that can handle demanding productivity tasks with ease, but is only entry-level for gaming. The overall tier is that of a professional ultrabook or a compact mobile workstation, where the CPU's multi-threaded prowess (Cinebench R23 multi-core 16331) is the primary selling point.

The Arc A350M provides enough graphics horsepower for casual gaming and GPU-accelerated applications, but it does not define this build. The data shows that the system excels in CPU-bound workloads, making it a sensible choice for users who value processing power over graphical fidelity in a portable package.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Estimated FPS from benchmark scores suggests the Arc A350M can handle esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends at 1080p with high frame rates, given its 70th percentile GPU ranking. However, the 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit performance in AAA games, meaning users should expect 60 FPS or lower at medium settings. The CPU's strong single-thread score (Cinebench R23 2044) will not be the limiting factor in most games.

Streaming: The CPU's 12 cores and strong PassMark multithread score (28717) provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The data compression score of 276539 suggests fast encoding performance for streaming software. The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate ensures compatibility with modern capture APIs, though the overall system will be best for 720p or 1080p streaming at moderate bitrates.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core performance (Cinebench R20 10213) will accelerate video rendering and export times in software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 performance can assist with effects and transitions, but the 4 GB VRAM will limit work with high-resolution footage. The 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures smooth timeline scrubbing and preview playback.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles, the 12-core processor will deliver solid performance, as evidenced by its 84th percentile ranking. GPU-based rendering will be slower due to the A350M's modest compute capabilities, and the 4 GB VRAM will restrict scene complexity. Users should rely on the CPU for final renders and use the GPU for viewport previews.

Software development: The high integer math score (64934) and data compression score (276539) make this system excellent for compiling large codebases and managing repositories. The 12 threads allow for parallel builds, and the boost clock of 4.70 GHz speeds up single-threaded tooling. The 18 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data, reducing compilation times.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark 4180) ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking for office suites. The system's low 25 W TDP for both components means long battery life, which is ideal for all-day campus use. The 70th percentile GPU is more than sufficient for presentation graphics and video playback, making this a versatile machine for academic work.

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