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CPU
90%
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GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

32,697 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A350M

24,647 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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70-89

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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Intel Arc A350M form a laptop-class pairing that sits at the 77th percentile overall. The CPU is a 16-core, 22-thread Meteor Lake processor with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, built on Intel's 7 nm process. The GPU is an Arc A350M based on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-128 chip with 768 shading units and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus. This combination targets a specific segment: mobile users who need strong multi-threaded CPU work and entry-level discrete graphics for light gaming and content creation. The data shows a system that leans heavily on the processor for compute-heavy tasks, while the GPU provides a baseline for graphics acceleration. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion in this analysis is estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as directional rather than definitive.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile processor with a hybrid configuration of 16 cores and 22 threads, a design that balances high-performance and efficiency workloads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz are respectable for a 28 W TDP part, indicating that sustained multi-core loads will be limited by thermal and power headroom rather than raw clock potential. The CPU scores 2450 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 8754 in R20 multi-core, and 15028 in R23 multi-core, with single-core scores of 255, 1235, and 1743 respectively. These numbers show a processor that scales well with thread count, but the gap between R15 and R23 multi-core scores (roughly 6x improvement from R15 to R23) is typical of longer, more demanding workloads that stress sustained boost behavior.

The 155H sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14600T (avg score 32707, delta 0%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750, delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, delta -0.4%). This places the 155H in a tight cluster where performance differences are within a fraction of a percent. In practical terms, the 155H is statistically indistinguishable from these competitors in aggregate benchmarks, but its specific strengths lie in data compression (277353 in Passmark) and integer math (86870), which suggest strong performance in archiving, database, and general productivity tasks. The floating-point math score of 63703 and extended instructions score of 16456 indicate solid scientific and SIMD-heavy workload capabilities, though the find prime numbers score of 113 is notably low, hinting at weaker single-threaded integer throughput in specific algorithms.

The cache hierarchy is generous: 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. This large L3 helps with multi-threaded workloads that share data, such as rendering or compilation. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5, which is sufficient for the CPU's needs but not exceptional. The integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG with 128 execution units, providing a fallback for display output and light acceleration when the discrete GPU is idle. The 155H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes for CPU-attached devices, which is forward-looking for storage but not yet fully utilized by most mobile GPUs. The launch MSRP is $503, a figure that reflects its positioning as a mid-to-upper mobile processor.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core Ultra 7 155H and the Arc A350M is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The processor's 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 70th percentile creates a clear hierarchy: the CPU is the dominant component in this system. For CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, software compilation, and data processing, the 155H will be the limiting factor only in terms of its 28 W TDP, which caps sustained performance. For GPU-bound tasks like gaming at high resolutions or 3D rendering with ray tracing, the Arc A350M will bottleneck the system, as its 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus constrain texture throughput and frame buffer capacity.

The benchmark scores reveal this imbalance. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 24873 is strong for a mobile part, while the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 24546 and Vulkan score of 24747 place it near the Radeon RX 590 (delta -0.4%) and RTX A5000 Mobile (delta -0.5%). The GPU's FP32 performance of 3.379 TFLOPS is modest, and its texture rate of 105.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 52.80 GPixel/s are entry-level. In gaming, this means the CPU will rarely be the bottleneck at 1080p with lower settings, but the GPU will struggle to maintain high frame rates in modern titles. For productivity, the CPU will drive most of the performance, and the GPU will only accelerate specific tasks like OpenCL compute or video encode where its 6 ray tracing cores and 48 TMUs can contribute.

The 25 W TDP of the GPU and 28 W TDP of the CPU together suggest a power envelope that is modest for a laptop, but the lack of a suggested PSU rating indicates this is not a desktop upgrade path. The memory bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s on the GPU is adequate for its 4 GB frame buffer, but it will limit performance in high-resolution textures or multi-monitor setups. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for workloads where the CPU does the heavy lifting and the GPU provides acceleration for specific tasks, rather than a balanced gaming or rendering machine.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Estimated FPS at 1080p ultra settings would likely fall below 60 FPS in most modern titles, given the GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 and 4 GB VRAM. The CPU's strong single-core score of 1743 in R23 would handle game logic well, but the GPU would cap frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads, combined with a Passmark multi-thread score of 24873, can handle software encoding at moderate bitrates. The GPU's lack of dedicated NVENC-like hardware means x264 encoding on the CPU is the primary option, which is viable but will compete with game performance.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and Passmark data compression score of 277353 indicate strong performance in timeline scrubbing, export encoding, and effect rendering. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM limits 4K timeline performance, but 1080p editing is feasible.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-core scores (8754 in R20, 15028 in R23) are competitive for CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or V-Ray. The GPU's 6 RT cores and 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 would provide acceleration for GPU-accelerated renders, but the 4 GB VRAM caps scene complexity.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 86870 and extended instructions score of 16456 support fast compilation and code analysis. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth reduces latency in multi-threaded builds.

Student and office work: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3468 handles document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing with ease. The GPU is overkill for office tasks, but the integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics provide a backup if the discrete GPU is disabled to save power.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets laptop users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU capability. Gamers at 1080p with medium-to-low settings will find the Arc A350M sufficient for esports titles and older AAA games, but those targeting 1440p or high refresh rates should look elsewhere. Content creators who work with 1080p video, large datasets, or code compilation will benefit most from the 155H's 83rd percentile CPU ranking, especially in multi-threaded tasks like rendering and encoding. Developers compiling large projects or running virtual machines will appreciate the 16 cores and 22 threads, though the 28 W TDP limits sustained all-core boost. Students and small business users running office suites, web apps, and light photo editing will find the system responsive, with the GPU providing occasional acceleration for graphics tasks. The 77th combined percentile suggests this is a mid-to-upper tier laptop configuration, best suited for users who know their workloads are CPU-bound.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A350M is an entry-level discrete GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-128 chip manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 6 ray tracing cores, with a base clock of 1150 MHz and a boost clock of 2200 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, running at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, yielding a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. This is a narrow memory interface, which limits the GPU's ability to feed its 768 shading units in bandwidth-intensive scenes.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest: 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 and 6.758 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate of 52.80 GPixel/s and texture rate of 105.6 GTexel/s are entry-level figures, suggesting that fill-rate-bound scenes at high resolutions will be challenging. The 6 RT cores provide ray tracing acceleration, but with only 3.379 TFLOPS of FP32, the ray tracing performance will be limited to basic effects at low resolutions. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs, but the 4 GB VRAM is a hard constraint for high-resolution textures or ray-traced scenes.

In benchmark terms, the A350M scores 24546 in Geekbench OpenCL and 24747 in Geekbench Vulkan, placing it at the 70th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 590 (delta -0.4%), NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (delta 0.8%), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (delta 1.5%). This is a wide spread of competitors, indicating that the A350M's performance is comparable to older desktop GPUs like the RX 590, but also within striking distance of newer mid-range parts like the RX 6600 XT. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with a production status of "End-of-life" and a release date of 2022-03-29, so it is a legacy component.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates based on the GPU's benchmark scores. The Arc A350M's 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 and 4 GB VRAM suggest that at 1080p ultra settings, most modern AAA titles would run below 60 FPS. Esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, which are CPU-bound and less demanding on the GPU, might achieve 60-90 FPS at medium settings. Older games from the PS4 era would likely run at 60 FPS with reduced settings, but the 64-bit memory bus and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will cause stuttering in texture-heavy scenes. Ray tracing is technically supported via the 6 RT cores, but performance would be poor, likely below 30 FPS even at 720p. The GPU's 70th percentile ranking relative to all GPUs means it outperforms about 70% of the installed base, but that includes integrated graphics and older discrete cards. For a laptop, this GPU is adequate for light gaming, but it is not designed for high-refresh or high-detail gaming.

Benchmark Performance

The Core Ultra 7 155H achieves an average benchmark score of 32697, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its Cinebench scores are 2450 (R15 multi), 255 (R15 single), 8754 (R20 multi), 1235 (R20 single), 15028 (R23 multi), and 1743 (R23 single). The Passmark suite shows 277353 in data compression, 16358 in data encryption, 16456 in extended instructions, 113 in find prime numbers, 63703 in floating-point math, 86870 in integer math, 24873 in multithread, 1727 in physics, 31990 in random string sorting, and 3468 in single-thread. These scores indicate a well-rounded CPU with strengths in compression and integer workloads, but weaknesses in prime number finding and physics simulations.

The Arc A350M scores 24546 in Geekbench OpenCL and 24747 in Geekbench Vulkan, with an average benchmark score of 24647, placing it at the 70th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 77, which reflects the CPU's higher standing relative to the GPU. The nearest CPU rivals are all within 0.4% of the 155H's average score, showing that the 155H is in a crowded field of mid-range processors. The GPU's nearest rivals show a wider spread, with the RX 6600 XT being 0.8% faster and the GTX 1630 being 1.5% slower, indicating that the A350M sits in a performance band that spans several generations of GPUs.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 77, meaning this configuration outperforms 77% of all tested CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 155H compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, while the i5-14600T scores 32707, a delta of 0%. They are statistically tied in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Arc A350M?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, running at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, providing a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 155H support PCIe Gen 5?

A: Yes, the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes for CPU-attached devices, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Q: What is the production status of the Arc A350M?

A: The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with a production status of "End-of-life" and a release date of 2022-03-29.

Q: How much L3 cache does the Core Ultra 7 155H have?

A: The CPU has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 112 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 28 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 25 W, making this a power-efficient mobile pairing.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with the Intel Arc A350M. The CPU is a 16-core, 22-thread Meteor Lake processor with a 28 W TDP, while the GPU is an entry-level discrete part with a 25 W TDP and 4 GB VRAM. The combined percentile of 77 places this configuration in the upper-middle tier of all systems, but the performance profile is skewed: the CPU is at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU is at the 70th. This means the system excels at CPU-bound tasks like productivity, development, and light rendering, but is limited in GPU-bound tasks like high-detail gaming or heavy 3D work. The GPU is end-of-life, so this is a legacy configuration that may be available at a discount, but its performance is fixed.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a mobile-specific package, meaning the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable. The memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, but the exact capacity depends on the motherboard. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, which is forward-looking for storage devices, but the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics with 128 EU provide a fallback display output and can be used for light tasks when the discrete GPU is disabled to save power. The suggested PSU is not listed, and the combined TDP of 53 W (28 W CPU + 25 W GPU) suggests a modest power adapter is sufficient. A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU with a newer, more powerful discrete part, but this is limited by the laptop's form factor. Since the CPU is not upgradable, the only meaningful upgrade path is to a new laptop with a newer CPU and GPU generation. The GPU's end-of-life status means driver support may taper off, so users should consider this when planning long-term use.