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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX + Intel Arc A730M

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Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

62,738 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A730M

45,592 Benchmark Score

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and Intel Arc A730M represent a high-end mobile pairing, placing this build in the 89th percentile overall. Data for this exact combination is estimated, not measured, as no FPS rows exist in the benchmark database. The CPU’s 20 cores and the GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM target demanding workloads, but the performance relationship between the two components warrants careful analysis.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, and its 17,800 million transistors occupy a 243 mm² die. The chip operates with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, supported by a 55 W TDP. Cache configuration includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 pool.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 62,738 places it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. This is a strong result, but the nearest rivals show how tight the competition is at this tier. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62,839, a delta of -0.2% relative to the Ultra 7 255HX, meaning the two are statistically identical. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 trails slightly at 62,498, a +0.4% delta. The Intel Core i7-13790F sits at 63,080, which is -0.5% relative to the 255HX. Finally, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63,173, a -0.7% delta. These results indicate that the 255HX is competitive with, but not decisively ahead of, its closest alternatives.

In Cinebench tests, the multicore scores reveal the processor’s throughput potential. The R15 multicore score is 4,916, the R20 score is 17,187, and the R23 score is 32,612. These numbers scale consistently, showing that the 20 cores can sustain heavy parallel loads. Single-core performance is equally notable, with R15 at 327, R20 at 2,426, and R23 at 2,163. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz clearly contributes to these results, making the chip responsive in lightly threaded tasks.

The Passmark suite provides a broader view of workload-specific strengths. The multithread score is 48,234, while the single-thread score is 4,562. Data compression reaches 515,143, which is an exceptionally high result, indicating strong integer throughput for archiving and file-handling tasks. Data encryption scores 39,499, and extended instructions hit 41,247. Floating-point math scores 160,624, while integer math scores 127,126. Physics simulation scores 2,926, and random string sorting reaches 62,591. The find prime numbers score is 400, which appears low relative to other metrics but reflects the specific test’s sensitivity to certain integer operations.

The 20 threads without hyper-threading mean the chip relies on physical cores for concurrent work. This is a deliberate design choice in Arrow Lake, prioritizing power efficiency and die area. The dual-channel DDR5 memory bus provides 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the CPU’s core count but not exceptional for memory-hungry tasks. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units provides a fallback display output, though the discrete Arc A730M is the primary GPU.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU and GPU each have independent benchmark scores, and their combination determines this build’s overall tier. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 62,738, placing it in the 93rd percentile. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 45,592, placing it in the 84th percentile. The combined percentile for this pairing is 89, which reflects the higher CPU percentile pulling the overall average up.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,612 is a key indicator for rendering workloads. This number is roughly 50% higher than a typical mid-range desktop processor’s score, but the nearest rivals show the 255HX is not a performance outlier. The R23 single-core score of 2,163 is strong, suggesting good responsiveness in everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications.

The GPU’s benchmarks are more limited in scope. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1,732, which is a modern test emphasizing ray tracing and DX12 features. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 70,352, and the Vulkan score is 64,693. These numbers indicate that the GPU is capable in both compute and graphics APIs, but the Steel Nomad score is the most relevant for gaming performance.

Because no measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, all gaming performance discussion must be inferred from the benchmark scores. The CPU’s 93rd percentile and the GPU’s 84th percentile suggest that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU. This means that in gaming scenarios, the GPU will likely be the limiting factor at high resolutions, while the CPU can easily keep up with frame generation at lower resolutions. The estimated FPS picture is one where the CPU provides ample headroom, but the GPU dictates the final frame rate.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A730M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-512 chip manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It has 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, with a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The GPU is marked as end-of-life in production status, which is important context for long-term availability.

Memory configuration is a significant strength. The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a generous amount of VRAM for a mobile GPU, sufficient for high-resolution textures and complex 3D scenes. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, with 14 Gbps effective speed. The 192-bit bus width is narrower than some rivals, but the bandwidth figure is competitive for this class.

The GPU has 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. It includes 24 ray tracing cores, which support hardware-accelerated ray tracing in DX12 Ultimate titles. The pixel rate is 196.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 393.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 12.60 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 25.19 TFLOPS using the 2:1 ratio. These compute figures suggest the GPU is well-suited for both graphics and general-purpose compute workloads.

Clock speeds are set at a base of 1100 MHz and a boost of 2050 MHz. The TDP is 80 W, which is modest for the performance on offer. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, which is adequate for the GPU’s bandwidth needs. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 45,592 places it in the 84th percentile. The nearest rivals show a tight grouping. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384, a +0.5% delta relative to the A730M. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 45,972, a -0.8% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152, a +1% delta. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 scores 46,043, a -1% delta. These results indicate that the A730M sits in a competitive band, with no rival having a decisive margin.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,732 is the strongest indicator for gaming. This score suggests the GPU can handle DX12 titles at moderate settings, but it is not a top-tier performer. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 70,352 and Vulkan score of 64,693 show balanced compute performance across APIs, which is useful for content creation and productivity applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU’s 93rd percentile is nine points higher than the GPU’s 84th percentile. This gap means the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its limits without being a bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 4,562 in Passmark ensures that frame pacing is smooth, while the multicore score of 48,234 provides headroom for background tasks.

In gaming workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,732 is the gating metric, and the CPU’s performance will not constrain the GPU’s output. At 1080p resolution, the CPU might become more relevant in CPU-bound titles, but the GPU’s 84th percentile suggests it will still be the primary limiter. At 1440p and above, the GPU’s rasterization and ray tracing performance will dictate frame rates.

In productivity workloads, the CPU takes the lead. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,612 and the Passmark multithread score of 48,234 indicate that the CPU is the stronger component for rendering and compilation tasks. The GPU’s compute capabilities, evidenced by the OpenCL score of 70,352, provide acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects, but the CPU will handle the bulk of the processing.

The memory bandwidth is another consideration. The CPU’s 102.4 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 bandwidth is adequate, but the GPU’s 336.0 GB/s is substantially higher. This means that tasks requiring large data transfers, such as video editing with high-resolution footage, will benefit from the GPU’s memory subsystem. The CPU will not bottleneck the GPU’s memory access in this configuration.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,732 and 84th percentile suggest this build can handle 1080p gaming at high settings, but not consistently hit 144 Hz in demanding titles. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,562 ensures frame pacing is stable, but the GPU will limit maximum frame rates in most games.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 cores and Passmark multithread score of 48,234 provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM can hold both game assets and encode buffers, but the lack of dedicated tensor cores means software encoding will rely on the CPU’s strength.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,612 accelerates timeline rendering and export. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 70,352 supports GPU-accelerated effects, while the 336.0 GB/s bandwidth handles high-bitrate footage smoothly.

3D rendering: The CPU’s multicore performance is the primary driver here, with R23 scores indicating strong performance in CPU-based renderers. The GPU’s 12.60 TFLOPS FP32 performance supports GPU-accelerated renderers, but the CPU will still be the dominant force.

Software development: The CPU’s data compression score of 515,143 and integer math score of 127,126 indicate fast compilation and code analysis. The 20 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, while the single-thread score of 4,562 keeps the IDE responsive.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,562 and the GPU’s Vulkan score of 64,693 handle productivity suites and web browsing with ease. The 12 GB VRAM is overkill for this use case, but the overall performance ensures no lag in multitasking.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2114 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in a traditional sense. The platform supports DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel bus providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which is future-proof for high-speed storage and external GPUs.

The GPU is also a mobile component, soldered to the motherboard. Its end-of-life production status means it will not be refreshed, but the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures compatibility with existing hardware. The GPU’s TDP of 80 W is modest, and the CPU’s TDP of 55 W suggests the system’s power supply is not heavily stressed. The suggested PSU is not specified, but the combined TDP of 135 W is manageable for a laptop chassis.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity, as the dual-channel DDR5 bus benefits from higher density modules. Storage is another avenue, with PCIe Gen 5 support allowing for the fastest NVMe drives. The CPU’s unlocked multiplier is notable, but in a mobile platform, overclocking headroom is limited by thermal constraints.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need a balance of CPU and GPU performance in a laptop form factor. Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the GPU’s 84th percentile sufficient for high settings, while the CPU’s 93rd percentile ensures no stutter. Content creators working with video or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,612, while the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM handles texture-heavy workloads.

Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the Passmark integer math score of 127,126 and the data compression score of 515,143. Students and office workers will find the single-thread score of 4,562 more than adequate for daily tasks. Small business workstations that run virtual machines or database queries will leverage the 20 cores effectively.

The build is less suitable for those seeking maximum GPU performance, as the A730M’s 84th percentile is not a top-tier result. Users prioritizing high-refresh 1440p gaming or heavy ray tracing would need a more powerful GPU. The CPU, however, is a strong foundation for any workload.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The combination of an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and an Intel Arc A730M places the system in the 89th combined percentile. The CPU is the standout component, with a 93rd percentile ranking, while the GPU is solidly mid-upper tier at 84th percentile.

The pairing is well-matched for productivity and moderate gaming, but the GPU is the weaker link. The CPU’s 20 cores and high clock speeds provide substantial compute power, while the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth offer respectable graphics performance. The overall system is a capable mobile workstation that can handle a wide range of tasks, from software development to 1080p gaming.

The end-of-life status of the GPU is a consideration for long-term support, but the CPU’s active production status ensures ongoing driver and compatibility updates. This is a balanced build that prioritizes CPU performance while providing a competent GPU for graphics and compute tasks.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 89, based on the CPU’s 93rd percentile and the GPU’s 84th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX compare to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465?

A: The Ultra 7 255HX scores 62,738 on average, while the Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 62,498, a delta of +0.4% in favor of the Ultra 7.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and size?

A: The Intel Arc A730M has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is there any measured FPS data for this exact build?

A: No, the database contains no measured FPS rows for this combination, so all FPS discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 32,612.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX does not support ECC memory, and it uses dual-channel DDR5.

Q: What is the GPU’s ray tracing capability?

A: The Intel Arc A730M has 24 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX + Intel Arc A730M

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