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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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88 / 100
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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
85%
VS
GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

21,112 Benchmark Score
Top 15% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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 7 256V paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile represents a specific configuration in the laptop market, combining a low-power Lunar Lake processor with a dedicated mid-range Ada Lovelace GPU. The data provided shows no measured FPS results for this exact pairing, meaning all gaming performance assessments are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU. This analysis relies solely on the available benchmark metrics, percentile rankings, and architectural specifications to interpret the capabilities and balance of this mobile platform.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, utilizing the AD107 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The physical specifications include 18,900 million transistors packed into a 159 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. These specifications provide a solid foundation for 1080p gaming, though the 128-bit memory interface and 8 GB capacity are modest by desktop standards, potentially limiting performance at higher resolutions or with heavy texture loads.

The clock speeds are specified with a base frequency of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1890 MHz, with memory operating at 2000 MHz or 16 Gbps effective. The compute configuration consists of 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operations pipelines. For ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads, the chip includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which are essential for enabling DLSS and ray-traced effects in modern games. The pixel rate is rated at 90.72 GPixel/s, while the texture rate reaches 181.4 GTexel/s, indicating balanced throughput for rasterization-heavy tasks. Floating-point performance is listed at 11.61 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (with a 1:1 ratio), which suggests that the GPU does not rely on rapid-packed math for compute acceleration, offering consistent performance across precision formats.

In terms of API support, the GPU is compatible with DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad software compatibility for current and upcoming titles. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is sufficient for mobile GPUs, and the power connector is listed as "None," with a TDP of 115 W, indicating it draws power through the motherboard slot rather than external connectors. The slot width is classified as "IGP," which is unusual for a discrete GPU but may reflect its integration into a laptop chassis.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 17469, which places it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. This score situates the RTX 4060 Mobile in the upper-mid-range tier, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (avgScore 22895, deltaPct -0.7%), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (avgScore 22549, deltaPct 0.8%), and the Intel Arc B580 (avgScore 23021, deltaPct -1.3%). These deltas are remarkably tight, within ±1.3%, indicating that the RTX 4060 Mobile trades blows with these desktop and mobile parts. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89420 and Vulkan score of 89569 demonstrate strong compute and graphics API performance, while the Passmark DirectX 11 score of 157 is higher than the DirectX 12 score of 73, suggesting that the GPU excels in legacy APIs but may not fully leverage newer ones in synthetic tests. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 6816 reflects its general-purpose compute capabilities, which are relevant for rendering and productivity tasks beyond gaming.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The combined performance of this build is represented by a 71st percentile ranking across all system configurations, indicating a balanced mid-to-high-tier laptop. The CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, achieves an average benchmark score of 21112, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, the RTX 4060 Mobile, has an average benchmark score of 22729, ranking in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. The slight mismatch in percentile positions (75th for CPU vs. 67th for GPU) suggests the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card, which has implications for workload distribution.

Looking at specific CPU benchmarks, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 10399, with a single-core score of 1877.5. In Geekbench, the multicore score is 8643 and single-core is 1990. These numbers indicate a robust multi-threaded performance for a mobile chip, but the single-core scores are particularly notable, as they suggest strong responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks. The Passmark multithread score of 19530 and single-thread score of 4029 reinforce this profile, showing that the CPU can handle both parallel workloads and single-threaded applications effectively.

The GPU benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D of 17469 and a Passmark DirectX 12 score of 73, which is lower than the DirectX 11 score of 157. This discrepancy might reflect driver optimizations or the synthetic nature of the tests, but the Geekbench Vulkan score of 89569 provides a more modern perspective on its graphics performance. The combined picture is a system where the CPU has a slight edge in relative performance compared to the GPU, creating a platform that is well-suited for CPU-intensive tasks like compilation or productivity, while still being capable of handling modern games at competitive settings.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (avgScore 21133, deltaPct -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (avgScore 21088, deltaPct 0.1%), and the Intel Core i3-1220P (avgScore 21066, deltaPct 0.2%). These deltas are within 0.3%, making the Ultra 7 256V statistically identical to these competitors in average score, despite architectural differences. For the GPU, the rivals are all within 1.3% of its average score, meaning the RTX 4060 Mobile is essentially performance-equivalent to the RTX 2080, RX 7700 XT, and Arc B580 in aggregate benchmarks. This suggests that the build's overall tier is defined by this dual-equivalence, placing it in a competitive segment where small architectural advantages could tip the balance.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Lunar Lake architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The lack of hyper-threading (8 threads for 8 cores) is a notable design choice, as it relies on the efficiency of the Lunar Lake cores rather than additional logical processors. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, providing a total of 20 MB of L2 and 12 MB of L3 across the chip. This cache configuration helps mitigate the absence of extra threads by reducing memory latency for frequently accessed data.

The CPU supports dual-channel memory with a bus width that is dependent on the motherboard, and it does not support ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU, which is limited compared to desktop platforms but adequate for mobile use, especially when paired with a GPU that uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The integrated graphics are Arc 140V, which adds a secondary GPU option for power-saving or light tasks, though the discrete RTX 4060 Mobile is the primary graphics solution.

Benchmark scores for the CPU reveal its strengths and weaknesses. The Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1583.5, with a single-core score of 285.5. The R20 multicore score is 6958, and the single-core is 982. The R23 multicore of 10399 and single-core of 1877.5 suggest that the chip scales well with increased workload, but the multi-core to single-core ratio is modest, indicating that the 8 cores are efficient but not massively parallel. The Geekbench scores (multicore 8643, singlecore 1990) align with this, showing a balanced performance profile.

The Passmark suite provides additional insights: data compression scores 184985, data encryption 13998, extended instructions 15643, find prime numbers 192, floating point math 58576, integer math 43358, physics 1595, random string sorting 22481, and single thread 4029. The high data compression score suggests strong performance in file archiving and data-heavy tasks, while the lower prime number and physics scores indicate that the chip may not be optimized for certain mathematical or simulation workloads. The floating point and integer math scores are respectable, pointing to solid general-purpose compute capabilities.

In real workloads, the Ultra 7 256V is likely to excel in software development, where single-threaded performance and fast compilation times are critical, and in productivity applications that benefit from efficient multi-core scaling. The 75th percentile ranking places it above the majority of CPUs, and its nearest rivals (Ryzen 5 7530U, Ryzen 5 5600G) are desktop or mobile chips with similar average scores, though the Ultra 7's 3 nm process and Lunar Lake architecture may offer better power efficiency, which is crucial for laptop battery life.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance tier of this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The combined percentile ranking is 71, placing it in the upper-mid-range tier of laptop configurations. The CPU is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 67th percentile, indicating a system that is slightly stronger on the processor side.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V compare to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 21112, which is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21133), AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (21088), and Intel Core i3-1220P (21066). This means it performs similarly to these chips in aggregate benchmarks, with deltas of -0.1%, 0.1%, and 0.2% respectively.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 4060 Mobile's memory subsystem?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2000 MHz, which equates to 16 Gbps effective, and the pixel rate is 90.72 GPixel/s.

Q: Is ray tracing hardware present in this build?

A: Yes, the RTX 4060 Mobile includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features like DLSS. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is required for advanced ray tracing effects in modern games.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it does not support hyper-threading. It operates at a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 per core.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22729, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 2080's average score of 22895. This indicates nearly identical performance between the two, despite generational differences.

Q: What are the CPU's scores in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 10399 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1877.5 in single-core. These results indicate strong multi-threaded performance and very high single-thread performance for a mobile processor.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, meaning these are theoretical expectations rather than verified results. The RTX 4060 Mobile's Passmark G3D score of 17469 and its 67th percentile ranking suggest it is capable of handling modern games at 1080p with high settings, while the CPU's strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 1877.5) ensures that frame pacing remains consistent in CPU-bound scenarios.

Given the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, 1080p gaming is the sweet spot, with 1440p possible but likely requiring settings adjustments. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 2080 and RX 7700 XT, are known for 1080p and 1440p gaming, so the RTX 4060 Mobile is expected to deliver similar frame rates in those resolutions. The DirectX 12 score of 73 in Passmark is lower than the DirectX 11 score of 157, which might indicate that the GPU is less optimized for newer APIs, but the Geekbench Vulkan score of 89569 suggests strong performance in Vulkan-based titles.

For CPU-intensive games, the Ultra 7 256V's single-thread score of 4029 in Passmark ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. However, the lack of hyper-threading could be a limitation in the few games that leverage more than 8 threads. Overall, gamers should expect playable frame rates at 1080p in most titles, with high-refresh monitors being a viable option for less demanding games, while 1440p might require medium to high settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is ideally suited for gamers and content creators who prioritize portability without sacrificing performance. The RTX 4060 Mobile's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth make it appropriate for 1080p gaming, while the CPU's 75th percentile ranking ensures that productivity tasks like video editing or 3D rendering are handled effectively. The combined 71st percentile ranking indicates a mid-to-high-tier laptop that can serve as a primary machine for users who need both gaming and work capabilities.

Students and small business professionals will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, which is evident in the Geekbench single-core score of 1990, making it responsive for office applications and web browsing. Software developers will appreciate the high data compression score of 184985 and integer math score of 43358, which are relevant for compilation and code execution. Content creators, such as YouTubers or graphic designers, can rely on the GPU's compute capabilities (Passmark GPU Compute 6816) for rendering tasks, while the CPU's multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 10399) accelerates video encoding.

The laptop build class means this is not a desktop replacement but rather a mobile workstation for users who are frequently on the move. The 67th percentile GPU ranking puts it below the top-tier mobile GPUs, so enthusiasts seeking maximum settings at 1440p or 4K may need to look elsewhere. However, for the target audience of mainstream gamers and professional users, this build offers a balanced set of capabilities that cover a wide range of tasks without requiring a desktop setup.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4060 Mobile's 11.61 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 90.72 GPixel/s pixel rate should support high frame rates at 1080p in esports titles, where CPU single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread 4029) ensures responsiveness. However, the DirectX 12 score of 73 suggests that some newer AAA games might not reach 144Hz at ultra settings, so players may need to adjust graphics options.

Streaming: The GPU's 96 tensor cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate enable hardware-accelerated encoding and AI features, which can offload streaming workloads from the CPU. The CPU's 8 cores and 8 threads, while limited, are sufficient for most streaming scenarios, and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10399 indicates it can handle encoding alongside gaming.

Video editing: The CPU's high data compression score of 184985 and floating point math score of 58576 suggest efficient handling of video codecs and effects. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory for 1080p editing timelines, and the Passmark GPU Compute score of 6816 accelerates render previews.

3D rendering: The GPU's 24 RT cores and 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it suitable for GPU-accelerated rendering in Blender or similar software, though the 128-bit memory bus may limit performance with large scenes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10399 provides additional CPU-based rendering capability for tasks that do not leverage the GPU.

Software development: The CPU's single-core score of 1877.5 in Cinebench R23 and Passmark single-thread score of 4029 ensure fast compilation times for code, while the integer math score of 43358 supports algorithmic workloads. The 12 MB of L3 cache helps with repeated code execution, making this a capable development machine.

Student and office work: The CPU's efficient 3 nm process and 17 W TDP contribute to long battery life, while the Geekbench multicore score of 8643 handles multitasking with many open applications. The integrated Arc 140V GPU provides a power-saving alternative to the discrete RTX 4060 Mobile for simple tasks, extending productivity time.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, a Lunar Lake architecture mobile processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, an Ada Lovelace-based discrete GPU. The CPU is manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC, while the GPU uses a 5 nm process, both indicating modern fabrication technology. The build class is explicitly defined as "laptop," meaning all components are optimized for mobile use, with the CPU's TDP of 17 W and the GPU's TDP of 115 W.

The overall tier of this build is defined by its combined percentile of 71, which places it above the majority of laptop configurations but below the top-tier gaming machines. The CPU's 75th percentile and GPU's 67th percentile indicate a system that is well-balanced, with the processor being relatively stronger than the graphics card. This positions the build as a premium ultraportable or thin-and-light gaming laptop, suitable for users who need performance in a portable form factor.

The GPU's slot width is listed as "IGP," which is atypical and may suggest that it is soldered or integrated into the motherboard in a way that resembles integrated graphics, though it is a discrete chip with its own memory. The power connector is "None," and the bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is standard for mobile GPUs. The CPU's socket is Intel BGA 2833, indicating a soldered processor that is not upgradeable, which is expected in laptops.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is slightly tilted toward the processor, with the CPU at the 75th percentile and the GPU at the 67th percentile. This means that in CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression or integer math, the Ultra 7 256V will be the limiting factor, but it is strong enough to avoid severe bottlenecks in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's lower percentile suggests that in graphics-intensive tasks, the RTX 4060 Mobile will be the component that determines maximum quality settings, and it may struggle to keep up with the CPU in certain CPU-bound games at high frame rates.

The FPS scaling in gaming is dictated by the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17469, which is 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B580 and 0.8% higher than the RX 7700 XT, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in graphics-heavy titles. However, the CPU's single-core performance (Geekbench single-core 1990) ensures that it can feed frames to the GPU efficiently, preventing stuttering in most scenarios. The lack of hyper-threading could become a bottleneck in games that use more than 8 threads, but this is rare, and the 12 MB L3 cache mitigates some of the latency penalties.

For productivity workloads, the balance is more favorable. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 19530 is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600G, suggesting it can handle multi-threaded tasks effectively, while the GPU's compute score of 6816 is sufficient for acceleration in rendering applications. The bottleneck in this case would be the GPU for GPU-accelerated tasks, but the CPU is not holding it back. Overall, the system is well-balanced, with no single component drastically limiting the other in typical use cases.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is mounted on the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a soldered platform, meaning the CPU cannot be upgraded without replacing the motherboard or the entire laptop. The memory support is listed as "unknown" and depends on the motherboard, with dual-channel support, but no ECC capability. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, so there is headroom for a future GPU that might use more lanes, though the laptop form factor limits such upgrades.

The GPU's TDP is 115 W, and the suggested PSU is not specified, but in a laptop, this is managed by the power adapter. The power connector is "None," indicating it draws power from the motherboard, which is standard for mobile GPUs. The CPU's TDP of 17 W is very low, suggesting that the system can operate with a relatively modest power supply, potentially leaving headroom for peripherals or a higher-wattage GPU in a future laptop design, but this is not applicable to an in-place upgrade.

For a sensible next upgrade, users would need to consider a new laptop rather than component swaps. The platform is current, with the CPU released in September 2024 and the GPU in January 2023, so both are relatively recent. The GPU's successor, the GeForce 50 Mobile, exists, but upgrading would require a new system. The memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s for the GPU and the CPU's dual-channel support suggest that this configuration is well-matched for its generation, and the primary path forward is to a newer laptop with more powerful components, such as a higher-tier CPU or a GPU with a larger memory bus.