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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V + AMD Radeon 860M

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89 / 100
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Top 11% 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
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

20,454 Benchmark Score
Top 15% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score
Top 7% 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

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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

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and AMD Radeon 860M form a laptop-class pairing that sits at the 73rd combined percentile, making it a solidly mid-to-upper-tier mobile platform. The CPU, a Lunar Lake part on a 3 nm TSMC process, posts an average benchmark score of 20454, placing it at the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The Radeon 860M, an RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU on a 4 nm node, achieves an average score of 26401, landing at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. This is a balanced pairing where the GPU is not the bottleneck, but rather the system's shared memory bandwidth and the CPU's modest thread count define the performance envelope.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-matched CPU-GPU duo, but the bottleneck profile is nuanced. The CPU's single-core performance is exceptional, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2100 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1872. This is a significant strength, as the 74th percentile CPU ranking is largely driven by these strong single-threaded results. In contrast, the multi-core scores are comparatively lower; the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10301, and the Geekbench multi-core score is 9325. The disparity between the single-core and multi-core results is telling, as the CPU has 8 cores and 8 threads, indicating no Hyper-Threading, which limits parallel throughput.

The GPU, with a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and an OpenCL score of 22759, demonstrates a strong performance level for an integrated part. Its 72nd percentile ranking is respectable. However, the system's memory bandwidth is a shared resource. The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, which is the same pool the GPU uses for its "System Shared" memory. This shared bandwidth is a likely limiting factor for GPU-bound workloads, as the integrated GPU cannot access dedicated VRAM.

In gaming scenarios, the bottleneck is expected to shift depending on the workload. For CPU-light but GPU-heavy games, the shared memory bandwidth will likely be the primary constraint, as the GPU's performance is directly tied to how quickly it can access data from system memory. For games that are more CPU-bound, the strong single-core performance will help maintain high frame rates, but the 8-thread limit may cause stutter in titles that scale well beyond 8 threads. The benchmark data shows the CPU is only 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G in average score, indicating that it competes with desktop-class mid-range chips from the previous generation, but its laptop power envelope of 17 W TDP is a fraction of what those desktop parts consume.

Benchmark Performance

The Core Ultra 7 258V delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10301 and a single-core score of 1872. In Geekbench, it scores 9325 multi-core and 2100 single-core. These scores place the CPU at the 74th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 20454. The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with an average score of 20468 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G with 20425 (0.1% lower), the AMD EPYC 9454P with 20422 (0.2% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7713 with 20363 (0.4% lower). This places the mobile chip in the same performance class as several desktop and server processors, which is notable given its low power draw.

The Radeon 860M scores 22759 in Geekbench OpenCL and 30043 in Geekbench Vulkan, with an average benchmark score of 26401, placing it at the 72nd percentile. Its closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with an average score of 26421 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 26331 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary with 26553 (0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 with 26683 (1.1% higher). The fact that this integrated GPU is within 0.3% of the RTX 5060's average score is a significant data point, suggesting that the 860M is a capable part for its class, though the RTX 5060 is a discrete card with its own dedicated memory, which the 860M lacks.

The combined picture is a platform that can handle a wide range of tasks. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures snappy system responsiveness and quick application launches. The GPU's compute performance is sufficient for light content creation and casual gaming. However, the lack of dedicated VRAM and the shared memory bandwidth mean that sustained, high-intensity GPU workloads will not scale as well as they would on a discrete GPU.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines. The GPU has 8 ray tracing cores, but no dedicated tensor cores. Its base clock is 600 MHz, with a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 3.072 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio.

Memory is "System Shared," meaning the GPU uses the same LPDDR5X memory as the CPU, with a bandwidth that is "System Dependent" but capped by the CPU's 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth. The GPU's TDP is 15 W, and it has no power connectors, as it is an IGP. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and it interfaces with the system via PCIe 4.0 x8.

The benchmark scores, with a Vulkan score of 30043 and an OpenCL score of 22759, suggest that the GPU is well-optimized for compute tasks. The Vulkan score being higher than the OpenCL score indicates strong driver support for modern graphics APIs. For rendering, the 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is respectable for an integrated solution, but the absence of dedicated tensor cores means that AI-accelerated features like DLSS are not available; however, the GPU does support DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes hardware ray tracing through its 8 RT cores. The RT cores are present, but the system-dependent memory bandwidth will limit their effectiveness in ray-traced workloads, as the GPU will be waiting on data from system memory.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has an average benchmark score of 20454, placing it at the 74th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401, which is 0.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's score of 26331.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth available to the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, which is also the shared memory pool for the GPU, as its memory bandwidth is "System Dependent."

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 10301 in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon 860M has 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 17 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: What is the socket type for this CPU?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is a member of the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Lunar Lake architecture. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. The CPU has 8 cores and 8 threads, which is a notable data point, as it lacks simultaneous multithreading (SMT). The base clock is 2.20 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache.

The benchmark results show a strong single-core performance profile. The Geekbench single-core score is 2100, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1872. These are high numbers, indicating that the architecture is efficient and clocks well. The multi-core scores are 9325 in Geekbench and 10301 in Cinebench R23, which are lower than what a desktop CPU with similar single-core performance would achieve, due to the 8-thread limit and the 17 W TDP envelope.

The CPU's performance in PassMark tests provides a deeper view. It scores 4018 in single-thread performance, 18887 in multi-thread performance, and 42889 in integer math. The floating-point math score is 57372, and the extended instructions score is 14717. Data compression and encryption scores are 176686 and 13534, respectively. The physics score is 1565, and the random string sorting score is 21580. The find prime numbers score is 185. These numbers suggest that the CPU is well-balanced, with strong integer and floating-point capabilities for its power class.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 20454 places it at the 74th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, has a score of 20468, which is 0.1% higher. This puts the Core Ultra 7 258V in direct competition with a popular desktop gaming CPU, despite being a mobile part. The comparison to the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, which is 0.1% lower, further reinforces this positioning. For real workloads, this means the CPU can handle demanding productivity tasks like compiling code or running complex spreadsheets, but its 8-thread limit will be a bottleneck for heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, where a desktop CPU with SMT would pull ahead.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all FPS figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The data is not measured, and the gaming performance is inferred from the CPU's 74th percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile rankings.

Given the Radeon 860M's average benchmark score of 26401, which is within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, one could expect the integrated GPU to handle esports titles and older games at 1080p with medium to high settings. The strong CPU single-core performance, evidenced by the Geekbench single-core score of 2100, will help push high frame rates in CPU-bound games like Counter-Strike or Valorant. However, the shared memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s will limit performance in modern, graphically demanding titles, especially at higher resolutions.

For AAA games at 1080p, the estimates suggest that the pairing would likely achieve playable frame rates at low to medium settings, but not high or ultra. The GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a baseline, but the lack of dedicated VRAM and the system-dependent bandwidth will cause frame rate dips in scenes with high texture detail or complex geometry. In games that support FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), the GPU could be used to render at a lower internal resolution and upscale, which would help mitigate the memory bandwidth bottleneck. The CPU's 8 threads may also cause stuttering in modern games optimized for more than 8 threads, though the high single-core performance will mitigate this to some extent.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the strong single-core CPU performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2100, can drive high frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU's shared memory bandwidth will likely cap the maximum FPS. This scenario is best suited for 1080p competitive gaming, not high-refresh 1440p.

For streaming, the CPU's 8 threads are a limitation. The PassMark multi-thread score of 18887 is respectable, but streaming and gaming simultaneously would put a heavy load on the CPU, potentially causing dropped frames. The GPU's lack of dedicated encoder hardware is not specified, but the benchmark scores suggest the system may rely on CPU encoding, which would strain the 8 threads further.

For video editing, the CPU's single-core performance is beneficial for timeline scrubbing and effects preview. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1872 is high. However, the multi-core score of 10301 indicates that final renders will be slower than on systems with more threads. The GPU's OpenCL score of 22759 can assist in GPU-accelerated effects, but the shared memory bandwidth will limit the complexity of projects.

For 3D rendering, this is not an ideal platform. The CPU's 8 threads and 17 W TDP will result in long render times. The GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS is too low for real-time ray tracing or path tracing, and the 8 RT cores are not enough for heavy render workloads. This is a scenario where a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM would be vastly superior.

For software development, the CPU is well-suited. The strong single-core performance ensures fast compilation of single source files, and the PassMark integer math score of 42889 indicates solid general-purpose computing. The 12 MB of L3 cache helps with frequent data access patterns. The 8 threads are enough for most developer workflows, such as running a local server and an IDE simultaneously.

For student and office work, this platform is more than adequate. The CPU's high single-thread performance makes word processors, spreadsheets, and web browsers feel snappy. The GPU can handle 4K video playback and light photo editing. The 17 W TDP means excellent battery life, and the overall 73rd combined percentile ensures the system will not feel sluggish for everyday tasks.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and the AMD Radeon 860M is a high-end integrated solution, designed to offer a balance of CPU and GPU performance in a low-power, mobile form factor. The CPU is a Lunar Lake part with a 17 W TDP, and the GPU is an RDNA 3.5 IGP with a 15 W TDP, making this a very power-efficient combination.

The combined percentile is 73, which places this build in the upper-midrange tier. It is not a high-end gaming or workstation machine, but it is a capable all-rounder for a mobile device. The CPU's 74th percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile are closely aligned, indicating a balanced system with no single major bottleneck. This pairing is best described as a premium ultraportable or a lightweight creator laptop, capable of handling daily productivity, light content creation, and casual gaming.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a mobile professional or student who needs a single device for a wide range of tasks. Gamers at 1080p who play esports titles or older games will find the performance adequate, as the GPU's average score of 26401 is competitive with entry-level discrete GPUs. Content creators who work with light photo editing or 1080p video editing will benefit from the CPU's strong single-core performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2100, and the GPU's compute capabilities.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's fast single-thread performance for coding and compiling, and the 74th percentile CPU ranking ensures it can handle heavy IDE workloads. Students and small business users will find this build more than sufficient for office applications, web browsing, and multimedia consumption, all while maintaining a low power draw. The specific industries include education, software development, and mobile content creation, but not high-end 3D rendering or AAA gaming at high settings, where the 8-thread CPU and shared memory GPU would be limiting.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is mounted on the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a soldered, non-upgradeable mobile platform. The memory support is LPDDR5X, which is also typically soldered on laptops, meaning the memory is not upgradeable. The PCIe support is Gen 5 with 4 Lanes for the CPU, which allows for fast NVMe SSDs, but the GPU's bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is fixed.

The CPU has a TDP of 17 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 15 W, so the total system power draw is very low. There is no suggested PSU because this is an IGP-based system, and power is delivered through the laptop's power adapter. The upgrade path is effectively nonexistent for the CPU and GPU, as they are integrated into the motherboard.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to increase the amount of LPDDR5X system memory, if the laptop manufacturer allows it, as this would increase the shared memory bandwidth available to the GPU. However, since the memory is "System Shared" and the bandwidth is "System Dependent," the only real upgrade path is to move to a new laptop with a discrete GPU or a higher-tier CPU. The presence of PCIe Gen 5 lanes means the storage subsystem can be upgraded to a state-of-the-art NVMe SSD, which would improve load times and overall system responsiveness, but it would not increase the CPU or GPU performance.