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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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88 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

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

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

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

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

20,454 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

This is a laptop configuration pairing Intel’s Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra 7 258V processor with NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile GPU. The combination represents a balanced mid-range mobile platform, with the CPU and GPU landing at the 74th and 67th percentiles of their respective categories. The overall build percentile is 71, indicating a system positioned firmly in the upper-midrange tier of laptop performance. The data provided includes synthetic benchmark scores for both components and power characteristics, but no measured frame rate data exists for this specific pairing. All gaming performance references in this analysis are therefore estimates derived from the relative performance of the CPU and GPU in their respective benchmark suites.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is a study in complementarity. The CPU, with a single-thread Geekbench score of 2100 and a multi-core score of 9325, demonstrates strong per-core performance that is typical of a modern low-power architecture. The GPU, meanwhile, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 17469, placing it at the 67th percentile of all GPUs. The data indicates that neither component is dramatically outpacing the other in a way that would create a severe bottleneck for most workloads.

The most significant potential bottleneck lies in the CPU’s power envelope. With a TDP of 17 watts, the Core Ultra 7 258V is designed for efficiency. This limits sustained multi-core performance. In a synthetic multi-threaded workload like Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 10301 points. This is only 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, according to the nearestRivals data. This suggests that while the CPU is competitive for its class, it is not a high-end desktop replacement part. The GPU, with a TDP of 115 watts, has a much larger power budget and can sustain higher performance relative to its own category.

In gaming scenarios, the balance will likely shift depending on resolution. At lower resolutions, the CPU’s single-thread performance will be the primary driver of frame rates. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1872 and Geekbench single-core score of 2100 indicate strong per-core performance, but the 8-thread limit means that modern games using more than 8 threads will not see full scaling. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 4060 Mobile’s 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth will be the constraint, making the system GPU-bound in most modern titles at 1440p or higher. The data suggests a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming, but the CPU’s low TDP may throttle sustained multi-core loads in CPU-intensive titles.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark results show a processor that is strong in single-threaded tasks but more modest in multi-threaded work. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 1596.5 and the single-core score is 285. The R20 results show a multicore score of 6739 and a single-core score of 951. The R23 results, which are often used for comparison, show a multicore score of 10301 and a single-core score of 1872. The Geekbench results align with this pattern, with a multicore score of 9325 and a single-core score of 2100. The Passmark single-thread score is 4018, and the multithread score is 18887. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 20454, placing it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, which scores an average of 20468, a delta of -0.1% from the Intel part. This puts the Core Ultra 7 258V squarely in the same performance class as a previous-generation desktop mid-range CPU.

The GPU benchmark results are equally informative. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 89420, and the Vulkan score is 89569. The Passmark G3D score is 17469, and the GPU compute score is 6816. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 22729, placing it at the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores an average of 22895, a delta of -0.7%. This indicates that the mobile RTX 4060 is performing at a level comparable to a last-generation desktop GPU, which is a strong result for a laptop part. The combined picture is of a system that can handle demanding workloads, with the CPU providing strong single-threaded responsiveness and the GPU delivering desktop-class rasterization performance.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V compare to its closest CPU rival?

A: The Core Ultra 7 258V has an average benchmark score of 20454, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (20468) and 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425). This places it in a tight performance cluster with those desktop processors.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22729. This is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895) and 1.3% higher than the Intel Arc B580 (23021). It also sits 1.3% ahead of the RTX 5060 Mobile (22435).

Q: Does this system have a bottleneck?

A: The data suggests a balanced pairing for most tasks. The CPU’s 17-watt TDP limits sustained multi-core performance, making it a potential constraint in heavily threaded workloads. The GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in gaming at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the memory configuration for the CPU?

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

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

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2000 MHz, with 16 Gbps effective.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: The build class is specified as "laptop". The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket, and the GPU is designated as "IGP" slot width, confirming it is a mobile platform.

Q: What API features does the GPU support?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This includes hardware ray tracing and tensor core capabilities.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration is suited for users who need a strong balance of CPU and GPU performance in a mobile form factor. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking and strong single-core scores make it an excellent choice for professionals who use single-threaded applications frequently. The GPU’s 67th percentile ranking and near-desktop-class performance make it capable of handling modern game titles and GPU-accelerated creative workloads.

Specific target users include gamers who play at 1080p resolution, where the system’s balance will be most effective. Content creators who work with photo editing or video rendering will benefit from the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and the CPU’s Passmark data encryption score of 13534. Software developers will appreciate the CPU’s single-thread performance for compilation tasks, and the extended instructions score of 14717 suggests good support for modern instruction sets. Students and small business users will find the system capable for office productivity, given the CPU’s high single-thread scores and the overall build’s 71st percentile ranking. The 17-watt CPU TDP also suggests efficient battery life for mobile use.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is a mobile processor built on the Lunar Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it does not support hyper-threading. The base clock is 2.20 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus, delivering 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. It is connected via PCIe Gen 5, with 4 lanes available for the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in single-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1872 and Geekbench single-core score of 2100 are indicative of a strong per-core design. This is further supported by the Passmark single-thread score of 4018. The multi-threaded performance is more modest, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10301 and Geekbench multicore score of 9325. The Passmark multithread score of 18887 confirms this trend. The data suggests that the 8-thread limit is a constraint in heavily parallel workloads. The Passmark floating point math score of 57372 and integer math score of 42889 show balanced arithmetic capabilities. The find prime numbers test scores 185, which is a low score and indicates a relative weakness in this specific type of workload. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking places it in the upper quarter of all processors, making it a high-performing mobile part, but its 17-watt TDP is a clear indicator of its efficiency-focused design.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all gaming performance figures in this section are estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores. The data indicates a system that should perform well at 1080p resolution. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 17469 and its proximity to the desktop RTX 2080 (0.7% lower in average score) suggest it can handle most modern titles at high settings in 1080p. The CPU’s single-core performance, with a Geekbench score of 2100, is sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution in most games.

The system’s performance is expected to scale down as resolution increases. At 1440p, the GPU will become the primary bottleneck. The 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth will be the limiting factors in memory-intensive titles. At 4K, the GPU will likely struggle to maintain high frame rates in demanding games. The CPU’s low TDP may also lead to performance degradation in CPU-intensive titles that require sustained high clock speeds. The data suggests that for the best experience, users should target 1080p gaming, where the CPU and GPU are most balanced. The frame rates are expected to be lower than what a dedicated desktop GPU would achieve, but the performance should be competitive with a last-generation desktop RTX 2080, which is a strong baseline for a laptop.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a soldered mobile socket, meaning the CPU is not upgradeable. The system uses LPDDR5X memory, which is also typically soldered to the motherboard in laptops. This means that there is no upgrade path for the CPU or memory. The GPU is also a mobile part, and while the slot width is listed as "IGP", it is likely soldered to the motherboard as well. This is a closed platform with no user-serviceable components for core hardware.

The storage and wireless connectivity are the only components that might be upgradeable, depending on the specific laptop design. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes, which could be used for a high-speed NVMe SSD. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The power supply is not specified in the data, but the combined TDP of the CPU (17 watts) and GPU (115 watts) totals 132 watts. This suggests that a power adapter in the 130-150 watt range would be sufficient to power the system, and a user upgrading from an older laptop should check that their adapter meets this requirement. The upgrade path for this platform is essentially non-existent for the core components; the only sensible "upgrade" would be to a new laptop entirely.

Build Overview

This is a laptop build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. The CPU is a modern, efficient mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, while the GPU is a mid-range mobile part from the GeForce 40-series. The build is classified as a "laptop" and has a combined percentile of 71, indicating it is a solidly upper-midrange system.

The CPU is a strong performer for its class, with an average benchmark score of 20454 and a 74th percentile ranking. It is compared favorably to desktop CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600. The GPU is also a strong performer for a mobile part, with an average score of 22729 and a 67th percentile ranking. It is compared to the desktop RTX 2080. The pairing of these two components creates a system that is well-suited for 1080p gaming and a wide range of productivity tasks. The overall tier of this build is high-midrange, offering a significant performance boost over entry-level laptops but not reaching the level of high-end gaming or workstation machines.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The system is estimated to be capable of high frame rates at 1080p in many titles, given the GPU’s performance is within 0.7% of the desktop RTX 2080. The CPU’s single-core performance is strong enough to avoid being a bottleneck at this resolution.

Streaming: The GPU includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, supporting hardware encoding and decoding features common in modern GPUs. The CPU’s Passmark data encryption score of 13534 suggests it can handle the overhead of encoding and streaming simultaneously.

Video editing: The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and some 4K video editing tasks. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 18887 and floating point math score of 57372 indicate it can handle effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The GPU’s FP32 performance of 11.61 TFLOPS and its 3072 shading units make it a capable part for 3D rendering. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10301 will be a limiting factor in CPU-based rendering, but GPU-accelerated renders will perform well.

Software development: The CPU’s single-core performance is a strong asset for code compilation, which is often single-threaded. The Passmark extended instructions score of 14717 indicates good support for modern instruction sets used in development.

Student and office work: The CPU’s high single-thread score of 2100 in Geekbench ensures snappy performance in document editing and web browsing. The low 17-watt TDP suggests long battery life, making it ideal for all-day use in a classroom or office environment.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is based on the AD107 chip, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 18,900 million transistors on a die size of 159 mm². The GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. It includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, providing hardware support for ray tracing and AI-assisted features. The base clock is 1545 MHz, and the boost clock is 1890 MHz. The memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s.

The benchmark scores show a GPU that is capable of handling modern rendering workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89420 and Vulkan score of 89569 are strong results. The Passmark G3D score of 17469 places it at the 67th percentile, and its average score of 22729 is within 0.7% of the desktop RTX 2080. This indicates that for rasterization, the mobile GPU performs at a level comparable to a previous-generation desktop card. The pixel rate is 90.72 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 181.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 11.61 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate. The TDP for the GPU is 115 watts.

The data suggests that the RTX 4060 Mobile is well-suited for 1080p gaming at high settings and can handle light to moderate 1440p gaming. The 8 GB of VRAM is a consideration for future titles, but is sufficient for current games. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provide support for ray tracing and DLSS features, which can significantly boost performance in supported games. The GPU’s performance in compute tasks, as measured by the Passmark GPU compute score of 6816, indicates it is also useful for GPU-accelerated workloads like video encoding and rendering. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is adequate for the GPU’s bandwidth requirements.