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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 268V + AMD Radeon 860M

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% 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%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 268V

20,897 Benchmark Score

Top 15% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

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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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 268V and AMD Radeon 860M form a laptop-class pairing that targets the upper-middle tier of mobile computing. The data shows a combined percentile of 73, placing this build ahead of roughly three-quarters of all recorded configurations, yet the absence of measured FPS data requires all gaming expectations to be framed as estimates derived from synthetic benchmarks.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Radeon 860M’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and OpenCL score of 22759 place it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, which suggests it can handle esports titles and lighter 3D games at playable frame rates, though high-refresh 1080p gaming would likely require reduced settings. The GPU’s 512 shading units and 32 TMUs provide enough raw throughput for 60 FPS in many titles, but the 16 ROPs may limit fill-rate-heavy scenes at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU’s single-core performance is robust, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2270 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1921, which indicates encoding overhead is unlikely to cripple gameplay. The integrated Arc 140V GPU can offload some encode tasks, but the absence of dedicated tensor cores on the Radeon 860M means AI-assisted streaming features are not available. The 8-thread CPU must handle both game logic and encode workloads, which could cause frame-time spikes in CPU-bound scenarios.

Video Editing: The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 10653 and Geekbench multicore score of 9963 point to competent 1080p video editing performance, though 4K timelines would strain the 8-thread processor. The Radeon 860M’s FP32 throughput of 3.072 TFLOPS provides GPU acceleration for effects and color grading, but the “System Dependent” memory bandwidth means performance scales with the laptop’s RAM configuration. The Passmark data compression score of 181443 suggests efficient handling of video file packaging and export pipelines.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 6887 and R15 multicore score of 1616 indicate that CPU-based rendering is possible for small scenes, but the 8-thread limitation becomes apparent in complex scenes. The GPU’s 8 RT cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, yet the 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 rate is modest compared to discrete GPUs, making the Radeon 860M suitable for preview renders rather than final production output. The Passmark floating-point math score of 57628 confirms the CPU can handle physics simulations and geometry processing.

Software Development: The Passmark single-thread score of 4051 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1921 provide strong responsiveness for code compilation, with the 12 MB of shared L3 cache helping to keep frequently accessed code modules resident. The Passmark extended instructions score of 15323 indicates solid SIMD performance for scientific computing and data processing tasks. The 8-thread design is sufficient for most build pipelines, though large parallel compilation jobs will show slower throughput than 16-thread alternatives.

Student and Office Work: The Geekbench single-core score of 2270 and Passmark integer math score of 42669 easily handle document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing with multiple tabs. The 17W TDP of the CPU and 15W TDP of the GPU mean the system runs cool and quiet, extending battery life for all-day campus use. The Passmark data encryption score of 13779 ensures VPN and disk encryption overhead remains negligible.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 20897 places it in the 74th percentile of all processors, with rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (average score 20900, delta 0%) and Intel Core i5-12600T (average score 20917, delta -0.1%). The GPU’s average benchmark score of 26401 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, delta -0.1%) and Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, delta -0.6%) as close competitors.

The combined percentile of 73 reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outweighs the other. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10653 is respectable for a 17W part, while the GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 demonstrates that the Radeon 860M outperforms its integrated-class positioning. The Passmark multithread score of 19297 aligns with the 74th percentile ranking, confirming consistent performance across varied workloads.

The data shows a notable split between CPU and GPU strengths: the CPU excels at single-threaded tasks (Geekbench single-core 2270, Passmark single-thread 4051), while the GPU delivers competitive compute performance for its class (OpenCL 22759). This combination favors workloads that alternate between light CPU-bound tasks and moderate GPU-accelerated work.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture on TSMC’s 4 nm process, featuring 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The GPU operates between a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz, producing pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 3.072 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 3.072 TFLOPS 1:1) places it in the lower range of discrete-class performance.

The 8 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, though the modest shading unit count means ray-traced effects will require significant resolution or quality reductions. The GPU has no dedicated tensor cores, limiting AI acceleration capabilities. Memory is “System Shared” with bandwidth labeled “System Dependent,” meaning the GPU’s performance is tied directly to the laptop’s RAM speed and configuration.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and Vulkan score of 30043 rank the GPU in the 72nd percentile, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, delta -0.1%). Interestingly, the RTX 5060 scores 26331 (delta 0.3%), suggesting the 860M’s benchmark position is competitive with entry-level discrete GPUs. The bus interface of PCIe 4.0 x8 provides adequate bandwidth for an integrated part, though the lack of dedicated VRAM means texture-heavy scenes will contend with CPU memory access.

For rendering workloads, the GPU’s FP32 rate of 3.072 TFLOPS is sufficient for basic 3D modeling and real-time previews, but final-frame rendering in Blender or similar applications would be slow. The 16 ROPs cap pixel throughput, which manifests as reduced performance at 1440p and above. DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility with modern game APIs, and Vulkan 1.4 support enables efficient multi-threaded rendering.

Who Should Build It

The intended audience is mobile users who need a single laptop for mixed productivity and light gaming. Gamers planning to play at 1080p with medium settings will find the Radeon 860M’s Vulkan score of 30043 sufficient for esports and older AAA titles. Content creators working with 1080p video editing can leverage the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10653 for timeline rendering and the GPU for preview acceleration.

Software developers will appreciate the Passmark single-thread score of 4051 for rapid code iteration and the 12 MB L3 cache for reducing compilation bottlenecks. Students benefit from the 17W CPU TDP and 15W GPU TDP, which enable long battery life during lectures and library sessions. Small business workstations can rely on the Passmark integer math score of 42669 for database operations and the data encryption score of 13779 for secure file handling.

The build is not suited for users requiring high-end 3D rendering or 4K video editing, as the 8-thread CPU and shared-memory GPU will struggle with such workloads. Users who prioritize CPU-intensive multithreaded tasks might consider systems with higher core counts, as the CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 19297 is just above the 74th percentile but far from top-tier.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is a Lunar Lake architecture processor manufactured on TSMC’s 3 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 8 threads with no hyperthreading. Base clock is 2.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, operating within a 17W TDP envelope. 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’s Geekbench multicore score of 9963 and single-core score of 2270 reflect solid performance for a low-power mobile part. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10653 and single-core score of 1921 indicate that the 5.00 GHz boost clock provides excellent responsiveness for lightly-threaded workloads. The Passmark single-thread score of 4051 confirms this strength, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs.

The 8-thread limitation is the primary weakness: the Passmark multithread score of 19297 is only moderately higher than the single-thread score, demonstrating limited scaling. The Passmark physics score of 1617 and find prime numbers score of 192 suggest that heavily parallel scientific workloads will not benefit from this chip. In contrast, the Passmark floating-point math score of 57628 and integer math score of 42669 show strong per-core efficiency.

The memory support is listed as “unknown” and motherboard-dependent, which is typical for BGA 2833 socket parts. The dual-channel memory bus and PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only) provide adequate bandwidth for the integrated Arc 140V GPU and fast NVMe storage. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not possible, but the 17W TDP makes sustained boost clocks more achievable than higher-wattage parts.

FAQ

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

A: The build has a combined percentile of 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the Radeon 860M compare to the GeForce MX550?

A: The Radeon 860M’s average benchmark score is 26401, which is effectively tied with the GeForce MX550’s 26421 (delta -0.1%). The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 suggests the 860M has a slight edge in Vulkan-based workloads.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how does it affect single-thread performance?

A: The boost clock is 5.00 GHz, contributing to a Geekbench single-core score of 2270 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4051, which places it in the 74th percentile of CPUs.

Q: Does the Radeon 860M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU has 8 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), but the modest 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 rate means ray tracing will be limited to light effects at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the memory configuration for the GPU?

A: The GPU uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth, meaning performance varies based on the laptop’s RAM configuration and speed.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded workloads compared to single-threaded?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10653 is roughly 5.5 times the single-core score of 1921, indicating modest scaling across 8 threads. The Passmark multithread score of 19297 is about 4.8 times the single-thread score of 4051.

Q: What is the process node for the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU uses TSMC’s 3 nm process, while the GPU uses TSMC’s 4 nm process. Both are modern nodes that contribute to the low 17W CPU and 15W GPU TDPs.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning CPU upgrades are not possible without replacing the entire motherboard. The Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU (IGP), so GPU upgrades are also impossible. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU, which provides sufficient bandwidth for the fastest NVMe SSDs but limits expansion options.

Memory support is listed as “unknown” and motherboard-dependent, but the dual-channel memory bus is confirmed. Users should prioritize high-speed DDR5 RAM to maximize both CPU and GPU performance, as the GPU’s memory bandwidth is labeled “System Dependent.” The PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface for the GPU is adequate for an integrated part, but external GPU enclosures are not supported due to the mobile form factor.

The suggested PSU is not listed, but the combined 17W CPU TDP and 15W GPU TDP mean the system draws very little power. Laptop users should ensure their charger provides sufficient wattage for sustained boost clocks, but the thermal headroom from these low TDPs allows for thin-and-light chassis designs. The production status is active for both components, so BIOS and driver updates will continue to improve stability and performance.

A sensible next upgrade would be increasing system RAM to the maximum supported capacity, as this directly benefits the shared-memory GPU. Users should also consider upgrading storage to a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive to leverage the CPU’s 4-lane Gen 5 interface. Given the soldered nature of the platform, the only meaningful long-term upgrade is a new laptop with a higher-tier CPU and discrete GPU.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: “laptop”) combining the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V and AMD Radeon 860M. The CPU is a Lunar Lake architecture part from the Core Ultra Series 2, released on September 23, 2024, while the GPU is a RDNA 3.5 architecture IGP from the Krackan Point chip, released on February 28, 2025. Both components are actively produced.

The combined percentile of 73 places this build in the upper-middle tier of the benchmark database. The CPU’s 74th percentile and GPU’s 72nd percentile are closely matched, indicating a balanced system. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 20897 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, delta 0%) and Intel Core i5-12600T (20917, delta -0.1%), while the GPU’s average score of 26401 is competitive with discrete mobile GPUs like the GeForce MX550.

The system’s tier is defined by the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2270) and the GPU’s surprisingly high Vulkan score (30043), which enables light gaming and accelerated productivity. The 8-thread CPU and shared-memory GPU prevent this from being a high-end workstation, but the low TDPs make it an efficient choice for mobile professionals.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a well-balanced pairing with workload-specific bottlenecks. In CPU-bound scenarios like code compilation or single-threaded applications, the Core Ultra 7 268V performs at the 74th percentile, with the Passmark single-thread score of 4051 providing ample headroom. The GPU’s 72nd percentile does not bottleneck these workloads, as the CPU is the primary driver.

In GPU-bound scenarios like gaming or 3D rendering, the Radeon 860M becomes the limiting factor. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 26401 is in the 72nd percentile, but its “System Dependent” memory bandwidth means performance varies significantly with RAM configuration. The CPU’s 8 threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed in most cases, as evidenced by the CPU’s high per-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 1921).

The most significant bottleneck occurs in multithreaded workloads that require both high CPU core counts and substantial GPU compute. The CPU’s 8 threads cap performance in tasks like video encoding, where the Passmark multithread score of 19297 is below the 74th percentile expectation. Similarly, the GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 rate limits compute-heavy tasks, despite the CPU having enough headroom to drive more GPU performance.

The data indicates that neither component consistently dominates the other, which is rare for a laptop pairing. The CPU’s 74th percentile and GPU’s 72nd percentile are within 2 percentage points of each other, meaning the system will scale predictably with workload demands. Users upgrading from older laptops will notice that the GPU is more capable than typical integrated graphics, while the CPU delivers flagship-class single-thread performance.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 268V + AMD Radeon 860M

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core Ultra 7 268V

AMD Radeon 860M

Market Position

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Cyberpunk 2077

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Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

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Usage Scenarios

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GPU Analysis

Who Should Build It

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FAQ

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Build Overview

Balance and Bottleneck

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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