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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 366H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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Apex Performer

Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
93%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 366H

41,263 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

18,159 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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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Optimal Performance

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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 pairing built around Intel’s newest mobile silicon and NVIDIA’s mature Ampere architecture. The data shows a system that lands in the 75th percentile overall for combined performance, putting it ahead of the majority of laptops but not at the absolute top tier. With a 16-core CPU that boosts to 4.80 GHz and a GPU that sits in the 62nd percentile, this is a machine designed for high-refresh gaming and serious multi-threaded work, though the GPU is the clear limiting factor in graphically intense scenarios. The following analysis is based entirely on the benchmark scores provided, and it is important to note that no measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3060 Mobile’s PassMark G3D score of 13230 places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, which indicates it is a solid 1080p performer. However, its DirectX 12 score of 58 and DirectX 11 score of 110 are modest, suggesting that at 1440p or with maximum settings, the frame rates will dip below what high-refresh displays demand. The GPU is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming where it can leverage its 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth without hitting memory capacity limits. For 1440p, the data suggests you will need to lower settings to maintain smooth frame rates, as the GPU’s raw compute (10.94 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to push ultra settings at high refresh rates.

Streaming: The CPU’s PassMark multi-thread score of 33429 and integer math score of 83695 provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The 16-core, 16-thread Panther Lake processor with 18 MB of shared L3 cache can handle the encoding workload without stealing too many resources from the game. The GPU also has 120 tensor cores, which can accelerate encoding features, but the CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28477) mean that a software encoding setup will not cause significant frame drops in the game itself. This is a capable streaming laptop for 1080p broadcasts, though the GPU’s 62nd percentile position means you will likely need to cap in-game frame rates to leave CPU headroom for the encoder.

Video editing: The combination of a high multi-threaded CPU and a GPU with 3840 shading units is well-suited for video editing. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11960 and R15 multi-core score of 2870 show strong sustained multi-core performance for rendering timelines and exporting footage. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 79483 and Vulkan score of 80344 indicate it can accelerate effects and playback in compatible software. The 6 GB VRAM may be a limitation for complex 4K timelines with many effects, but for standard 1080p and light 4K work, this system should handle the load. The CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 327455 is particularly strong, which helps with video file packaging and archiving tasks.

3D rendering: This workload is where the system shows a clear imbalance. The CPU is the star, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28477 that puts it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. This is excellent for CPU-based rendering engines. However, the GPU’s PassMark GPU compute score of 5718 is relatively low, indicating that GPU-accelerated rendering will be slower than what you would get with a higher-end GPU. The 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores are present, but the overall GPU compute throughput is limited by its 80W TDP and 8nm process node. For render farms or professional work, this is a CPU-first machine; for GPU renderers, you will be waiting longer than the CPU performance suggests.

Software development: The CPU’s balanced single-thread and multi-thread scores make this a strong development machine. The PassMark single-thread score of 4043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4020 are high, which translates to fast compilation of single-threaded code and responsive IDE interactions. The 16 threads handle parallel builds well, and the data encryption score of 25845 is solid for cryptographic operations. The 3nm process node and 25W TDP mean this CPU can sustain these clocks in a laptop chassis without thermal throttling, which is critical for long compile sessions. The 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) provide fast NVMe storage access, reducing build times further.

Student and office work: This is overkill for most office tasks, but the data supports a smooth experience. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4043 ensures snappy application launches and spreadsheet calculations, while the integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics can handle 4K video playback and basic display outputs. The 16 cores mean that background tasks like antivirus scans, cloud sync, and video conferencing will never cause noticeable slowdowns. The laptop’s 75th combined percentile rank means it will handle anything a student throws at it, from research with dozens of browser tabs to light photo editing. The main downside is that the GPU’s 62nd percentile position and 80W TDP mean battery life will be poor if the discrete GPU is active, but for office work the system should switch to integrated graphics.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a processor that sits firmly in the upper mid-range of all CPUs, with an 87th percentile ranking. The Cinebench R23 scores are particularly telling: a multi-core score of 28477 and a single-core score of 4020. The multi-core number is 30% higher than what you would expect from a typical 8-core laptop chip, while the single-core score is competitive with desktop processors from a few generations back. The PassMark average benchmark score of 41263 places this CPU within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, a desktop chip, and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H. This is remarkable for a 25W mobile part, indicating the 3nm Panther Lake architecture is highly efficient.

The GPU benchmarks tell a different story. The RTX 3060 Mobile’s average benchmark score is 18159, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. This is 0.4% ahead of the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER, but 1.2% behind the Intel Arc A770M. The PassMark G3D score of 13230 is the headline number, but the DirectX 12 score of 58 and DirectX 11 score of 110 are far lower than the G3D suggests, indicating that the GPU is better at older APIs or that the drivers are not optimized for the newest workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1821 is a modern DX12 benchmark, and that number puts the GPU in a clearly mid-range position.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU is the dominant component. The CPU’s 87th percentile versus the GPU’s 62nd percentile creates a 25-point gap that defines this machine. In CPU-bound workloads, this laptop will perform like a high-end desktop from a few years ago. In GPU-bound workloads, it will perform like a mid-range gaming laptop from 2021. The combined percentile of 75 reflects this average, but it masks the significant imbalance between the two components.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor based on the Panther Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 3nm process node. It has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 25W TDP that makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. This is a monolithic design with no v-cache, meaning the 18 MB L3 is the total cache available.

The benchmark scores reveal a CPU that excels at both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4020 is exceptional, placing it in the top tier of laptop processors. This is driven by the 4.80 GHz boost clock and the efficient 3nm process. The multi-core score of 28477 is equally impressive, showing that the 16 cores scale well under load. The PassMark data compression score of 327455 is a standout, indicating strong memory bandwidth utilization and cache efficiency. The floating-point math score of 103615 is also high, which is critical for scientific computing and financial modeling.

The 16 threads are all physical cores, with no hyper-threading, which is a notable design choice. This means each core is a full execution unit, and the CPU relies on its high clock speeds and large L2 cache (2.5 MB per core) to maintain performance. The PassMark physics score of 2880 is moderate, suggesting that the CPU’s game physics performance is not its strongest suit, but the overall multi-thread score of 33429 compensates. In real-world workloads, this CPU will handle anything from code compilation to 3D rendering without breaking a sweat, and its 25W TDP means it can sustain these clocks in a laptop without excessive heat or fan noise.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows the GPU is the bottleneck in most gaming and graphics workloads. The CPU’s 87th percentile versus the GPU’s 62nd percentile means that in any game that is not CPU-bound, the RTX 3060 Mobile will be the limiting factor. For example, the CPU can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them, so the GPU will be pegged at 100% usage while the CPU idles. This is not necessarily a bad thing—it means the system is never CPU-bound, which avoids stuttering—but it does mean that the GPU’s performance ceiling is the system’s ceiling in games.

In CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, the CPU is the star and the GPU is underutilized. The PassMark multi-thread score of 33429 versus the GPU compute score of 5718 shows a 6-to-1 ratio, meaning the GPU will not accelerate these tasks meaningfully. The FPS scaling is directly tied to the GPU: if you lower resolution from 1440p to 1080p, the frame rate will increase proportionally to the GPU’s fill rate limits, but the CPU will have no trouble keeping up. Conversely, if you raise settings to ultra, the GPU will hit its memory bandwidth or compute limits, and the CPU will wait.

The bottleneck is most pronounced in ray tracing scenarios. The GPU has 30 RT cores, but its 62nd percentile rank means it lacks the raw power for demanding RT effects. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 4043 will help with game logic and physics, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s limited RT throughput. For users who want to maximize frame rates, the data suggests that this system is best paired with a 1080p display and settings tuned to medium or high, rather than ultra.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the CPU’s 87th percentile and the GPU’s 62nd percentile benchmark scores, and should be treated as approximations rather than hard numbers.

At 1080p ultra settings, the RTX 3060 Mobile’s PassMark G3D score of 13230 suggests it can handle most modern titles at 60-75 FPS. Games like Fortnite and Apex Legends will likely hit 90-110 FPS because they are less demanding on the GPU’s compute resources. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Starfield will drop to 40-55 FPS at ultra, because the GPU’s 10.94 TFLOPS FP32 and 6 GB VRAM will be maxed out. The CPU will not be a factor in these titles, as its single-thread score of 4043 is more than enough to feed the GPU.

At 1440p, the frame rates will drop by 30-40%. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is the limiting factor, as higher resolutions require more bandwidth. Expect 45-60 FPS in esports titles and 25-35 FPS in AAA games at ultra. To maintain 60 FPS at 1440p, you will need to lower settings to high or medium, which is consistent with the GPU’s 62nd percentile rank. At 4K, the 6 GB VRAM is a hard constraint; many games will exceed 6 GB of VRAM at high textures, causing stuttering. The DirectX 12 score of 58 suggests that DX12 titles will perform worse than DX11 titles, so you may see better frame rates in older games.

The CPU’s high multi-thread score of 28477 ensures that even in CPU-intensive games like Total War or Civilization VI, the frame rate will not be CPU-limited. The bottleneck is always the GPU, which is why the system is best suited for 1080p gaming where the GPU can stretch its legs.

Who Should Build It

This system is for gamers who prioritize 1080p high-refresh gaming over 1440p or 4K. The data shows the GPU is a strong 1080p performer, and the CPU will never hold you back, so you can push frame rates as high as the GPU allows. Esports titles will run at 100+ FPS, and AAA games will run at 60+ FPS with settings on medium or high. If you insist on ultra settings in the latest AAA games, this is not the right build—the GPU’s 62nd percentile will not deliver the 100+ FPS that ultra settings demand.

Content creators who work in CPU-bound applications will find this system excellent. The 87th percentile CPU handles video editing, 3D rendering, and code compilation with ease. The PassMark data compression score of 327455 and floating-point score of 103615 indicate strong performance in data analysis and scientific computing. If your workflow uses the GPU for rendering (e.g., Blender Cycles, DaVinci Resolve), expect slower performance, but CPU-based workflows will fly.

Students and office workers will be overserved by this hardware, but the 25W CPU TDP means the laptop will be quiet and cool, and the 16 cores ensure that no multitasking scenario will cause slowdowns. Small business workstations that need to run virtual machines or compile software will benefit from the 16 threads and 18 MB L3 cache. The system is a jack-of-all-trades that leans toward CPU-heavy workloads, so it is best for users who know their primary apps are CPU-bound.

FAQ

Q: Is this laptop good for 4K gaming?

A: No. The RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB of VRAM and a 62nd percentile GPU rank. The data shows that 4K gaming will likely cause VRAM overflow and frame rates below 30 FPS in most AAA titles. This system is designed for 1080p gaming.

Q: How does the CPU compare to a desktop Ryzen 9 5900X?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has an average benchmark score of 41263, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900X’s score of 41376. In practical terms, they are performance equals, but the Intel chip does it at 25W TDP versus the desktop chip’s much higher power draw.

Q: Can this laptop handle video editing?

A: Yes. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28477 and PassMark multi-thread score of 33429 are strong for video editing and rendering. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 79483 also helps with effects and playback acceleration, though the 6 GB VRAM may limit complex 4K timelines.

Q: What is the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU is in the 87th percentile while the GPU is in the 62nd percentile. In any graphics-intensive workload, the GPU will be at 100% utilization while the CPU waits, meaning the GPU determines the frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU good for software development?

A: Yes. The PassMark single-thread score of 4043 ensures fast compilation of single-threaded code, and the 16 cores handle parallel builds. The data encryption score of 25845 also supports secure development workflows.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does this system have?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. This is sufficient for the CPU’s workloads but is not exceptional, and it contributes to the GPU being the limiting factor in gaming.

Q: Does this system support PCIe Gen 5?

A: Yes, the CPU provides 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This allows for very fast NVMe storage, which can reduce game load times and application launch times, but it does not affect the GPU’s performance, which uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, which means it is soldered to the motherboard. There is no CPU upgrade path—you cannot swap out the processor without replacing the entire motherboard. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory with a maximum bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The platform provides 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, which is enough for one fast NVMe SSD and possibly a second device.

The GPU is also soldered, with an 80W TDP and no power connectors, so it cannot be upgraded either. The system’s upgrade path is limited to memory and storage. You can increase the RAM capacity and speed, which will help CPU-bound workloads, and you can add PCIe Gen 5 NVMe storage for faster load times. The GPU’s 6 GB VRAM is the most limiting factor, and there is no way to address it without a new laptop.

The CPU has a 25W TDP and the GPU has an 80W TDP, for a combined 105W of component power. The FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU, but the absence of power connectors on the GPU indicates it draws power from the motherboard, which is typical for laptops. A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory to the maximum supported capacity, as the CPU’s multi-threaded performance benefits from larger memory pools, and to install a fast PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive to reduce load times. Beyond that, the platform is a dead end—the soldered components mean the only real upgrade is a new laptop.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (indicated by the build class) that pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile. The CPU is from the Core Ultra Series 3, based on the Panther Lake architecture, and the GPU is from the GeForce 30-series, based on Ampere. The combined percentile is 75, meaning this system outperforms three-quarters of all laptops in the benchmark database. The CPU is the standout component, at the 87th percentile, while the GPU lags at the 62nd percentile, creating a clear performance hierarchy.

Overall, this is a mid-to-upper-tier laptop in terms of total performance, but it is skewed heavily toward CPU-bound workloads. The data indicates that it is a strong choice for gamers at 1080p, content creators working in CPU-rendered applications, and developers who need multi-threaded power. It is not a top-tier gaming machine, nor is it a workstation GPU solution, but it strikes a balance that will satisfy a broad range of users. The lack of measured FPS data means the gaming figures are estimates, but the component benchmark scores are robust enough to paint a clear picture: a CPU that punches above its weight class and a GPU that delivers solid, if unspectacular, 1080p performance.