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CPU
96%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

67,469 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A770M

18,383 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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30-49

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This pairing brings together Intel’s top-tier mobile processor, the Core Ultra 9 275HX, with Intel’s dedicated Arc A770M graphics. The data shows a laptop configuration that is heavily skewed toward CPU-centric productivity, with a GPU that, while capable, sits in a lower performance tier than the processor. The following analysis is based strictly on the benchmark scores and specifications provided, interpreting what these numbers mean for real-world workloads without relying on external testing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a thermal design power of 55 W. The processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 94th percentile among all tested processors, indicating top-tier performance. Its average benchmark score is 67469, which puts it in close competition with several server and workstation-class chips. The nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3525, which scores 67673 (a -0.3% difference), the AMD EPYC 4484PX at 67822 (-0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX at 67868 (-0.6%). The data shows that the 275HX is essentially on par with these enterprise-grade parts, trailing them by less than one percent, while it leads the Intel Xeon 6515P by 0.7% (which scores 67006).

In multi-threaded workloads, the processor demonstrates exceptional capability. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 35589, while its R20 multicore score reaches 19899. These scores, combined with a Geekbench multicore result of 20795 and a Passmark multithread score of 55759, indicate that the CPU can handle heavily parallel tasks with ease. The Passmark integer math score of 155218 and floating-point math score of 191186 further confirm strong computational throughput. For data-intensive tasks, the Passmark data compression score of 608381 is notable, as is the data encryption score of 47112.

Single-thread performance is equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2204 and Geekbench single-core score of 2458 show strong per-core efficiency, which is critical for lightly threaded applications like office productivity and web browsing. The Passmark single-thread score of 4713 supports this assessment. The processor’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the key driver here, allowing it to respond quickly to bursty workloads.

The 24 threads are all physical cores, with no hyperthreading, meaning each core is dedicated to a single thread. This design choice, typical for high-end mobile parts, prioritizes consistent performance over efficiency gains from SMT. For real workloads, this translates to excellent performance in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where all cores can be utilized fully. The data shows a processor that is a genuine workstation-class part in a mobile form factor.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770M is based on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-512 chip manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It features 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operations pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1650 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The memory runs at an effective speed of 16 Gbps.

The graphics card includes 32 ray tracing cores, providing hardware support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The pixel rate is 262.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 524.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 16.79 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 33.59 TFLOPS (2:1). The GPU has a TDP of 120 W and connects via a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

Benchmark data places the A770M in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18383. This puts it in a mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 460, which scores 18373 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD FirePro D500 at 18533 (-0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (1.2%). The data shows that the A770M is statistically tied with these parts, with all deltas within a 2% range. This indicates that while the GPU is capable, it is not a high-end performer.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2278, which is a modest result. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89494 and Vulkan score of 74422 show reasonable compute capabilities. The Passmark G3D score is 11774, with a G2D score of 711. The DirectX 12 score of 70 and DirectX 11 score of 69 are low, suggesting that the GPU may not excel in modern API-heavy workloads. The GPU compute score of 4778 indicates limited compute throughput compared to its rendering scores.

For rendering tasks, the 16 GB VRAM is a significant asset, allowing for large textures and complex scenes. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p gaming but may be a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for RT effects, but the overall performance tier suggests that ray tracing should be used sparingly. The data indicates a GPU that is well-suited for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, with the VRAM capacity providing future-proofing for texture-heavy titles.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX compare to the Intel Xeon w5-3525?

A: The Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67469, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-3525’s score of 67673. The performance difference is negligible, making them effectively equivalent in multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Arc A770M, and why does it matter?

A: The Arc A770M has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, achieved through a 256-bit bus with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. This bandwidth is crucial for feeding the 4096 shading units, especially at higher resolutions and with high-resolution textures.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 9 275HX better for single-core or multi-core tasks?

A: The data shows strength in both areas. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2204, which is high, but its multicore score of 35589 is exceptional. The processor is balanced, but its multi-core advantage is more pronounced given the 24 physical cores.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The Arc A770M sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. This places it in the mid-range tier, comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 1.2% higher.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX does not support ECC memory. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

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

A: The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 120 W. This combined thermal load is manageable for a high-end laptop chassis.

Q: How does the Arc A770M perform in DirectX 12 benchmarks?

A: The Passmark DirectX 12 score is 70, which is low. This suggests that the GPU may not be optimized for the latest API features, though it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) hardware-wise.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data presents a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The Core Ultra 9 275HX is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc A770M is in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. This 32-point gap indicates that the processor is significantly more powerful relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own peers.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering, the processor will be the dominant component. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35589 and Geekbench multicore score of 20795 show that the CPU can handle these tasks without being a limiting factor. The GPU will have little influence on these tasks, as they rely primarily on the processor’s cores.

In GPU-bound workloads, such as gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering, the Arc A770M will be the limiting factor. Its 62nd percentile ranking and average score of 18383 put it in a mid-range tier. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 1.2% higher, confirming that the A770M is not a high-end gaming GPU. The CPU will have significant headroom in these scenarios, meaning it will not be fully utilized while the GPU is at its limit.

The FPS scaling in gaming will be dictated by the GPU. Since no measured FPS data exists for this combination, estimates must be framed from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2278 and Passmark G3D score of 11774 suggest that it can handle 1080p gaming comfortably, but at 1440p, the performance will be more moderate. The CPU’s high single-core score of 2204 in Cinebench R23 ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most titles, but the GPU will cap overall frame rates.

The bottleneck is clearly the GPU. In any workload that stresses the graphics card, the system will perform at the level of a mid-range GPU, despite having a top-tier CPU. This is a typical configuration for a workstation laptop where CPU performance is prioritized over gaming, but it means that gaming performance will be modest.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores are consistently strong. In Cinebench R15, it scores 5619.5 in multicore and 334 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 19899 multicore and 2809 single-core. The Cinebench R23 results are 35589 multicore and 2204 single-core. Geekbench shows a multicore score of 20795 and a single-core score of 2458. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 55759, a single-thread score of 4713, and a physics score of 3338. These results place the CPU in the 94th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 67469. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon w5-3525, is only 0.3% ahead, indicating that the 275HX is a top-tier performer.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are more modest. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2278. Geekbench OpenCL score is 89494, and Vulkan score is 74422. The Passmark G3D score is 11774, with a G2D score of 711. The DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores are 56, 69, and 70, respectively. The GPU compute score is 4778. These scores place the GPU in the 62nd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 18383. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 460, is 0.1% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 1.2% ahead.

The combined picture is one of a high-end CPU paired with a mid-range GPU. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking is exceptional for a mobile part, rivaling server processors. The GPU’s 62nd percentile ranking is average for a dedicated laptop GPU. The combined percentile for the build is 78, which reflects the stronger CPU pulling the overall score up. Without measured FPS data, performance in games must be estimated from these scores. The CPU will not be a bottleneck, but the GPU will limit frame rates to what a mid-range card can deliver.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Arc A770M’s 62nd percentile ranking and 16 GB VRAM make it suitable for 1080p gaming at high settings, but it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 1440p. The CPU’s strong single-core performance of 2204 in Cinebench R23 will ensure smooth frame pacing, but the GPU will cap the maximum FPS. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2278 suggests that esports titles will run well, but demanding AAA games will require lowered settings.

Streaming: The Core Ultra 9 275HX’s 24 cores and 36 MB of L3 cache are ideal for streaming. The CPU can handle encoding via x264 with ease, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35589. The GPU’s limited performance will not affect streaming quality, as the CPU can handle both the game and the encode. This is a strong scenario for this build.

Video Editing: Video editing software benefits from both CPU and GPU. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 55759 will accelerate timeline rendering and export times. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is useful for previewing effects and handling 4K footage, but its compute score of 4778 indicates that GPU-accelerated effects may not be as fast as dedicated workstation cards. The overall performance will be good, but the GPU is the weaker link.

3D Rendering: This is a CPU-dominated workload. The processor’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 19899 and R23 score of 35589 show that it can render complex scenes quickly. The GPU’s 32 ray tracing cores can assist with RT-based rendering, but its 62nd percentile ranking means it is not a primary renderer. The 16 GB VRAM is beneficial for holding large scenes, but the CPU will do the heavy lifting.

Software Development: The CPU’s high multi-threaded performance is excellent for compiling code. The Passmark integer math score of 155218 and data compression score of 608381 indicate fast build times. The GPU is largely irrelevant for this workload, so the system will feel very responsive. This is a top-tier scenario for this build.

Student and Office Work: The CPU’s single-core score of 2458 in Geekbench ensures snappy performance in office applications and web browsing. The 24 cores are overkill for this scenario, but they provide headroom for future multitasking. The GPU’s performance is not a factor here. The system will excel in this role, though it is more powerful than necessary.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration is best suited for users who prioritize CPU performance above all else. The 94th percentile CPU ranking makes it ideal for professionals who work with CPU-intensive applications. Content creators who edit video or render 3D scenes will benefit from the 24 cores and high multi-threaded scores. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35589 is evidence of its capability in these tasks.

Software developers will find the processor’s compilation speed to be a major advantage. The Passmark multithread score of 55759 and integer math score of 155218 show that large codebases will build quickly. Students in engineering or computer science fields will also benefit from this CPU power, though they may not need the GPU’s capabilities.

The GPU is suitable for gamers who play at 1080p resolution. The 62nd percentile ranking and 16 GB VRAM mean that most games will run at medium to high settings. However, those seeking high-refresh 1440p gaming should look elsewhere, as the GPU will be the limiting factor. The RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 1.2% higher, is a comparable alternative.

Small business workstations that handle data processing, financial modeling, or database management will benefit from the CPU’s performance. The data encryption score of 47112 and floating-point math score of 191186 indicate strong throughput for such tasks. The GPU is less relevant for these workloads, so the pairing is acceptable.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX uses the Intel BGA 2114 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradeable. The system supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The memory is likely upgradeable, but the CPU is fixed.

The GPU is also soldered, as indicated by its "IGP" slot width and portable device-dependent display outputs. This means the graphics card cannot be upgraded. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 connection. This provides ample bandwidth for the GPU.

The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 120 W. This combined thermal load of 175 W requires a robust cooling solution, which is typical for a high-end laptop. There is no suggested PSU provided, but the system will require a substantial power adapter. Given that the GPU is end-of-life, a sensible next upgrade would be to a newer laptop with a more powerful GPU, as the current one is a bottleneck.

The memory support for DDR5 is current, and the 36 MB of L3 cache is generous. The platform is built on the Arrow Lake architecture, which is a modern design. However, the lack of upgradeability for the CPU and GPU means that the entire system must be replaced to improve performance. The next upgrade would be a full system replacement.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the build class. It pairs the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, a 24-core mobile processor, with the Intel Arc A770M, a 16 GB dedicated GPU. The CPU is a top-tier part, sitting in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is a mid-range part in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this build is 78.

The CPU’s performance is exceptional, with an average benchmark score of 67469, placing it among server-class processors. The GPU’s average score of 18383 is modest, putting it in the same tier as the AMD Radeon RX 460 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile. The overall system is heavily CPU-focused, making it ideal for productivity tasks, but the GPU limits its gaming potential to 1080p.

This is a workstation-oriented laptop that can handle demanding CPU workloads with ease. The 16 GB of VRAM is a highlight for the GPU, but its raw performance is not at the same level as the CPU. The build is well-suited for developers, video editors, and 3D renderers who need maximum CPU power, but it is not a high-end gaming machine. The data shows a capable, if unbalanced, system that excels in CPU-bound scenarios.