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Intel Core Ultra 9 288V

23,219 Benchmark Score
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62,108 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core Ultra 9 288V + AMD Radeon 8050S: A High-Performance Laptop Duo

This pairing combines Intel's Lunar Lake flagship mobile processor with AMD's Strix Halo integrated graphics, creating a laptop platform that sits at the 83rd percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU alone ranks in the 76th percentile among all processors, while the GPU claims an impressive 89th percentile position among all graphics solutions. This is not a budget-minded configuration; it is a premium mobile computing package aimed at users who demand strong multi-threaded productivity and substantial graphics capability in a single portable device. The data paints a picture of a system that can handle demanding creative workloads, modern gaming at reasonable settings, and heavy multitasking without requiring a discrete GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Radeon 8050S, with its 89th percentile standing, delivers Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 65818 and 58398 respectively. These figures place it roughly 2.6% behind the Radeon RX 7600M and 2.5% behind the Radeon Pro Vega 56. For high-refresh 1080p gaming, the data suggests this GPU can push frame rates well above 60 fps in many titles, though demanding AAA games at maximum settings may fall short of 144Hz. The 32 RT cores and 2048 shading units provide modern rendering features, but the system-shared memory architecture means bandwidth is dependent on the CPU's LPDDR5X memory.

Streaming: The CPU's combination of a 1950 Cinebench R23 single-core score and a 10178 multi-core score provides a strong foundation for encoding and streaming simultaneously. The integrated Arc 140V graphics can handle encoding offload, while the 8-core, 8-thread Lunar Lake processor maintains headroom for game logic and stream overlays. The 30W TDP is remarkably efficient for this level of performance, suggesting sustained streaming sessions without thermal throttling. The Passmark multi-thread score of 19810 indicates substantial parallel capability for encoding tasks.

Video Editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core performance of 10178 places this CPU within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V and 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 4124P. For video editing, this translates to smooth timeline scrubbing in 4K projects and reasonable export times. The 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth supports feeding the GPU with frame data during effects processing and color grading. The floating point math score of 59536 from Passmark suggests solid performance in GPU-accelerated rendering pipelines.

3D Rendering: The GPU's 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, combined with 64 ROPs and 128 TMUs, provides substantial compute for 3D viewport manipulation and final frame rendering. However, the system-shared memory means complex scenes with large texture sets may cause the system to dip into slower memory pools. The Radeon 8050S trails the RX 7600M by 2.6% in average benchmark scores, placing it in capable mid-range territory for 3D work. The pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s supports high-resolution viewport rendering.

Software Development: The strong single-thread performance — a 4274 Passmark single-thread score and 301.5 Cinebench R15 single-core result — accelerates compilation of single-threaded build steps. The 195 Passmark find prime numbers score indicates quick integer operations, useful for code analysis tools. Data encryption at 14141 Passmark points supports secure development workflows. The 8 threads may limit massively parallel builds, but the efficiency of the 3nm process node allows sustained boost frequencies.

Student and Office Work: With a 30W TDP and integrated graphics, this platform offers exceptional battery life potential for all-day campus use. The 76th percentile CPU ranking ensures snappy responsiveness in office suites, web browsing, and multitasking. The Arc 140V iGPU handles 4K video playback and light photo editing effortlessly. The 186521 Passmark data compression score indicates fast file archiving and cloud sync operations.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 8050S is built on the Strix Halo chip using TSMC's 4nm process, representing the Navi Mobile generation under the RX 8000M family. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The silicon packs 32 ray tracing cores specifically designed for hardware-accelerated ray tracing workloads. With a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, the GPU achieves a pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 358.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 11.47 TFLOPS is identical to its FP16 rate at a 1:1 ratio, indicating strong compute density for AI-assisted rendering features.

Memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning the GPU draws from the same LPDDR5X pool as the CPU. The bus width and bandwidth are consequently system-dependent rather than fixed specifications. This architecture eliminates the need for a dedicated VRAM allocation, but it also means that memory bandwidth is shared between CPU and GPU workloads. The PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface provides ample bandwidth for communication with the host system, though the IGP slot width means this is permanently integrated rather than upgradeable.

The GPU's benchmark performance is notable: a Geekbench OpenCL score of 65818 and a Vulkan score of 58398. These results place it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (0.3% ahead), Radeon Pro Vega 56 (2.5% ahead), and Radeon RX 7600M (2.6% ahead). The average benchmark score of 62108 masks some variance between OpenCL and Vulkan workloads, suggesting that the architecture performs better in compute-heavy scenarios than in pure graphics rendering. The 12 Ultimate DirectX support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure modern game compatibility.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 23219, placing it in the 76th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i9-11900F scores 23254 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H scores 23277 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 23297 (0.3% higher). The AMD EPYC 4124P scores 23167, which is 0.2% lower. This places the Ultra 9 288V in a highly competitive mid-range performance band where small percentage differences separate rivals.

Specific CPU benchmarks show a balanced profile. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 10178, while single-core reaches 1950. The older R20 tests show 7069 multi-core and 997 single-core, while R15 shows 1583 multi-core and 301.5 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 19810, single-thread of 4274, integer math at 44019, floating point math at 59536, and extended instructions at 15613. Data compression scores 186521, while encryption reaches 14141. The physics score of 1637 and random string sorting at 22622 round out the suite.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 62108 places it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 83, indicating that the pairing performs slightly below the GPU's individual standing but above the CPU's individual ranking. This suggests the CPU may slightly limit the GPU in certain workloads, though the gap is modest. The data shows a well-matched pair where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1950 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4274. Its average benchmark score of 23219 is 0.2% below the Intel Core i9-11900F and 0.3% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, while being 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 4124P.

Q: How does the Radeon 8050S compare to discrete mobile GPUs?

A: The Radeon 8050S scores 65818 in Geekbench OpenCL and 58398 in Vulkan, averaging 62108. This places it 2.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600M and 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, while sitting 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M.

Q: What memory technology does this platform use?

A: The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU uses system-shared memory, meaning its bandwidth and capacity are system-dependent rather than fixed specifications.

Q: What is the power consumption of each component?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 30W, while the GPU has a TDP of 55W. The GPU requires no power connectors and uses an IGP slot width, indicating it is fully integrated into the motherboard.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon 8050S includes 32 dedicated ray tracing cores. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

Q: What is the CPU's architecture and process node?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture (Core Ultra Series 2) built on TSMC's 3nm process node. It has 8 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: How does the system's overall performance percentile compare to its components?

A: The CPU sits in the 76th percentile, the GPU in the 89th percentile, and the combined system in the 83rd percentile. This indicates the GPU outperforms the CPU in their respective fields, but the pairing still ranks above the majority of systems.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a ball-grid array design soldered directly to the motherboard. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in the traditional sense; users cannot swap processors without replacing the entire motherboard. The platform supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported, which limits its appeal for certain server or scientific workloads but is standard for consumer mobile platforms.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. This configuration allows the integrated GPU to communicate with the CPU at high bandwidth, though the external connectivity is limited by the CPU's lane count. For expansion, users would rely on the motherboard's additional chipset-provided lanes, which are not specified in the data.

The power envelope is remarkably efficient: the CPU draws 30W and the GPU draws 55W, totaling 85W for the core computing components. This leaves substantial headroom within typical laptop power budgets for displays, storage, and other peripherals. The suggested PSU is not specified, but the combined TDP suggests that a standard laptop power adapter in the 100-130W range would suffice — though no specific wattage is provided in the data.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would focus on memory capacity, since the system-shared GPU memory means that larger LPDDR5X configurations directly benefit both CPU and GPU performance. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would also improve load times and data-intensive workloads. Given the BGA socket and integrated GPU, there is no viable graphics card upgrade path; users seeking more GPU performance would need to purchase a new laptop entirely.

Who Should Build It

This platform targets mobile users who need desktop-class performance in a laptop form factor. Gamers playing at 1080p resolution will find the Radeon 8050S capable of high frame rates in most titles, with the 89th percentile GPU ranking supporting smooth gameplay at high settings. Those seeking 1440p gaming will need to lower settings, as the GPU's performance sits between mid-range and high-end discrete mobile graphics.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will appreciate the combination of a 10178 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 11.47 TFLOPS GPU compute. The 30W CPU TDP allows sustained multi-hour rendering sessions without excessive heat or fan noise. Software developers benefit from the 4274 Passmark single-thread score, which accelerates compilation and code analysis tasks. Students and office workers gain from the efficient platform, which supports all-day battery life while handling productivity suites and web applications with ease.

Small business workstations represent a key use case, as the integrated GPU eliminates the need for a separate graphics card while still providing hardware acceleration for design software and data visualization. The 186521 Passmark data compression score speeds up backup operations, while the encryption score of 14141 secures sensitive business data. The 76th percentile CPU standing ensures responsiveness across multitasking scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is built on the Lunar Lake architecture, representing the second generation of Intel's Core Ultra series. It uses TSMC's 3nm process node, a significant manufacturing advantage that contributes to its 30W TDP. The processor has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This is a high-frequency design that prioritizes single-thread responsiveness, as evidenced by its 1950 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4274 Passmark single-thread score.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This amounts to a total of 20 MB of L2 cache across all cores, providing substantial fast memory for frequently accessed data. The 12 MB L3 cache is shared across the entire processor, enabling efficient data sharing between cores. The multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking, but the high boost clock already provides strong performance out of the box.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows a balanced performer. In Passmark tests, it scores 44019 in integer math, 59536 in floating point math, and 15613 in extended instructions. These figures indicate robust ALU and FPU capabilities. The 19810 multi-thread score reflects the 8-core design, while the 186521 data compression score suggests strong memory subsystem performance. The 14141 encryption score and 1637 physics score round out the suite. The CPU's average benchmark score of 23219 places it in the 76th percentile, with nearest rivals within 0.3% in either direction.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining Intel's flagship Lunar Lake processor with AMD's Strix Halo integrated graphics. The combination achieves an 83rd percentile overall ranking, placing it above the vast majority of systems in the database. The CPU's 76th percentile and GPU's 89th percentile standings indicate a configuration where the graphics component is relatively stronger than the processor, though both exceed the median.

The platform represents a modern hybrid approach: Intel provides the CPU and its integrated Arc 140V graphics, while AMD contributes the Radeon 8050S as a companion IGP. This dual-GPU arrangement is unusual, with the Radeon 8050S clearly intended as the primary graphics solution given its superior performance. The 3nm CPU process and 4nm GPU process represent modern manufacturing, contributing to the efficient 85W combined TDP.

This is not a budget system; it is a premium mobile platform for users who want high performance without a discrete GPU. The 89th percentile GPU ranking means this system outperforms most laptops with dedicated graphics cards, while the 30W CPU TDP ensures it can maintain performance in thin-and-light chassis designs.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. The GPU's 89th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 76th percentile means that in GPU-bound workloads — gaming, rendering, compute tasks — the Radeon 8050S will perform closer to the top of its class. Conversely, in CPU-bound workloads like compilation or spreadsheet calculations, the processor sits more solidly in the upper-midrange.

The combined 83rd percentile, sitting between the two component percentiles, suggests that neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in most scenarios. However, the 2.6% gap between the Radeon 8050S and the RX 7600M indicates that CPU-side limitations may prevent the GPU from reaching its full potential in some workloads. The system-shared memory architecture creates a potential bottleneck, as both CPU and GPU compete for the same 136.5 GB/s bandwidth.

In gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the primary limiter at high resolutions and detail settings, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance (1950 Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures frame pacing remains consistent. For productivity tasks, the CPU's 8 threads may limit heavily parallel workloads, though the 10178 multi-core score indicates strong throughput. The 30W TDP suggests sustained performance, but the 55W GPU TDP means thermal management will be critical in sustained gaming sessions.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. All frame rate discussions below are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than empirical results.

Based on the GPU's 89th percentile ranking and its proximity to the Radeon RX 7600M (2.6% slower), this system should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p in most modern games. The 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 32 RT cores provide adequate raw compute for high settings, though the system-shared memory may cause stuttering in texture-heavy titles. At 1440p, users should expect to reduce settings to medium or high for playable performance, particularly in demanding AAA titles. Esports and competitive games at 1080p should easily exceed 60 fps, with lighter titles potentially reaching 100+ fps.

The 179.2 GPixel/s pixel rate supports high-resolution rendering, while the 358.4 GTexel/s texture rate handles detailed surfaces. The 64 ROPs ensure efficient pixel processing, and the 2048 shading units provide sufficient compute for modern shader effects. Ray tracing performance, supported by 32 RT cores, will be modest — playable at reduced resolutions or with DLSS/FSR-style upscaling, but not comparable to high-end discrete GPUs. The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread performance prevent CPU bottlenecking in most gaming scenarios, ensuring that the GPU remains the primary performance limiter.