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# Intel Core Ultra 9 288V + Intel Arc A370M

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V paired with the Intel Arc A370M is a laptop-class build that combines Intel's latest Lunar Lake CPU architecture with a discrete Arc 3 mobile GPU. There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from benchmark scores rather than direct game testing. The CPU sits at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, giving the pair a combined percentile of 75. This places the platform firmly in the upper-midrange tier for mobile computing, with the CPU clearly being the stronger component relative to the GPU.

Gaming Performance

Because the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, any specific frame rates cannot be stated as verified results. Instead, the gaming potential must be inferred from the GPU's compute benchmarks and the CPU's strong single-thread performance. The Arc A370M produces a Geekbench OpenCL score of 29,676 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 28,673, with an average benchmark score of 29,175. Those numbers place the GPU within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH, which suggests near-identical raw compute performance for that rival. The GPU also trails the AMD Radeon RX 470 by just 0.6% in average score, indicating that the A370M should deliver roughly comparable rasterization throughput to that desktop card from a few generations ago.

At 1080p with high or ultra settings, the estimated gaming experience would be playable for esports titles and older AAA games, but demanding modern releases would likely require reduced settings. The GPU's 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 112.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor for texture-heavy games at higher resolutions. The FP32 throughput of 4.198 TFLOPS and the pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s suggest that the card can handle 1080p rendering but will struggle with 1440p or 4K workloads. The CPU's single-core strength, evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 4,274 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,950, means that frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios should be excellent, but the GPU will cap overall FPS in most graphically intensive situations.

Benchmark results indicate that the A370M's performance sits close to the RX Vega M GH and RX 470, so users should expect 1080p medium-to-high settings for smooth gameplay in most titles, with drops to low settings for the most demanding 2024-era games. The absence of measured FPS data means these are estimates only, but the underlying compute scores provide a consistent picture of a GPU that punches near the upper-midrange of mobile graphics.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This platform is not ideal for high-refresh 144Hz or 165Hz gaming at 1080p ultra settings. The GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will bottleneck before the CPU's strong single-thread performance can drive very high frame rates. For 60Hz gaming at 1080p with medium settings, the system should hold up well.

Streaming: The CPU's 8 cores and 8 threads, combined with the Arc A370M's dedicated video encoding hardware (part of the Xe-HPG architecture), make this a viable streaming setup for 1080p broadcasts. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,178 indicates enough headroom for game capture and encoding, though the GPU will carry most of the encoding load. The lack of hyperthreading means software encoding on the CPU alone would be tight but possible for lighter titles.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 186,521 and floating-point math score of 59,536 suggest strong performance for codec-heavy workloads. The Arc A370M's 8 RT cores and 1,024 shading units can accelerate effects and rendering in compatible software. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth help with timeline scrubbing and preview rendering. This is a capable mobile video editing station for 1080p workflows, with 4K editing being possible but slower.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,178 and the GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput make this a modest 3D rendering machine. CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar tools will be slower than dedicated desktop parts, but the 8 cores at up to 5.10 GHz boost clock handle small-to-medium scenes. GPU-accelerated rendering with the Arc A370M's 1024 shading units will help but is limited by the 4 GB VRAM.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,274 and integer math score of 44,019 indicate strong compilation performance for single-threaded build steps. The 8 cores with 8 threads handle parallel builds reasonably well, and the 12 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequent code access. The 30W TDP makes this an efficient choice for developers who need sustained performance on battery.

Student and office work: The Core Ultra 9 288V's PassMark single-thread score of 4,274 places it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is faster than roughly three-quarters of the CPUs in the database. Office productivity, web browsing, spreadsheet work, and document editing will be extremely responsive. The integrated Arc 140V graphics provide a fallback when the discrete GPU is not needed, potentially saving power. The 8 threads handle typical multitasking loads without breaking a sweat.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance in this pairing is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The Core Ultra 9 288V sits at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc A370M sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. While those percentiles are close, the absolute performance gap is significant. The CPU's average benchmark score of 23,219 is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-11900F and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, both of which are capable desktop-class processors. The GPU's average score of 29,175 is within 0.1% of the RX Vega M GH and within 1% of the RX 6800M, but those are older or lower-tier parts.

In gaming, the GPU will be the limiting factor in virtually every scenario. The CPU's single-thread performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the A370M's 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus cap texture throughput and resolution scaling. The estimated FPS scaling would show the GPU saturating first in graphically intensive scenes, while CPU-bound scenes in esports titles might see the GPU still limiting at lower resolutions. For non-gaming workloads like video editing or 3D rendering, the CPU leads in multi-threaded tasks, but the GPU can accelerate specific operations like ray tracing (8 RT cores) or AI inference.

The bottleneck profile is clear: the CPU is the stronger component and will rarely be the constraint, while the GPU will limit frame rates in games and GPU-accelerated tasks. The 30W CPU TDP and 35W GPU TDP mean the system's power envelope is small, but the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures responsiveness even under sustained load. The lack of hyperthreading (8 cores, 8 threads) means that heavily threaded workloads will not see the scaling that a 16-thread part would provide, but the high single-thread IPC from the Lunar Lake architecture compensates in most real-world tasks.

Who Should Build It

This build is best suited for users who prioritize CPU performance and efficiency in a laptop form factor, with gaming as a secondary consideration. The 76th percentile CPU ranking makes it an excellent choice for students and professionals who run demanding productivity applications, compile code, or work with large datasets. The 8 cores and 8 threads handle multi-tasking well, and the 30W TDP means it can sustain performance in thin-and-light chassis without excessive heat or fan noise.

For gamers at 1080p resolution, this platform is adequate for esports titles and older AAA games, but the 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will disappoint users expecting high-ultra settings in modern releases. Content creators working with 1080p video will find the combination of CPU strength and GPU acceleration useful for editing and export, though 4K workflows will be slow. Software developers will appreciate the PassMark single-thread score of 4,274 for fast builds and the data encryption score of 14,141 for secure development tasks. Small business workstations that need reliable performance for office suites, database management, and light creative work would benefit from this pairing, given the CPU's percentile ranking and the GPU's ability to handle basic graphics acceleration.

The integrated Arc 140V graphics provide a low-power fallback for office tasks, extending battery life when the discrete A370M is not needed. This dual-GPU setup makes the build versatile for users who switch between battery-efficient work and plugged-in performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is an 8-core, 8-thread processor based on the Lunar Lake architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process node. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 30W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a dual-channel interface with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes for CPU-attached devices. The market segment is mobile, and production status is active with a release date of September 23, 2024.

Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,178 and a single-core score of 1,950. The Cinebench R20 scores are 7,069 multi-core and 997 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 1,583 multi-core and 301.5 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 19,810, a single-thread score of 4,274, and a floating-point math score of 59,536. The data compression score of 186,521 is particularly strong, indicating excellent performance for file archiving and compression tasks. The data encryption score of 14,141 and extended instructions score of 15,613 show robust cryptographic and SIMD processing.

The 8 cores without hyperthreading mean that the CPU relies on high IPC (instructions per clock) rather than thread count for performance. The average benchmark score of 23,219 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-11900F and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, is just 0.3% ahead, indicating that the 288V is the top-tier part in the Lunar Lake mobile lineup. The lack of a launch MSRP in the FACT PACK means no pricing information is available. The CPU's 3 nm process node and 30W TDP suggest excellent efficiency, which is typical for Lunar Lake parts designed for thin-and-light laptops.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported by this CPU.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and type?

A: The Arc A370M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 112.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU is not unlocked for overclocking.

Q: What DirectX version does the Arc A370M support?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H?

A: The Core Ultra 9 288V has an average benchmark score of 23,219, which is 0.2% behind the Ryzen 7 5800H's score of 23,277.

Q: What is the production status of the Arc A370M?

A: The Arc A370M is end-of-life, with a release date of March 29, 2022.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Core Ultra 9 288V includes integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics.

Benchmark Performance

The Core Ultra 9 288V has an average benchmark score of 23,219, placing it at the 76th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-11900F (score 23,254, 0.2% ahead), the AMD EPYC 4124P (score 23,167, 0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (score 23,277, 0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V (score 23,297, 0.3% ahead). This tight cluster means the 288V is functionally equivalent to those parts, with performance differences well within measurement noise.

The Arc A370M has an average benchmark score of 29,175, placing it at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (score 29,197, 0.1% ahead), the AMD FirePro W8000 (score 29,211, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (score 28,996, 0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (score 28,874, 1% behind). The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score is 29,676 and its Vulkan score is 28,673, showing consistent performance across API types.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 75, which reflects the strong CPU contribution and the slightly weaker but still respectable GPU showing. In Cinebench R23, the CPU's multi-core score of 10,178 and single-core score of 1,950 indicate a roughly 5.2:1 ratio between multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which is expected for an 8-core part without hyperthreading. The PassMark multi-thread score of 19,810 and single-thread score of 4,274 show a similar ratio. The data compression score of 186,521 is the standout result, suggesting that this CPU handles compressible workloads particularly well.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, a mobile Lunar Lake CPU with 8 cores and 8 threads, with the Intel Arc A370M, a discrete mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture with 1024 shading units and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. The build class is laptop, meaning this is designed for mobile computing rather than desktop use. The combined percentile of 75 places this system in the upper-midrange tier, with the CPU contributing more to that position than the GPU.

The CPU's 3 nm TSMC process node and 30W TDP make it a highly efficient part, suitable for thin-and-light laptops that prioritize battery life. The GPU's 6 nm process node and 35W TDP add a modest power draw for discrete graphics performance. The total power envelope of roughly 65W for both components is manageable for most laptop cooling solutions. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 4 lanes provides fast connectivity for storage and GPU attachment, though the A370M uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

This is not a high-end gaming laptop platform, nor is it a workstation-class machine. It is a balanced mobile solution where the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative terms. Users should expect strong productivity performance, excellent single-threaded responsiveness, and moderate gaming capability at 1080p. The production status of the CPU is active, while the GPU is end-of-life, which may influence availability considerations. The lack of measured FPS data means all gaming expectations should be tempered and verified with real-world testing if gaming is a primary use case.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M is a discrete mobile GPU based on the DG2-128 chip, using the Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist generation. It is built on TSMC's 6 nm process node with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The GPU has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines. It includes 8 ray tracing cores, though tensor core specifications are not listed. The base clock is 1550 MHz with a boost clock of 2050 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective.

The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. The pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 4.198 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.397 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it is fully capable of modern graphics APIs including hardware ray tracing and variable rate shading. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, and the TDP is 35W, making it suitable for integration in laptops.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 29,676 and a Vulkan score of 28,673, with an average benchmark score of 29,175. The GPU sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH and within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M. The RX 6800M comparison is notable because that is a high-end mobile GPU, yet the A370M's average score is 1% higher, suggesting that the benchmark average may not fully capture the RX 6800M's real-world advantage in memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity. The 4 GB VRAM is the primary limitation for modern games at 1080p ultra settings, as many titles exceed 4 GB of VRAM usage. The 64-bit memory bus also limits bandwidth relative to the GPU's compute capabilities.

For rendering workloads, the 8 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the modest FP32 throughput of 4.198 TFLOPS means ray-traced scenes will be slow. The 1024 shading units handle traditional rasterization well at 1080p medium settings. The GPU's end-of-life production status means it is no longer being manufactured, so systems using it are likely older or remain in existing laptop designs. The display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning connectivity varies by laptop implementation.

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