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Intel Lunar Lake high in 3DMark tests despite low power setting
GPD is sharing new performance data of AMD Strix Point APU.
According to new benchmarks and power measurements from Jaykihn, the same individual who revealed the Intel Core Ultra 200V lineup , the integrated Xe2 graphics in the upcoming Intel Lunar Lake processors might show competitive edge against AMD’s Strix Point. Both products are set to launch in the next quarter.
Officially, Intel Lunar Lake targets low-power systems, such as lightweight laptops typically using U-series (15-30W) processors, while Strix Point will focus on 15W to 54W systems. Intel CPU, with an entirely new CPU architecture, upgraded NPU (AI accelerator), and brand-new Xe2 graphics, is shaping up to be one of the most interesting products Intel has released in a while.
The graphics are expected to be marketed as Arc A130V or 140V SKUs, featuring either 8 or 7 Xe2 Cores. These newer Battlemage-derived GPU cores will eventually appear in discrete GPUs for desktops, potentially next year. Intel Lunar Lake’s GPU is reportedly already delivering impressive results in 3DMark Time Spy test. At 17W, it scores 3438 points (presumably graphics score). At 30W, it reaches 4151 points.
Intel Lunar Lake tests, Source: Jaykihn
Two important points to note: First, Intel Lunar Lake features a Memory on Package (MoP) configuration, with 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory soldered to the base tile. This means that power settings are not directly comparable to AMD Ryzen or Intel Meteor Lake, as those do not account for memory power consumption, which is expected to be around 2-3W.
Second, memory speed can significantly impact TimeSpy performance. The Core Ultra 7 155H processor (with 8 Xe-Cores) can easily surpass the Core Ultra 9 185H if faster memory is used.
| Time Spy (Graphics Score) | ||
|---|---|---|
| VideoCardz.com | Score | Source |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 50W | 4487 (100%) | Notebookcheck |
| Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 R890M LP5X-7500 54W | ~4221 (94%) | GPD |
| Intel Lunar Lake Arc 140V? LPX-8533 30W | ~4151 (93%) | Jaykihn |
| GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop 45W | 3794 (85%) | Notebookcheck |
| Core Ultra 7 155H ARC LP5X-7467 55W | 3756 (84%) | Notebookcheck |
| Ryzen AI 300 ES R890M LP5X-7500 15W | ~3500 (78%) | Golden Pig Upgrade |
| Intel Lunar Lake Arc 140V? LPX-8533 17W | ~3438 (77%) | Jaykihn |
| Ryzen 9 7940HS R780M D5-5600 54W | 3218 (72%) | VideoCardz |
| Core Ultra 9 185H ARC D5-5600 54W | 3191 (71%) | VideoCardz |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop 50W | 3118 (69%) | Notebookcheck |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop 45W | 2945 (66%) | Notebookcheck |
| Ryzen 9 7940HS R780M D5-5600 54W | 2858 (64%) | VideoCardz |
| Ryzen 7 8840U R780M D5-5600 28W | 2792 (62%) | VideoCardz |
| Ryzen 9 6900HX R680M D5-5600 55W | 2353 (52%) | VideoCardz |
According to Golden Pig Upgrade, AMD Strix Point APUs will deliver 3500 points in TimeSpy at 15W and over 4000 points at 54W. This suggests that AMD’s architecture will perform well at low-power settings. However, as mentioned earlier, these power settings are not directly comparable due to differences in memory power consumption.
If both rumors are accurate, both architectures will offer compelling solutions for low-power gaming. The gaming handheld market should see significant updates with these architectures. In the case of Lunar Lake, at least three gaming-specific devices using this architecture have already been announced.
Source: Jaykihn , HXL , Golden Pig Upgrade