Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers playable performance across every preset and resolution tested for Minimum, with the data showing a clear path to 60+ FPS even at 4K Ultra. The combination ranks 311 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.4% of systems. At 1080p, the combo produces frame rates above 170 FPS on the most demanding settings, while at 4K it maintains an average of exactly 60 FPS on Ultra, making it a versatile choice for high-refresh monitors and 4K displays alike.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested shows the combo operating far above the playable threshold. On Low settings, the average FPS reaches 354, which represents the highest score recorded across all resolution and settings combinations. Medium settings produce an average of 271 FPS, with a minimum of 230 FPS and a maximum of 312 FPS. High settings yield 228 FPS on average, while Ultra settings still deliver a robust 173 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 181 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even when the game's most demanding preset is applied.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the performance scales predictably downward from 1080p but remains exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 228 FPS, which exactly matches the 1080p High result, showing that resolution scaling at this tier is modest. Medium settings average 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings deliver 147 FPS on average, while Ultra settings still maintain 112 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 116 FPS, a smaller gap than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count rises.

3840x2160: At 4K, the combo crosses the 60 FPS threshold on every preset. Ultra settings produce an average of exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold for this benchmark. High settings average 79 FPS, Medium settings average 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS, and Low settings reach 123 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 63 FPS, the narrowest range across all resolutions, which indicates that even the most demanding preset cannot saturate the GPU's capabilities at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 80 FPS is particularly notable, as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold even in frame-time dips.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more prominent, evidenced by the large performance delta between Low and Ultra settings: 354 FPS versus 173 FPS, a difference of 181 FPS. This wide gap suggests that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225's 10 cores and 10 threads, running at a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, are capable of feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER sufficiently even at the highest preset. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and single-core score of 3655 support this, indicating strong per-thread performance that prevents bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the resolution scaling from 1080p shows an average FPS drop of 35.6% across all presets, with the Low preset falling from 354 to 228 FPS (a 35.6% reduction) and Ultra falling from 173 to 112 FPS (a 35.3% reduction). This near-uniform scaling suggests the GPU is becoming the primary constraint, as the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth are being utilized more fully. The CPU's role diminishes here, though its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth remain sufficient to avoid introducing stalls.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is unmistakable. The resolution increase from 1440p to 4K results in an average FPS drop of 47.4% across presets, with Low falling from 228 to 123 FPS (a 46.1% reduction) and Ultra falling from 112 to 60 FPS (a 46.4% reduction). This consistent halving of frame rates aligns with the pixel count quadrupling, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus are being pushed to their limits. The CPU's contribution is minimal at this resolution, as the data shows that even the Low preset, which would typically reduce CPU load, delivers only 123 FPS — a figure that any modern desktop processor could support.

Similar Performance Alternatives

CPU Rivals: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225's average benchmark score of 36938 places it alongside several nearly identical performers. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, representing a delta of 0% — effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, a 0.2% advantage, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a 0.4% lead. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a 0.5% advantage. In Minimum, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game's CPU demands are well within the capabilities of all four processors. The 0.5% spread between the slowest and fastest rival means the choice among them would not alter the measured FPS by more than 1-2 frames in any scenario.

GPU Rivals: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54209 is closely matched by several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant is essentially indistinguishable from the non-SUPER in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 1.1% advantage, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 2.7% lead. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a 2.8% advantage. In practice, these deltas translate to sub-3% FPS differences, so a system with any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical results in Minimum. The RTX 4080, being the closest rival at 0.1% slower, would produce frame rates within 1 FPS of the SUPER across all resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 60 FPS, which exactly meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS set for this benchmark. The data shows this is the maximum preset achievable at this resolution, as no higher settings tier exists beyond Ultra.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 354 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 271 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium, followed by 228 FPS at both 1920x1080 High and 2560x1440 Low.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 311 out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.4% of all systems benchmarked for Minimum. This rank reflects the strong balanced performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and RTX 4080 SUPER pair.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as evidenced by the 35.3% FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p on Ultra settings. The CPU's role is secondary, though its single-core performance of 3655 in Cinebench R23 ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU at this resolution.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K on all presets?

A: Yes. The lowest 4K average is 60 FPS on Ultra, while High averages 79 FPS, Medium averages 94 FPS, and Low averages 123 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 80 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

Q: What are the frame time characteristics at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo produces a minimum of 230 FPS, an average of 271 FPS, and a maximum of 312 FPS. The variance of 82 FPS between minimum and maximum indicates smooth frame pacing with no significant stutters.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: The most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 173 FPS. This is the highest settings tier available in the benchmark, and the combo exceeds the playable threshold by 113 FPS. The fact that Ultra is playable at this resolution means no settings compromise is required for 1080p displays.

2560x1440: Ultra settings are also fully playable at 1440p, with an average of 112 FPS. This represents a 52 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that the combo has substantial headroom at this resolution. The High preset averages 147 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended choice since it stays well above the playable threshold.

3840x2160: At 4K, Ultra settings produce an average of exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold precisely. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. The High preset averages 79 FPS and Medium averages 94 FPS, offering alternatives with more headroom if frame-time consistency is preferred, but Ultra is the maximum playable setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 311 out of 3712 tested combinations places it in the 91.6th percentile of all systems benchmarked for Minimum. This positioning reflects the strong synergy between the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 54209 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combo's rank of 311 is slightly higher than what either component's percentile alone would suggest, indicating that the pairing works particularly well for this game's engine.

The data shows that the combo's performance is consistent across all resolutions, with no scenario falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Ultra result of exactly 60 FPS is the limiting case, but even this represents a playable experience. The 1080p results, which exceed 170 FPS on Ultra, demonstrate that the combo is equally suited for competitive play on high-refresh monitors. The 1440p results, averaging 112 FPS on Ultra, provide the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate for most users.

When compared to the nearest rival components, the combo's rank is not surprising. The CPU's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores within 0% of the Intel chip, meaning any performance difference in Minimum would be negligible. Similarly, the GPU's closest rival, the RTX 4080, scores within 0.1% of the SUPER variant. This suggests that a system with a Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 4080 would achieve a nearly identical rank, likely within a few positions of 311. The combo's position in the top 8.4% of all tested systems is therefore a function of both components being strong performers independently, rather than any unique synergy between the Intel and NVIDIA parts.