Undisputed

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 36,938 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36,945 (0% delta). It sits slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.4%, while trailing the Intel Core i9-12900T by 0.5%. The data indicates the Ultra 5 225 sits in a tightly contested performance band where these four rivals are all within a half-percent of each other.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to the Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20,556 is nearly identical to the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20,582 — a negligible 0.1% difference. The B570 also edges out the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile by 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%, while besting the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 0.4%. These results place the B570 in a very competitive mid-range segment.

Q: What kind of frame rates can be expected at 4K resolution with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the measured data shows an average of 53 FPS on High settings and 64 FPS on Medium settings. Low settings push the average to 89 FPS, while Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The Medium preset delivers a playable experience at 4K, with recorded minimums of 55 FPS and maximums of 74 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU's thread count affect performance in this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 25,891 and single-core score is 3,655. The PassMark multithread score is 30,459, while single-thread performance is 4,412. These figures suggest the CPU offers strong single-threaded performance that is often relevant for sports titles like this one.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of this CPU and what type of memory does it support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This is paired with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory subsystem is a key part of the platform, though the benchmark data does not isolate memory performance specifically for this game.

Q: How does the GPU's VRAM capacity factor into high-resolution gaming?

A: The Intel Arc B570 comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This VRAM configuration appears sufficient for the game's demands, as the measured results show playable averages at 2560x1440 on High (84 FPS) and even 3840x2160 on Medium (64 FPS), though Ultra settings at 4K dip to 34 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across four presets at each resolution. For the best balance of visual quality and playability, the Medium preset emerges as the optimal choice across all three resolutions tested. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS — well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, Medium maintains an average of 102 FPS with minimums of 86 FPS and maximums of 117 FPS, which remains comfortably fluid. Even at 3840x2160, Medium sustains an average of 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS, making it the only preset besides Low that stays above 60 FPS at 4K.

The High preset offers a step up in visual fidelity but comes with a measurable cost. At 1080p, High averages 116 FPS, which is a 17.7% drop from Medium. At 1440p, High averages 84 FPS — a 17.6% reduction. At 4K, High falls to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users prefer. The jump from Medium to High yields diminishing returns relative to the frame rate loss, particularly at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings are not recommended for this combo. At 1080p, Ultra averages 75 FPS, which is playable but represents a 46.8% drop from Medium. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 54 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 34 FPS — both below acceptable smoothness for a sports title. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates (195 FPS at 1080p, 141 FPS at 1440p, 89 FPS at 4K), sacrifices too much visual quality for the performance gain.

The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this configuration. It provides the largest performance headroom while still maintaining a reasonable visual presentation. For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, Medium's 141 FPS average aligns well with 144Hz monitors. For 1440p users, Medium's 102 FPS average offers a responsive experience. At 4K, Medium's 64 FPS average is the only preset besides Low that approaches standard 60 Hz display refresh rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 272 mm² containing 19,600 million transistors. The GPU operates at a consistent 2500 MHz for both base and boost clocks, which is a notably flat clock curve. Memory runs at 2375 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective on 10 GB of GDDR6 across a 160-bit bus. This configuration yields 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is a critical factor for the high-resolution performance observed in the measured data.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It also features 18 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). These specifications place the B570 in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the B570 is essentially tied with the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, +0.1% delta). This indicates the B570 delivers performance comparable to these established GPUs. The 10 GB VRAM capacity proves adequate for the game's demands, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 1440p and even 4K on medium settings.

The GPU's power characteristics include a 150 W TDP with a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested 450 W power supply. The dual-slot cooler design and 272 mm length make it a standard-sized card. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 connectors, supporting modern display connections. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for this performance class.

In the context of this game's measured results, the B570 demonstrates a clear scaling pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K at Medium settings shows frame rates of 141, 102, and 64 FPS respectively. This scaling suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the performance drop being roughly proportional to the pixel count increase. The VRAM capacity does not appear to be a limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra the GPU continues to render rather than hitting a memory ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 195 FPS, making it the only preset to approach 200 FPS. Medium settings average 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and maximum of 162 FPS. High settings drop to 116 FPS on average. Ultra settings are notably demanding, with an average of 75 FPS — a significant 46.8% reduction from Medium.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings still deliver a strong 141 FPS average. Medium settings average 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS. High settings average 84 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 87 FPS, representing a 61.7% performance spread.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution become evident. Low settings average 89 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings average 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS — the only preset besides Low to maintain an average above 60 FPS. High settings drop to 53 FPS. Ultra settings average just 34 FPS, which is marginal for a sports title. The pattern across resolutions shows that the Medium preset provides the most consistent experience relative to the visual quality trade-off.

The data reveals a consistent scaling factor between resolutions. At Medium settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by 27.7% (141 to 102 FPS). Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces performance by 37.3% (102 to 64 FPS). At High settings, the drops are 27.6% (116 to 84 FPS) and 36.9% (84 to 53 FPS) respectively. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the limiting factor across the resolution range, with no unexpected bottlenecks.

The minimum and maximum frame data for Medium settings provides insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the range from 120 to 162 FPS indicates a 42 FPS spread. At 1440p, the range tightens slightly to 86 to 117 FPS, a 31 FPS spread. At 4K, the range is 55 to 74 FPS, a 19 FPS spread. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame delivery when the GPU is under heavier load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2256 out of 2813 tested combos in this game. This places the combo in the 19.8th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 80% of combos outperform it. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components, as neither the CPU nor the GPU sits in the top tier of their respective performance charts.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the combo's overall game ranking. This suggests that while the processor is relatively strong in synthetic benchmarks, the GPU becomes the limiting factor in this game's real-world performance. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking is more aligned with the combo's overall position, supporting this interpretation.

Within the context of the game's measured results, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance at 1080p and 1440p on Medium settings, where frame rates exceed 100 FPS. The ranking of 2256 out of 2813 indicates that while this is not a top-tier gaming configuration, it delivers playable performance for the majority of gaming scenarios. The data suggests that users with 1080p or 1440p displays will find this combo adequate, while 4K gaming requires dropping to Medium settings for acceptable frame rates.

The gap between the CPU's strong synthetic performance (85th percentile) and the combo's lower game ranking (19.8th percentile) highlights the importance of GPU selection in gaming builds. The Ultra 5 225 provides ample processing headroom, but the B570's mid-range GPU performance constrains the overall gaming experience. This combo ranking serves as a benchmark for users considering similar mid-range configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Cache configuration includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1851 interface and features PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ultra 5 225 demonstrates solid multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,891 and single-core score of 3,655 indicate strong computational capabilities. PassMark results show a multithread score of 30,459 and single-thread score of 4,412. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36,938 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36,945, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018, -0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093, -0.4% delta), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37,112, -0.5% delta). These extremely tight margins indicate the Ultra 5 225 is squarely in the middle of a competitive performance band, with less than 0.5% separating all five processors.

The absence of hyper-threading means the 10 cores operate as 10 threads, which is a notable design choice for a desktop processor. This configuration may limit multi-threaded performance in heavily threaded workloads, but the measured game results suggest it is sufficient for this title. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz provides strong single-threaded performance, which is often more relevant for game physics and AI calculations.

The CPU's 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die represent a modern manufacturing approach. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units provides basic display output capabilities, though gaming performance relies on the discrete B570 GPU. The processor was released on 2025-01-06 with a launch MSRP of $246, and its production status is active. The multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking, but the high boost clock mitigates this limitation for most workloads.