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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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System Balance Analysis

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91%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 225

36,938 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER form a desktop pairing that sits at the 84th percentile overall among all CPU and GPU combinations in the database. This is a mainstream performance build with a strong balance of processor throughput and graphics capability, though the recorded data shows distinct workload-specific behaviors. The CPU, built on Intel's Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm TSMC process, delivers 10 cores and 10 threads with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The GPU, based on Ada Lovelace, provides 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. Together, they represent a system that can handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with measured FPS data confirming strong performance across a wide sample of titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2 family, using the Arrow Lake-S architecture. Fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, the chip integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The lack of Hyper-Threading means the core count equals the thread count, which places a premium on the chip's high boost clock of 4.90 GHz for single-threaded tasks. The base clock of 3.30 GHz is modest, but the thermal design power of 65 W indicates an efficient part that does not require elaborate cooling.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 25,891 in multi-core and 3,655 in single-core. The single-core result is notably strong, which aligns with the 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The multi-core score of 25,891 is respectable for a 10-thread part, though it trails higher-core-count competitors. The Cinebench R20 results show 6,317 multi-core and 891 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 2,609 multi-core and 368 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that excels in lightly threaded workloads such as gaming and general desktop responsiveness, while still providing adequate throughput for moderately threaded productivity tasks.

The PassMark suite adds more texture. The single-thread score of 4,412 is excellent, and the multithread score of 30,459 confirms balanced scaling across the 10 cores. Integer math scores 65,345, while floating-point math reaches 92,038, showing strong arithmetic capability for scientific and engineering applications. Data compression scores 302,811, which is a high figure suggesting efficient handling of file archiving and storage-related tasks. Data encryption at 22,285 and extended instructions at 27,162 indicate solid SIMD and cryptographic performance. The find prime numbers score of 358 is comparatively low, reflecting the absence of extra threads for this specific workload.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36,945, essentially identical to the Ultra 5 225's 36,938 average, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T score 37,093 and 37,112, respectively, putting them 0.4 percent and 0.5 percent ahead. This clustering shows that the Ultra 5 225 is competitive with these mid-range parts, with differences that are within noise for most real-world applications. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache, combined with 3 MB of L2 per core, provides adequate data locality for gaming and productivity.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p is the strongest scenario for this pairing. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,412 in PassMark and the GPU's high FPS output in esports titles support this. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 283 FPS at 1080p, and Valorant reaches 553 FPS, both far above the 144 Hz threshold. The system delivers 336 FPS in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, confirming that competitive shooters will run at maximum refresh rates without CPU limitation.

Streaming and content creation benefit from the GPU's NVENC-class hardware, though the database does not list specific encoder details. The CPU's 10 threads handle encoding overhead in software scenarios, while the GPU's compute score of 17,108 in PassMark suggests it can offload some processing. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,891 indicates that a streamer running OBS alongside a game will have sufficient headroom, provided the game does not saturate all threads.

Video editing workloads rely on both CPU and GPU. The CPU's floating-point math score of 92,038 supports codec operations, while the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance accelerates effects and color grading. The 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 4K timelines with moderate effects layers. The measured FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator, 102 at 1080p, 82 at 1440p, and 61 at 4K, shows that a simulator-heavy editing session with preview rendering will remain interactive.

3D rendering is a mixed scenario. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,891 is moderate, meaning CPU-only renders will take longer than on high-core-count parts. However, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS and its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 indicate that GPU-accelerated renderers like Blender Cycles will perform well. The 12 GB VRAM limits very large scenes but is adequate for typical product visualizations and architectural renders.

Software development benefits from the fast single-core performance and the 20 MB L3 cache. Compilation tasks that are mostly single-threaded will see strong performance, with the PassMark single-thread score of 4,412 supporting quick build times for edit-test cycles. The multithread score of 30,459 helps with parallel builds, though the 10-thread limit means large codebases will not scale as well as on 16-thread parts.

Student and office work is easily handled. The CPU's 65 W TDP keeps thermals low, and the integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU provides basic display output, though the dedicated GPU is present. The data compression score of 302,811 accelerates file operations, and the single-thread performance ensures snappy UI responsiveness in office suites and web browsers. The 10 cores handle background tasks like antivirus scans and cloud sync without causing noticeable lag.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD104 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² area, with a transistor density of 121.8 million per mm². The GPU has 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 56 RT cores, and AI acceleration uses 224 tensor cores. The base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and the memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective on the GDDR6X modules.

Memory configuration is 12 GB on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p gaming and entry-level 4K, though the 12 GB capacity can become a constraint in the most demanding titles at 4K with maximum textures. The pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s, which supports the high FPS numbers seen in the measured data. FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 35.48 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio, meaning there is no dedicated half-precision boost.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 83 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 4,627. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 172,795 and 205,624, respectively. PassMark scores include 29,995 for G3D and 17,108 for GPU compute. The directX 9, 10, 11, and 12 scores are 344, 167, 273, and 110, showing that the GPU is strongest in modern APIs, which is expected for a DX12 Ultimate part.

Nearest rivals show the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in a tight group. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, just 0.1 percent higher. The GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268, also 0.1 percent higher. The Quadro M6000 (non-24GB) scores 43,301, 0.2 percent higher, and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, 1 percent higher. This indicates the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly on par with a top-end mobile RTX 4090 in average benchmark terms, though the desktop part has a different performance profile with sustained clocks.

The 56 RT cores deliver strong ray tracing performance, as seen in Cyberpunk 2077 at 83 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K with ultra settings. The tensor cores enable DLSS, which would improve these numbers further, though the measured data does not include DLSS-enabled results. The GPU's dual-slot form factor and single 16-pin power connector require a 550 W power supply, which is a modest requirement for this performance class.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this pairing is a gamer who prioritizes high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS data shows 283 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 553 FPS in Valorant at 1080p, which suits competitive players with 240 Hz or 360 Hz monitors. At 1440p, the system still delivers 187 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 524 FPS in Valorant, making it viable for high-refresh 1440p displays. The 122 FPS in Allods Online and 172 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone at 1080p further confirm this is a strong esports machine.

Content creators who work with 1080p or 1440p video will find the 12 GB VRAM adequate for editing and color grading. The CPU's single-thread performance of 3,655 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensures smooth timeline scrubbing, while the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS accelerates render effects. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 suggests the GPU can handle real-time 3D previews in tools like Blender or Unreal Engine.

Software developers, particularly those working on game development or applications with heavy UI frameworks, will benefit from the fast single-core speed. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,412 and the 20 MB L3 cache reduce compile times for incremental builds. The 10 threads provide enough parallelism for build servers or multi-threaded test suites without the power draw of higher-core parts.

Students and small business workstations are also well served. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system quiet and cool, and the GPU's 220 W TDP is manageable with a 550 W power supply. The data compression score of 302,811 speeds up file backups and database operations, which are common in academic and office environments. The integrated graphics provide a fallback if the discrete GPU is removed for troubleshooting.

Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing shows a balanced profile, but the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution and workload. At 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor in esports titles. Valorant at 553 FPS relies heavily on single-thread performance, and the CPU's 4,412 PassMark single-thread score is the primary driver. The GPU is not stressed at these frame rates, as evidenced by the 4K Valorant result of 442 FPS, which is only 20 percent lower than the 1080p result, indicating the GPU can still keep up at lower resolutions.

At 1440p, the balance evens out. Games like Call of Duty: Warzone run at 153 FPS, which is a 11 percent drop from the 1080p result of 172 FPS. This modest drop indicates both CPU and GPU are being utilized effectively. Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p runs at 62 FPS, a 25 percent drop from 1080p's 83 FPS, showing the GPU becoming more relevant.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 41 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 falls to 37 FPS. These figures are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the CPU's high single-thread performance cannot compensate for the GPU's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM limits. The Ark: Survival Ascended result of 14 FPS at 4K highlights the GPU's struggle with the most demanding titles at ultra settings.

The pair rank of 637 out of 3,861 pairs, with an average FPS of 178 across all measured games, confirms the system is well above the median. The CPU's 85th percentile and GPU's 83rd percentile are closely matched, suggesting neither component is dramatically limiting the other in most scenarios. However, the 10-thread CPU will limit heavily threaded workloads, as shown by the PassMark multithread score of 30,459, which is lower than many 16-thread parts.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is marked as measured and not estimated, provides a comprehensive view of gaming performance across 51 titles. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates across most genres. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive achieves 624 FPS, the highest in the sample, while Valorant reaches 553 FPS and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 336 FPS. Minecraft runs at 278 FPS, and Roblox at 365 FPS. The esports and lighter titles all exceed 120 FPS, with the lowest 1080p result being The Medium at 59 FPS, which is a demanding horror title.

At 1440p, performance remains strong for competitive gaming. Valorant stays at 524 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 runs at 187 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone achieves 153 FPS, and Overpower runs at 101 FPS. The more demanding titles show the GPU's limits, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 62 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 57 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 82 FPS, which is playable but not at the highest refresh rates.

At 4K, the system transitions to console-like frame rates. Valorant still manages 442 FPS, but most AAA titles drop below 60. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 41 FPS, Control at 60 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 61 FPS. The Medium drops to 39 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 14 FPS, which is the worst result in the sample. The 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for ultra-settings 4K in the most demanding titles.

The data shows a clear pattern: this system is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being viable only for less demanding titles or with settings reductions. The average FPS across all games is 178, which places the pair at rank 637 out of 3,861, putting it in the top 17 percent of all tested pairs.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 36,938, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,891 is a strong indicator of productivity performance, while the single-core score of 3,655 is excellent. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,412 confirms the single-core strength, and the multithread score of 30,459 shows reasonable scaling. The nearest rivals are all within 0.5 percent, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F being the closest at 0 percent delta.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 43,223, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 indicates strong modern API performance. Geekbench OpenCL at 172,795 and Vulkan at 205,624 show good compute capability. The PassMark G3D score of 29,995 is solid, and the GPU compute score of 17,108 supports its use in GPGPU workloads. The nearest rivals are all within 1 percent, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being 1 percent higher.

The combined percentile is 84, which reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The CPU and GPU percentiles are within 2 points of each other, indicating no single component is drastically over or under-powered relative to the other. The average FPS of 178 across the measured game sample further confirms this balance, as the system performs well in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 SUPER have?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 84, with the CPU at 85 and the GPU at 83.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive gaming with this system?

A: The data shows 1080p and 1440p are best, with Valorant at 553 FPS at 1080p and 524 FPS at 1440p.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: 4K is possible for lighter titles, with Valorant at 442 FPS, but demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 41 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and socket?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and uses the Intel Socket 1851.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is within 0 percent, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2 percent higher, and the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Core i9-12900T are 0.4 percent and 0.5 percent higher, respectively.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 desktop parts. The platform supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. PCIe Gen 5 is available with 20 lanes from the CPU, which allows for high-speed NVMe storage and future GPU upgrades. The CPU does not support ECC memory, which limits its use in error-sensitive workstation environments.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slots. The 220 W GPU TDP and 550 W suggested PSU leave headroom for a modest CPU upgrade. The CPU's 65 W TDP means the total system draw is around 285 W for the two main components, so a 550 W PSU has reasonable margin for drives and peripherals.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, assuming the motherboard supports it. The 20 MB L3 cache and 10-thread limit are the current bottlenecks for heavily threaded workloads. Alternatively, a future GPU upgrade to a model with more VRAM would address the 4K gaming limitations, as the 12 GB GDDR6X is the primary constraint at 3840x2160. The 16-pin power connector and 550 W PSU would need to be checked against any new GPU's requirements.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GPU. The CPU is a 10-core Arrow Lake part on Socket 1851, and the GPU is a 12 GB Ada Lovelace card. The combined percentile of 84 places this system in the upper tier of desktop configurations, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and GPU at the 83rd percentile.

The system is designed for high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with the measured FPS data showing excellent performance in esports titles and good performance in AAA games. The 178 average FPS across all measured games and the rank of 637 out of 3,861 pairs confirm its above-average standing. The CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's balanced raster and ray tracing capabilities make this a versatile system for gaming, content creation, and general productivity. The 65 W CPU TDP and 220 W GPU TDP result in a power-efficient build that does not require exotic cooling or oversized power supplies.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Performance Tiers Explained

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CPU Analysis

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Who Should Build It

Balance and Bottleneck

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FAQ

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Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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