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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Apex Performer

Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
91%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 225

36,938 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

Balance and Bottleneck

This pairing of an Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an RTX 4080 creates a system where the GPU is the clear performance driver in most gaming scenarios, but the CPU is far from a bottleneck in typical workloads. The RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 225 reaches the 85th percentile among CPUs — they are closely matched in relative standing, which suggests a balanced pairing rather than one component wildly outclassing the other.

The FPS data across games reinforces this balance. At 1080p, the average frame rate across the measured game suite is 201 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance of 3655 in Cinebench R23 single-core becomes the limiting factor in esports titles. For example, Counter-Strike 2 reaches 325 FPS at 1080p but only 215 FPS at 1440p and 120 FPS at 4K, showing a scaling pattern where resolution increases shift the load from CPU to GPU. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4412 is strong, but the GPU's raw throughput at 1080p in lighter titles like Valorant (553 FPS) and CS:GO (717 FPS) indicates the CPU is being pushed hard in these scenarios.

At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck as expected. Cyberpunk 2077 drops from 96 FPS at 1080p to 47 FPS at 4K, a 51% reduction that clearly points to GPU limits. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are the constraints here, not the CPU's 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth or 10 cores. For productivity, the CPU's multi-threaded score of 25891 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark multithread score of 30459 place it in a mid-range tier that can feed the GPU adequately for content creation, though the GPU's compute capabilities (48.74 TFLOPS FP32) will dominate rendering and encoding tasks.

The pair's combined percentile of 86 reflects this synergy. The 10-core, 10-thread CPU with a 4.90 GHz boost clock provides enough single-thread performance for gaming, while the GPU's 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores handle the heavy lifting. In CPU-bound titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the 117 FPS at 1080p versus 70 FPS at 4K shows both components being taxed, but the scaling suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655. In PassMark, the CPU achieves 30459 for multithreaded performance and 4412 for single-thread. Its average benchmark score of 36938 places it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, a 0% difference — essentially identical performance. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% behind at 37018, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% behind at 37093. The Intel Core i9-12900T trails by 0.5% with a score of 37112. This places the Ultra 5 225 in a competitive mid-range tier, trading blows with Ryzen 5000-series parts.

The RTX 4080 posts a PassMark G3D score of 34457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567. Its Geekbench OpenCL score reaches 214739, while Vulkan hits 263779. The average benchmark score is 54247, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, just 0.1% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind at 54828, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.6% at 55698. The Radeon 8060S is 2.7% behind at 55757. The GPU's PassMark compute score of 20671 and DirectX 12 score of 132 indicate strong raw performance, though the DirectX 9 score of 370 and DirectX 10 score of 204 show legacy API performance is less optimized.

Together, these benchmark results paint a picture of a high-end gaming GPU matched with a capable mid-range CPU. The CPU's Cinebench R20 scores (6317 multi, 891 single) and R15 scores (2609 multi, 368 single) demonstrate consistent scaling across generations of the benchmark. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567 is a modern DX12 test that confirms its placement near the top of the GPU hierarchy, just shy of the 4080 SUPER.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225 compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The two CPUs are essentially tied. The Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, while the Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, a 0% delta. In practical terms, they are interchangeable in performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: No. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247. The difference is within the margin of error, making them effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 scores 25891 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This is a strong result for a 10-core, 10-thread processor, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. In Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K ultra, it hits 47 FPS. Red Dead Redemption 2 reaches 43 FPS at 4K, while lighter titles like Valorant hit 487 FPS and CS:GO reaches 292 FPS at 4K. Demanding titles may require settings adjustments.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 4K gaming and most content creation tasks.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its rivals?

A: The CPU scores 3655 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The nearest rivals — Ryzen 5 5600F, Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 — are all within 0.5% in average score, so single-thread performance is competitive with that group.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 still in production?

A: No, the RTX 4080 is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50-series as its successor. It was released in September 2022.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This system excels at 1080p and 1440p esports. Valorant hits 553 FPS at 1080p and 524 FPS at 1440p, while CS:GO reaches 717 FPS at 1080p. Rainbow Six Siege runs at 386 FPS at 1080p and 253 FPS at 1440p. The CPU's single-thread score of 3655 in Cinebench R23 ensures these frame rates remain stable.

Streaming: The RTX 4080's 304 tensor cores and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 provide ample compute for encoding and streaming workloads. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 302811 indicates it can handle encoding overhead without significant FPS drops in games.

Video editing: The CPU's 10 cores and 20 MB of shared L3 cache deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891, which is adequate for 4K video editing timelines. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects rendering and export, with PassMark GPU compute of 20671 supporting this workload.

3D rendering: The RTX 4080's 76 RT cores and 9728 shading units make it a strong choice for GPU-accelerated rendering. The CPU's PassMark floating-point math score of 92038 and integer math score of 65345 provide solid CPU-based rendering performance, though the GPU will dominate in most render engines.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30459 and single-thread score of 4412 support fast compilation times. The 20 MB L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help with code caching. The DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth aids in large project loads.

Student and office work: This is overkill for typical office tasks. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4412 handles spreadsheets and document processing instantly. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU provides basic display output, though the RTX 4080 will handle any graphics needs. The 65W TDP of the CPU keeps power consumption modest for daily use.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65W. The architecture is a departure from previous Intel designs, using a 3nm node with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark results show a processor that is strong in single-threaded tasks — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 places it near the top of the mid-range segment. The PassMark single-thread score of 4412 confirms this, and the CPU's performance in games at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS in esports titles, demonstrates that its single-thread performance is not a limiting factor for most gaming scenarios.

Multi-threaded performance is more modest, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891. The 10-core, 10-thread configuration lacks hyper-threading, which is a departure from Intel's previous Core designs. This shows in the PassMark multithread score of 30459, which is competitive with the Ryzen 5 5600F and 5500X3D but not class-leading. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6317 and R15 score of 2609 follow the same pattern.

The CPU's memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. It does not support ECC memory. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU and NVMe drives. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU is a basic iGPU suitable for display output but not gaming. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, limiting overclocking potential. It launched at an MSRP of $246 and is currently in active production, released in January 2025.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, with dataIsMeasured set to true, provides concrete gaming performance figures for this CPU+GPU combination at ultra settings across three resolutions. At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional frame rates in esports and lighter titles. Valorant leads at 553 FPS, followed by CS:GO at 717 FPS and Rainbow Six Siege at 386 FPS. Minecraft reaches 320 FPS, and Roblox hits 420 FPS. Even demanding titles perform well: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 96 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 87 FPS, and Control at 135 FPS.

At 1440p, frame rates remain high but show the GPU taking on more load. Valorant stays high at 524 FPS, CS:GO at 494 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 253 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 71 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 65 FPS, and Control to 102 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 95 FPS, and Fortnite at 99 FPS. The average FPS across all games at 1080p is 201, which places this pair at rank 255 out of 3732 pairs in the database.

At 4K, the system still delivers playable frame rates in most titles. CS:GO hits 292 FPS, Valorant 487 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege 140 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 47 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 43 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 16 FPS — the latter being unplayable. The Medium runs at 45 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 70 FPS. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory at 716.8 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 4K textures, but the most demanding titles will require settings adjustments for smooth framerates.

Who Should Build It

This system targets gamers who want high-refresh 1080p or 1440p performance without compromise, with the headroom for 4K gaming in less demanding titles. The RTX 4080's 86th percentile standing and the CPU's 85th percentile ensure that most games at 1080p will exceed 144 FPS, making this ideal for competitive gamers playing Valorant (553 FPS), CS:GO (717 FPS), or Rainbow Six Siege (386 FPS).

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and compute performance. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 handles 4K video timelines, while the GPU accelerates effects and exports. The pair's combined percentile of 86 indicates a strong overall workstation.

Students and office workers would find this system overkill, but the CPU's 65W TDP and the GPU's efficiency make it a capable all-rounder for those who also game. The DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity future-proof the platform for upcoming workloads.

Small business workstations that need both CPU and GPU horsepower for tasks like CAD, data analysis, or video production would benefit. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 65345 and the GPU's compute score of 20671 support these workloads. The system's 86th combined percentile places it in the upper tier of desktop pairings.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Socket 1851 platform with the Arrow Lake architecture. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 CPU lanes ensures compatibility with the latest GPUs and NVMe drives. The platform does not support ECC memory, which is typical for consumer desktop systems.

The RTX 4080 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The GPU has a TDP of 320W, and the suggested PSU is 700W. The CPU's 65W TDP leaves ample power headroom for the system. The GPU is triple-slot, 310mm long, and requires a 16-pin power connector, so case and PSU compatibility must be checked.

For a sensible next upgrade, the CPU could be swapped for a higher-tier Arrow Lake processor on the same socket, assuming the motherboard supports it. The RTX 4080 is end-of-life with the GeForce 50-series as its successor, so a future GPU upgrade would be to that generation. The 700W suggested PSU provides headroom for a more power-hungry CPU, though a GPU upgrade might require a higher-wattage PSU.

The platform's DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 ensure it remains relevant for several years. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is sufficient for current workloads, and the 20 MB L3 cache aids in gaming performance. The lack of ECC support limits its use in error-sensitive workstation environments.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The CPU is a 10-core, 10-thread Arrow Lake processor on Socket 1851, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card with 16 GB GDDR6X memory. The combined percentile of 86 places this system in the upper tier of desktop configurations, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile.

The pair's rank by FPS is 255 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 201 across the measured game suite. This indicates a system that excels in high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with respectable 4K performance in most titles. The CPU and GPU are closely matched in their percentile standings, creating a balanced system where neither component is a clear bottleneck in typical workloads.

The RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU that was released in September 2022 and is now end-of-life, with the GeForce 50-series as its successor. The Core Ultra 5 225 is an active production CPU released in January 2025. This pairing represents a current mid-range CPU with a previous-generation high-end GPU, offering a strong price-to-performance proposition for gamers and content creators who prioritize GPU performance.