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

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 225

36,938 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing is a high-performance desktop combination that excels in both productivity and gaming. The data shows a CPU that sits comfortably in the 85th percentile of all processors, paired with a GPU in the 86th percentile of all graphics cards. This results in a balanced system capable of delivering high frame rates at 1440p and solid 4K performance across a wide range of titles, with a combined percentile rank of 86.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The foundation of this build is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which uses the Intel Socket 1851 and is part of the Core Ultra Series 2 family. This is a desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-S die, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The platform is modern and forward-looking, supporting DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus with a total bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This is the only memory type supported, so any upgrade path involves DDR5 modules. The CPU does not support ECC memory, which is an important consideration for users who require error-correcting code for long-running, data-sensitive workloads.

The processor provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes from the CPU. This is a significant feature, allowing users to install the fastest available PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs and the latest graphics cards at full bandwidth. While the bundled GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER, uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, the platform is ready for future GPU upgrades that may utilize PCIe 5.0. The power supply headroom is a critical aspect of this build. The GPU has a TDP of 320 W and a suggested PSU of 700 W. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W. This leaves significant headroom for the rest of the system and indicates that a 700 W power supply is the baseline recommendation for this configuration. This is a comfortable margin for a system with one high-end GPU and a mainstream desktop CPU.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that the platform is well-positioned for a future CPU upgrade. The Socket 1851 is the newest socket from Intel, and the Core Ultra Series 2 is the current generation. Users could consider a higher-end Core Ultra Series 2 chip later, as the 65 W TDP of the current CPU may be increased, but the platform is also suitable for a more power-efficient chip. The memory and storage options are also not limiting, as DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 are the current standards. The GPU is the most powerful component and would not need an upgrade for a considerable time. The logical path is to wait for a future CPU generation on the same socket, if offered, and to keep the GPU for several years. The 700 W PSU is a standard recommendation for this class of GPU, and it does not leave much headroom for a significantly more power-hungry CPU in a future upgrade, but for the current pair, it is adequate. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps the total system power draw manageable within that 700 W budget.

Benchmark Performance

The Core Ultra 5 225 produces an average benchmark score of 36938, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitors, based on average score, are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5%). A 0% delta to the Ryzen 5 5600F means the 225 effectively ties it in overall score. The slightly negative deltas for the other rivals indicate the Ultra 5 225 trails them by a fraction of a percent, which is a negligible real-world difference. This puts the Ultra 5 225 in the mid-range performance tier, competitive with similarly priced CPUs from AMD and older Intel parts.

The multi-core and single-core performance is detailed in the Cinebench scores. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 25891 points in multi-core and 3655 in single-core. The multi-core score is substantial, reflecting a 10-core/10-thread design that is capable in heavily threaded tasks. The single-core score of 3655 is also strong, indicating excellent performance in less-threaded workloads such as gaming and general responsiveness. The Cinebench R20 scores are 6317 multi-core and 891 single-core, and the R15 scores are 2609 multi-core and 368 single-core, showing consistent scaling across versions.

The Passmark suite provides a broad view of the CPU's capabilities. The multi-thread score is 30459, and the single-thread score is 4412. In specific workloads, the CPU shows strengths in data compression (302811), data encryption (22285), and extended instructions (27162). The floating-point math score is 92038, while the integer math score is 65345. The find prime numbers score is 358, and the random string sorting is 36590. These numbers indicate balanced performance across a variety of tasks, with particularly strong floating-point and integer processing for a desktop chip. The physics score is 2342, which is a measure of the CPU's performance in a simulated physics workload.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (26.7% less, at 54247), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% less, at 54828), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.7% less, at 55698), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (2.8% less, at 55757). The 0.1% difference to the RTX 4080 is within the margin of error, meaning the 4080 SUPER is effectively on par with the standard 4080 in this benchmark. It is more than 1% faster than the Pro W5700X and about 2.8% faster than the RX 6750 GRE and 8060S. This puts the 4080 SUPER at the top of the 40-series stack, just below the 4090.

In specific GPU benchmarks, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6600. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 219065, and the Vulkan score is 260075. In Passmark, the G3D score is 34245, and the G2D score is 1270. The GPU compute score is 19822. The DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 scores are 301 and 134, respectively, while the DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 scores are 193 and 381. The combined picture is a GPU that is exceptionally strong in both rasterization and compute tasks, making it suitable for gaming and content creation. The pair's combined performance is reflected in its rank of 260th out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 200.1. This places the system in the top 7% of all tested configurations in terms of overall gaming performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has a 16 GB frame buffer of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. The memory clock is 1438 MHz, which is 23 Gbps effective. The card has 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It also has 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. This hardware is what enables the card's high performance in both traditional rasterization and ray-traced workloads.

The raw compute throughput is substantial. The card delivers 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP16 performance, which is a 1:1 ratio. It has a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. The 80 RT cores are dedicated to ray tracing, and the 320 tensor cores accelerate AI-based tasks such as DLSS. The presence of tensor cores is a major factor in the card's modern gaming performance, as it allows for AI upscaling and frame generation, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games. The 16 GB of VRAM is ample for 4K gaming and for content creation workloads, such as video editing and 3D rendering, where large textures and scenes are common.

The GPU's benchmark results confirm its high performance ceiling. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 6600, which is a very high score for a 4K rasterization test. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 260075 is also strong, indicating excellent performance in cross-platform graphics APIs. The Passmark G3D score of 34245 solidifies its position as a high-end card. The combination of high compute performance and a large memory pool make the RTX 4080 SUPER a top choice for rendering, as well as gaming. The data shows that the GPU is well-suited to handle the most demanding tasks, from 4K gaming with ray tracing to GPU-accelerated rendering in content creation applications. The performance is so high that it will be a bottleneck in some CPU-bound games, which is a topic for a later section.

Who Should Build It

This system is designed for the highest gaming performance, and the data confirms its suitability for a variety of demanding users. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and high compute capabilities make it a perfect fit for enthusiasts who want to play the latest AAA titles at high refresh rates and 4K resolution. The CPU's strong single-core scores and 65W TDP ensure that the system is responsive and not a bottleneck for gaming. It is also an ideal option for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design, as the GPU's compute power and the CPU's multi-core performance can handle these workloads. The 16 GB of VRAM is also useful for large 3D scenes and high-resolution textures.

The build is also a good choice for software developers, especially those who work with machine learning and data science. The 80 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores are useful for AI development, and the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance is beneficial for compute-heavy tasks. The CPU's strong integer and floating-point scores in Passmark show that it can handle compiling code and running virtual machines effectively. Students in technical and computer science fields will find this system capable of handling any coursework, from simple programming to more complex simulations. For small business workstations, this platform is a bit overkill, but it offers the capability to handle any task without a lag, including large spreadsheets, databases, and video conferencing, with the CPU's data encryption and compression scores being particularly useful for file management and network security.

The target audience is anyone who needs a high-performance desktop for both gaming and serious work. It is not a budget build, but it is not a top-tier, no-holds-barred system either. The combination of a 65W CPU and a 320W GPU is a balanced one, with a PSU suggestion of 700W, indicating that it is a power-efficient system for its class. The user who buys this will be able to play any game on the market at 4K with high settings and also handle heavy productivity tasks. It is also a good choice for a high-refresh-rate 1440p gamer, giving them a large margin of extra performance. The system is a good fit for the user who wants a high-end computer for a variety of purposes, from gaming to content creation.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The system is a high-refresh-rate beast. At 1080p, the pair averages 200.1 FPS across all tested games, which is in the 260th rank out of 3732 pairs. This allows for a 144Hz or a 240Hz monitor to be used to its full potential. At 1440p, the performance is still high, with many games exceeding 100 FPS. For example, in Call of Duty: Warzone, the system achieves 153 FPS at 1440p, and in Counter-Strike 2, it hits 214 FPS. This is a system for gamers who want the highest possible frame rates.

Streaming: The system is well-equipped for streaming. The CPU's 10 cores can handle the encoding and game streaming simultaneously, and the GPU's 320 Tensor cores can also offload encoding via NVENC. The high frame rates in games like Overwatch 2, which hits 115 FPS at 1440p, and Valorant, which reaches 524 FPS at 1440p, mean that the system can maintain a high in-game frame rate while also streaming without significant performance drops. The data shows it can handle both tasks.

Video Editing: The video editing will benefit from the 16 GB of VRAM and the GPU's compute performance. Software like Adobe Premiere can use the GPU for effects, rendering, and encoding. The CPU's multi-core score of 25891 in Cinebench R23 indicates it can handle the timeline and export tasks efficiently. The data shows the system will handle 4K and even 8K timelines with multiple layers and effects without a problem.

3D Rendering: In 3D rendering, the GPU is the primary engine. The RTX 4080 SUPER's FP32 compute of 52.22 TFLOPS is a figure that will accelerate rendering in Blender or V-Ray. The 16 GB VRAM allows for large scenes, and the CPU's multi-core capabilities are also used for final frame rendering in CPU-based render engines. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 is a good indicator of a capable CPU for such tasks. This is a rendering system that can handle professional workloads.

Software Development: For software development, the system is a powerful tool. The CPU's strong single-core performance, 3655 in Cinebench R23, helps with code compilation, which is often single-threaded. The data encryption and compression scores are high, which is useful for working with large codebases and data sets. The system can run multiple virtual machines and containers without breaking a sweat, and the GPU can be used for AI development and machine learning tasks.

Student and Office Work: The system is overkill for most students and office work, but it will handle any task with ease. Web browsing, word processing, and spreadsheets are simple for the CPU, and the GPU is not used. The data shows that the system is power-efficient at idle, which is a plus for an office environment. The performance is such that the system will not become obsolete for these tasks for many years. The single-core score is particularly useful for the responsiveness of daily tasks.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's gaming capabilities. The data is measured, not estimated, which is a reliable indicator of performance. Across all games at 1080p, the average FPS is 200.1, placing the system in the 260th rank out of 3732 pairs. This is a top-tier ranking. At 1080p, the system is excellent for esports titles. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, it achieves 714 FPS, and in Valorant, 553 FPS. These are extremely high frame rates that will exceed the refresh rate of most monitors. In more demanding titles, the system also performs well. In Cyberpunk 2077, it gets 95 FPS at 1080p, and in Microsoft Flight Simulator, 117 FPS.

At 1440p, the system remains very strong. In Call of Duty: Warzone, it hits 153 FPS, which is great for a high-refresh 1440p monitor. In Counter-Strike 2, it gets 214 FPS, and in the system is 134 FPS in Assetto Corsa. In the most demanding games, such as Cyberpunk 2077, it manages 71 FPS, which is playable, but it may need to lower settings with a 144Hz monitor. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this build, with high frame rates in most games.

At 4K (3840x2160), the system is still capable of high-quality gaming. In Call of Duty: Warzone, it achieves 129 FPS, which is a very high 4K frame rate. In Assetto Corsa, it gets 81 FPS, and in Control, 69 FPS. However, in the most demanding games, the frame rate drops to around 40-50 FPS. For instance, Cyberpunk 2077 gets 47 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 gets 43 FPS. This shows that for 4K, the system is best with high-end graphics settings and possibly with DLSS to reach 60 FPS in the most demanding titles. The 16 GB of VRAM is a key factor in allowing the system to maintain these frame rates at high resolutions without texture swapping.

The system's performance in specific titles shows a clear picture. It is a AAA gaming monster at 1080p and 1440p, and a capable 4K gaming machine with some settings adjustments for the most demanding games. The data shows a system that is not a complete overkill for 4K, but it is close. The 47 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K is a good example of a game that will require some settings or upscaling to run smoothly.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core Ultra 7 225 and the RTX 4080 SUPER is a key aspect of this build. The CPU is in the 85th percentile, and the GPU is in the 86th percentile, which indicates a balanced pairing. The average benchmark score of the CPU is 36938, and the GPU's is 54209. The combined percentile is 86, which is a very high overall performance level. The data shows that the system is not bottlenecked by one component in most scenarios.

In gaming, the bottleneck varies by resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, as the CPU has to keep up with the GPU's high frame rate. This is shown by the fact that the average FPS across all games at 1080p is 192.1, but the system is in the 260th percentile, meaning that the CPU is not limiting the GPU in most games. In some CPU-bound games, the CPU may limit the GPU. For example, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the CPU is the bottleneck, as the frame rate is extremely high, and the GPU is not at 100% usage. In most games, the GPU is the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's 320W TDP is the primary factor in determining frame rates.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 10 cores make it a power-efficient part, which means it doesn't limit the GPU in terms of power. The system is balanced in terms of power consumption. The CPU is not a bottleneck for the GPU in heavy GPU-bound workloads, such as 4K gaming, as the GPU is the one that is at its limit. In a game like Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU is not the limiting factor. The data shows that the system is a good balance for a high-end gaming PC, with the CPU not holding back the GPU in most games.

FAQ

Q: What is the socket and memory support for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It does not support ECC memory.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is a 0% difference from the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's average score of 36945, indicating a performance tie.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the power supply requirement for this system?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a TDP of 320 W, and the suggested power supply is 700 W. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a boost clock of up to 4.90 GHz and a base clock of 3.30 GHz.

Q: How fast is the system in the game Valorant at 1080p?

A: The system achieves 553 FPS in Valorant at 1920x1080 resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS.

Q: Is the CPU a good match for the GPU in gaming?

A: Yes, the CPU's 85th percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile, with a combined percentile of 86, show a balanced pairing. The system is not significantly bottlenecked by either component in most gaming scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The processor has a TDP of 65 W, which is a very low power consumption for a desktop CPU of this performance. It includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip has a die size of 243 mm² and contains 17,800 million transistors.

The CPU's performance is strong for its class. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3655, which is a high number, indicating excellent single-thread performance for gaming and general use. The multi-core score is 25891, which is a 10-core processor that can handle multi-threaded workloads efficiently. The data shows a solid uplift in multi-core performance over its predecessor. The Passmark single-thread score of 4412 is also a high score, and the multi-thread is 30459. The CPU is not a flagship, but it is a very capable mid-range, and it is power efficient.

The CPU's memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s, which is a dual-channel DDR5 configuration. The CPU also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. This is a modern CPU with a strong feature set. The integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, which is a basic iGPU for display output. The CPU has no ECC support, which is a consideration for professional work. The CPU's performance in the Passmark suite is detailed: data compression 302811, data encryption 22285, extended instructions 27162, floating-point 92038, integer 65345, physics 2342, random string sorting 36590, and find prime numbers 358. These are across-the-board scores that show the CPU is not a specialist but a generalist.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all AMD or older Intel parts, indicating that the Ultra 5 225 is a modern, competitive chip in its price bracket. It is a good choice for a build that needs a balance between CPU and GPU performance. The 65W TDP makes it easy to cool and keeps the total system power low. The lack of ECC support is a minor limitation for some workstation tasks. Overall, the processor is a strong, power-efficient, and balanced choice for a desktop.

That's a complete analysis of the performance and characteristics of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super system. The data shows a well-balanced, high-performance desktop that is well-suited for gaming, content creation, and general productivity. The CPU's power efficiency and strong single and multi-core performance compliment the GPU's massive compute and memory bandwidth, resulting in a system that is a top performer in its class.

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

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