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CPU
91%
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GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 225

36,938 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

178,050 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

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

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

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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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# Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D — Desktop Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel’s 10-core Arrow Lake desktop processor with NVIDIA’s flagship Ada Lovelace GPU, resulting in a desktop build that sits at the 92nd combined percentile across all CPU and GPU configurations. However, no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussions below are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores and percentile positions rather than direct gameplay data.

Gaming Performance

Since the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this CPU+GPU pairing, frame rates are estimated from the underlying benchmark scores. The RTX 4090 D’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587 places it in the 98th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it has the raw rasterization and compute throughput to drive extremely high frame rates at 1440p and 4K in most titles. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution texture streaming and ray-traced workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 225’s single-thread performance — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4412 — suggests it can feed the GPU enough data in CPU-bound scenarios, but its 10-core/10-thread configuration with a 3.30 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost clock means it will not be the limiting factor for most gaming workloads. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is more pronounced, the Ultra 5 225’s strong single-core score should translate to high minimum frame rates in esports titles, though the lack of hyper-threading (10 threads for 10 cores) could show minor stutter in heavily threaded game engines.

At 1440p and 4K, the RTX 4090 D becomes the dominant performance driver. The GPU’s 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1,149.1 GTexel/s texture rate are among the highest in the GeForce 40-series, which means 4K ultra settings with ray tracing enabled are well within reach for most current titles. The 456 tensor cores provide ample AI-accelerated upscaling capability, though the FACT PACK does not list specific DLSS frame generation numbers for this GPU. The 176 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s, which directly supports high-resolution rendering without fill-rate bottlenecks.

For competitive gaming at high refresh rates, the combination of a 4412 Passmark single-thread score and the GPU’s 98th percentile standing suggests 240 Hz+ monitors are feasible in lighter titles like esports shooters, while AAA games at 4K will more likely land in the 60–144 Hz range depending on optimization and ray-tracing settings. The data indicates this is a 4K-class gaming platform with strong 1440p high-refresh capability, but without measured FPS values, these remain estimates.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Core Ultra 5 225’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 and Passmark single-thread score of 4412 place it in the 85th CPU percentile, which is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4090 D at 1440p in most titles. The GPU’s 98th percentile ranking and 8,587 Steel Nomad score indicate the pairing can push well beyond 144 Hz in less demanding games, though 4K ultra settings will typically yield lower frame rates.

Streaming: The RTX 4090 D’s 456 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture include dedicated hardware encoders, though the FACT PACK does not specify NVENC details. The CPU’s 10 threads and 20 MB of shared L3 cache provide adequate headroom for encoding overhead, but the lack of extra threads beyond 10 means software encoding alongside gaming could strain the processor. Hardware encoding via the GPU would be the recommended path.

Video Editing: The GPU’s 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are excellent for 4K and 8K video timelines, with the 73.54 FP32 TFLOPS accelerating effects and color grading. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25,891 falls in the 85th percentile, which is adequate for proxy generation and export tasks, though it trails dedicated high-core-count workstation CPUs.

3D Rendering: The RTX 4090 D’s 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores make it a formidable renderer for GPU-accelerated engines, with the Steel Nomad score of 8,587 confirming strong compute performance. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 30,459 and floating-point math score of 92,038 provide solid CPU-based rendering backup, but this is clearly a GPU-first rendering platform.

Software Development: The Ultra 5 225’s Passmark data compression score of 302,811 and integer math score of 65,345 indicate strong performance for compilation and data-processing tasks. The 10-core/10-thread layout with a 4.90 GHz boost clock handles single-threaded build steps well, while the 20 MB L3 cache aids in reducing memory latency for frequently accessed code.

Student and Office Work: The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking and integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU provide more than enough compute for document editing, spreadsheet analysis, and web browsing. The GPU’s massive 24 GB memory is overkill for office tasks, but the pairing ensures zero performance concerns for any productivity application.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a clear performance hierarchy: the RTX 4090 D is the dominant component, sitting at the 98th GPU percentile, while the Core Ultra 5 225 sits at the 85th CPU percentile. This 13-point percentile gap means the CPU is the more likely bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions or in games with heavy physics and AI simulation.

The CPU’s 10 threads (matching its 10 cores) is a notable constraint — most modern games can utilize more than 10 threads, and the lack of SMT means background tasks like streaming overlays or Discord can compete for the same threads. The Passmark physics score of 2,342 is relatively low for a desktop CPU in this class, suggesting that game physics calculations could cause frame dips in complex scenes.

In GPU-bound workloads at 4K, the RTX 4090 D’s 98th percentile performance will be the primary driver, and the CPU’s 4.90 GHz boost clock is sufficient to feed it. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K would likely be steep — meaning the GPU becomes increasingly saturated as resolution rises — because the CPU’s single-thread ceiling is lower than the GPU’s raw throughput ceiling. The deltaPct values against nearby CPUs (0% vs. Ryzen 5 5600F, -0.2% vs. Ryzen 5 5500X3D) show this processor is competitively positioned but not exceptional.

The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s for the CPU (dual-channel DDR5) is modest compared to the GPU’s 1.01 TB/s, which is expected but means system memory can be a secondary bottleneck in data-heavy workloads that spill beyond the CPU cache. The 20 MB L3 cache helps mitigate this, but large dataset operations will hit the memory bandwidth limit.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who prioritize 4K resolution with ultra settings and ray tracing, where the RTX 4090 D’s 98th percentile performance and 24 GB VRAM provide future-proofing for several generations of titles. The 24 GB memory is particularly relevant for modded games and high-resolution texture packs that can exceed 16 GB VRAM usage.

Content creators working with 4K+ video or GPU-accelerated 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU’s compute capabilities, with the Steel Nomad score of 8,587 confirming strong DirectX 12 performance. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking means it can handle encoding and asset management without being a primary bottleneck, though creators running complex multi-application workflows might find the 10-thread limit constraining.

Software developers building large codebases will appreciate the Passmark data compression score of 302,811, which indicates fast build times, and the 4.90 GHz boost clock for single-threaded toolchains. Students and small business users are over-served by this hardware, but the pairing guarantees zero performance limitations for any productivity task, from spreadsheet analysis to virtual machines — the 20 MB L3 cache and 10 cores handle typical office workloads at near-peak efficiency.

The build is not ideal for users who need extreme multi-threaded CPU performance (e.g., 3D simulation or heavy video encoding) since the CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 30,459 trails dedicated workstation chips. It is also not a budget-conscious choice, but the data shows the GPU alone justifies the platform for high-end gaming and content creation.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture at TSMC’s 3 nm process node. It features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a desktop CPU with this performance level, making it a power-efficient choice for the socket 1851 platform.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported. The processor includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units, providing basic display output and media acceleration without a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25,891 and a single-core score of 3,655, which places the CPU at the 85th percentile among all processors. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,412 is strong for desktop chips, while the multithread score of 30,459 reflects the 10-thread limitation. The data compression score of 302,811 and floating-point math score of 92,038 indicate solid general-purpose compute, but the find prime numbers score of 358 is comparatively weak, suggesting integer-heavy single-thread workloads are not this chip’s strength.

The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0% delta), Ryzen 5 5500X3D (-0.2%), and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (-0.4%), showing the Ultra 5 225 sits in a tightly competitive mid-range CPU segment. The 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die represent a dense 3 nm design, though the transistor count is modest compared to the GPU’s 76,300 million on a 609 mm² die (TSMC 5 nm). The CPU’s release date is January 6, 2025, and its launch MSRP is $246.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is an end-of-life desktop GPU from the GeForce 40-series, built on the AD102 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture at TSMC’s 5 nm process. It packs 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, with a transistor density of 125.3 million per mm². The GPU runs at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Memory specifications include 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth — one of the highest in the consumer GPU market. The GPU has 14,592 shading units, 456 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, plus 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores. Compute figures include 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1) performance, a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 1,149.1 GTexel/s.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587 places the GPU at the 98th percentile among all GPUs. Geekbench scores include 278,621 for OpenCL and 246,941 for Vulkan, confirming strong compute API performance. The nearest rivals include the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (-2.2%), A100 SXM4 80 GB (-3.1%), and RTX 5000 Ada Generation (-3.6%), showing the RTX 4090 D is slightly behind the top workstation cards but ahead of most consumer GPUs.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. It has a 425 W TDP, a triple-slot cooler, and requires a 1x 16-pin power connector with a suggested 800 W PSU. The 304 mm length and 61 mm width mean case compatibility is a consideration. The launch MSRP was 1,599 USD. The GPU’s predecessor is the GeForce 30 series and its successor is the GeForce 50 series, released December 27, 2023.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU+GPU combination have measured FPS data for games?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this exact pairing, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the CPU’s and GPU’s individual benchmark scores.

Q: What percentile does the RTX 4090 D sit at among all GPUs?

A: The GPU is at the 98th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 178,050. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8,587.

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

A: The Intel CPU has an average benchmark score of 36,938, which is a 0% delta from the Ryzen 5 5600F’s 36,945 — meaning they are statistically tied in overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth of the RTX 4090 D?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 225 support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the combined percentile rank of this desktop build?

A: The pairing has a combined percentile of 92, placing it in the top tier of desktop configurations.

Q: How many threads does the Core Ultra 5 225 have, and why does that matter?

A: The CPU has 10 threads across 10 cores (no hyper-threading). This limits multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Passmark multithread score of 30,459, which is lower than many 12-core+ competitors.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") pairing Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225 (Arrow Lake, Socket 1851) with NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 D (Ada Lovelace). The combined percentile of 92 places this configuration in the upper tier of all CPU+GPU pairings, meaning it outperforms roughly 92% of benchmarked systems.

The CPU is a mid-to-high-range desktop processor (85th percentile) with 10 cores and a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a flagship end-of-life graphics card (98th percentile) with 24 GB VRAM and a 425 W TDP. This is a lopsided pairing in raw performance terms — the GPU is far stronger relative to its peers than the CPU — but the combination is coherent for 4K gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads where the CPU’s role is secondary.

The build class is desktop, meaning it targets fixed-location use with a dedicated PSU (800 W suggested for the GPU alone). The CPU’s launch MSRP is $246, and the GPU’s launch MSRP is 1,599 USD, making this a premium-tier configuration overall. The GPU’s end-of-life status means availability may be limited, while the CPU is still in active production.

Benchmark Performance

The Core Ultra 5 225 achieves an average benchmark score of 36,938, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Key scores include Cinebench R23 multicore at 25,891 and single-core at 3,655, Cinebench R20 multicore at 6,317 and single-core at 891, and Cinebench R15 multicore at 2,609 and single-core at 368. Passmark results include multithread at 30,459, single-thread at 4,412, data compression at 302,811, data encryption at 22,285, extended instructions at 27,162, floating-point math at 92,038, integer math at 65,345, physics at 2,342, and random string sorting at 36,590.

The RTX 4090 D achieves an average benchmark score of 178,050, placing it at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8,587, Geekbench OpenCL is 278,621, and Geekbench Vulkan is 246,941.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU dominates in compute throughput (73.54 TFLOPS FP32 vs. the CPU’s integrated graphics) and memory bandwidth (1.01 TB/s vs. 102.4 GB/s). The CPU’s 85th percentile and GPU’s 98th percentile create a combined 92nd percentile, indicating that while the CPU is not the strongest available, it does not drag the overall system below the top decile. The deltaPct against the closest GPU rival (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, -2.2%) shows the RTX 4090 D is within a small margin of workstation-class GPUs, while the CPU rivals (0% to -0.5%) confirm it is a mainstream performer rather than an enthusiast-class chip. This pairing is best understood as a GPU-first system where the CPU provides adequate support for high-end gaming and content creation without being the star of the show.