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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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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 225F

37,313 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

60,347 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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Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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

# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F's position among all CPUs?

A: The processor sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,313. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-13900HK at 37,425, a delta of -0.3%, making the two effectively identical in overall performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 holds the 88th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60,347. The closest competitor is the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 (0% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896, which is 2.5% ahead.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The build achieves a combined percentile of 87, reflecting a desktop configuration where both components rank in the upper tier of their respective categories.

Q: What memory technology does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the RTX 4090's memory configuration?

A: The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the power requirement for the RTX 4090?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 450 W and requires an 850 W power supply as suggested by the manufacturer. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot form factor.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific build?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate discussions in this analysis are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of each component.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined picture for this Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing is one of high-tier desktop performance, with a combined percentile of 87. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37,313 places it at the 85th percentile, while the GPU's average score of 60,347 secures the 88th percentile. Together, these components form a system that sits comfortably in the upper echelon of desktop configurations.

Looking at the CPU benchmark suite, the Cinebench results reveal a processor with strong single-threaded capabilities and respectable multi-threaded output. In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 5 225F scores 16,467 in multi-core and 1,893 in single-core. The R20 results show 11,059 multi-core and 1,561 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 2,660 multi-core and 287 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor that scales well with threaded workloads while maintaining excellent per-core efficiency.

The PassMark suite provides additional context. The multithread score of 31,004 and single-thread score of 4,397 confirm the CPU's balanced design. Data compression at 310,843 and data encryption at 22,648 show strong throughput in data-intensive operations. Floating-point math achieves 92,554, while integer math reaches 66,417. Physics simulation scores 2,430, extended instructions hit 28,027, and random string sorting completes at 37,325. Prime number finding is notably lower at 352, which is typical for processors without specialized acceleration for this workload.

The RTX 4090's benchmark results are equally impressive. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 9,223. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 255,416 and 271,631 respectively. The PassMark G3D score of 38,194 and GPU compute score of 26,613 demonstrate the card's raw graphics and compute throughput. DirectX tests show scores of 224 for DX10, 326 for DX11, 150 for DX12, and 397 for DX9, with a G2D score of 1,299.

The nearest rival data puts these scores in perspective. The CPU's closest competitor, the Intel Core i9-13900HK, is only 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H is 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core i7-13700 matches within 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 160 also sits 0.5% ahead. These tight margins indicate that the Core Ultra 5 225F delivers performance squarely in the range of established high-end processors.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090's average score exactly (0% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M leads by 2.5%, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9%. This grouping suggests that in aggregate benchmark terms, the RTX 4090's average score is comparable to professional-grade workstation GPUs, though the individual workload characteristics differ substantially.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is built on the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-S desktop variant, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process node with 17,800 million transistors packed into a 243 mm² die. The processor features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The TDP is rated at 65 W, making it a relatively power-efficient desktop processor.

Cache architecture consists of 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This arrangement provides each core with substantial dedicated resources while maintaining a reasonably sized shared pool for inter-core communication. The lack of hyperthreading, evidenced by equal core and thread counts, is a notable design choice that prioritizes single-thread efficiency over raw multi-thread throughput.

The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,893 and multi-core score of 16,467 reveal a processor that excels in lightly threaded applications while still delivering solid multi-threaded performance. The single-thread result places it among the faster desktop CPUs available, which is particularly relevant for gaming and productivity tasks that rely on high per-core performance.

PassMark results further characterize the CPU's behavior. The single-thread score of 4,397 aligns with the strong single-core Cinebench numbers. The multithread score of 31,004 represents a roughly 7x scaling from single-thread performance, which is reasonable for a 10-core processor without simultaneous multithreading. The floating-point math score of 92,554 and integer math score of 66,417 indicate robust arithmetic throughput, while the data compression score of 310,843 suggests efficient handling of memory-intensive workloads.

The processor's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the majority of processors in the database. The nearest rival comparisons show it trading blows with the Intel Core i9-13900HK (-0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (+0.4%), Intel Core i7-13700 (+0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 7 160 (+0.5%). These margins are within noise for most workloads, meaning the Core Ultra 5 225F delivers performance essentially equivalent to these established high-end parts.

Memory support for DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth positions this CPU for modern system builds. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes from the CPU provides ample bandwidth for current-generation storage and expansion cards. The absence of integrated graphics simplifies the thermal and power envelope, though it requires a discrete GPU for any display output.

# Balance and Bottleneck

In this configuration, the RTX 4090 is the dominant component by a significant margin. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 85th percentile creates a system where the graphics card has slightly more headroom relative to its peers than the processor does. However, the gap is modest, and the overall balance is reasonably well matched for high-resolution gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37,313 and the GPU's average score of 60,347 indicate that the graphics card contributes substantially more to the system's overall computational throughput. This is typical for a desktop build where the GPU handles the bulk of parallel rendering work while the CPU manages game logic, physics, and frame scheduling.

Bottleneck analysis depends heavily on the workload. In GPU-bound scenarios, such as 4K gaming with ultra settings, the RTX 4090's 88th percentile performance will be the limiting factor, and the CPU's 85th percentile is unlikely to constrain frame rates. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as 1080p gaming with lower graphics settings or heavily threaded productivity tasks, the Core Ultra 5 225F's performance relative to its rivals becomes more relevant.

The CPU's single-thread score of 4,397 in PassMark and 1,893 in Cinebench R23 single-core are strong indicators of its ability to feed the GPU in gaming scenarios. The 10-core, 10-thread configuration without hyperthreading means that heavily threaded workloads will see less scaling than a comparable 16-thread processor, but the high boost clock of 4.90 GHz helps mitigate this in latency-sensitive tasks.

For productivity applications that leverage both CPU and GPU, such as video encoding or 3D rendering with GPU acceleration, the balance shifts. The RTX 4090's compute capabilities, demonstrated by its 26,613 PassMark GPU compute score, will accelerate rendering tasks substantially. The CPU's 65 W TDP and efficient 3 nm process mean it can sustain boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling, which helps maintain consistent performance in prolonged workloads.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The following frame rate discussion is estimated from the individual benchmark scores of each component and should be treated as approximate.

The RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking and strong benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 and PassMark G3D score of 38,194, position it as one of the fastest consumer GPUs available. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures that texture-heavy games at high resolutions will not encounter memory bottlenecks.

The Core Ultra 5 225F's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 1,893 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4,397 PassMark single-thread score, provides the per-core speed necessary for maintaining high frame rates in games that rely on strong single-threaded performance. The 4.90 GHz boost clock helps ensure that CPU-bound scenarios, such as open-world games with complex AI or physics simulations, will not significantly lag behind the GPU's rendering capabilities.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor, as frame rates can exceed what the processor can feed to the GPU in some titles. The 85th percentile CPU performance is sufficient for most games at this resolution, but the RTX 4090's capabilities may be underutilized in less demanding titles. At 1440p, the balance improves, with the GPU becoming the primary driver of frame rates. At 4K, the RTX 4090's 88th percentile performance and massive memory bandwidth ensure that it remains the dominant component, and the CPU's role diminishes further.

Esports titles and competitive games that favor high refresh rates will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, though the RTX 4090's power may exceed what these lighter games require. AAA titles with demanding graphics will leverage the GPU's full capabilities, particularly at higher resolutions and with ray tracing enabled, where the 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores provide dedicated acceleration.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4090's 88th percentile GPU performance and the CPU's 85th percentile ranking create a system capable of driving high-refresh monitors at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The GPU's 24 GB memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensure that even the most demanding titles can maintain high frame rates without texture or memory limitations.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads, combined with the GPU's NVENC-capable architecture (as implied by its 40-series generation), provide adequate resources for encoding and streaming simultaneously. The PassMark multithread score of 31,004 indicates sufficient CPU headroom for game encoding, while the GPU can handle rendering without significant impact on frame rates.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU's data compression score of 310,843 and the GPU's compute score of 26,613 suggests strong performance in video editing workflows. Timeline scrubbing, effects processing, and export encoding will benefit from both the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's parallel processing power.

3D rendering: The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 512 tensor cores provide substantial compute for GPU-accelerated renderers. The CPU's 16,467 Cinebench R23 multi-core score handles scene preparation and geometry processing, while the GPU accelerates the actual rendering passes.

Software development: The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,397 in PassMark and 1,893 in Cinebench R23 single-core benefit compilation and code analysis tasks that are often single-threaded. The 65 W TDP and efficient 3 nm process allow for sustained performance during long build processes without excessive power draw.

Student and office work: The 85th percentile CPU performance and 87th combined percentile represent significant overkill for typical student or office workloads. Document processing, spreadsheet calculations, and web browsing will run smoothly, though the system's capabilities far exceed these requirements. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for daily use.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets enthusiasts and professionals who demand top-tier graphics performance in a desktop form factor. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile ranking makes it suitable for gamers at 4K resolution who want maximum settings and high frame rates in the latest AAA titles. The 24 GB memory capacity also accommodates content creators working with large textures, high-resolution video, or complex 3D scenes.

Content creators in video editing and 3D rendering will find the combination of the CPU's 85th percentile multi-threaded performance and the GPU's compute capabilities well-suited to their workflows. The 512 tensor cores and 128 RT cores provide acceleration for AI-assisted tools and ray-traced rendering, while the CPU handles general-purpose processing.

Software developers working on large codebases will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, which speeds up compilation and analysis tasks. The 20 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 support provide adequate memory bandwidth for development tools and virtual machines.

Students in engineering, computer science, or digital arts programs may find this build excessive for their immediate needs, but it provides headroom for demanding coursework such as machine learning projects or 3D modeling assignments. The desktop form factor allows for future upgrades, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system manageable for dormitory or apartment living.

Small business workstations handling video production, architectural visualization, or data processing will find the performance tier appropriate, though the cost of the RTX 4090 may be justified only if GPU-accelerated workloads are a regular part of operations. The CPU's 10 cores provide sufficient parallelism for typical business applications, and the GPU's compute capabilities accelerate specialized tasks.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. The CPU is part of Intel's Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture, while the GPU belongs to NVIDIA's GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The combined percentile of 87 places this system in the upper tier of desktop configurations.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking indicate a high-performance pairing where both components exceed the majority of their respective peers. The processor's 10 cores and 10 threads, boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and 65 W TDP make it a balanced desktop part, while the GPU's 24 GB GDDR6X memory, 16,384 shading units, and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance establish it as a flagship graphics solution.

The build class is explicitly desktop, confirming this is a stationary system intended for gaming, content creation, or professional workloads. The RTX 4090's triple-slot form factor and 450 W TDP require a sufficiently spacious case and robust cooling, while the CPU's 65 W TDP allows for a range of air or liquid cooling solutions.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is specific to the Arrow Lake generation. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU provides high-bandwidth connectivity for storage devices and expansion cards.

The socket's compatibility with the Core Ultra Series 2 generation suggests that upgrades within the same generation are possible, though the specific processor options are not detailed in the data. The 65 W TDP of the current CPU leaves thermal and power headroom within the platform, potentially allowing for higher-TDP processors in the same socket if the motherboard supports them.

For memory upgrades, the dual-channel DDR5 support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth represents the platform's memory capability. Users seeking more memory bandwidth would need to consider a platform change, as this configuration is already at the specified limit.

The RTX 4090's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and the GPU's 850 W suggested PSU provides guidance for power supply selection. The GPU's 450 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP together suggest a total system power draw that the 850 W recommendation accommodates with reasonable headroom for other components.

A sensible next upgrade for this build would be a higher-tier CPU within the same socket, should one become available, or additional DDR5 memory if the motherboard has spare slots. The GPU is already at the top of its generation, so a GPU upgrade would require a generational leap to a newer architecture.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the AD102 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, containing 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die with a transistor density of 125.3 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. This substantial memory capacity and bandwidth support high-resolution textures, large datasets, and multi-monitor setups without performance degradation. The 384-bit bus width ensures that the memory subsystem can feed the GPU's 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units.

Compute capabilities are substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 82.58 TFLOPS and FP16 at 82.58 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The 512 tensor cores provide acceleration for AI and machine learning workloads, while the 128 RT cores handle ray tracing operations. Pixel rate reaches 443.5 GPixel/s, and texture rate achieves 1,290.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results demonstrate its position in the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 255,416 and 271,631 respectively show cross-API consistency. PassMark G3D score of 38,194 and GPU compute score of 26,613 confirm the card's rendering and compute capabilities.

The nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 4090's average score of 60,347 is matched by the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M leads by 2.5% and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9%. These comparisons suggest that in aggregate benchmark terms, the RTX 4090 aligns with professional workstation GPUs, though its gaming-oriented feature set and driver optimizations differentiate it in real-world usage.

The GPU's end-of-life production status and release date of September 2022 indicate it is a previous-generation product, with the GeForce 50 series listed as its successor. The predecessor is the GeForce 30 series, and the RTX 4090's launch MSRP was 1,599 USD. The card requires a 450 W TDP, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and occupies a triple-slot form factor measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a connectors, supporting modern display configurations.