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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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95 / 100
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Top 5% 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
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

37,313 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation form a desktop pairing that sits near the top of the performance spectrum, with a combined percentile of 90. The CPU, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, while the GPU is a workstation-class Ada Lovelace part built on a 5 nm node. Together, they represent a high-tier configuration, but the data shows no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all game performance discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built around the AD104 chip, a 5 nm design from TSMC containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its memory subsystem is substantial: 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus delivers 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU’s base clock is 1500 MHz, boosting to 2175 MHz. The 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines provide compute throughput of 26.73 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate reaches 139.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate hits 417.6 GTexel/s.

For ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads, the card carries 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. This hardware configuration is reflected in the benchmark results: the GPU scores 146593 in Geekbench OpenCL and 123842 in Geekbench Vulkan. The average benchmark score of 135218 places it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A10M (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (deltaPct -0.1), AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Radeon PRO V620 (deltaPct -0.9). The essentially flat deltas against these peers indicate the RTX 4000 Ada Generation sits in a tightly contested performance band, but its 20 GB VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a memory capacity advantage that matters for large rendering scenes and deep learning model training.

In rendering workloads, the RT cores accelerate ray-traced effects, while the tensor cores handle denoising and AI-based upscaling. The 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput supports complex shader work, and the 417.6 GTexel/s texture rate ensures high-resolution texture sampling doesn’t become a bottleneck. The 139.2 GPixel/s pixel rate means even high-resolution output buffers can be filled quickly. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 suggests strong compute performance for non-graphics tasks like physics simulation or data processing, while the Vulkan score of 123842 indicates solid cross-platform graphics API performance. For professional rendering, the 20 GB memory allows large scenes to reside in VRAM, reducing reliance on system memory or disk swapping.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851 and is built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported, which is worth noting for workstation users who might expect error correction in a professional build. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the processor, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the graphics card’s bandwidth is fully satisfied by the available lanes, and the CPU’s Gen 5 support leaves headroom for future high-speed storage devices or other expansion cards.

The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 130 W, with a suggested PSU rating of 300 W. This relatively low total power requirement means a standard mid-range power supply can handle the system, and users don’t need to invest in an oversized unit. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and is single-slot in width, making it suitable for compact or dense builds. The 245 mm length and 112 mm height fit most chassis without modification.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data points to the memory subsystem and storage. Since the CPU supports dual-channel DDR5, moving to higher-capacity or faster DDR5 modules could improve memory-bound workloads. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth is fixed by the memory bus, but capacity increases can help with large datasets. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the CPU allow for next-generation NVMe SSDs, which would complement the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The GPU itself is already at the 95th percentile, so upgrading it would yield diminishing returns unless a specific workload exceeds 20 GB VRAM. The CPU, at the 85th percentile, has more room for improvement, but its 10-core/10-thread configuration is already competitive with recent mobile and desktop parts.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provide ample compute for modern titles, while the CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1893 and PassMark single-thread score of 4397 indicate strong per-core performance needed for high frame rates. The combined percentile of 90 suggests the pairing can drive high-refresh monitors in most titles, though no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. The 20 GB VRAM ensures high-resolution textures won’t overflow memory, but the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit 4K ultra settings in some games.

Streaming: The GPU’s 192 tensor cores can accelerate encoding and AI-based stream enhancements, while the CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 31004 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16467 provide enough headroom for simultaneous game and stream encoding. The CPU’s 10 threads handle encoding workloads, and the GPU’s 48 RT cores don’t interfere with the encoding pipeline. The data doesn’t include specific encoder performance, but the tensor core count suggests hardware-accelerated features are available.

Video editing: The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 indicates strong compute for effects and color grading, while the CPU’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 11059 supports timeline scrubbing and export. The 20 GB VRAM allows large preview buffers and multi-layer compositions to stay in GPU memory. The CPU’s PassMark extended instructions score of 28027 shows solid SIMD performance for codec-heavy tasks, and the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth on the CPU reduces transfer bottlenecks when moving frames between system and GPU memory.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 48 RT cores and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput accelerate ray tracing and shading, with the 139.2 GPixel/s pixel rate handling high-resolution output. The CPU’s Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2660 and R23 multicore score of 16467 provide CPU-side rendering performance for scenes that don’t leverage the GPU. The 20 GB VRAM is critical for large scenes, and the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming keeps up with geometry complexity. The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking suggests it competes with top workstation cards.

Software development: The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 66417 and data compression score of 310843 indicate strong performance for compilation and code analysis. The 10 cores and 10 threads handle parallel build tasks, and the 3.30 GHz base clock with 4.90 GHz boost provides responsive single-threaded operations. The GPU’s compute power can accelerate testing, but the CPU’s 85th percentile ranking is the primary driver for developer workloads. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low during long build sessions.

Student and office work: The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4397 and Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1561 deliver snappy application launches and document editing. The GPU is overkill for office tasks, but its 95th percentile ensures any future graphics-heavy assignments are covered. The 65 W CPU TDP and 300 W suggested PSU keep the system quiet and efficient for shared spaces. The CPU’s 20 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache reduce latency for frequently accessed data.

Who Should It Build — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This pairing targets users who need both high-end CPU compute and workstation-grade GPU performance. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and 20 GB VRAM, which handle high-resolution textures and ray-traced effects without memory pressure. The CPU’s 85th percentile and single-core score of 4397 ensure frame rates aren’t CPU-limited in most scenarios. Content creators working with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will find the 20 GB VRAM and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput sufficient for long renders, while the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16467 accelerates export tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s integer math score of 66417 and multithread score of 31004, which indicate strong parallel build performance. The 65 W TDP keeps power costs low for always-on development machines. Students in engineering or media programs can leverage the GPU’s compute power for coursework, and the single-slot design makes it compatible with standard desktops. Small business workstations handling CAD, simulation, or data analysis will benefit from the GPU’s 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, which accelerate professional applications. The lack of ECC memory support on the CPU is a limitation for mission-critical data integrity, but the 90th combined percentile suggests this pairing is competitive for most professional workloads.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is a 10-core, 10-thread desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it has no integrated graphics. The TDP is 65 W, and the socket is Intel Socket 1851.

Benchmark data shows the CPU’s single-thread performance is strong: Cinebench R15 single-core scores 287, R20 scores 1561, and R23 scores 1893. PassMark single-thread scores 4397. These numbers indicate responsive performance for everyday tasks and lightly-threaded applications. The multithread results are more moderate: Cinebench R15 multicore scores 2660, R20 scores 11059, and R23 scores 16467. PassMark multithread scores 31004. The 10 threads limit parallel scaling compared to higher-core-count parts, but the per-core performance compensates in many workloads.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 37313 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HK (deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (deltaPct 0.4), Intel Core i7-13700 (deltaPct 0.5), and AMD Ryzen 7 160 (deltaPct 0.5). These tiny deltas mean the Ultra 5 225F performs nearly identically to those parts, despite being a newer architecture. The PassMark data compression score of 310843 and extended instructions score of 28027 show strong performance for compression and SIMD-heavy workloads, while the floating point math score of 92554 and integer math score of 66417 indicate balanced compute capabilities. The find prime numbers score of 352 is relatively low, suggesting integer-heavy algorithmic tasks may not be a strength.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 90, indicating the pairing outperforms 90% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the benchmark database.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4000 Ada Generation have, and what memory type?

A: It has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 360.0 GB/s.

Q: What socket does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 1851, and it supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the TDP for each component?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 130 W. The suggested PSU rating is 300 W.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics is listed as N/A, meaning a discrete GPU is required.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-13700?

A: The Ultra 5 225F has an average benchmark score of 37313, while the Core i7-13700 scores 37135, a delta of 0.5%, meaning the Ultra 5 is slightly faster.

Q: What are the GPU’s OpenCL and Vulkan benchmark scores?

A: The Geekbench OpenCL score is 146593, and the Geekbench Vulkan score is 123842.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The CPU’s 85th percentile and the GPU’s 95th percentile create an imbalance where the GPU is the stronger component in most scenarios. For gaming, the CPU’s single-core score of 4397 (PassMark) and 1893 (Cinebench R23) may limit frame rates in CPU-bound titles, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS throughput isn’t fully utilized. The GPU’s 95th percentile suggests it can drive high frame rates, but the CPU’s 10 threads might bottleneck in games that scale poorly beyond 8 threads. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor due to its 360.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is modest for a 20 GB VRAM card.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. CPU-heavy tasks like compilation or data compression rely on the CPU’s multithread score of 31004 (PassMark) and integer math score of 66417, which are at the 85th percentile. The GPU’s compute power is largely idle in these scenarios. For rendering, the GPU’s 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores dominate, and the CPU’s 10 threads may bottleneck scene preparation but not the actual render. Video editing sits in between: the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16467 handles timeline operations, while the GPU’s OpenCL score of 146593 accelerates effects. The combined percentile of 90 indicates that, on average, neither component severely limits the other, but the GPU’s higher percentile means it has more headroom before becoming a bottleneck.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation. The CPU is a 10-core Arrow Lake part with a 65 W TDP, and the GPU is a single-slot workstation card with 20 GB VRAM and a 130 W TDP. The combined percentile of 90 places this build in the top 10% of all configurations, making it a high-tier system suitable for demanding professional workloads and high-end gaming. The CPU’s 85th percentile and GPU’s 95th percentile mean the GPU is the standout component, but the CPU is no slouch either. The build is designed for users who need workstation-grade graphics compute without sacrificing CPU performance.

The data shows no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so gameplay performance is estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 135218 and the CPU’s average of 37313 provide a basis for these estimates. The build’s power requirements are modest: 65 W CPU + 130 W GPU = 195 W total, well within the 300 W suggested PSU. The single-slot GPU and standard socket make this a straightforward build, though the lack of integrated graphics on the CPU means a dedicated GPU is mandatory.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F achieves an average benchmark score of 37313, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench scores are 2660 (R15 multicore), 287 (R15 single-core), 11059 (R20 multicore), 1561 (R20 single-core), 16467 (R23 multicore), and 1893 (R23 single-core). PassMark results include 310843 for data compression, 22648 for data encryption, 28027 for extended instructions, 352 for find prime numbers, 92554 for floating point math, 66417 for integer math, 31004 for multithread, 2430 for physics, 37325 for random string sorting, and 4397 for single-thread. The CPU’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-13900HK (deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (deltaPct 0.4), Intel Core i7-13700 (deltaPct 0.5), and AMD Ryzen 7 160 (deltaPct 0.5).

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation has an average benchmark score of 135218, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 146593, and its Vulkan score is 123842. The GPU’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A10M (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (deltaPct -0.1), AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Radeon PRO V620 (deltaPct -0.9). The combined percentile of 90 reflects the pairing’s overall strength.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU leads in relative performance (95th percentile) while the CPU provides solid support (85th percentile). The GPU’s 20 GB VRAM and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput make it a professional-grade compute device, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 4.90 GHz boost clock handle general and multi-threaded tasks. The lack of measured FPS data means game performance must be inferred: the GPU’s high percentile suggests strong frame rates in most titles, but the CPU’s 10 threads may limit performance in heavily-threaded games. For professional workloads, the GPU’s workstation features and 48 RT cores provide a significant advantage over consumer cards, and the CPU’s 85th percentile ensures it won’t hold back GPU compute in most scenarios.