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Top 9% 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
89%
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GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

31,508 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A350M

24,647 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Intel Arc A350M pairing represents a specific tier of laptop computing, combining a modern Arrow Lake-H processor with an entry-level Alchemist discrete GPU. The combined benchmark percentile of 76 places this configuration above the majority of systems, yet the performance characteristics are distinct: the CPU is a high-percentile performer while the GPU, though capable, holds a lower percentile position. This analysis draws exclusively from the provided benchmark data to detail what this hardware can and cannot do.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W. This processor is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, built for the mobile segment, and utilizes the Intel BGA 2049 socket. Its memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results indicate a strong multi-threaded capability. The processor scores 14,629.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,969 in single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 11,526 multi-core and 2,151 single-core. These figures translate to an average benchmark score of 31,508, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The data shows a performance profile nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-13500, with a delta of 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, also with a delta of 0%. The processor is effectively tied with these rivals, while being 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core 7 240H and Intel Core Ultra 3 205.

The PassMark suite provides further granularity. The processor scores 28,119 in multithreaded tests and 4,258 in single-thread tests. In specialized workloads, it demonstrates high throughput in floating-point math (86,540) and integer math (68,520). Data compression scores are exceptional at 283,451, while encryption hits 21,428. The extended instructions score is 21,915, and random string sorting achieves 33,654. These numbers suggest a processor that handles complex calculations and data manipulation efficiently, though the physics score of 1,877 and prime number finding score of 220 are comparatively lower, indicating specific workload dependencies.

For real workloads, the 82nd percentile ranking means this CPU sits above the majority of processors in the database. The multi-core scores suggest it can handle demanding applications like modern productivity suites and code compilation with ease. The single-core performance of 1,969 in Cinebench R23 is robust, ensuring responsive day-to-day operation. The 14 cores and 14 threads, while lacking Hyper-Threading, provide ample parallelism for most software, with the 18 MB of shared L3 cache facilitating data access across cores.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Arc A350M GPU, with its 70th percentile rank, will be the primary constraint in gaming. Estimated frame rates for high-refresh 1080p gaming would be moderate, likely falling short of the highest settings for the most demanding titles. Users should expect playable frame rates in less demanding or older games, but competitive esports titles will require lower settings to approach higher refresh rates.

Streaming: The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores, particularly the 14,629.5 in Cinebench R23, provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The 28 W TDP suggests the system can sustain this workload without excessive thermal throttling. The data indicates that the processor can handle simultaneous encoding and gaming tasks, though the GPU's performance may limit the game's graphical fidelity during a stream.

Video Editing: The combination of high CPU scores and a dedicated GPU with 4 GB of VRAM makes this a viable entry-level video editing platform. The processor's 86,540 floating-point math score indicates strong performance in rendering effects and transitions. The GPU's 24,546 OpenCL score will accelerate previews and exports, though the 4 GB VRAM may limit the use of very large timelines or complex 4K effects.

3D Rendering: The CPU is well-suited for CPU-based rendering, with its 14,629.5 Cinebench R23 multi-core score providing solid performance for applications like Blender's Cycles engine. The GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 performance will assist with GPU-accelerated rendering, but the 4 GB VRAM will be a limiting factor for scenes that exceed that memory capacity. The data suggests this is a capable entry-level rendering machine.

Software Development: The processor excels in compilation tasks. The high integer math score of 68,520 and the multithreaded PassMark score of 28,119 indicate that code compilation will be fast. The 14 cores allow for parallel builds, reducing wait times. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking ensures that most developer workloads, from web development to application building, will run smoothly.

Student and Office Work: This system is overpowered for standard office tasks. The single-core score of 4,258 in PassMark ensures snappy application launches and responsive spreadsheets. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth supports smooth multitasking with many browser tabs and office applications. The 28 W TDP also suggests good battery life potential, making it portable for campus use.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a system where the CPU is the dominant component, ranking in the 82nd percentile, while the GPU is comparatively weaker, ranking in the 70th percentile. This imbalance indicates that the Arc A350M will be the primary bottleneck in graphics-intensive workloads like gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering. The CPU will frequently be waiting on the GPU to complete frames, meaning the system's overall gaming performance will be governed by the GPU's capabilities.

In CPU-bound tasks like software compilation, data processing, and office work, the bottleneck shifts to memory bandwidth or the CPU itself. The processor's 14,629.5 Cinebench R23 score is high enough that it will not be the limiting factor in most productivity scenarios. The data suggests that for gaming, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus will restrict performance at higher resolutions and detail settings, as it will struggle to feed the CPU with enough frames to utilize its full potential.

The FPS scaling evidence is not measured for this exact pair, but the percentile difference implies that users will see higher frame rates in games that are less demanding on the GPU or at lower resolutions where the CPU can push more frames. The system is best balanced for workloads that utilize the CPU heavily, such as content creation and productivity, where the GPU is an accelerator rather than the primary driver of performance.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H compare to the Intel Core i5-13500?

A: The benchmark data shows the two processors are statistically tied. The Core Ultra 5 225H has an average score of 31,508, while the Core i5-13500 has an average score of 31,510, resulting in a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The Intel Arc A350M is in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,647.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the CPU?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225H supports dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory, providing a total memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What are the key specifications of the Intel Arc A350M GPU?

A: The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, delivering 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has a boost clock of 2200 MHz and 768 shading units.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile processor, as indicated by its market segment and the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is designed for laptops.

Q: What is the combined percentile rank of this CPU and GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile for this pairing is 76, which places it above 76% of all CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the data indicates that ECC memory is not supported by the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is tailored for mobile users who prioritize CPU performance over raw graphics power. The 82nd percentile CPU makes it an excellent choice for software developers who need fast compilation times, as indicated by the high integer math scores. Students in engineering or computer science fields will benefit from the processing power for simulations and coding, while the 70th percentile GPU handles their occasional gaming or light creative work.

Content creators focusing on video editing or 3D modeling will find this system capable for entry-level tasks. The CPU's 14,629.5 Cinebench R23 score accelerates rendering in CPU-bound applications, while the GPU's 24,546 OpenCL score provides hardware acceleration for effects and previews. However, the 4 GB VRAM limit restricts the complexity of GPU-accelerated scenes.

Gamers who play at 1080p with medium settings or play less demanding titles will find this system adequate. The GPU is a limiting factor, but the CPU's strong single-core performance ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound games like esports titles. Users seeking maximum graphical fidelity or high-refresh-rate 2K gaming would need a more powerful GPU.

Small business workstations that run productivity suites, manage databases, or perform data analysis will be well-served. The CPU's data compression score of 283,451 and encryption score of 21,428 indicate strong performance for database operations and file management, ensuring smooth multitasking across office applications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a soldered mobile socket, meaning the CPU is not user-upgradeable. The system supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, allowing for high-speed SSDs and other peripherals.

The GPU is also integrated into the system, given the "IGP" slot width designation, and is not upgradeable in a traditional sense. The Intel Arc A350M has a TDP of 25 W, and the CPU has a TDP of 28 W. This combined power draw of 53 W is modest, suggesting that a laptop with a standard power adapter will have sufficient headroom for the components. The suggested PSU field is null, which further indicates that this is a mobile platform with a fixed power delivery system.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to increase the system's memory to the maximum supported capacity, as the 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is a key performance factor. Replacing the storage with a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD would reduce load times and improve data access speeds. However, any upgrade to the CPU or GPU would require a new laptop, as the BGA socket and integrated GPU are fixed. The platform's performance is defined at the point of purchase, with memory and storage being the primary user-serviceable components.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers an average benchmark score of 31,508, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i5-13500 with a score of 31,510 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX with a score of 31,495 (0% delta). The CPU is also 0.1% ahead of both the Intel Core 7 240H and Intel Core Ultra 3 205. These results show a processor that is a top-tier performer for its class.

In contrast, the Intel Arc A350M GPU has an average benchmark score of 24,647, placing it in the 70th percentile of all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 24,546, and its Vulkan score is 24,747. The GPU is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX 590, which scores 24,744 (a -0.4% delta for the Arc), and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24,763 (-0.5% delta). The Arc A350M is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 76, indicating that this system outperforms 76% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The data paints a picture of a laptop with exceptional processing power and adequate, but not class-leading, graphics performance. The CPU's high percentile is the primary driver of the system's overall rank, while the GPU's lower percentile prevents it from being a high-end gaming machine.

Build Overview

This is a laptop build class system, pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor with the Intel Arc A350M discrete GPU. The Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile processor from the Arrow Lake-H family, featuring 14 cores and 14 threads. The Arc A350M is an entry-level discrete GPU from Intel's Alchemist generation, based on the Xe-HPG architecture, and is designated as an "IGP" for its slot width, indicating it is integrated into the laptop's motherboard.

The overall tier of this system is defined by its combined percentile of 76. This places it in the upper-middle tier of systems, where the CPU is a high-end performer (82nd percentile) but the GPU is more mainstream (70th percentile). This is a balanced system for productivity and CPU-intensive tasks, but it is not a high-end gaming rig. The 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus of the GPU are the key limiting factors for gaming performance. The system is designed for users who need a powerful processor for work or creative tasks, with the GPU providing a solid foundation for light gaming and hardware acceleration.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A350M is based on the Xe-HPG architecture and the DG2-128 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, along with 6 dedicated ray tracing cores. It operates at a base clock of 1150 MHz and a boost clock of 2200 MHz.

Memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps. The GPU's compute capabilities include a pixel rate of 52.80 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 105.6 GTexel/s. It delivers 3.379 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 6.758 TFLOPS of FP16 performance with a 2:1 ratio. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x8 and has a TDP of 25 W.

Benchmark results show the Arc A350M achieving an OpenCL score of 24,546 and a Vulkan score of 24,747, with an average of 24,647. This places it in the 70th percentile of all GPUs, making it a mid-range performer. For rendering, the 3.379 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for light to moderate 3D workloads. The 6 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the 4 GB VRAM is a significant constraint for modern games at high detail settings. The memory bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s is adequate for 1080p gaming but will limit performance at higher resolutions. The GPU is a capable entry-level part, suited for 1080p gaming at medium settings and hardware acceleration for content creation.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The following analysis is based on estimated performance derived from the benchmark scores of the Intel Arc A350M and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H.

The GPU's 70th percentile rank and its 3.379 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest it is capable of running most games at 1080p resolution. For esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, which are more CPU-bound, the strong single-core performance of the Core Ultra 5 (4,258 in PassMark) would allow for high frame rates, potentially exceeding 100 FPS at medium to high settings. The 4 GB VRAM is sufficient for these less demanding titles.

For AAA games, the estimates are more conservative. The GPU's 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64-bit bus will be the limiting factors. At 1080p with high settings, players can expect playable frame rates in the 40-60 FPS range for many titles, but may need to lower settings to "medium" or "low" to maintain a smooth 60 FPS. Games with heavy textures or ray tracing effects will strain the 4 GB VRAM, potentially causing stuttering or reduced texture quality. The 6 RT cores provide some ray tracing capability, but the overall compute power is not sufficient for high-end ray tracing at playable frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU will struggle to maintain 30 FPS in most modern AAA games, and the 4 GB VRAM will be a significant bottleneck. The system is best suited for 1080p gaming with adjusted settings, favoring high frame rates in competitive games over maximum visual fidelity in single-player titles.