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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H + Intel Arc A370M

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89%
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GPU
93%
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

31,508 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A370M

29,175 Benchmark Score
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# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and how does it fit into Intel's mobile lineup?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process node from TSMC. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, targeting a 28 W TDP. It is part of the Arrow Lake-H generation and is currently in active production.

Q: What are the CPU's key benchmark scores, and what do they indicate?

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14629.5 and a single-core score of 1969. In Geekbench, it scores 11526 multi-core and 2151 single-core. Its average benchmark score is 31508, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, which indicates strong multi-threaded performance for a mobile part.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225H is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-13500 (avg score 31510, deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (avg score 31495, deltaPct 0), and the Intel Core 7 240H (avg score 31483, deltaPct 0.1). It is also just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 (avg score 31473). This means the 225H sits at a performance parity point with several well-known desktop and mobile chips.

Q: What are the specifications of the Intel Arc A370M GPU?

A: The Arc A370M is a mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation) with the DG2-128 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process. It has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 112.0 GB/s bandwidth, 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. Its base clock is 1550 MHz, boost clock is 2050 MHz, with a 35 W TDP.

Q: How does the GPU perform in compute benchmarks?

A: The Arc A370M scores 29676 in Geekbench OpenCL and 28673 in Geekbench Vulkan, with an average benchmark score of 29175. This places it at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH, scores 29197 (deltaPct -0.1), showing the A370M is within a fraction of a percent of that chip.

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Intel Arc A370M is 78, reflecting a balanced pairing where both components are above-average performers in their respective categories (CPU at 82nd percentile, GPU at 74th percentile).

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All gaming performance discussion must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components.

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Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Arc A370M is a 74th-percentile GPU with an average benchmark score of 29175, which puts it in the same class as the AMD Radeon RX 470 (avg score 28996, deltaPct 0.6). This suggests it can handle esports titles at moderate settings, but the 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus will limit texture quality and resolution scaling. The CPU's single-core score of 1969 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios, but high-refresh (144Hz+) gaming at ultra settings is unlikely to be consistently achievable.

Streaming: The 14-core CPU with a 28 W TDP and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz provides ample headroom for encoding and streaming workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28119 and data compression score of 283451 indicate that the CPU can handle concurrent gaming and encoding tasks without significant frame drops, though the GPU's limited VRAM may require streaming at reduced bitrates or resolutions to avoid stutter.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14629.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11526 show strong rendering capabilities for a mobile CPU. The PassMark floating point math score of 86540 further supports this, as video editing software relies heavily on floating-point performance for effects and transitions. The Arc A370M's 4 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p timelines but may struggle with 4K multi-layer projects or heavy GPU-accelerated effects.

3D Rendering: The CPU is well-suited for CPU-based rendering, as evidenced by its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10041 and R15 multi-core score of 2397.5. The GPU's 1024 shading units and FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS provide modest GPU-accelerated rendering capability, but the 4 GB VRAM will be a limiting factor for complex scenes. The 8 RT cores offer hardware ray tracing support, though performance will be constrained by the overall GPU throughput.

Software Development: The PassMark data encryption score of 21428 and extended instructions score of 21915 indicate strong cryptographic and SIMD performance, which benefits code compilation and hashing tasks. The 14 threads (one per core, no hyperthreading) may limit parallel compilation workloads compared to chips with more threads, but the high single-core score of 4258 in PassMark single-thread ensures responsive IDE and build tooling.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 74th percentile ranking make this a capable system for everyday productivity. The LPDDR5X memory support (up to 102.4 GB/s bandwidth) ensures snappy multitasking, while the 28 W CPU TDP and 35 W GPU TDP keep the system within manageable thermal envelopes for thin-and-light laptops. Office applications, web browsing, and document editing will run comfortably within the performance envelope.

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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a 14-core, 14-thread mobile processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-H variant. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process node by TSMC, which represents a significant density improvement over previous Intel mobile nodes. The CPU has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 28 W TDP that allows it to fit into thin-and-light laptop designs while still delivering desktop-class performance.

The cache hierarchy is notable: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the CPU's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1969 and Geekbench single-core score of 2151. The PassMark single-thread score of 4258 further confirms that the CPU has excellent per-core IPC, which is critical for applications that rely on single-threaded responsiveness.

The multi-threaded results are equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14629.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11526 place the CPU at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 31508 puts it in direct competition with the Intel Core i5-13500 (31510, deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495, deltaPct 0). This parity is remarkable because the 225H achieves it at a 28 W TDP, whereas the i5-13500 is a desktop part with a much higher power envelope. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28119 and integer math score of 68520 indicate strong sustained performance under heavy computational loads.

The CPU's memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This is adequate for feeding the 14 cores and for integrated graphics operations, though discrete GPU workloads will rely on the GPU's own memory. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 8 CPU lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for modern NVMe storage and the discrete GPU, which uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The integrated Arc Graphics 130T offers a fallback for light graphics tasks when the discrete GPU is not in use.

For real-world workloads, the CPU's balance of single-core and multi-core performance makes it well-suited for mixed-use scenarios. The high boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures snappy application launches and responsive UI, while the 14 cores handle parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and data processing. The absence of hyperthreading (14 threads = 14 cores) is a minor limitation for heavily threaded workloads, but the physical cores provide consistent performance without the thermal overhead of additional logical threads.

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Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in the traditional sense; a system built around this processor is designed to be a complete package. The memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. For users considering upgrades, the memory capacity and speed are typically the only configurable aspects, and they should be maximized at purchase time since they are often soldered or difficult to access in mobile systems.

The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, which provides ample bandwidth for high-speed NVMe storage. The discrete GPU, an Intel Arc A370M, connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, which is sufficient for its 4 GB memory buffer and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU's 28 W TDP and the GPU's 35 W TDP combine for a total system power draw that is modest by gaming laptop standards. The FACT PACK does not include a suggested PSU rating, but the combined 63 W TDP of the two primary components indicates that a standard laptop power adapter (typically 65-100 W) is sufficient for most workloads.

A sensible next upgrade for a system with this CPU would be to increase memory to the maximum supported by the platform, as the dual-channel configuration and LPDDR5X support are critical for the integrated graphics and CPU performance. The storage subsystem can also be upgraded to a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive to leverage the 8 CPU lanes. However, the GPU is end-of-life (production status: End-of-life) and soldered, so users cannot upgrade the discrete graphics. The CPU itself is also soldered, meaning the platform's upgrade path is limited to memory and storage. For users who need more graphics performance, a new laptop with a higher-tier GPU would be the only viable path.

The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support is forward-looking, but the 8-lane limitation means it is optimized for a single high-bandwidth device (e.g., an NVMe SSD) rather than multiple expansion cards. This is typical for mobile platforms where space and power are constrained. The lack of ECC memory support (eccMemory: false) is expected for a consumer mobile chip and does not impact typical gaming or content creation workloads.

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Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Intel Arc A370M form a pairing where the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. This indicates a slight CPU-favored balance, meaning that in most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14629.5 is more than sufficient to drive the GPU to its limits in modern titles, but the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus will cap performance at lower settings and resolutions.

In CPU-bound workloads such as physics simulation, the PassMark physics score of 1877 suggests the CPU handles these tasks competently, but the GPU's 8 RT cores and 1024 shading units are the bottleneck for ray-traced effects and high-resolution rendering. The PassMark integer math score of 68520 and floating point math score of 86540 indicate the CPU can process game logic and AI calculations without stalling, but the GPU's FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS will limit frame rates in graphically intensive scenes.

The FPS scaling between the two components is not directly measured, as no measuredFps data exists for this combination. However, based on the percentile gap (CPU 82 vs GPU 74), the data suggests that at 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU will be the primary constraint in most games. At lower resolutions (720p) or with reduced settings, the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1969) will become more relevant, potentially allowing the GPU to reach its full potential. At higher resolutions (1440p and above), the GPU's memory bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s will be a hard limit, and the CPU will have significant headroom.

For non-gaming workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 14629.5) drives rendering and compilation tasks, while the GPU accelerates compute via OpenCL (Geekbench score of 29676) and Vulkan (Geekbench score of 28673). In these scenarios, the CPU is the primary workhorse, and the GPU provides supplementary acceleration. The 14-core CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck in most productivity tasks, but the GPU's 4 GB VRAM may limit the size of datasets that can be processed in GPU-accelerated applications.

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Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need a balanced mobile system for mixed workloads, where CPU performance is the priority and GPU acceleration is a bonus. Gamers at 1080p with medium to high settings will find this pairing suitable for esports and older titles, but the 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit bus will limit ultra settings in modern AAA games. The 74th-percentile GPU ranking (avg score 29175) places it in the same class as the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, deltaPct 0.6), which is a capable 1080p card for its era.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14629.5) will benefit from the 14-core processor. Video editors using software encoding will see strong performance, as indicated by the PassMark multi-thread score of 28119 and data compression score of 283451. The GPU's 8 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support for 3D artists, though the 4 GB VRAM will require careful scene management.

Software developers will appreciate the high single-core performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4258) for fast compilation of single-file changes, and the multi-core performance for full builds. The data encryption score of 21428 indicates strong performance for secure coding tasks. Students and office workers will find this system more than adequate for productivity suites, web browsing, and light multitasking, with the 82nd-percentile CPU ensuring responsiveness.

Small business workstations that run accounting software, database management, or moderate data processing will benefit from the CPU's PassMark data encryption (21428) and random string sorting (33654) scores, which indicate strong data manipulation capabilities. The combined 78th percentile ranking of the pairing ensures that the system is above average for general business use, though the end-of-life status of the GPU may be a concern for long-term reliability in mission-critical environments.

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Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers a comprehensive benchmark suite that spans synthetic and real-world workloads. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2397.5 multi-core and 288.5 single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 10041 multi-core and 1417 single-core. The Cinebench R23 results are 14629.5 multi-core and 1969 single-core, which are strong numbers for a 28 W mobile chip. Geekbench results show 11526 multi-core and 2151 single-core, confirming the CPU's balanced performance profile.

The PassMark suite provides additional context: multithread score of 28119, single-thread score of 4258, integer math of 68520, floating point math of 86540, extended instructions of 21915, data compression of 283451, data encryption of 21428, physics of 1877, random string sorting of 33654, and find prime numbers of 220. These scores indicate the CPU excels at a wide range of computational tasks, with particularly strong integer and floating-point throughput.

The GPU, Intel Arc A370M, scores 29676 in Geekbench OpenCL and 28673 in Geekbench Vulkan. These compute scores place it at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29175. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29197, deltaPct -0.1), AMD FirePro W8000 (29211, deltaPct -0.1), AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, deltaPct 0.6), and AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874, deltaPct 1). The GPU's performance is tightly clustered with these chips, indicating it is a mid-range mobile part.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 78, which reflects a system that is above average across the board. The CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 74th percentile combine to create a system that excels in CPU-intensive tasks while providing competitive graphics performance. The average benchmark scores (CPU: 31508, GPU: 29175) show that the CPU is the stronger component, but the GPU is not significantly behind its peers.

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Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, a 14-core Arrow Lake-H mobile processor, with the Intel Arc A370M, a 4 GB Xe-HPG discrete GPU. The build class is laptop, indicating that this is a mobile solution designed for portability. The CPU is a 3 nm TSMC part with a 28 W TDP, while the GPU is a 6 nm TSMC part with a 35 W TDP, making this a thermally efficient pairing that fits into thin-and-light chassis.

The combined percentile of 78 places this system in the upper quartile of all laptop configurations. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking (avg score 31508) is notable because it matches the Intel Core i5-13500 (31510, deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495, deltaPct 0), both of which are higher-power parts. The GPU's 74th percentile ranking (avg score 29175) is competitive with the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29197, deltaPct -0.1), showing that the A370M holds its own in the mobile GPU market.

The overall tier of this build is solidly mid-range to upper-mid-range. It is not a high-end gaming laptop, as the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus limit its performance ceiling. However, it is a capable all-rounder for productivity, content creation, and moderate gaming. The CPU is the standout component, offering desktop-class multi-threaded performance in a mobile form factor, while the GPU provides adequate acceleration for graphics workloads without being a bottleneck in everyday tasks.

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Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components. These estimates should be treated as indicative rather than definitive, as real-world gaming performance depends on drivers, thermal design, and game optimization.

Based on the GPU's 74th percentile ranking and its average benchmark score of 29175, the Arc A370M is roughly equivalent to the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, deltaPct 0.6). This suggests that at 1080p with medium to high settings, the GPU can deliver playable frame rates in most titles. For esports games with lower graphics requirements, the GPU may achieve 60+ FPS at high settings, but the 4 GB VRAM will limit texture quality in modern AAA games.

The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1969) is more than sufficient for gaming, ensuring that the GPU is the primary limiter in most scenarios. At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU's 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64-bit bus will be the bottleneck, potentially capping frame rates in the 30-50 FPS range for demanding titles. At 720p or with reduced settings, the CPU's headroom can allow the GPU to reach higher frame rates, but the overall experience will be constrained by the GPU's compute throughput (4.198 TFLOPS FP32).

For ray-traced games, the GPU's 8 RT cores provide hardware support, but the performance will be limited by the 1024 shading units and 4 GB VRAM. Ray tracing at 1080p with DLSS or similar upscaling may be feasible at low to medium settings, but native ray tracing at high settings is unlikely to be playable. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility with modern titles, but the hardware's limited resources will require conservative settings for a smooth experience.

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GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist generation for mobile (Arc 3 Mobile). It uses the DG2-128 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC, with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The GPU has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with 8 dedicated RT cores for hardware ray tracing. The shader array delivers a pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s.

The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), which is relatively modest for a modern GPU. The 64-bit bus is a significant limitation, as it halves the memory bandwidth available to the GPU compared to wider-bus designs. This constrains performance in memory-intensive workloads like high-resolution textures and compute tasks that require frequent memory access.

The GPU's clocks are 1550 MHz base and 2050 MHz boost, which are reasonable for a 35 W TDP part. The compute performance is 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 and 8.397 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio), indicating that the GPU is optimized for FP32 workloads common in gaming, while FP16 acceleration is available for AI and compute tasks. The GPU does not have dedicated tensor cores (tensorCores: null), but the FP16 throughput provides some machine learning acceleration capability.

The GPU's benchmark scores are 29676 in Geekbench OpenCL and 28673 in Geekbench Vulkan, with an average score of 29175. These results place it at the 74th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29197, deltaPct -0.1) and AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, deltaPct 0.6). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2022-03-29, meaning this is a mature product with established driver support. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's memory capacity and compute requirements, and the display outputs are portable device dependent, reflecting its mobile design.