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Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

31,508 Benchmark Score

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49,737 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core Ultra 5 225H + Intel Arc A550M: Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 14-core Arrow Lake-H mobile processor with the Arc A550M discrete GPU, creating a laptop platform that sits at the 84th combined percentile across all CPU-GPU pairings. The CPU achieves an 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. The system's overall performance profile is defined by a balanced mid-to-high tier positioning, with the CPU delivering strong multi-threaded throughput and the GPU providing competitive rasterization performance for its class.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H paired with the Intel Arc A550M achieves an 84th combined percentile ranking, indicating it outperforms approximately 84% of all tested laptop configurations in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225H has an average benchmark score of 31,508, which is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-13500 (31,510), AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495), and Intel Core 7 240H (31,483). It matches the Core i5-13500 and Ryzen 9 5980HX with a 0% delta, while trailing the Core 7 240H by just 0.1%.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The processor features 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading. This is based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3nm TSMC process node.

Q: What memory types and bandwidth does the platform support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A550M comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in Geekbench?

A: The Arc A550M's average benchmark score of 49,737 is 0.4% lower than the RTX 5070 Ti's 49,957 score. The GPU also trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 by 0.5% and the RX 6900 XT by 2.4%, while leading the RX 6800 XT by 2.6%.

Q: Is there measured gaming FPS data for this specific combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU pairing. All gaming performance figures discussed in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 14,629.5, with a single-core score of 1,969. In Cinebench R20, the processor reaches 10,041 multi-core and 1,417 single-core, while Cinebench R15 results show 2,397.5 multi-core and 288.5 single-core. Geekbench scores come in at 11,526 multi-core and 2,151 single-core. These numbers position the CPU at the 82nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 31,508.

The CPU's nearest rival comparisons show tight clustering: the Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31,510 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31,495 (0% delta), the Intel Core 7 240H scores 31,483 (0.1% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31,473 (0.1% behind). This indicates the Core Ultra 5 225H is performance-equivalent to a previous-generation desktop mid-range chip and a high-end mobile Ryzen from an older generation.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc A550M posts a Geekbench OpenCL score of 49,894 and a Vulkan score of 49,580, yielding an average of 49,737. This places the GPU at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. The nearest rivals show it trading blows with high-end desktop cards: the RTX 5070 Ti at 49,957 (-0.4%), RX Vega 64 at 50,001 (-0.5%), RX 6900 XT at 50,951 (-2.4%), and RX 6800 XT at 48,477 (+2.6%).

The combined picture reveals a system where both components are closely matched in percentile ranking (82nd CPU vs. 86th GPU), resulting in an 84th combined percentile. This symmetry suggests neither component dramatically outclasses the other, creating a platform where balanced performance is the defining characteristic.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The Arc A550M's average Geekbench score of 49,737, combined with the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (2,151 in Geekbench single-core), suggests the system can handle modern titles at 1080p with high settings.

The GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, 262.4 GTexel/s texture rate, and 131.2 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate solid rasterization capability for 1080p gaming. The 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for 1080p textures but may become a limiting factor at higher resolutions or with heavy texture streaming.

Given the GPU's performance parity with the RTX 5070 Ti in synthetic benchmarks (0.4% difference), one could expect playable frame rates at 1080p ultra settings in many titles, with 1440p requiring settings adjustments for demanding games. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is appropriate for current-generation titles at 1080p, though future games with larger texture budgets may push against this limit. These are estimates and should be treated as directional guidance rather than definitive measurements.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where the CPU and GPU are within 4 percentile points of each other (82nd vs. 86th). In CPU-bound workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core (14,629.5) and PassMark multi-thread (28,119), the processor demonstrates strong throughput that should not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

The GPU's compute performance (8.397 TFLOPS FP32) is substantial relative to the CPU's single-threaded capabilities, suggesting that in gaming, the GPU will typically be the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core score of 1,969 in Cinebench R23 and 4,258 in PassMark single-thread can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s may cap performance in bandwidth-sensitive titles.

In productivity workloads, the CPU's multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 14,629.5) and the GPU's OpenCL score of 49,894 combine to handle heterogeneous tasks. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 21,428 and data compression score of 283,451 indicate strong general-purpose compute, while the GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 performance (2:1 ratio) supports accelerated workloads that leverage half-precision math.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A550M is built on the DG2-512 chip using the Xe-HPG architecture, manufactured on a 6nm TSMC process. The GPU contains 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, with a transistor density of 53.4 million per square millimeter. Its 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 131.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 262.4 GTexel/s.

The GPU operates at a base clock of 900 MHz with a boost clock of 2050 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), yielding 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. With 16 ray tracing cores, the GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and its DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility with the latest graphics APIs. Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 round out the API support.

The FP32 compute of 8.397 TFLOPS and FP16 of 16.79 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) place this GPU in a competitive position for rendering tasks. The 86th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 49,737 indicate it performs comparably to high-end desktop GPUs from previous generations, as evidenced by the near-parity with the RTX 5070 Ti (-0.4%) and RX Vega 64 (-0.5%). The 60W TDP suggests efficient power delivery for a laptop implementation.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets laptop buyers seeking a system that handles both productivity and gaming without compromising either. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and 14-core configuration make it suitable for content creators who need multi-threaded rendering performance, while the GPU's 86th percentile ranking supports gamers at 1080p resolution with high settings.

Students in engineering or computer science programs will benefit from the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 68,520 and floating-point math score of 86,540, which indicate strong computational throughput for compilation and numerical analysis. Small business workstations requiring data encryption capabilities (PassMark score 21,428) and compression throughput (283,451) will find this platform capable.

Mobile professionals who need a laptop that can handle occasional video editing or 3D rendering will appreciate the combination of the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,629.5 and the GPU's OpenCL performance of 49,894. The 8 GB VRAM provides sufficient headroom for moderate creative workloads, while the 102.4 GB/s system memory bandwidth supports data-intensive applications.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the GPU's 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 262.4 GTexel/s texture rate can drive high frame rates in competitive titles, though the 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth may limit performance in texture-heavy games. The CPU's single-threaded PassMark score of 4,258 ensures minimal bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores provide adequate encoding headroom, with the PassMark multi-thread score of 28,119 supporting simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads. The GPU's 16 ray tracing cores add visual fidelity options, though streaming overhead will reduce available GPU compute.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,629.5 accelerates timeline rendering and export tasks, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 49,894 assists with effects and transitions. The 8 GB VRAM accommodates 1080p and moderate 4K editing timelines.

3D rendering: The GPU's 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 performance (2:1 ratio) supports accelerated rendering in applications that leverage half-precision compute, while the CPU's multi-threaded throughput handles scene processing and physics simulations. The 60W GPU TDP indicates sustained rendering performance is feasible in a laptop chassis.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 68,520 and extended instructions score of 21,915 indicate strong compilation performance. The 18 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency in iterative build processes.

Student and office work: The 28W CPU TDP and 60W GPU TDP contribute to efficient power consumption for all-day battery use. The CPU's single-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 1,969 ensures responsive application performance, while the Arc Graphics 130T integrated GPU provides a fallback for power-saving scenarios.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class platform combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H mobile processor with the Intel Arc A550M discrete GPU. The CPU is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture (codename Arrow Lake-H), built on a 3nm TSMC process. The GPU uses the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation) on a 6nm TSMC process.

The 84th combined percentile ranking places this build in the upper tier of laptop configurations, between mainstream and high-end performance. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile indicate both components are above average, with the GPU being slightly stronger relative to its peers. The platform supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, and includes Intel Arc Graphics 130T integrated graphics as a power-saving option.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H features 14 cores and 14 threads, operating at a base clock of 1.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The 3nm TSMC process node and Arrow Lake architecture deliver a 28W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptop designs. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3 cache.

The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,629.5 and single-core score of 1,969 demonstrate strong performance across both threaded and single-threaded workloads. Geekbench scores of 11,526 multi-core and 2,151 single-core corroborate this balanced profile. The PassMark suite shows particular strength in data compression (283,451) and floating-point math (86,540), with more moderate performance in find prime numbers (220) and physics (1,877).

The average benchmark score of 31,508 places the CPU at the 82nd percentile, with performance matching the Intel Core i5-13500 desktop processor (0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (0% delta). The 0.1% gap to the Core 7 240H and Core Ultra 3 205 indicates these processors are effectively performance-equivalent in average terms. The lack of SMT means 14 threads for 14 cores, which may impact heavily threaded workloads compared to processors with hyperthreading, but the high boost clock of 4.90 GHz mitigates this in single-threaded scenarios.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning processor upgrades are not practical in most laptop designs. The GPU is also integrated into the laptop chassis, so graphics upgrades are similarly limited. The platform supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, which can be maximized by populating both memory channels.

PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for NVMe storage, while the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16. The 28W CPU TDP and 60W GPU TDP suggest the system requires modest power delivery, with the combined thermal envelope of 88W indicating that cooling solutions in the laptop chassis must handle this load.

A sensible next upgrade for users seeking more performance would involve moving to a higher-tier laptop configuration with a more powerful CPU (such as a Core 7 or Core 9 series) and a higher-end GPU, rather than upgrading individual components. The 8 GB GPU VRAM may become a limitation in future games, making configurations with larger VRAM pools a consideration for long-term gaming needs. The platform's support for modern memory types and PCIe Gen 5 storage ensures that storage and memory upgrades remain viable within the laptop's serviceable components.

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