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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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93 Score

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93 / 100

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

89%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 225T

30,468 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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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 225T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing creates a unique desktop combination, pitting a 65W power-efficient CPU against a flagship 320W graphics card. The data shows a 10-core Arrow Lake processor working alongside an Ada Lovelace GPU with 16 GB of VRAM, producing a system that sits at the 84th percentile for combined performance. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct testing.

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

The RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using a 5 nm TSMC process, packing 45,900 million transistors into a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz for 23 Gbps effective speed. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory sits on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that supports high-resolution texture streaming and large scene geometry without bottlenecking the shading units.

Compute resources are substantial: 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide the raw pixel-pushing capability. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s indicate the card can handle 4K rasterization workflows with headroom for anti-aliasing and post-processing effects. For ray tracing, 80 RT cores handle BVH traversal and ray intersection tests, while 320 tensor cores accelerate DLSS and AI-based rendering features. The FP32 throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS matches the FP16 rate at a 1:1 ratio, meaning the card does not halve throughput for half-precision work — useful for certain compute shaders and AI inference tasks.

Benchmark data reflects this hardware. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 places the GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, indicating strong DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065 and Vulkan score of 260,075 show the card scales well across different API abstractions. Passmark G3D score of 34,245 and GPU compute score of 19,822 round out the picture, with DirectX 11 scoring 301, DirectX 12 scoring 134, DirectX 10 scoring 193, and DirectX 9 scoring 381 in Passmark's legacy tests. The direct comparison to the RTX 4080 shows a delta of -0.1%, meaning the SUPER variant is effectively identical in average score (54,209 vs 54,247), which is expected given the architectural similarity. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7%, and the Radeon 8060S by 2.8% — the RTX 4080 SUPER leads all three in average benchmark score.

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

The CPU's average benchmark score is 30,468, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are clustered tightly: the Intel Core i9-11980HK scores 30,422 with a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 30,390 with a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30,548 with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U scores 30,364 with a delta of 0.3%. This means the Ultra 5 225T sits within a 0.3% band of all four rivals — performance parity is the story here, not dominance.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for the system is 84, which reflects the GPU pulling the overall position above the CPU's standalone 82nd percentile. The CPU's multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 21,971 demonstrates strong sustained throughput, while the single-core score of 3,101 indicates responsive single-threaded behavior. The R20 scores are 9,227 multi-core and 1,302 single-core, and R15 scores are 2,214 multi-core and 312 single-core.

In Passmark tests, the CPU shows varied strengths: integer math scores 59,543, floating point math scores 82,751, and extended instructions score 20,083. Data compression scores 233,998, data encryption scores 18,289, and random string sorting scores 28,774. The multithread score is 25,358, physics scores 2,053, and single-thread scores 4,348. Find prime numbers scores 284, which is a modest result relative to the other math workloads. The combined picture shows a CPU that handles mixed workloads competently but sits mid-pack among its peers, paired with a GPU that leads its comparison group by a small margin.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a 10-core, 10-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process node from TSMC. The die contains 17,800 million transistors across 243 mm², and the base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The 65W TDP is notable for a desktop chip, suggesting power efficiency is a design priority, but the multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option. The L1 cache is 192 KB per core, L2 is 3 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared — a configuration that provides adequate data locality for most workloads.

Memory support is DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported, and the memory bus width is 102.4 GB/s, which is a limiting factor for memory-intensive tasks like large dataset processing or high-core-count rendering. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) provides modern connectivity for GPUs and NVMe drives, though the RTX 4080 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the bandwidth headroom is not fully utilized.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,971 indicates the CPU can sustain heavy threaded workloads, placing it near the performance of mobile processors like the i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 7640HS, both of which score within 0.3% of this chip. The single-core score of 3,101 in R23 is competitive with those same rivals, meaning everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications will perform similarly. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,348 confirms this, and the data compression score of 233,998 suggests the CPU handles file archiving and compression tasks efficiently relative to its compute resources.

The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU provides basic display output and light acceleration, but it is not a gaming solution — the discrete RTX 4080 SUPER handles all graphics work. For real workloads, the data shows a CPU that excels at moderate threading: video encoding, software compilation, and office productivity will all run smoothly, but heavy multi-threaded rendering or scientific computing will not match larger-core-count parts. The 82nd percentile ranking confirms this is a solid mid-range performer, not a flagship.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this combination is a gamer or content creator who wants flagship GPU performance without a flagship CPU investment. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile GPU ranking means it handles 4K gaming and high-end rendering, while the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking provides enough processing power for most games and creative applications. The data shows the GPU is the dominant component — users who prioritize visual fidelity over CPU-bound tasks will benefit most.

Specifically, gamers playing at 4K resolution will see the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth handle texture-heavy scenes, while the CPU's single-core strength keeps frame pacing stable. Content creators working with video editing will use the GPU's 320 tensor cores for AI-accelerated effects and the 16 GB VRAM for timeline scrubbing, while the CPU's 10 cores handle encoding and export tasks. Software developers compiling code will find the CPU's 20 MB L3 cache helpful for build times, and the PCIe Gen 5 lanes allow for fast NVMe storage. Students and small business users building workstations for general productivity will find the 65W CPU power-efficient and the GPU overkill for their needs — they would be better served by a lower-tier GPU, though the combination works if future-proofing is a goal.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600 and 86th percentile ranking indicate it can push high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, but the CPU's 82nd percentile means at 1080p, the processor may limit maximum FPS in CPU-bound titles. Estimated frame rates will vary by game, but the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS suggests it is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The 320 tensor cores on the GPU enable NVENC-based encoding, offloading streaming work from the CPU. The CPU's 10 threads can handle game logic and streaming software simultaneously, and the Passmark multithread score of 25,358 indicates enough headroom for OBS and chat applications. The 65W TDP keeps system thermals manageable during long streams.

Video editing: The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth accelerate timeline playback and effect rendering, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,971 handles export encoding. The combined 84th percentile system ranking suggests this is a capable editing rig for 4K footage, with the GPU handling color grading and the CPU managing project files.

3D rendering: The CPU's 10 cores will be the bottleneck in CPU-based renderers, but GPU-based renderers will leverage the RTX 4080 SUPER's 80 RT cores and 52.22 TFLOPS. The 3DMark score of 6600 confirms strong DirectX 12 rendering performance, and the 86th GPU percentile indicates the card outperforms most alternatives for viewport and final-frame rendering.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread score of 4,348 in Passmark ensures fast IDE responsiveness, and the 20 MB L3 cache aids compile times for smaller projects. The 10 threads handle parallel builds reasonably well, and the GPU is largely idle unless developing graphics or machine learning applications, where the 320 tensor cores become useful.

Student and office work: This combination is massively overprovisioned for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU's 82nd percentile ensures snappy performance, but the GPU's 320W TDP and triple-slot size make it impractical for a typical student workstation. The data suggests this scenario would waste the GPU's capabilities.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so the figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and Passmark G3D score of 34,245 indicate strong rasterization performance, while the CPU's single-thread score of 4,348 suggests it will not bottleneck high-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K. At 1080p, the CPU may limit frame rates in esports titles that rely on single-thread performance. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K textures, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution asset streaming. Expect the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rates at 4K, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution drops. For ray-traced titles, the 80 RT cores will accelerate the workload, but performance will vary by title. These are estimates — actual FPS will depend on game optimization and driver maturity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The system's combined percentile of 84 sits between the CPU's 82nd and GPU's 86th, indicating the GPU is the stronger component. In GPU-bound workloads like 4K gaming or GPU rendering, the RTX 4080 SUPER will operate near full utilization, and the CPU's 10 cores will provide adequate feeding. In CPU-bound workloads like 1080p gaming at high frame rates or compilation, the CPU's 82nd percentile becomes the limiting factor — the GPU will idle while waiting for draw calls. The FPS scaling between resolutions will show this: at 4K, frame rates will be GPU-limited and consistent across CPU choices; at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance will cap maximum FPS. The nearest rival data shows the CPU is statistically tied with mobile processors like the i5-13600H (delta -0.3%), meaning it is not a high-end desktop part — users expecting flagship CPU performance will be disappointed, but those who accept mid-range CPU performance will find the GPU handles the heavy lifting.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this system?

A: The combined percentile is 84, with the CPU at 82 and the GPU at 86.

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

A: The CPU's average score of 30,468 is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-11980HK, AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Intel Core i5-13600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, meaning performance parity.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP is 999 USD.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 SUPER have and what is its bandwidth?

A: It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows, so all gaming performance is estimated from benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851 with the Arrow Lake architecture, and the memory support is DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes (20 total from the CPU) provide headroom for future GPUs and NVMe drives, though the RTX 4080 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so current bandwidth is not saturated. The GPU has a TDP of 320W and requires a 700W suggested PSU, using a 1x 16-pin power connector. The CPU has a 65W TDP, meaning total system power draw is manageable within the 700W PSU budget, leaving headroom for additional drives or peripherals.

A sensible next upgrade path would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same Socket 1851, as the 10-core Ultra 5 225T is the limiting factor in CPU-bound workloads. The motherboard's PCIe Gen 5 support means a future GPU using that interface would see full bandwidth. DDR5 memory could be upgraded to higher capacity, though the 102.4 GB/s bandwidth remains fixed by the dual-channel controller. The GPU is already near the top of its class, so upgrading it would deliver diminishing returns — the data shows it outperforms the RTX 4080 by -0.1%, meaning it is effectively a lateral move from that card. The system is well-balanced for GPU-heavy workloads, and future upgrades should focus on the CPU or memory capacity rather than the graphics card.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 225T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

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

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

Who Should Build It

Usage Scenarios

Gaming Performance

Balance and Bottleneck

FAQ

Upgrade Path and Platform

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

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