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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

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87 Score

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87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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84%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

19,368 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

19,049 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile pairing represents a modern laptop configuration designed for balanced performance in a compact form factor. The CPU, built on Lunar Lake architecture, brings a unique 8-core/8-thread configuration with a 17 W TDP, while the GPU is a mainstream Ada Lovelace part with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. This analysis examines the benchmark data to determine what this combination can deliver across various workloads, from gaming to content creation, and identifies where its strengths and limitations lie.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is a mobile-first graphics processor built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip, designated AD107, contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 1455 MHz and a boost clock of 1755 MHz, which are modest figures reflecting its mobile and power-efficient design. Memory consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 running at 2000 MHz with an effective data rate of 16 Gbps, using a 96-bit bus width. This configuration yields a total memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1080p gaming and entry-level 1440p workloads.

The GPU features 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation pipelines. These translate to a pixel rate of 84.24 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 140.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 8.986 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 8.986 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 execution ratio. For ray tracing, the RTX 4050 Mobile includes 20 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, it has 80 tensor cores. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, and the power draw is rated at 50 W, with no external power connectors needed since it is designed as an IGP-class mobile solution.

Benchmark scores for the GPU show a mixed but generally positive picture. In Geekbench, the OpenCL score is 74748, and the Vulkan score is 75235, indicating strong compute performance for mobile standards. The PassMark suite reveals more granular data: DirectX 10 scores 79, DirectX 11 scores 130, DirectX 12 scores 61, and DirectX 9 scores 184. The 2D graphics test yields 633, while the 3D graphics test produces 14423. GPU compute in PassMark is 5947. The average benchmark score across all tests is 19049, placing the GPU in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. When compared to nearest rivals, the RTX 4050 Mobile is essentially on par with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (deltaPct 0.1%) and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (deltaPct 0.1%), while being marginally behind the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (deltaPct -0.2%) and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (deltaPct 0.5%). For rendering, the DirectX 12 score of 61 suggests that modern API-heavy workloads will perform adequately, but the relatively low pixel and texture rates indicate the GPU is better suited for 1080p gaming and lighter 3D tasks rather than heavy production rendering.

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

The combined performance of this CPU-GPU pairing places it in the 68th percentile overall for laptops, indicating a mid-to-upper tier configuration. The CPU's average benchmark score is 19368, which ranks it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 19049, ranking it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. These percentile positions suggest the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU is competent but not exceptional.

Looking at specific CPU benchmarks, the Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1501 and singlecore is 267. Cinebench R20 yields 6381 multicore and 900 singlecore. Cinebench R23 produces 9848 multicore and 1744 singlecore. Geekbench multicore scores 8598 and singlecore 1930. PassMark tests show multithread performance at 17850, single thread at 3754, integer math at 38647, floating-point math at 52270, extended instructions at 14724, data compression at 170687, data encryption at 12710, find prime numbers at 166, random string sorting at 20813, and physics at 1449. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS with an average score of 19364 (deltaPct 0%), the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19411 (deltaPct -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19238 (deltaPct 0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (deltaPct -0.7%). This places the Ultra 5 226V in a tight competitive cluster, essentially matching these desktop and mobile parts from previous generations.

For the GPU, the PassMark G3D score of 14423 is the headline figure, with the average score of 19049 being boosted by the high Geekbench results. The combined picture shows a system where CPU-heavy tasks like compilation, encryption, and scientific computing will perform well, while GPU-bound workloads like high-fidelity gaming and 3D rendering will be limited by the mobile GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data suggests this is a balanced laptop for everyday productivity and moderate creative work, but not a high-end gaming or rendering machine.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It uses the Lunar Lake architecture and is part of the Ultra 5 generation. The chip has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The TDP is rated at 17 W, making it highly power-efficient. The socket is Intel BGA 2833, and it is a mobile market segment part, released on 2024-09-23. The integrated graphics are Arc 130V, which are not the primary focus here but add to the CPU's versatility.

Cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, but the memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU. The CPU is not multiplier unlocked, meaning it has a locked multiplier.

The benchmark scores tell a story of strong single-thread and respectable multi-thread performance for a 17 W part. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1744 is particularly notable, indicating excellent per-core efficiency. The multicore score of 9848 is solid, though not groundbreaking, and it suggests the 8 threads are well-utilized. In PassMark, the single thread score of 3754 confirms the single-core strength, while the multithread score of 17850 shows good scaling. The floating-point math score of 52270 and integer math score of 38647 indicate strong computational capability for scientific and financial workloads. Data compression at 170687 and encryption at 12710 are decent, but the find prime numbers score of 166 is lower, suggesting integer-heavy prime calculations are not a strength. The physics score of 1449 is modest, which may impact gaming physics simulations.

Compared to the nearest rivals, the Ultra 5 226V is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (deltaPct 0%), slightly behind the Intel Core i5-1345U (deltaPct -0.2%), and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K (deltaPct 0.7%) and Intel Core i7-10700F (deltaPct -0.7%). This is remarkable because the i7-8700K and i7-10700F are desktop parts with higher TDPs, while the Ultra 5 226V matches them in a 17 W mobile package. For real workloads, this means the CPU can handle everyday tasks with ease, manage moderate multi-threaded loads like video encoding, and excel at single-threaded applications like web browsing and office productivity. The 8 MB L3 cache and per-core L2 of 2.5 MB help latency-sensitive workloads, though the lack of SMT means thread count is limited to 8.

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

The balance between the CPU and GPU is an important consideration for a laptop build. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile. This 10-percentage-point gap indicates the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU. In most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions or with demanding graphical settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as seen in the Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1744 and PassMark single thread of 3754, is more than enough to feed the GPU in most games. However, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth could create bottlenecks in texture-heavy scenes or at higher resolutions.

In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data compression, or encryption, the CPU's performance will be the primary driver. The PassMark data compression score of 170687 and encryption score of 12710 suggest the CPU handles these tasks well, but the GPU will be idle or lightly utilized. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering in DirectX 12, the GPU's score of 61 in PassMark DirectX 12 will be the limiting factor. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking means it can keep up with the GPU in most cases, but the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking means it will bottleneck the system in graphically intensive tasks.

The FPS scaling evidence, though estimated, points to the GPU being the primary constraint for gaming. At 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU's single-thread strength should allow the GPU to reach its full potential, but the GPU's pixel rate of 84.24 GPixel/s and texture rate of 140.4 GTexel/s will cap performance. At 1440p or higher, the GPU's 192.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will become more of a limiting factor. For non-gaming tasks, the balance shifts: the CPU's 8 threads and high single-thread score mean it handles office work and productivity without issue, while the GPU's compute capabilities, as shown by the Geekbench OpenCL score of 74748, can accelerate some creative applications. Overall, the data shows a system where the GPU is the bottleneck for gaming and high-end graphics, while the CPU is the stronger component for computational tasks.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work

High-refresh gaming: This laptop is not designed for high-refresh gaming at max settings. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14423 and 63rd percentile ranking suggest it can handle 1080p gaming, but the 6 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit performance at higher settings. For esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant, the CPU's Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1744 should push high frame rates, but the GPU may hold back 144 Hz+ performance in more demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's NVENC capabilities make streaming feasible. The CPU can handle encoding at moderate bitrates, and the GPU's tensor cores can assist with AI-based features. However, the 8 threads may be strained when gaming and streaming simultaneously, as the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 17850 is moderate. The GPU's 50 W TDP means thermal headroom is limited, which could affect sustained streaming sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9848 and PassMark floating-point math score of 52270 indicate good performance for video editing tasks like rendering timelines and applying effects. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p video editing, and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 74748 shows it can accelerate effects and exports. However, 4K editing would strain the VRAM and bandwidth, making this a 1080p-class video editing machine.

3D rendering: This is a weaker area for the system. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 61 and the overall 63rd percentile ranking suggest it can handle entry-level 3D rendering, but not production-heavy workloads. The CPU's 8 threads and 9848 multicore score in Cinebench R23 provide some CPU-based rendering capability, but the lack of SMT and modest L3 cache of 8 MB will limit performance on complex scenes. This is suitable for hobbyist projects, not professional work.

Software development: The CPU excels here. The PassMark integer math score of 38647 and data compression score of 170687 indicate fast compilation and data processing. The single-thread score of 3754 ensures responsive IDE performance, and the 8 threads handle parallel builds. The GPU's compute capabilities are a bonus for GPU-accelerated development, but the CPU is the star for this workload.

Student and office work: This is where the system shines. The CPU's 17 W TDP means excellent battery life, and the strong single-thread performance ensures smooth multitasking in office suites, web browsers, and communication tools. The GPU is overkill for this scenario, but it provides headroom for occasional light gaming or creative tasks. The 73rd percentile CPU ranking makes this a highly capable productivity machine.

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

The target user for this Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and RTX 4050 Mobile laptop is a student or professional who needs a portable machine for daily productivity with occasional gaming or light creative work. For gamers at 1080p, the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking and 14423 PassMark G3D score mean it can play most titles at medium-to-high settings, but not ultra at high refresh rates. The CPU's 73rd percentile ensures no bottleneck in gaming. Content creators focusing on 1080p video editing will find the CPU's 9848 Cinebench R23 multicore score and the GPU's 74748 OpenCL score adequate for timelines and exports, but 4K work is not recommended. Developers will appreciate the CPU's 38647 integer math score and 170687 data compression score, which accelerate build times and data handling. Students and office workers benefit from the 17 W TDP for battery life and the 3754 single-thread score for responsive applications. Small business workstations that need a balance of CPU and GPU power for spreadsheets, presentations, and light design work will find this configuration suitable, though the 6 GB VRAM may limit GPU-heavy tasks like CAD. The 68th combined percentile indicates this is a mid-range laptop that does not excel in any single area but offers competent all-around performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1744 and a PassMark single thread score of 3754. Its average benchmark score is 19368, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i7-10700F, making it a strong single-thread performer.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 96-bit bus width and a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. The memory runs at 2000 MHz with an effective speed of 16 Gbps.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and how does it affect power efficiency?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 17 W, which is very low for a laptop processor. This contributes to long battery life and low heat output, while still delivering a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: Is the GPU suitable for ray tracing?

A: The GPU has 20 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but its 63rd percentile ranking and 6 GB VRAM limit ray tracing performance to lighter loads. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 61 indicates modest ray tracing capability.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 19368, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364, resulting in a deltaPct of 0%. They are statistically tied in overall performance.

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

A: The combined percentile for this laptop build is 68, placing it in the upper-mid range of all laptop configurations.

Q: Can this laptop handle software development workloads?

A: Yes, the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 38647 and data compression score of 170687 suggest fast compilation and data processing, making it suitable for software development.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile in a laptop form factor. The CPU, from the Lunar Lake architecture, is a mobile part with a 17 W TDP, 8 cores, and 8 threads, ranking in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, based on Ada Lovelace, has 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 2560 shaders, and ranks in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile is 68, indicating a laptop that is above average but not high-end. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19368 is competitive with desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-8700K, while the GPU's average score of 19049 is comparable to desktop GPUs like the AMD Radeon RX 6600. This is a balanced, mid-range laptop configuration suited for productivity, light gaming, and moderate creative work.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is a mobile-specific socket, meaning the CPU is soldered and not upgradable. The platform supports dual-channel memory, but the specific memory type depends on the motherboard. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The GPU's TDP is 50 W, and the CPU's TDP is 17 W, for a combined 67 W, which is well within the capabilities of most laptop power supplies. The suggested PSU is not specified, but the low TDPs mean a standard laptop adapter is sufficient. For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU has a successor in the GeForce 50 Mobile series, and the CPU could be upgraded to a higher-tier Lunar Lake part if the motherboard supports it, though the BGA socket limits this. Memory should be configured at the time of purchase since it is not easily upgradable in most laptops. The 6 GB VRAM is the most likely bottleneck for future gaming, so users should consider a laptop with more VRAM if they plan to play demanding titles at higher resolutions.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows available for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, meaning the following expectations are qualitative. The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking and PassMark G3D score of 14423 suggest it can handle 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in most titles. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1744, should not bottleneck the GPU in most games. For esports titles, the CPU can push high frame rates, but the GPU may limit performance at high refresh rates. For AAA games, the 6 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the limiting factors, especially with ultra texture packs or ray tracing enabled. At 1440p, the GPU's pixel rate of 84.24 GPixel/s and texture rate of 140.4 GTexel/s will reduce performance, making 1080p the recommended resolution. Overall, this laptop is estimated to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p for most games, but users should temper expectations for ultra settings or high-resolution gaming.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

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Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

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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

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

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work

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

FAQ

Build Overview

Upgrade Path and Platform

Gaming Performance

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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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

Fortnite

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