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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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88 Score

Top 12% Ranking

88 / 100

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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

84%

GPU

92%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

19,368 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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 226V paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile represents a specific interpretation of mobile computing: one that prioritizes efficiency and battery life in the CPU while relying on a dedicated graphics processor for substantial rendering headroom. This is a Lunar Lake chip built for thin-and-light laptops that still need to handle demanding tasks. The data indicates a system that sits in the upper-middle tier of the performance spectrum, with a combined percentile of 70 across all CPU and GPU pairings. This is not a halo product, but it is a highly capable combination for a specific type of user who needs more graphical power than integrated graphics can offer without stepping up to a full desktop-replacement chassis.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a member of the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Lunar Lake architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. This is a mobile-first design, evidenced by its 17 W TDP and its socket, Intel BGA 2833, which indicates it is soldered to the motherboard. The chip features 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning there is no hyper-threading; the design relies on the physical cores for all processing. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.50 GHz, providing a substantial frequency headroom for bursty workloads.

The cache hierarchy is notable for its depth. Each core has 192 KB of L1 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache, with a shared 8 MB L3 cache. This large per-core L2 allocation is a hallmark of the Lunar Lake architecture, designed to reduce latency and improve performance in single-threaded tasks. The CPU supports dual-channel memory, though the specific type and maximum capacity are dependent on the motherboard implementation.

Benchmark results place this CPU in a competitive position. In Cinebench R23, it scores 9848 points in multi-core and 1744 points in single-core. The single-core score is particularly strong, rivaling desktop processors from a few generations ago, while the multi-core score is respectable for an 8-thread part. Geekbench results reinforce this, with a single-core score of 1930 and a multi-core score of 8598. The CPU holds a 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in the database.

The nearest rivals provide a clear picture of its performance class. Its average benchmark score is 19368, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (0% deltaPct). It also trades blows with the Intel Core i5-1345U, which is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-10700F, which is 0.7% ahead. The most interesting comparison is against the Intel Core i7-8700K, a desktop part; the 226V is 0.7% faster. This means the Lunar Lake chip offers performance comparable to a 2017-era desktop i7, but at a fraction of the power envelope. For real workloads, this translates to snappy application launches, fluid web browsing, and the ability to compile code or run productivity suites without significant lag, all while generating minimal heat.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is a separate, dedicated graphics processor based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and the AD107 chip. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, with 18,900 million transistors packed into a 159 mm² die. This is a substantial GPU for a laptop, featuring 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation pipelines. The chip operates at a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1890 MHz.

Memory configuration is a key factor in its performance. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, running at 2000 MHz with a 16 Gbps effective speed. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. While this bandwidth is modest compared to desktop GPUs with wider buses, it is adequate for the 8 GB of VRAM at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The GPU also features 24 RT cores for ray tracing and 96 Tensor cores for AI-accelerated workloads like DLSS. The pixel rate is 90.72 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 181.4 GTexel/s, with an FP32 compute rating of 11.61 TFLOPS.

The GPU is positioned as a strong 1080p performer. Its passmark G3D score is 17469, which places it at the 67th percentile against all GPUs. In Geekbench, it scores 89420 in OpenCL and 89569 in Vulkan, showing solid compute capabilities. The nearest rivals show it performs almost identically to the desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.7% behind) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0.8% ahead). It also compares directly to the newer RTX 5060 Mobile, which is 1.3% slower, and the Intel Arc B580, which is 1.3% faster. This means the RTX 4060 Mobile offers desktop-class performance from the previous generation, making it exceptionally capable for mobile rendering tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture of this CPU and GPU is one of balanced, high-end mobile performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 19368, and the GPU’s average is 22729, with a combined percentile of 70. The CPU’s strongest results are in single-threaded tests, where it excels relative to its power draw. Its passmark single-thread score is 3754, and its floating-point math score is 52270, indicating strong computational throughput for physics and scientific calculations.

The GPU’s performance is the star of the show. Its passmark G3D score of 17469 is a high mark, and its DirectX 12 score of 73 and DirectX 11 score of 157 in passmark tests indicate it handles modern graphics APIs efficiently. The GPU compute score of 6816 suggests it can also accelerate non-graphics workloads, such as video encoding or machine learning inference. When combined, the system offers a CPU that won’t bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, ensuring that the RTX 4060 Mobile can stretch its legs in demanding games and creative applications.

The data shows a system where the GPU is the dominant component for performance, but the CPU is more than adequate to support it. The CPU’s 73rd percentile and GPU’s 67th percentile are close, but the nature of the workloads matters. In a game, the GPU will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while in lightly-threaded tasks, the CPU’s strong single-core boost will be the primary driver. The Cinebench R20 scores of 6381 multi-core and 900 single-core further confirm this balance. It is a pairing that is significantly faster than a typical ultrabook with integrated graphics, offering a genuine step up in capability for creators and gamers on the go.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is not for a budget build; it is for a user who needs a laptop that can perform real work and play real games. The target user is a college student or professional who needs a portable machine for productivity during the day and gaming or content creation at night. The CPU’s strong single-core performance makes it ideal for software developers who compile code and run virtual machines, as well as for office workers running complex Excel models or databases. The 17 W TDP of the CPU is the key here; it allows for a thin and light chassis that still packs a dedicated GPU, a combination that was previously reserved for bulkier "gaming" laptops.

Content creators will appreciate the combination of the efficient CPU and the powerful GPU. The RTX 4060 Mobile’s 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 1080p video editing timelines and photo editing in applications like Photoshop and Lightroom. The GPU’s Tensor cores also accelerate features like AI-assisted masking and denoising. For gamers, this system is squarely aimed at 1080p gaming. The GPU’s performance, as indicated by its proximity to the desktop RTX 2080, means it can handle modern titles at high settings with smooth frame rates, and the CPU is powerful enough to keep frame pacing consistent. Small business workstations that need to handle CAD, 3D modeling, or data visualization would also benefit, as the GPU can accelerate rendering and the CPU can handle complex calculations.

FAQ

Q: What is the processor architecture of the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V?

A: It is based on the Lunar Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, and is part of the Core Ultra Series 2.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the RTX 4060 Mobile have?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, using 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

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

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V having a 0% delta compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a very low TDP of 17 W, while the dedicated GPU has a TDP of 115 W.

Q: Does this GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it features 24 RT cores for ray tracing and 96 Tensor cores for AI workloads.

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

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 70, indicating it outperforms 70% of all tested combinations.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. Therefore, all discussions of gaming performance are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the individual components. The data shows the RTX 4060 Mobile is roughly on par with a desktop RTX 2080, which was a flagship 1440p card in its time. This strongly suggests that at 1080p resolution, this laptop will deliver high frame rates in most modern titles at high or ultra settings. The 8 GB of VRAM is a good match for 1080p, and the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 3072 shading units.

At 1440p, the GPU will start to feel the pressure, but it should still manage playable frame rates in many games, especially with DLSS enabled. The CPU’s strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its 1744 Cinebench R23 score, will ensure that frame times are consistent and that the GPU is not starved of data. For esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, the frame rates will be exceptionally high, likely limited by the display’s refresh rate rather than the hardware. For AAA titles, expect to rely on DLSS or slightly reduced settings to maintain a smooth experience at 1440p. The performance headroom is clearly there for a satisfying 1080p gaming experience, with the ability to dabble in 1440p.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The upgrade path for this system is essentially non-existent in the traditional sense. The CPU is soldered to the motherboard (socket Intel BGA 2833), and the GPU is also integrated into the laptop chassis, as indicated by its slot width of "IGP" and lack of power connectors. The memory support is listed as "unknown" and dependent on the motherboard, but in a laptop of this class, it is likely soldered as well. This is a closed system.

The platform is defined by the CPU’s PCIe support, which is Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU. The GPU, however, interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x8. This is a mature and sufficient interface that will not bottleneck the RTX 4060 Mobile. The suggested PSU is null, which is expected for a laptop; power is delivered via an external adapter. The 17 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP mean the total system power draw is manageable, likely under 200 W for the core components.

A sensible "next upgrade" for an owner of this laptop would not be internal component swaps, but rather external peripherals. Investing in a high-refresh-rate 1080p external monitor, or a fast NVMe SSD if there is an accessible slot, would yield more tangible benefits than trying to modify the internals. The platform is what it is: a fixed, well-balanced mobile solution.

Build Overview

This build is a laptop-class system combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (Lunar Lake) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (Ada Lovelace). It represents a high-end ultraportable design, aiming to deliver strong performance in a thin chassis. The overall tier is solidly in the upper-midrange; the 70th combined percentile against all other CPU+GPU pairs confirms it is not an entry-level machine, but it also is not a flagship mobile workstation.

The strengths of this pairing are clear: an extremely efficient CPU that excels at single-threaded tasks, paired with a GPU that offers performance comparable to a desktop RTX 2080. This makes it a versatile machine for a wide range of tasks, from professional productivity to high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming. The primary weakness is the lack of upgradeability and the relatively modest 8 GB of VRAM for future titles. The CPU’s 8 threads are also a limitation for heavily threaded workloads like 3D rendering, where a higher-core-count chip would be significantly faster.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is quite good, but the nature of their workloads dictates which one is the limiting factor. In gaming, the RTX 4060 Mobile will be the primary bottleneck. Its performance, while excellent, is not so high that it can run every game at maximum settings at high resolutions. The CPU, with its strong single-core scores (1930 in Geekbench), is more than capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p and even 1440p. The data suggests that in most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be pegged at 100% usage while the CPU has headroom to spare.

In productivity workloads, the tables turn. The CPU’s 8 threads will be the limiting factor in multi-threaded tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering. While the GPU can accelerate some of these tasks via CUDA or Tensor cores, pure CPU-bound rendering will be limited by the physical core count. The GPU’s compute capabilities (6816 in passmark GPU compute) mean it can offload some of this work, but the system will rely on the CPU for most general processing. The FPS scaling is directly tied to the GPU’s performance, so in games, the system is balanced; in productivity, the CPU is the bottleneck for heavily threaded tasks, while the GPU is the clear leader for graphics and parallel compute.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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