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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 228V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

85%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 228V

21,440 Benchmark Score

Top 15% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

27,435 Benchmark Score

Top 7% 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 228V and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile form a laptop pairing that lands in the 74th percentile of combined CPU+GPU performance. The CPU alone sits at the 75th percentile, the GPU at the 73rd, and the two are closely matched. No measured frame-rate rows exist for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussed later is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct FPS data.

CPU Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 228V is an 8-core, 8-thread processor built on Intel's Lunar Lake architecture using a TSMC 3 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts to 4.50 GHz, with a 17 W TDP that makes it unusually power-efficient for a mobile chip. The lack of hyper-threading means only 8 threads are available, but the single-core performance is strong: the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1758, and the PassMark single-thread score is 3836. Multi-core results are equally respectable for the power envelope, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 9932 and PassMark multi-thread at 18227.

These numbers place the CPU in a performance band that matches several desktop and mobile parts from previous generations. The nearest rivals list shows a 0.2% gap to the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H, 0.9% behind the Xeon D-1746TER, and 1.0% ahead of the EPYC 9454. That puts the 228V roughly on par with a desktop Ryzen 5 2600 and a mobile i9 from a few years ago, but with far lower power consumption. The 17 W TDP suggests sustained performance is thermally constrained, but the data shows the chip can still deliver high throughput when needed.

The L1 cache is 192 KB per core, L2 is 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 8 MB shared. That L3 is modest, but for a low-power part it is adequate. The PassMark extended instructions score of 14801 and floating point math score of 53310 indicate solid AVX-512 or similar instruction-set support. Data compression scores 173924, integer math 39679, and prime number generation 168. These metrics point to a CPU that handles everyday productivity, light content creation, and moderate scientific workloads without strain. The single-thread strength is particularly useful for legacy software and games that rely on one or two cores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 17 W TDP and the GPU's 115 W TDP create a significant power imbalance. The GPU is the dominant power consumer, which is typical for a gaming laptop. In gaming, the GPU will likely be the primary bottleneck at high resolutions and graphics settings, while the CPU may become a limiting factor in heavily multi-threaded titles or when streaming and gaming simultaneously. The CPU's 8 threads are sufficient for most games, but the lack of hyper-threading could be a drawback in extreme multitasking.

The combined percentile of 74 is only 1 point higher than the GPU's individual 73rd percentile, suggesting the CPU is not dragging the system down. The CPU's 75th percentile and GPU's 73rd percentile are nearly equal, so the pairing is well balanced for most workloads. For gaming at 1080p or 1440p, the GPU will dominate, but at 4K the CPU may become the limiting factor in some titles. For productivity, the CPU's multi-core score of 18227 (PassMark) and 9932 (Cinebench R23) means it can handle video editing and software compilation without making the GPU the bottleneck.

The PassMark physics score of 1538 and floating-point math of 53310 suggest the CPU is not the weak link for physics simulations or heavy arithmetic. The data compression score of 173924 indicates fast file and archive operations. However, the CPU's 8 MB L3 cache and 8 threads are smaller than many desktop parts, so memory bandwidth and thread scaling may be the limiting factor in highly parallel workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 21440, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (21484, -0.2% relative) and Intel Core i9-11900H (21367, +0.3%), meaning the 228V is virtually identical to those two in aggregate performance. The GPU's average benchmark score is 27435, which places it in the 73rd percentile. It sits exactly at the level of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425, 0.0%) and is only 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565). That is a striking result for a mobile GPU, though the average score includes many different tests, not just gaming.

In Cinebench R20, the CPU scores 6491 multi-core and 916 single-core; in R15 it scores 1502.5 multi and 267 single. These consistent results confirm the CPU's performance class. The PassMark G3D score for the GPU is 19587, with a compute score of 8399 and Geekbench OpenCL of 109197. Vulkan score is 108367. These compute numbers indicate the GPU is not just for gaming; it can accelerate rendering, AI, and scientific workloads.

The combined percentile of 74th places this laptop in the upper quarter of all CPU+GPU pairs, which is a strong result for a mobile system. The CPU and GPU are both above average, and their balanced performance suggests a capable general-purpose machine.

Who Should Build It

The Core Ultra 5 228V + RTX 4070 Mobile pairing is suited for users who need a laptop that can handle both gaming and productivity without a clear weak point. Gamers at 1080p and 1440p will benefit from the GPU's performance, which matches a desktop RX 6700 XT and nearly matches an RTX 3090 in average benchmark score. The CPU's single-core strength ensures snappy response in games that are not heavily multi-threaded. Content creators can leverage the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 4608 shading units, and 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 compute for video editing and 3D rendering. The CPU's multi-core score of 9932 (Cinebench R23) supports compilation and rendering tasks.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's single-thread score of 1758 and the 8-thread parallelism for compilation and test execution. The 17 W CPU TDP makes it suitable for a thin-and-light laptop, and the 115 W GPU TDP is typical for a performance-class mobile GPU. Students and small business workstations get a laptop that can run office software, data analysis, and even light 3D work, with the low-power CPU extending battery life. The 75th percentile CPU and 73rd percentile GPU indicate that the system will not feel underpowered in any common task.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4070 Mobile is based on the AD106 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process, with 22.9 billion transistors on a 188 mm² die. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1395 MHz, boost clock 1695 MHz, and memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The GPU contains 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 81.36 GPixel/s and texture rate is 244.1 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 performance are both 15.62 TFLOPS, which is a 1:1 ratio typical of Ada Lovelace.

In benchmarks, the GPU scores 19587 in PassMark G3D, 8399 in compute, and 109197 in Geekbench OpenCL. Vulkan score is 108367. These numbers indicate strong compute performance for a mobile part. The nearest rival is the RX 6700 XT, which it matches exactly in average score, and it is only 0.5% behind the RTX 3090. However, the RTX 3090 has 24 GB of VRAM, whereas this GPU has 8 GB. The 8 GB capacity may limit texture-heavy workloads at 4K, but for 1080p and 1440p it is sufficient. The 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features such as DLSS, though no specific DLSS version is mentioned in the data.

FAQ

Q: What is the process node of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V?

A: The CPU is built on a TSMC 3 nm process.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: It has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile has a 256.0 GB/s bandwidth from 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP?

A: The CPU has a 17 W TDP, while the GPU has a 115 W TDP.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to the RTX 3090?

A: The GPU's average score is 27435, which is 0.5% behind the RTX 3090's 27565.

Q: Are there any measured FPS data for this laptop?

A: No, the dataset contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination.

Q: What is the socket type for the CPU?

A: The CPU uses an Intel BGA 2833 socket, which is soldered and not upgradeable.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's average score is within 0.5% of the RTX 3090, so it is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU's single-core score of 1758 (Cinebench R23) ensures that most games will not be CPU-limited at those resolutions.

Streaming: The 144 tensor cores and 36 RT cores allow for hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding, though the exact encoding capabilities are not specified. The GPU's compute score of 8399 and OpenCL 109197 indicate it can handle concurrent streaming and gaming without severe impact.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core score of 9932 and the GPU's 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide enough horsepower for 4K video editing and effect rendering. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most timelines, but may be tight for complex composites.

3D rendering: The GPU's 36 RT cores and 8 GB VRAM support real-time ray tracing. The FP32 performance of 15.62 TFLOPS is excellent for DXR and Vulkan ray tracing. CPU rendering will also benefit from the 8 cores and 18.2K PassMark multi-thread score.

Software development: The CPU's single-core score of 1758 and 8 threads handle code compilation and debugging. The data compression score of 173924 indicates fast file operations and archiving. The low 17 W CPU TDP means sustained compile sessions won't drain the battery quickly.

Student and office work: The 17 W CPU TDP allows for long battery life, while the GPU is more than sufficient for web browsing, document editing, and light creative tasks. The CPU's 75th percentile and GPU's 73rd percentile mean that even demanding office applications run smoothly.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is soldered on an Intel BGA 2833 socket, so it cannot be upgraded. The laptop's memory is dual-channel, but the exact memory support is "unknown" and depends on the motherboard, so no specific capacity is given. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), which provides fast access to NVMe drives. The GPU is connected via PCIe 4.0 x8, which is sufficient for the 8 GB GDDR6 memory.

The CPU TDP is 17 W and the GPU TDP is 115 W, so the total power draw is relatively modest for a gaming laptop. The GPU has no external power connectors (it's an IGP), meaning it draws power from the motherboard. The system is a laptop, so the upgrade path is limited to RAM and storage, assuming the motherboard supports it. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes for the CPU could accommodate the fastest storage drives available, though the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 is fine for its bandwidth.

The CPU's memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC is not supported. The CPU's integrated graphics is an Arc 130V, but the discrete GPU will be used for graphics tasks. The platform is built for portability, with the CPU and GPU both being active and low-power.

Build Overview

This is a laptop configuration (buildClass: laptop) that pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile. The combined percentile is 74th, meaning it outperforms the majority of other laptop configurations. The CPU is a low-power, high-efficiency part, while the GPU is a mid-to-high-end mobile GPU that matches the performance of a desktop RX 6700 XT. The system is well-suited for gaming and content creation, and the balanced CPU/GPU scores suggest no obvious bottleneck.

Gaming Performance

The dataset contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's average score is 27435, which is 0.5% behind the RTX 3090 and equal to the RX 6700 XT. That suggests the GPU can handle modern games at 1080p and 1440p with high to ultra settings. The CPU's single-core performance is strong enough to avoid being a limiting factor in most games, though the 8-thread limitation might be noticeable in the most multi-threaded titles. The 8 GB VRAM and 256 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p/1440p gaming, but may be a constraint at 4K with high-resolution textures. For a typical laptop gamer, expect smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU being the main driver of performance.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 228V + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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