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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
93%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 235

46,062 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing represents a modern desktop combination built around Intel's Arrow Lake architecture and NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace GPU. The CPU, a 14-core, 14-thread processor on a 3nm TSMC process, targets the upper mid-range in the benchmark database, sitting at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, while a current-gen entry-level Ada card, sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Together, this build occupies the 75th combined percentile in the database, indicating a system that is solidly above average but not at the high-end frontier. The data shows a pairing that excels in CPU-bound tasks and is competent but not exceptional in GPU-bound gaming scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $257, and 299 USD for the GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture (codename Arrow Lake-S) and fabricated on a 3nm node at TSMC. It features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This is a locked multiplier chip (multiplierUnlocked: false), so overclocking via multiplier is not supported. The CPU has a 65W TDP, which is a modest figure for a 14-core desktop part.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The processor does not support ECC memory. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present in the form of Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU, which can be useful for troubleshooting or when the discrete GPU is not active. The CPU is built on a 3nm process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

Benchmark results show a strong showing. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 14769, while the single-core score is 2085. Cinebench R20 scores are 6202 multi-core and 875 single-core. Cinebench R15 scores are 1488 multi-core and 210 single-core. These numbers are best interpreted in the context of the database. The CPU's average benchmark score is 46062, which places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are highly telling: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (avgScore 46030, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900HX (avgScore 46098, -0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC 4364P (avgScore 45970, 0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 73960 (avgScore 45960, 0.2% delta). The data shows this is a mid-to-high tier desktop CPU, but not a top-tier one. The multi-core performance is strong for productivity, but the single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 single-core at 2085, is only moderate.

PassMark scores provide a more detailed view. The multi-thread score is 37816, single-thread is 4516. For integer math, it scores 87948; floating point math, 117951; and extended instructions, 32752. Data compression scores 390711, and data encryption 29293. The find prime numbers score is 371, which is a low number but is a specific workload. The random string sorting score is 48980. The physics score is 2570, which is a synthetic physics benchmark. These figures show a CPU that is strong in integer and floating point math, but the prime number test score is low, which may indicate a less optimized path for that specific workload. The overall picture is of a capable desktop CPU that can handle a wide range of productivity and content creation tasks, but it is not a top-of-the-line performance part.

Gaming Performance

The data for gaming includes measured FPS at ultra settings across a wide range of games at three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The data is measured, so these are actual figures. The average FPS across all games and resolutions is 119.3, and this build ranks 2012 out of 3732 pairs in the pairRankByFps, which is slightly below the median. This ranking indicates that while the build is capable, it is not optimized for raw gaming performance relative to other CPU+GPU pairings in the database.

At 1080p, the gaming experience is generally very good. For fast-paced esports titles, the numbers are high: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 407 FPS at 1080p, Valorant at 422 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 184 FPS. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 219 FPS. Roblox at 238 FPS, and To The Core at 185 FPS. These numbers are all far above the 60 FPS threshold, and many above 144 FPS, making this build excellent for high-refresh gaming at 1080p. In more demanding triple-A titles, the 1080p results are still playable but not as high: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 54 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 49 FPS, Ark: Survival Ascended at 27 FPS, and The Medium at 39 FPS. These are below the 60 FPS mark, indicating that at 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor for the most demanding games.

Moving to 1440p, the performance drops off. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 156 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 122 FPS, and Valorant at 360 FPS. But Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 41 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 37 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 17 FPS. This shows that 1440p is a good resolution for esports and moderate titles, but for the most demanding games, the GPU is the bottleneck. At 4K, the results are even more constrained: Cyberpunk 2077 is 27 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 is 37 FPS, Ark: Survival Ascended is 9 FPS, and most games are below 60 FPS. The only games that maintain high FPS at 4K are Valorant (288 FPS), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (165 FPS), and Call of Duty: Warzone (132 FPS). These are GPU-light or CPU-bound games. The data indicates that the RTX 4060 is not a 4K gaming card for demanding. For most games, 1080p is the sweet spot, with 1440p being playable for many titles but not for the most demanding.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 46062, placing it at the 89th percentile among CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for the build is 75. This indicates that the CPU is a stronger relative component than the GPU in this pair. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.2% in average score, showing that the performance is comparable to several other CPUs. The GPU, however, is at a lower percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avgScore 17666, -0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 780M (avgScore 17588, 0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (avgScore 17551, 0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (avgScore 17509, 0.7% delta). These are much older or lower-end cards, showing that the RTX 4060's average score is comparable to them, which is a critical context. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302, Geekbench OpenCL is 95057, and Geekbench Vulkan is 48643. The PassMark G3D score is 19545, and PassMark GPU compute is 9213. These scores are all below what a high-end GPU would achieve, but they are not low. The combined percentile of 75 suggests that the build's overall performance is in the upper quarter of all builds in the database, but the GPU is a significant limiter.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates an imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this build. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile. In CPU-bound workloads, the CPU leads. In gaming, the GPU is the bottleneck for most demanding titles. The FPS scaling across resolutions confirms this: Cyberpunk 2077 drops from 54 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 1440p to 27 FPS at 4K, a drop-off that is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. Red Dead Redemption 2 goes from 49 to 37 to 24 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended from 27 to 17 to 9. These are steep declines, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor. In contrast, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4516 in PassMark single-thread) means that it is not the bottleneck in most games.

However, there are scenarios where the CPU might be the limiting factor. The CPU's multi-thread performance, while good, is not top-tier, and in games that are heavily CPU-bound at high frame rates, such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 407 FPS at 1080p, the CPU's performance is sufficient. But in games that require high single-thread performance, the CPU's 2085 Cinebench R23 single-core score is decent. The CPU is not overpowering the GPU to an extreme degree, but the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck in gaming. The pairRankByFps ranking of 2012 out of 3732 (slightly below median) reflects that the average FPS across games is 119.3, but the GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU suggests that the CPU is the stronger component. For a balanced build, one would expect the GPU to be at a similar percentile to the CPU; here, the gap is 28 percentage points. This means the build is more CPU-heavy, which is good for CPU-bound tasks but not ideal for pure gaming performance at high resolution.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p, this build is excellent for high-refresh gaming. It can push over 60 FPS in most games and over 144 FPS in esports titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 407 FPS, Valorant at 422 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 219 FPS. For games like Cyberpunk 2077, the 1080p result of 54 FPS is not quite 60, but with settings adjustments, it could be playable. At 1440p, the FPS drops, and at 4K, it is not suitable for high-refresh.

Streaming: The CPU's multi-thread performance (14769 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) and the GPU's NVENC (not explicitly named, but the GPU architecture is Ada Lovelace) make this a viable streaming setup. The CPU can handle encoding while the GPU renders, but the GPU's own performance will be impacted if it handles encoding. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads are capable for streaming and gaming simultaneously.

Video Editing: The CPU's multi-core performance is strong. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and PassMark multi-thread score of 37816 indicate good performance for video editing. The GPU with 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth can handle 1080p and 1440p editing tasks, but large 4K projects may be limited by the 8 GB VRAM. The GPU's FP32 of 15.11 TFLOPS is adequate for rendering but not top-tier.

3D Rendering: The CPU is the primary component for CPU-based rendering, and its multi-core performance is at the 89th percentile. The GPU's FP32 of 15.11 TFLOPS is also a consideration. In CPU-based renderers, this build will perform well. In GPU-based renderers, the GPU might be a bottleneck, but it is still capable for moderate tasks.

Software Development: The CPU's single-thread performance (4516 PassMark single-thread, 2085 Cinebench R23 single-core) is solid. The multi-thread performance is strong for compilation tasks. The 24 MB of L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth are beneficial for development. The average benchmark score of 46062 at the 89th percentile means it will handle compilation and virtualization tasks well.

Student and Office Work: This build is more than sufficient for office work, document processing, and web browsing. The CPU's strong single-thread performance and the integrated GPU (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU) provide a capable system even without the dedicated GPU. The GPU is overkill for this scenario, but the CPU's 89th percentile means it will be very responsive.

Who Should Build It

This build is for gamers who primarily play at 1920x1080 and want high to ultra settings. In 1080p, the build can handle most games at 60 FPS or higher, but for the most demanding titles, a lower settings or a lower resolution may be needed. For 1440p gaming, it is playable for many titles but not for the most demanding. It is not suitable for 4K gaming at ultra settings. The CPU's 89th percentile makes it a strong choice for content creators who need CPU performance for video editing, 3D rendering, or software development. The GPU, however, may be a limiting factor for GPU-accelerated rendering or heavy 4K video work. The build is also a good fit for small business workstations that need a fast CPU for data processing, with the GPU providing occasional acceleration. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads are adequate for multi-threaded workloads, but not for extreme parallelization. The build is not a good fit for those who want to play the latest AAA titles at 4K with maximum settings, as the GPU will hold back the system.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile of the CPU and GPU is 75, meaning it performs better than 75% of the builds in the database.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 46062, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the Intel Core i9-13900HX, and 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The GPU's average score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU's multi-core score in Cinebench R23 is 14769.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the build support overclocking?

A: The CPU has a locked multiplier, so it does not support multiplier-based overclocking.

**Q: What is the build's rank by FPS among all pairs?

A: It ranks 2012 out of 3732 pairs in the database.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build consisting of an Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The CPU is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on Arrow Lake, with a 65 TDP. The GPU is an 8 GB GDDR6 card based on the AD107 chip, with a 115 TDP and a 300 W suggested PSU. The build's overall tier is moderate: the CPU is at the 89th percentile, the GPU at the 61st percentile, and the combined system at the 75th percentile. This indicates that the CPU is the stronger component, and the GPU is the limiting factor for gaming. The average FPS across games is 119.3, which is a good score, but the GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU creates a slight imbalance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is built for the Intel Socket 1851 platform. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which is modern and should support current and next-generation GPUs and NVMe SSDs. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is a lower bandwidth interface compared to the CPU's PCIe Gen 5, but it is sufficient for the RTX 4060's performance. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W, and the CPU's TDP is 65 W, so the overall system power draw is low. A PSU of 300 W or more with the appropriate connectors (1x 12-pin) is required.

For an upgrade path, the CPU is at the 89th percentile, so it is not a bottleneck for most tasks. The GPU is the weaker link, so the most sensible upgrade is to a higher-end GPU when the user's needs outgrow the RTX 4060. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5, so a future GPU could benefit from that. The CPU's socket, LGA 1851, is the platform for the Core Ultra Series 2, so a future CPU upgrade would require a new motherboard if Intel changes the socket. The CPU supports DDR5, and the memory bandwidth is adequate, but a higher-speed DDR5 kit could be a minor upgrade.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is an entry-level card in the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and the AD107 chip. It is fabricated on a 5nm process at TSMC, with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The boost clock is 2460 MHz, and the base clock is 1830 MHz. The GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. It has 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores, which support RT and DLSS features. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate (1:1). The TDP is 115 W, and it requires a 300W PSU, with a 1x 12-pin power connector. It is a dual-slot card, 240 mm long, 111 mm high, and 40 mm wide.

In benchmarks, the GPU's average score is 17639, which is at the 61st percentile. It is close to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3%). This is a critical point: the RTX 4060's average score is essentially at the same level as an older Radeon HD 7790 and a Radeon 780M integrated GPU. This suggests that the average benchmark score is not a good indicator of real-world gaming performance, or that the RTX 4060 is not particularly strong in compute workloads. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2302, and Geekbench OpenCL is 95057, Vulkan is 48643. The PassMark G3D is 19545, and GPU compute is 9213. These scores show that while the GPU is not a high-end part, it is still a capable for 1080p gaming. The RT cores and tensor cores are present, so it can accelerate ray tracing and DLSS, which can improve frame rates in supported titles. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s is moderate, but 8 GB VRAM is a limitation for the latest games at high settings or 4K. The GPU is end-of-life, with a predecessor GeForce 30 and successor GeForce 50, so it's a last-gen part. The launch MSRP is 299 USD. The GPU's performance is best suited for 1080p gaming, with the CPU being the stronger part of this build.