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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Top 5% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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93%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 235

46,062 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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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

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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

1080p Med eSports

0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration that combines a modern 14-core processor with a flagship-class graphics card. Data from the FACT PACK shows a combined percentile of 88, placing this build firmly in the upper tier of all possible CPU-GPU pairings. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, component characteristics, and workload suitability based exclusively on the provided figures.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375?

A: The average benchmark score of the Ultra 5 235 is 46062, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030. This represents a deltaPct of 0.1, indicating the Intel processor is essentially tied with its AMD rival, with a negligible 0.1% performance advantage.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4080 holds a percentileVsAllGpus of 86, meaning it outperforms approximately 86% of all GPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 54247.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the CPU provide?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a total memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This is a key specification for memory-intensive workloads like data compression and encryption.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU wattage for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 watts, while the GPU has a TDP of 320 watts. The suggested PSU for the system is 700 watts, which accounts for the combined power requirements of both components.

Q: What are the measured frame rates for Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p and 4K?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution with ultra settings, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 71 FPS. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops to 47 FPS. These are measured values from the FACT PACK.

Q: Does the CPU have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking?

A: No. The multiplierUnlocked field is false, meaning the Core Ultra 5 235 is a locked processor. Users cannot manually adjust the clock multiplier to increase performance beyond factory specifications.

Q: What is the GPU's pixel rate and texture rate?

A: The RTX 4080 delivers a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. These figures indicate its raw fillrate capabilities for rendering detailed scenes.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from the benchmark data shows a system that excels in both CPU and GPU bound tasks. The CPU's average benchmark score is 46062, placing it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combinedPercentile for the pair is 88, and the pair rank by FPS is 244 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across all tested games of 201.7.

The CPU scores are consistent across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 14769 and the singlecore score is 2085. PassMark multithread score is 37816, with a single thread score of 4516. The 0.1% deltaPct against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and -0.1% against the Intel Core i9-13900HX shows this CPU is positioned in a very competitive performance band. The GPU shows strong results in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 with a score of 6567, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779.

The average FPS of 201.7 across all games underscores the high-refresh-rate capability of this build. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a deltaPct of 0.1, confirming that the standard RTX 4080 is nearly indistinguishable from its SUPER variant in average benchmark scores. The data indicates a well-balanced system where both components operate at a similar performance percentile, avoiding a significant imbalance in most workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process node from TSMC. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, with L1 cache at 192 KB per core and L2 at 3 MB per core. The processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14769 indicates strong multi-threaded performance for its 65-watt TDP. The singlecore score of 2085 is robust for daily tasks and gaming. PassMark data compression score of 390711 is exceptionally high, suggesting the processor handles data-heavy workloads efficiently. The floating point math score of 117951 and integer math score of 87948 further characterize its computational strengths.

The 89th percentile ranking places this CPU above a majority of processors, but its nearest rivals show it is not a top-tier HEDT or workstation chip. The 0.1% lead over the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the 0.2% lead over the AMD EPYC 4364P show a tight cluster of performance. The lack of ECC memory support (eccMemory: false) and locked multiplier indicate a mainstream desktop focus rather than a workstation or overclocking-oriented design. Real-world workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation will benefit from the 14 cores, while the high boost clock ensures responsiveness in lighter tasks.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who demand high frame rates at high resolutions and handle heavy computational workloads. The GPU's 86th percentile and CPU's 89th percentile make it suitable for gamers using 1440p or 4K monitors, as evidenced by measured FPS values like 156 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone at 1440p and 71 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at the same resolution.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's multicore scores. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14769 and PassMark multithread score of 37816 support such workloads. Software developers compiling code will find the 14 threads and high singlecore score of 2085 in Cinebench R23 sufficient for fast iteration.

Students and small business users seeking a workstation for office tasks, data analysis, and occasional gaming will find this build overqualified but capable. The data encryption score of 29293 and extended instructions score of 32752 indicate strong security and cryptography performance. However, the 320-watt GPU TDP and required 700-watt PSU suggest a user who is serious about performance and accepts the associated hardware requirements.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The socket supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage. Memory support is limited to DDR5, with a dual-channel configuration delivering 102.4 GB/s.

The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The suggested PSU of 700 watts provides headroom for the 320-watt GPU and 65-watt CPU, but the data does not indicate whether this allows for future component upgrades. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, signaling that a future GPU upgrade would be the natural next step.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve moving to a higher-tier Core Ultra processor on the same socket, assuming the motherboard supports it. However, the locked multiplier on the 235 means CPU upgrades would require a new processor rather than overclocking the existing one. The platform's DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity ensure it remains relevant for future storage and expansion cards.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The system delivers exceptional frame rates in esports titles, with Counter-Strike 2 hitting 325 FPS at 1080p and 215 FPS at 1440p. Valorant runs at 566 FPS at 1080p and 537 FPS at 1440p, far exceeding the refresh rates of most monitors. The average FPS of 201.7 across all games confirms this is a top-tier gaming platform.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and the GPU's NVENC encoder hardware (as part of the Ada Lovelace architecture) are well-positioned for streaming. The PassMark multithread score of 37816 ensures the CPU can handle encoding overhead, while the GPU's tensor cores offload AI-based tasks. Measured FPS in demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone at 176 FPS at 1080p leaves headroom for streaming software.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14769 and PassMark floating point math score of 117951 indicate strong computational throughput for video rendering and effects. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory for large timelines and high-resolution footage.

3D rendering: The GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 76 RT cores make it a capable renderer for real-time and offline workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567 demonstrates solid DX12 performance. The CPU's multicore scores support physics calculations and scene preparation.

Software development: The PassMark data compression score of 390711 and extended instructions score of 32752 show strong performance for code compilation and data processing. The 14 threads handle parallel build tasks effectively, while the singlecore score of 4516 in PassMark ensures fast IDE responsiveness.

Student and office work: The 65-watt TDP of the CPU makes the system relatively power-efficient for desktop standards. The Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics provide a fallback display output. The high singlecore performance ensures snappy application launches and multitasking.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU contains 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It features 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores.

The base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. Memory runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed. The FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, matching the FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s.

Benchmark scores show the GPU performing at the 86th percentile. The PassMark G3D score is 34457, with a GPU compute score of 20671. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779 and OpenCL score of 214739 are strong. The nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER with a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the standard 4080 is virtually tied with the SUPER model. The next rival, the Radeon Pro W5700X, is 1.1% behind, while the RX 6750 GRE is 2.6% behind.

For rendering, the 76 RT cores accelerate ray-traced workloads, while the 304 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI-based features. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The 716.8 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory bottlenecks in most scenarios.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The CPU is a 14-core Arrow Lake processor with a 65-watt TDP, and the GPU is a 320-watt Ada Lovelace card. The combinedPercentile of 88 places this pairing in the top 12% of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database.

The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 86th percentile are closely aligned, indicating a balanced pairing. The system's average FPS across games is 201.7, with a pair rank of 244 out of 3732 pairs. The GPU is triple-slot and requires a 700-watt PSU, making it a substantial physical and power commitment. The CPU is a mainstream desktop part, not a HEDT or server chip, which underscores this build's gaming and content creation focus.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced system, but analysis of specific workloads reveals where each component takes the lead. In CPU-intensive tasks like data encryption (score 29293) and prime number finding (score 371), the CPU dominates. In GPU-intensive tasks like 3DMark Steel Nomad (score 6567) and PassMark G3D (score 34457), the GPU is the primary driver.

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides evidence of bottleneck behavior. In Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate drops from 325 FPS at 1080p to 215 FPS at 1440p and 120 FPS at 4K. This steep decline suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the GPU becomes increasingly stressed at higher pixel counts. Conversely, in Cyberpunk 2077, the drop from 96 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K shows the GPU's workload scaling.

The 0.1% deltaPct between the CPU and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and the 0.1% deltaPct between the GPU and RTX 4080 SUPER, indicate that neither component is dramatically ahead or behind its direct competitor. The system is balanced in the sense that both parts operate at similar performance tiers, but the GPU is typically the bottleneck in graphically demanding titles at high resolutions, while the CPU may limit frame rates in esports titles at 1080p.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (dataIsMeasured: true) provides detailed insight into gaming performance across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports and older titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 717 FPS, Valorant at 566 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 386 FPS. Modern AAA titles also perform well, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 176 FPS and Fortnite at 156 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system maintains high frame rates in most games. Counter-Strike 2 drops to 215 FPS, Valorant remains high at 537 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 156 FPS. Heavier titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 71 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS, and The Medium at 57 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth become critical. Valorant still manages 498 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 runs at 120 FPS. However, demanding titles show significant drops: Ark: Survival Ascended runs at only 16 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 at 47 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43 FPS. The average FPS across all games is 201.7, but this figure is skewed by the high-performance esports titles.

The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this system, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rates. At 4K, the system struggles with the most demanding titles, suggesting that for 4K gaming, users may need to reduce settings or rely on upscaling technologies.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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System Balance Analysis

Intel Core Ultra 5 235

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

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FAQ

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CPU Analysis

Who Should Build It

Upgrade Path and Platform

Usage Scenarios

GPU Analysis

Build Overview

Balance and Bottleneck

Gaming Performance

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Fortnite

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