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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235A + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Top 5% 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
94%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 235A

48,201 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A and what platform does it use?

A: It is a desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S) using a 3 nm process from TSMC. It fits the Intel Socket 1851 and supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have, and does it support overclocking?

A: The processor has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use Hyper-Threading. The multiplier is locked, so the CPU is not unlocked for overclocking. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and its boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz.

Q: What graphics card is paired with this CPU, and what is its memory configuration?

A: The build uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture (AD104 chip) on a 5 nm process. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP of each component and what power supply is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 220 W. The suggested PSU for the system is 550 W.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing and AI acceleration?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070 SUPER includes 56 RT cores and 224 Tensor cores, which handle ray tracing and AI workloads respectively. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the CPU's integrated graphics solution, if any?

A: The CPU includes integrated graphics: Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units. This provides a basic display output capability separate from the discrete GPU.

Q: When were these components released and what are their production statuses?

A: The CPU was released on 2025-07-28 and is active in production. The GPU was released on 2024-01-16 and is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores and component characteristics, not from direct testing.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's raw compute strength, indicated by a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995, suggests it is well-suited for high-refresh gaming. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample capacity and throughput for modern game assets at high resolutions. With a boost clock of 2475 MHz and 7168 shading units, the card should handle demanding titles comfortably.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's single-core performance becomes relevant. A Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4607 indicates strong per-thread throughput, which typically translates to high frame rates in games that rely on a few fast threads. The 14-core, 14-thread configuration, however, may limit performance in heavily threaded game engines that expect more threads than physical cores.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate should keep frame rates high, while the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock prevents most bottlenecks. The absence of measured data means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores suggest a capable 1440p gaming setup.

For 4K gaming, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and 80 ROPs become the limiting factors. The 12 GB VRAM may constrain texture quality in some titles, but the overall compute performance (35.48 TFLOPS) is substantial. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the GPU is typically the primary driver of frame rates.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. This is a significant architectural shift, as the lack of simultaneous multithreading means each core handles one thread, which can impact heavily threaded workloads that benefit from extra logical processors.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 32633 in multi-core and 4607 in single-core. The multi-core score places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall throughput. The single-core score of 4607 is competitive and supports responsive everyday use and gaming. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 13705 multi-core and 1934 single-core, while R15 shows 3289 multi-core and 464 single-core, confirming consistent scaling across benchmark versions.

Passmark results reinforce this profile. The multithread score is 38392, with integer math at 88626, floating-point math at 118778, and extended instructions at 31625. Data compression scores 393800, while encryption is 30136, suggesting strong performance in compression tasks but moderate encryption throughput. Find prime numbers scores 392, and random string sorting scores 49489, indicating variable performance depending on workload type.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. This large L3 cache helps with data reuse across cores, which is beneficial for many multi-threaded applications. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support provides 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is standard for this class but not exceptional for memory-intensive workloads.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU's average benchmark score is 48201, which is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (48171), 0.2% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287), 0.6% below the AMD EPYC 4345P (48470), and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 (47918). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the Ultra 5 235A sits in a tightly contested performance band where architectural differences matter more than raw score gaps.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core Ultra 5 235A and the RTX 4070 SUPER depends heavily on workload type and resolution. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate a reasonably matched pairing, but each component will limit the other in different scenarios.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as physics simulation or data compression, the processor's 14 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock are the primary drivers. The Passmark physics score of 2437 and multithread score of 38392 show that the CPU can handle complex computations, but the lack of SMT means that workloads with many small threads may not scale as efficiently as on competing 16-thread or 32-thread processors.

In GPU-bound workloads, particularly at higher resolutions, the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the limiting factor. The GPU's compute capabilities, evidenced by a Passmark GPU compute score of 17108 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795, exceed what the CPU can feed in some scenarios. However, the CPU's strong single-core performance (R23 single-core 4607) ensures it can keep the GPU fed in most gaming situations.

The FPS scaling between resolutions is a key indicator. At 1080p, the CPU typically has more influence on frame rates, and the 235A's single-core strength should minimize bottlenecks. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary determinant, and the 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become more critical. The lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates, but the component scores suggest a balanced system with no obvious weak link.

The combined percentile of 87 for this pairing indicates that together, the CPU and GPU outperform 87% of all tested combinations, suggesting a well-balanced build where neither component dramatically undermines the other.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 48201, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 32633 multi-core and 4607 single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 13705 and 1934, respectively, and in R15, they are 3289 and 464. These scores show consistent performance across different benchmark versions, with the single-core results being particularly strong relative to the multi-core results.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 4627. In Geekbench, it scores 172795 in OpenCL and 205624 in Vulkan. Passmark results include a G3D score of 29995, a GPU compute score of 17108, and DirectX scores of 167 (DX10), 273 (DX11), 110 (DX12), and 344 (DX9). The G2D score is 1184.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a tight cluster. The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (-0.1% delta), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1% delta), the Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2% delta), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (-1% delta). This indicates the 4070 SUPER is positioned near the top of its performance tier, with only 1% separating it from the mobile 4090.

The combined picture is one of a high-performing desktop system. The CPU's 90th percentile and GPU's 83rd percentile, combined with an 87th percentile overall ranking, suggest that this pairing delivers strong performance across a wide range of applications, with the CPU being slightly more exceptional relative to its peers than the GPU.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need strong multi-threaded performance for productivity and capable gaming at high resolutions. The CPU's 14 cores and 32633 Cinebench R23 multi-core score make it suitable for content creators who render video or 3D scenes, as well as developers compiling large codebases. The Passmark data compression score of 393800 indicates proficiency in file archiving and data-heavy tasks.

Gamers at 1440p or 4K will benefit from the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM and 35.48 TFLOPS compute, which can handle demanding modern titles. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking suggests it outperforms most discrete GPUs on the market. Students and office workers will find the CPU's single-core score of 4607 (R23) sufficient for everyday applications, while the integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU provides a fallback display solution.

Small business workstations that run multi-threaded applications like database management or financial modeling will appreciate the CPU's 90th percentile ranking. The 65 W TDP keeps power requirements modest, and the 550 W suggested PSU leaves headroom for additional components. The GPU's Tensor cores (224) and RT cores (56) make this build viable for AI inference and ray-traced rendering workloads, expanding its utility beyond gaming.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) platform. This socket supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The memory controller does not support ECC. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, enabling fast NVMe storage and future GPU upgrades.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. A sensible next upgrade would involve replacing the GPU with a newer model, but the current 4070 SUPER's performance (83rd percentile) means such an upgrade is not urgent. The CPU's active production status suggests it will remain relevant for several years.

The system's 550 W suggested PSU provides headroom for modest upgrades. The CPU's 65 W TDP and GPU's 220 W TDP leave room for additional drives or peripherals. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot width, measuring 267 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 42 mm in width. This form factor fits most mid-tower and full-tower cases.

Memory support is limited to dual-channel DDR5, so users should populate two DIMM slots for optimal bandwidth. The lack of ECC support means this platform is not ideal for mission-critical server workloads, but it is well-suited for desktops and workstations. The locked multiplier prevents CPU overclocking, but the 5.00 GHz boost clock provides high stock performance.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A desktop processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER graphics card. The CPU is a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake-S chip on the 3 nm process, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card on the 5 nm process. The system is classified as a desktop build, with a combined percentile of 87, meaning it outperforms 87% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper echelon of desktop processors, while the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking is strong but slightly less exceptional. Together, they form a high-tier desktop system suitable for demanding applications. The CPU's average benchmark score of 48201 and the GPU's score of 43223 indicate a well-matched pairing where both components contribute meaningfully to overall performance.

The build's overall tier is high, driven primarily by the CPU's excellent multi-threaded performance and the GPU's robust compute capabilities. The 14 cores and 24 MB of L3 cache on the CPU, combined with the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 7168 shading units, make this a versatile system for gaming, content creation, and productivity. The 87th combined percentile confirms that this pairing is above average, but not at the absolute top of the performance spectrum.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1313 MHz, with 21 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial. It has 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The boost clock is 2475 MHz, with a base clock of 1980 MHz. The FP32 compute is 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s.

For ray tracing, the GPU includes 56 RT cores, while 224 Tensor cores handle AI workloads like DLSS. The benchmark scores reflect this capability: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 205624, and a Passmark G3D score of 29995. The Passmark GPU compute score of 17108 indicates strong general-purpose compute performance.

The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking places it above most discrete GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 1% in average score, including the RTX 4090 Mobile (-1% delta), which suggests the desktop 4070 SUPER is competitive with high-end mobile parts. The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for most gaming and rendering workloads, though some 4K textures may exceed this capacity. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for high-resolution rendering.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS compute and 2475 MHz boost clock support high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU's single-core score of 4607 (R23) ensures minimal bottleneck in most titles, making this build suitable for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors.

Streaming: The GPU's 224 Tensor cores can handle encoding and AI-based stream enhancement, while the CPU's 14 cores provide enough headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Passmark multithread score of 38392 indicates the CPU can manage streaming overhead without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's 32633 Cinebench R23 multi-core score accelerates timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K video preview and effects processing. The combined 87th percentile ranking supports demanding editing workflows.

3D rendering: The GPU's 56 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, while the CPU's 14 cores handle geometry and physics calculations. The Passmark floating-point math score of 118778 on the CPU and the GPU's 17108 compute score provide strong combined rendering performance.

Software development: The CPU's 14 cores and 24 MB L3 cache speed up compilation, while the 90th percentile ranking ensures fast build times. The Passmark data compression score of 393800 aids in managing large code repositories.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core performance (4607 R23) provides snappy application responsiveness, and the integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU serves as a backup display adapter. The low 65 W CPU TDP keeps power costs down, making this a practical choice for daily productivity tasks.