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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235T + Intel Arc A750

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92%

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91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 235T

38,561 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A750

20,582 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The Intel Arc A750 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on a 6 nm TSMC process with 21,700 million transistors across a 406 mm² die. This is a desktop-class GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate, which positions this card for 1080p and 1440p workloads where the 8 GB frame buffer is adequate for current titles, though texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions can approach capacity limits.

The GPU operates with a base clock of 2050 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. It contains 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. The pixel rate is 268.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 537.6 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to an FP32 throughput of 17.20 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 34.41 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio. The hardware includes 28 ray tracing cores, though the tensor core count is not specified in the data. The absence of dedicated tensor hardware means AI-accelerated workloads that rely on such units will not benefit from specialized compute paths on this card.

The ray tracing cores are present and functional, but the overall RT performance should be interpreted through the benchmark scores rather than raw core counts. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 places this GPU at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, which indicates it sits in the mid-range tier. For rendering tasks, the FP32 throughput of 17.20 TFLOPS provides a baseline for compute-heavy applications, while the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures data movement is not a primary constraint in most scenes.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern graphics APIs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, which covers multi-monitor setups. The card is dual-slot in width and requires a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector, with a suggested power supply of 550 W. The TDP is 225 W, which is a moderate power draw for this performance class.

Benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 12534 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 5368. The GeekBench OpenCL score of 98554 and Vulkan score of 85631 provide additional context for compute performance. These numbers indicate that the GPU handles general compute tasks well, but the PassMark DirectX scores — 65 for DX10, 72 for DX11, 70 for DX12, and 181 for DX9 — suggest that legacy API performance is comparatively weaker, which may affect older titles or applications that do not use modern rendering paths.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T achieves an average benchmark score of 38561, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. This is a strong result that positions the processor in the upper mid-range tier. The nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14500 with an average score of 38531, a delta of 0.1%. The Xeon w3-2525 trails by 0.4%, the Core 9 270H by 0.6%, and the Core Ultra 9 285H by 0.7%. These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating that the Ultra 5 235T is statistically indistinguishable from its closest competitors in aggregate benchmark performance.

In Cinebench tests, the CPU scores 2644 in R15 multi-core and 373 in single-core. The R20 results show 11017 multi-core and 1555 single-core. The R23 results are 26232 multi-core and 3703 single-core. The single-core scores remain consistent across versions, with the R23 single-core result of 3703 representing a typical desktop performance level. The multi-core scaling from R15 to R23 shows expected gains as the test duration and complexity increase.

PassMark results provide a broader view of workload-specific performance. The multi-thread score is 30918, while single-thread is 4339. Integer math scores 84244, and floating-point math reaches 106546. Data compression scores 295100, data encryption scores 23457, and extended instructions (SIMD) scores 23212. Random string sorting achieves 35377, physics scores 2157, and prime number finding scores 318. These varied results indicate that the CPU is well-suited to parallel integer and floating-point workloads, while the physics score is comparatively lower, which may impact certain simulation tasks.

The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 20582, sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. This is notably lower than the CPU's 86th percentile, creating a performance gap. The nearest GPU rivals are the Intel Arc B570 at 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 0.2% higher, the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 0.4% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 0.5% higher. The A750 is essentially tied with these cards in aggregate scoring, which places it in the mid-range GPU tier.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 76, reflecting the overall system position. When considering the CPU's 86th percentile against the GPU's 66th percentile, the data shows that the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the graphics card. For gaming workloads, this means the GPU will typically be the limiting factor in most scenarios, while CPU-bound tasks such as compilation or rendering will benefit from the processor's higher relative standing.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The CPU's 86th percentile stands 20 points above the GPU's 66th percentile, which indicates that the processor is capable of driving significantly more powerful graphics hardware without becoming a constraint. In practical terms, this means that for gaming at standard resolutions, the Arc A750 will reach its performance ceiling before the Ultra 5 235T is fully utilized.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% in average score, showing that the processor is well-matched to its peers. However, the GPU's nearest rivals include a mobile RTX 3070, which highlights that the A750 is competing with hardware that spans both desktop and laptop segments. The 0.4% delta with the Radeon R9 M390X, a much older part, is notable — it suggests the A750's aggregate score does not fully separate it from legacy hardware, though this is likely due to the specific benchmark mix rather than raw capability.

For FPS scaling, the absence of measured frame data means estimates must be derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 12534 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2612 provide a reference point. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4339 ensures that even in CPU-heavy scenes, the processor will not become a limiting factor in most titles. The multi-thread score of 30918 indicates that background tasks and streaming encoding will have minimal impact on gaming performance.

The combined percentile of 76 is lower than the CPU percentile alone, confirming that the GPU drags down the overall system tier. For users who prioritize gaming, the GPU is the bottleneck. For users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation, the CPU will perform to its full potential, and the GPU's lower standing will have minimal impact since those tasks are not GPU-bound.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity tasks while maintaining a capable but not flagship GPU for gaming and graphics work. The CPU's 86th percentile makes it suitable for content creators who run video editing suites, 3D modeling applications, or software development environments that benefit from multi-core performance. The R23 multi-core score of 26232 indicates that the CPU can handle sustained rendering workloads, while the single-core score of 3703 ensures responsiveness in daily use.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the Arc A750 adequate for most titles, given its 66th percentile standing. At 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth will handle medium to high settings in many games, but the GPU's mid-range tier means ultra settings at 1440p may require compromises. The CPU's high percentile ensures that even at lower resolutions where CPU load is higher, frame rates will not be CPU-limited.

Developers and students working with code compilation, data analysis, or scientific computing will benefit from the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 84244 and floating-point score of 106546. The data encryption score of 23457 and compression score of 295100 also indicate strong performance for security and storage-related workloads. Small business workstations that run office applications, web services, or light database tasks will find the processor more than sufficient, though the GPU may be overkill for non-graphics tasks.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S. It is fabricated on a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² die. The CPU has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning there is no hyperthreading — each core handles one thread. The base clock is 2.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a desktop processor with this core count and clock speed.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This arrangement provides each core with substantial private cache, while the shared L3 allows for efficient data exchange across cores. The memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851 and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics is Arc Xe-LPG with 24 execution units, which is suitable for basic display output but not intended for gaming. The CPU is unlocked? No — the multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not supported. The launch MSRP is $247. The production status is Active, with a release date of January 6, 2025.

Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26232 and single-core score of 3703. These are strong numbers for a 65 W processor, indicating that the efficiency of the 3 nm process allows high performance within a modest power envelope. The PassMark single-thread score of 4339 confirms that the boost clock of 5.00 GHz is effectively utilized in lightly threaded workloads. The multi-thread score of 30918, while lower than the Cinebench multi-core result when normalized, still represents solid parallel performance.

The nearest rival, the Core i5-14500, is essentially tied with a delta of 0.1%. This suggests that the Ultra 5 235T does not offer a significant performance advantage over the previous generation in aggregate, but the newer architecture brings efficiency gains. The Xeon w3-2525 and the two Core Ultra 9 mobile parts are all within 0.7%, indicating that performance is competitive across a range of Intel products.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T has an average benchmark score of 38561, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has an average score of 20582, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc B570's 20556 and 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 20534. It is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X and 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 76, which is lower than the CPU's 86th percentile and higher than the GPU's 66th percentile, reflecting the GPU's limiting role in the system.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported by the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and bus width?

A: The Arc A750 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and socket type?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and uses the Intel Socket 1851.

Q: Are there any measured FPS results for this combination?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this specific CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK confirms that there are no measuredFps rows, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component. The estimates should be interpreted with caution, as real-world gaming performance depends on game-specific optimizations, driver maturity, and system configuration.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 provides a baseline for modern DirectX 12 titles. At the 66th percentile, the Arc A750 is positioned in the mid-range tier, meaning it can handle 1080p gaming with high settings in most titles, and 1440p gaming with medium settings in many titles. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but higher-resolution textures may approach the limit in memory-intensive games.

The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by the PassMark single-thread score of 4339, ensures that frame pacing in CPU-bound scenes will be consistent. The multi-thread score of 30918 means that background tasks such as streaming or voice chat will not significantly impact gaming performance. The 14-core configuration with no hyperthreading is adequate for gaming, as most games utilize fewer than 8 threads effectively.

For esports titles and competitive shooters, the CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz will provide high frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, but the GPU will cap overall performance in most cases. For AAA titles, the GPU will be the primary determinant of frame rates, and users should expect performance consistent with a mid-range GPU rather than a high-end one.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 and Arrow Lake architecture. This socket supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for a single high-end GPU or multiple storage devices. The integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG with 24 EU, provides a fallback for troubleshooting or basic display output without a discrete GPU.

The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward-compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The Arc A750 has a TDP of 225 W and requires a 550 W power supply as suggested. The power connectors are 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin, which is standard for this performance class. The GPU is dual-slot and end-of-life, with Battlemage listed as its successor, meaning future drivers may not receive the same optimization attention as newer architectures.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be a GPU with a higher percentile ranking, as the CPU's 86th percentile leaves substantial headroom. The CPU can support a GPU up to its PCIe Gen 5 capability without bottlenecking. The 65 W TDP means the CPU has minimal power draw, leaving ample power budget for a more power-hungry GPU within the 550 W PSU limit. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is adequate for most gaming and productivity workloads, though users with memory-intensive applications may consider faster DDR5 modules if the motherboard supports them.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (Arrow Lake, 14 cores, 14 threads, 65 W TDP) with the Intel Arc A750 (Xe-HPG, 8 GB GDDR6, 225 W TDP). The CPU is at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 66th percentile. The combined percentile is 76, placing the overall system in the upper mid-range tier.

The CPU is a modern, efficient processor on a 3 nm process, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and strong multi-core performance for its power envelope. The GPU is a mid-range card with 8 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, suitable for 1080p gaming and light 1440p gaming. The pairing is CPU-heavy, meaning the processor has more performance headroom than the graphics card. This configuration is well-suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads such as content creation, software development, and productivity, while still maintaining a capable gaming experience.

The build class is desktop, and the production status for the CPU is Active, while the GPU is End-of-life. The CPU's launch MSRP is $247, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 289 USD. The system is balanced toward productivity, with gaming performance being adequate but not exceptional at higher resolutions.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 4339 and boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensure that frame rates are not CPU-limited in most scenarios, but the GPU's 66th percentile means that achieving 144 Hz or higher in AAA titles at 1080p may require lowering settings. Esports titles will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, though the GPU will still cap maximum frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and multi-thread score of 30918 provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. Software encoding at 1080p will have minimal impact on frame rates, as the CPU has spare cores. The GPU's mid-range performance means streamers should use x264 encoding on the CPU rather than relying on GPU encoding, which is not specified as a dedicated hardware encoder in the data.

Video editing: The R23 multi-core score of 26232 and PassMark floating-point score of 106546 indicate strong performance for video editing workloads. Timeline scrubbing, preview rendering, and export speeds will be good, though the GPU's 8 GB VRAM may limit effects-heavy projects that require GPU acceleration.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-core performance is well-suited for CPU-based rendering engines, with the R23 multi-core score of 26232 providing a solid baseline. The GPU's 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance can accelerate GPU-based renderers, but the 8 GB VRAM may be a constraint for large scenes.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 84244 and data compression score of 295100 indicate strong performance for code compilation and data processing. The 14 cores handle parallel builds efficiently, and the single-thread score of 4339 ensures snappy IDE responsiveness.

Student and office work: The CPU's 86th percentile ensures that office applications, web browsing, and document processing are highly responsive. The integrated graphics can handle basic display output, though the discrete GPU is available for more demanding tasks. The 65 W TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, suitable for shared workspaces.

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