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# Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 — Hardware Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 18-core Arrow Lake Refresh desktop processor with NVIDIA's flagship Ada Lovelace GPU, creating a desktop build that sits at the 91st percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations tracked in the database. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4090 ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs — both are top-tier components individually, and their combined benchmark picture suggests a system capable of handling the most demanding workloads available today. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the individual benchmark scores and should be treated as analytical projection rather than empirical testing.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this specific CPU+GPU pairing — the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Consequently, any gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component, not direct measurements.

The RTX 4090's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223, combined with a Passmark G3D score of 38,194, places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs — this is a GPU that should handle ultra-settings gaming at 4K resolution with high frame rates in most titles. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provides substantial headroom for high-resolution textures and ray-traced effects without running into VRAM limitations.

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus contributes to gaming performance through its strong single-thread capabilities — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,261 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,757 indicate responsive frame pacing and minimal CPU-bound bottlenecks in most gaming scenarios. At 1080p and 1440p resolutions, where CPU overhead is more pronounced, the processor's 5.30 GHz boost clock should keep frame rates high; at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary determinant, and the RTX 4090's raw compute power (82.58 TFLOPS FP32) should sustain high frame rates even with demanding visual settings.

For competitive esports titles at 1080p, the combination of high single-core performance and the GPU's massive throughput suggests frame rates well beyond 144 Hz in most cases. For AAA single-player games at 4K ultra settings, the RTX 4090's 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores provide the hardware foundation for ray-traced and DLSS-enhanced gaming, though exact frame rates cannot be stated without measured data.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score across all tests is 66,855, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 4465P with an average score of 66,925, a delta of -0.1% — meaning the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus essentially trades blows with a server-class EPYC processor in aggregate benchmark performance. It also sits just behind the Intel Xeon 6515P (67,006, -0.2%) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (67,469, -0.9%), while edging out the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (66,159, +1.1%).

The GPU's average benchmark score is 60,347, placing it in the 88th percentile. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60,326, a delta of 0% — identical aggregate performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, +0.3%) is also nearly tied, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896, -2.5%) and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657, +2.9%) round out the immediate competitive set. The RTX 4090's Geekbench OpenCL score of 255,416 and Vulkan score of 271,631 indicate strong compute performance that extends beyond gaming.

The combined picture — a 93rd-percentile CPU paired with an 88th-percentile GPU — yields a 91st-percentile combined ranking, suggesting that neither component significantly drags down the overall system performance. The CPU actually outperforms the GPU in relative percentile terms, which is notable for a gaming-focused build where the GPU often dominates.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is an 18-core, 18-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process node. It integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The TDP is rated at 125 W.

The cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported — a feature more commonly associated with workstation and server platforms. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is ample for a single high-end GPU and a fast NVMe SSD.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,867 is particularly strong, and the Passmark multi-thread score of 51,596 confirms heavy parallel workload capability. Single-thread performance is equally impressive: Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,261 and Passmark single-thread at 4,757 indicate excellent responsiveness for everyday tasks and gaming.

Specialized workloads reveal additional strengths. The Passmark data compression score of 568,721 and data encryption score of 42,144 suggest strong performance for archival and security-related tasks. Floating-point math at 162,692 and integer math at 125,091 indicate solid number-crunching ability. The extended instructions score of 44,565 shows good SIMD throughput. However, the find prime numbers score of 486 and physics score of 3,494 are more modest, suggesting that certain niche workloads may not benefit as much from this architecture.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced system with a slight CPU advantage in percentile terms: the CPU sits at the 93rd percentile while the GPU sits at the 88th. This means the processor has more relative headroom than the graphics card, so in GPU-bound scenarios — typically high-resolution gaming with ultra settings — the RTX 4090 will be the limiting factor.

In CPU-bound workloads such as data compression (568,721 in Passmark), encryption (42,144), and multi-threaded rendering (Cinebench R23 multi-core at 30,867), the processor will be the primary driver, and the GPU's contribution is secondary. Conversely, in GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering with ray tracing or high-resolution texture work, the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate will determine performance.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports this interpretation: at 1080p where CPU overhead is highest, the Core Ultra 5's strong single-thread score (4,757 in Passmark) should keep frame rates high. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes progressively more dominant, and the RTX 4090's specifications — 24 GB VRAM, 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate — indicate it can sustain high throughput without becoming memory-constrained.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is current-generation for Intel's Core Ultra Series 2. The processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with ECC capability, and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides basic display output capability, though the discrete RTX 4090 will be the primary graphics solution.

The GPU requires a suggested 850 W PSU and draws 450 W TDP, with a single 16-pin power connector. The card is triple-slot wide, measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width — case compatibility should be verified for clearance. The RTX 4090 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and there is no bandwidth bottleneck from the interface.

A sensible next upgrade would be a CPU from the same socket with more cores or higher clocks, since the platform supports Intel Socket 1851 and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking. The 18-core configuration already provides substantial multi-threaded performance, so the most impactful upgrade for gaming would be a GPU with higher percentile ranking than the RTX 4090's 88th percentile — though the 4090 is already an end-of-life product with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. Memory capacity and speed upgrades within the DDR5 standard are also viable, given the dual-channel support.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need both high-end gaming performance and substantial compute capability. Gamers playing at 4K resolution with ultra settings will benefit from the RTX 4090's 88th-percentile GPU ranking and 24 GB of VRAM, which accommodates high-resolution textures and ray-traced effects. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will leverage the CPU's 93rd-percentile multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core at 30,867) alongside the GPU's compute scores (Geekbench OpenCL at 255,416).

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 18 cores and 30 MB of L3 cache, while the ECC memory support makes this platform suitable for workstation-class reliability needs. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the combination capable of handling simulation and data analysis workloads. Small business workstations requiring both CPU throughput and GPU acceleration — such as for CAD, financial modeling, or scientific visualization — are well served by this pairing. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 42,144 also makes it suitable for security-sensitive workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance percentile of this CPU+GPU combination?

A: The combined percentile is 91, meaning this pairing outperforms 91% of all tracked CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has an average benchmark score of 66,855, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 4465P (66,925) and 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon 6515P (67,006), but 1.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (66,159).

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

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60,347, which is exactly 0% different from the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326), 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140), and 2.9% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657).

Q: What memory type does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4090 is 850 W, with the GPU consuming 450 W TDP and the CPU consuming 125 W TDP.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and the boost clock is 5.30 GHz with a base clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's successor?

A: The RTX 4090 has a documented successor in the GeForce 50 series, and its production status is end-of-life.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. The CPU is an 18-core Arrow Lake Refresh processor on the Intel Socket 1851 platform, manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors. The GPU is the Ada Lovelace-based AD102 chip with 76,300 million transistors on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.

The overall tier of this system is high-end, evidenced by the 91st combined percentile. The CPU's 93rd percentile among all CPUs and the GPU's 88th percentile among all GPUs place both components in the upper echelon of their respective categories. The CPU's average benchmark score of 66,855 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 60,347 indicate that this pairing is competitive with server-class processors and professional-grade GPUs, respectively.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,757 in Passmark should keep frame rates high enough to saturate 144 Hz and higher refresh monitors. At 4K, the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate should sustain high frame rates even with ultra settings, though exact figures are estimates.

Streaming: The CPU's 18 cores provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming — the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,867 indicates substantial parallel processing capability. The GPU's NVENC (implied by tensor cores and modern architecture) further offloads encoding work.

Video editing: The combination of CPU multi-threaded performance (Passmark multi-thread at 51,596) and GPU compute (Geekbench OpenCL at 255,416) accelerates timeline rendering, effects processing, and export. The 24 GB VRAM accommodates large project files and multi-layer compositions.

3D rendering: The GPU's 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced renders, while the CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 18,442 handles CPU-based render engines. The memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s on the GPU and 115.2 GB/s on the CPU supports complex scenes.

Software development: The 18 cores and 30 MB L3 cache speed up compilation, and the Passmark data compression score of 568,721 indicates strong archive handling. ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes.

Student and office work: Everyday productivity tasks benefit from the CPU's single-thread score of 4,757, ensuring responsive application performance. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides a fallback display solution if the discrete GPU is unavailable.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The chip, designated AD102, operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. Memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed across a 384-bit bus, yielding 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth.

The memory subsystem comprises 24 GB of GDDR6X, which is substantial for high-resolution gaming, large 3D scenes, and AI inference workloads. The GPU contains 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, with 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s, texture rate is 1,290.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute reaches 82.58 TFLOPS with FP16 at the same 82.58 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark scores show the RTX 4090 achieving 9,223 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 255,416 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 271,631 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark scores include 38,194 in G3D and 26,613 in GPU compute. These results place the GPU in the 88th percentile, though the Passmark DirectX scores (224 for DX10, 326 for DX11, 150 for DX12, 397 for DX9) reflect synthetic legacy tests rather than real-world gaming performance. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The card is triple-slot wide, requires a 850 W PSU, and draws 450 W TDP through a single 16-pin connector.

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