SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 9 285 + Intel Arc A770

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

97 Score

Top 3% Ranking

97 / 100

ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 3% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

97%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 9 285

75,488 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

Intel Arc A770

68,809 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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 9 285 and Intel Arc A770 pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration that delivers top-tier compute performance with a strong focus on content creation and productivity, rather than raw gaming dominance. The CPU excels in multi-threaded workloads, ranking in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU holds its own in the 90th percentile, making this a potent workstation-class build. This analysis is based entirely on the provided benchmark data, which shows a system that is heavily front-loaded by its processor’s exceptional rendering and encoding capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285's strongest benchmark area?

A: The data shows its highest-scoring workloads are in multi-threaded rendering. It scores 48,945 points in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is a massive 7.9x improvement over its single-core score of 6,909 in the same test. This indicates an extreme capability for parallel processing, suitable for video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in overall average score?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75,488. This puts it statistically tied with the AMD EPYC 8224P, which scores 75,582 and is just 0.1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, which scores 75,738 and is 0.3% faster. The performance delta is negligible, placing it in the same performance tier as these professional-grade processors.

Q: What kind of memory and expansion does this CPU support?

A: The processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. For expansion, it provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes directly from the CPU, which is essential for connecting the fastest available NVMe storage or a high-bandwidth graphics card.

Q: Is the Intel Arc A770 a capable GPU for professional workloads?

A: Yes, the benchmark results indicate it is a strong performer. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 109,175 is significantly higher than its Vulkan score of 94,284, suggesting it is particularly well-optimized for compute tasks that utilize OpenCL, which is common in rendering and scientific applications.

Q: What are the key architectural details of the GPU?

A: The Arc A770 is based on the Xe-HPG architecture, codenamed Alchemist, and is manufactured on a 6 nm process. It features 32 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, indicating it has dedicated hardware for both real-time ray tracing and advanced DirectX 12 features.

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The build has a combined percentile of 93, meaning it outperforms 93% of all other recorded CPU and GPU pairings in the database. This places it firmly in the high-end enthusiast or professional workstation segment.

Q: Is there measured gaming performance data for this specific combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU and GPU combination. All discussion of gaming performance must be considered an estimate based on the individual benchmark scores of the components.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data paints a clear picture: this is a computing powerhouse with a distinct skew toward CPU-intensive tasks. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 achieves an average benchmark score of 75,488, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. This score is virtually identical to its nearest rivals, with the AMD EPYC 8224P being only 0.1% faster and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D only 0.3% faster, demonstrating that the Ultra 9 285 is at the very top of the consumer and prosumer CPU performance stack.

The GPU, an Intel Arc A770, contributes a solid foundation with an average benchmark score of 68,809, landing in the 90th percentile of all GPUs. While this is a respectable score, it is notably lower than the CPU's percentile standing. It sits close to the NVIDIA CMP 90HX, which is 0.3% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200, which is 1.5% faster. This indicates that while the CPU is a class-leading component, the GPU is a step below the absolute highest tier, creating a performance imbalance where the CPU can far outpace the GPU in certain workloads.

The combined picture is one of a system with a combined percentile of 93, driven almost entirely by the processor's exceptional capabilities. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 48,945 is a standout figure, more than seven times its single-core score. This massive scaling factor highlights the processor's ability to manage highly parallel tasks with ease. In contrast, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,969, while good, does not show the same level of dominance relative to its peers, suggesting that gaming and real-time graphics performance will be good but not class-leading.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is a 24-core, 24-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, representing the Core Ultra Series 2. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC, a factor that contributes to its efficiency and performance. The CPU has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This combination of a high core count and a high boost clock allows it to excel in both multi-threaded and single-threaded applications.

Benchmark results confirm its dual nature. In Cinebench R15, it scores 4,933 points in multicore and 696 in single-core. This pattern continues in R20 (20,556 multi vs. 2,901 single) and R23 (48,945 multi vs. 6,909 single). The single-core scores are strong, indicating snappy responsiveness and good performance in lightly-threaded applications. However, the multi-core scores are exceptional.

For real workloads, this translates to a processor that can handle video editing timelines with numerous effects, compile large software projects, or render complex 3D scenes significantly faster than most other CPUs. The PassMark tests reinforce this, with an outstanding multithread score of 56,602 and a floating-point math score of 194,988, both indicating immense processing power. The data compression score of 602,121 also shows it is adept at archiving and data-heavy tasks. While the single-thread score of 4,881 in PassMark is respectable, it is the sheer scale of the multi-threaded results that define this CPU's character as a rendering and productivity monster.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is a new platform designed for the Arrow Lake architecture. This means future processor upgrades will be limited to other CPUs that support this specific socket. The platform officially supports DDR5 memory, which is the current standard, and offers a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU also provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, offering the highest bandwidth available for add-in cards and storage.

The platform supports ECC memory, a feature that is valuable for data integrity in professional workstations. For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck. Its average benchmark score of 75,488 is on par with the top EPYC and Ryzen PRO processors, indicating it has plenty of headroom. A more meaningful upgrade path would be to focus on the GPU, as the Arc A770's score of 68,809 is its weakest link.

The GPU has a TDP of 225 W and a suggested PSU of 550 W. This leaves significant headroom within a typical high-end power supply, meaning the system can handle the CPU's 65 W TDP and the rest of the components without issue. A future GPU upgrade to a higher-tier card would be a logical step to balance the system, and the 550 W PSU recommendation suggests there is a baseline capacity for such an upgrade, though more powerful cards would necessitate a larger PSU.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770 is a GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, built on a 6 nm process. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a substantial memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This large frame buffer is a significant advantage for high-resolution textures and large datasets in creative applications. The GPU has a base clock of 2100 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with memory running at an effective 16 Gbps.

The GPU includes dedicated hardware for advanced graphics features, with 32 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. This makes it fully capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and variable rate shading. Its compute capabilities are strong, as evidenced by a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109,175, which is 15.8% higher than its Vulkan score of 94,284. This suggests the card is particularly well-suited for OpenCL-accelerated rendering and compute tasks.

In benchmark comparisons, the A770's average score of 68,809 places it in the 90th percentile. It is closely matched with the NVIDIA CMP 90HX (0.3% faster) and the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (0.4% slower). For rendering, the 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth will allow for smooth handling of complex scenes and high-resolution textures. The FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS provides a solid foundation for general compute, while the FP16 performance of 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1) can accelerate AI and machine learning tasks that support reduced precision. The GPU is an end-of-life product, with its successor being Battlemage, but it remains a capable performer in its percentile tier.

Who Should Build It

This system is primarily for professionals and power users who prioritize compute performance. Given the CPU's exceptional multi-core scores, the ideal user is a content creator working with 4K or 8K video, complex motion graphics, or 3D animation. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 48,945 indicates that render times will be dramatically shorter than on average systems.

It is also a strong fit for developers and engineers who need to compile large codebases or run complex simulations. The high PassMark integer and floating-point math scores (164,869 and 194,988 respectively) demonstrate the raw computational power needed for these tasks. The ECC memory support makes it a viable option for small business workstations where data accuracy is critical.

While it can handle gaming, the balance of the system is not optimized for it. The CPU's power is largely wasted in most games, which are more dependent on the GPU. Therefore, a gamer at 1080p or 1440p would find this a capable system, but the GPU would be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The primary target is the professional who needs a high-performance rendering and computation rig and who also games on the side, rather than the enthusiast gamer who wants the absolute highest frame rates. The 24-thread CPU is a boon for multitasking, allowing for background rendering while still maintaining a responsive system for other work.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK does not contain any measured FPS data for this specific combination of CPU and GPU. The dataIsMeasured field is false, and the measuredFpsUltraByGame object is empty. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of the components.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,969 indicates a solid, but not top-tier, level of DirectX 12 gaming performance. Given that it sits in the 90th percentile of all GPUs, it is expected to handle most modern games at 1440p with high settings, and it can manage 4K in less demanding titles or with some settings reduced. The 16 GB VRAM is a future-proofing asset, ensuring that texture memory is unlikely to be a bottleneck at high resolutions.

The CPU's high single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 6,909, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios. However, the system is clearly CPU-front-loaded. In games that are heavily multi-threaded, the 24-core CPU will provide a smooth experience. The expectation is that this system will provide a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and a very good experience at 1440p, but it will likely not be able to consistently hit 60 FPS at 4K with ultra settings in the most demanding AAA titles. The GPU is the limiting factor here, and users seeking maximum frame rates in the latest games would need to consider a more powerful GPU.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 9 285, a 24-core desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, with the Intel Arc A770, a desktop GPU from the Alchemist generation. It represents a high-end desktop configuration, as indicated by its buildClass of "desktop". The combined performance of these two components places the system in the 93rd percentile of all recorded pairings.

The CPU is the dominant component, with a 95th percentile ranking and an average score of 75,488. This makes it a top-tier processor for compute-intensive tasks. The GPU, while powerful with a 90th percentile ranking, is relatively less impressive. The system is a powerful workstation first and a gaming PC second. The combination of a 24-core CPU with a 16 GB GPU is characteristic of a professional workstation designed for content creation, 3D rendering, and heavy multitasking. The CPU's 65 W TDP is remarkably low for its performance, which confirms the efficiency of the 3 nm process, while the GPU's 225 W TDP is typical for a high-performance card. The overall tier of this build is high-end enthusiast or entry-level professional, defined by its extraordinary CPU compute capabilities.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a clear imbalance in this pairing, with the CPU being the significantly stronger component. The Core Ultra 9 285 sits at the 95th percentile among CPUs, while the Arc A770 sits at the 90th percentile among GPUs. This 5-percentile gap indicates that the CPU has more performance headroom than the GPU can utilize.

The bottleneck scenario is workload-dependent. In CPU-bound workloads such as video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation, the CPU is the star. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 48,945 will be the primary driver of performance, and the GPU will simply need to keep up with displaying or processing the final output. The system will feel exceptionally fast in these tasks.

However, in GPU-bound workloads such as gaming or real-time 3D rendering, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's immense power will be underutilized as it waits for the GPU to process frames. The Arc A770's performance, while good, is not in the same league as its CPU counterpart. The estimated FPS in demanding games will be determined by the GPU's 3DMark score of 2,969, and the CPU will not be the cause of any frame rate drops. The practical effect is that the system will excel in productivity but may not deliver the top-tier frame rates that its powerful CPU might suggest, creating a situation where the CPU is waiting on the GPU in gaming, and the GPU is easily saturated by the CPU in compute tasks.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 9 285 + Intel Arc A770

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core Ultra 9 285

Intel Arc A770

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

FAQ

Benchmark Performance

CPU Analysis

Upgrade Path and Platform

GPU Analysis

Who Should Build It

Gaming Performance

Build Overview

Balance and Bottleneck

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds