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97%
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GPU
96%
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

83,807 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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

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# Intel Core Ultra 9 285K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER — Desktop Benchmark Analysis

This build pairs Intel's top-tier Arrow Lake desktop processor with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace mid-high-range GPU. The CPU is a 24-core, 24-thread part based on the 3 nm process from TSMC, while the GPU is a 12 GB GDDR6X card built on the 5 nm node. It is important to state clearly: no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all game performance discussion below is estimated from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct testing of this pairing.

Gaming Performance

Since there is no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination, we must estimate gaming behavior from the underlying scores. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 29995. That places it comfortably above average for 1440p and even capable at 4K in many titles, though it is not a top-tier 4K card. The Core Ultra 9 285K, with a 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, will not bottleneck the GPU in the vast majority of scenarios.

For high-refresh 1080p gaming, the CPU's single-core strength is the key factor. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2377 and Geekbench single-core score of 2870 indicate excellent per-thread performance. This means the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates where the CPU often becomes the limiting factor. Expect the RTX 4070 SUPER to be the limiting component at 1080p in most modern titles, but the CPU will keep frame pacing consistent.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 suggests the GPU can handle modern DirectX 12 titles at this resolution with high settings. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute are strong figures for a 12 GB card. This resolution is likely the sweet spot for this pairing, where both components contribute meaningfully without either becoming a clear bottleneck.

For 4K gaming, the RTX 4070 SUPER will be the primary constraint. Its 83rd percentile GPU ranking and 12 GB VRAM capacity mean it can run many games at 4K with adjusted settings, but ultra-preset 4K in the most demanding titles will push it to its limits. The CPU's 24 threads and high memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s) will not be the limiting factor here; the GPU's raw rasterization and ray tracing throughput will determine playability.

Ray tracing performance is a notable strength. With 56 dedicated RT cores and 224 tensor cores, the GPU is well-equipped for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 205624 and OpenCL score of 172795 indicate strong compute and API efficiency, which translates to good performance in titles that leverage these features.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the AD104 chip with the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 121.8 million per mm². The GPU has 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units, which produce a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s.

Memory configuration is 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. This is sufficient for 1440p gaming with high texture quality, but 4K ultra textures in some titles may approach the VRAM limit. The base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz.

The RT and tensor core counts are significant for this class. 56 RT cores handle ray tracing workloads, while 224 tensor cores accelerate AI-based features like DLSS and frame generation. The FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS matches the FP16 figure (1:1 ratio), which is unusual and indicates strong compute density for both gaming and productivity tasks.

In benchmark terms, the GPU scores 4627 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 172795 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 205624 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 29995, a GPU compute score of 17108, and DirectX 12 score of 110. The PassMark DirectX 9 score of 344 and DirectX 11 score of 273 suggest strong legacy API performance, while the DirectX 10 score of 167 is lower, reflecting architectural priorities toward modern APIs.

The nearest rivals in the database are all within 1% of its average score: the Quadro M6000 24 GB (-0.1%), RTX 5050 Mobile (-0.1%), Quadro M6000 (-0.2%), and RTX 4090 Mobile (-1%). This places the 4070 SUPER in a competitive band where small driver or game-specific optimizations can shift relative performance. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it outperforms roughly 83% of all GPUs in the database.

Power requirements are 220 W TDP with a suggested 550 W power supply. The card uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor, measuring 267 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 42 mm in width. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a connectors, supporting modern multi-monitor setups.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core Ultra 9 285K uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors. This is a new platform with DDR5 memory support in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU also supports ECC memory, which is unusual for a desktop part and valuable for workstation reliability.

PCIe connectivity comes from the CPU with Gen 5 support across 20 lanes. This provides ample bandwidth for the fastest NVMe SSDs and future GPU upgrades, though the RTX 4070 SUPER itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units serves as a fallback display output and can handle basic tasks without the discrete GPU.

The platform's upgrade path is straightforward. The 125 W TDP of the CPU and 220 W TDP of the GPU mean a 550 W power supply is the suggested minimum. This leaves headroom for modest overclocking—the CPU has an unlocked multiplier—but not for a significantly more powerful GPU without a PSU upgrade.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU within the same generation, as the CPU's 96th percentile ranking and 24 threads are unlikely to be the limiting factor in gaming for several years. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU ensure that future GPUs and storage devices will not be bandwidth-constrained. For content creators, adding more DDR5 capacity is an easy improvement, as the dual-channel memory controller can be fully populated with high-speed modules.

The 3 nm process node from TSMC and 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die indicate a modern, efficient design. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache, plus 3 MB of L2 per core and 192 KB of L1 per core, provides a large cache hierarchy that reduces memory latency in compute-heavy workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

In gaming workloads, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus the CPU's 96th percentile means the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU does. At 1080p with high refresh rates, the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2377) becomes more relevant, but even then, the GPU is likely to limit frame rates in demanding titles.

For productivity and compute workloads, the CPU is the dominant factor. The Core Ultra 9 285K scores 42522 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 24003 in R20 multi-core, and 6494 in R15 multi-core. These figures indicate exceptional multi-threaded throughput. The Geekbench multi-core score of 26702 and PassMark multithread score of 67260 confirm this. In rendering and encoding tasks, the CPU will be the workhorse, with the GPU contributing only in specific compute-accelerated applications.

The PassMark data compression score of 790052 and data encryption score of 57745 highlight the CPU's strength in data-intensive tasks. The extended instructions score of 62277 and floating point math score of 224324 show strong SIMD and FPU performance. The integer math score of 172379 and random string sorting score of 94927 round out a comprehensive compute profile.

Bottleneck analysis shows that in gaming, the GPU limits at 1440p and above, while the CPU can keep up with most gaming demands. In content creation, the CPU is the primary engine, and the GPU accelerates specific tasks like ray tracing or AI-based effects. The balance is typical of a high-end CPU paired with a mid-high-range GPU: the CPU provides headroom for future GPU upgrades without needing replacement.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, and the part number is SRQD5.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache helps maintain high performance in latency-sensitive workloads. The memory controller supports dual-channel DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported.

Benchmark performance is top-tier. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42522 and single-core score of 2377 place it among the fastest desktop CPUs. The R20 scores of 24003 multi-core and 3388 single-core, along with R15 scores of 6494 multi-core and 359 single-core, show consistent scaling across benchmark versions. Geekbench scores of 26702 multi-core and 2870 single-core confirm strong general-purpose performance.

PassMark results are comprehensive. The multithread score of 67260 and single-thread score of 5087 (also listed as 5087 for singlethread) show balanced performance. The physics score of 3938 and find prime numbers score of 541 are lower relative to other sub-tests, which is typical for this architecture. The floating point math score of 224324 and integer math score of 172379 indicate strong compute capability for scientific and financial workloads.

The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms 96% of the database. Its average benchmark score is 83807, with nearest rivals including the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus (-0.2%), AMD EPYC 4584PX (+0.9%), AMD EPYC 9135 (+1%), and AMD EPYC 7F72 (-1.5%). This places it in rarefied company, competing with server-class processors in multi-threaded tasks.

The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 EU provides basic display output and media acceleration. This is useful for troubleshooting or office tasks without the discrete GPU active, but it is not intended for gaming. The 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die represent a dense, modern design.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength (Geekbench single-core 2870) ensures high frame rates in esports and competitive titles, while the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking handles the rendering load. Expect smooth performance in most titles at high settings, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor in the most demanding games.

Streaming: The 24 threads and high multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 42522) provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU's NVENC capabilities, implied by the tensor cores and modern architecture, can offload streaming encoding, leaving the CPU free for game logic and physics.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core performance (Geekbench multi-core 26702) excels in timeline playback, rendering, and export tasks. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerate effects, color grading, and GPU-accelerated exports in modern editors.

3D rendering: The CPU's 42522 Cinebench R23 multi-core score is exceptional for CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or Cinema 4D. The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced renders and AI denoising, making this a capable hybrid rendering system.

Software development: The high single-thread score (5087 PassMark single-thread) speeds up compilation of single-threaded build steps, while the 24 threads handle parallel builds. The data compression score of 790052 and encryption score of 57745 indicate strong performance for archive extraction and secure operations.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for basic tasks, but the integrated graphics provide a fallback if the discrete GPU is disabled. The 36 MB L3 cache and fast DDR5 support ensure snappy application loading and multitasking, though the power draw is higher than needed for typical office workloads.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who want a high-end CPU with a capable but not top-tier GPU. The Core Ultra 9 285K is aimed at enthusiasts and professionals who need maximum multi-threaded performance, while the RTX 4070 SUPER suits gamers at 1440p and content creators who need solid GPU acceleration without the cost of a flagship card.

Gamers at 1440p will find this pairing ideal. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and 12 GB VRAM handle modern titles at high settings, while the CPU ensures no bottleneck. 4K gamers should consider this build only if they are willing to adjust settings, as the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution. 1080p high-refresh gamers will see excellent frame rates, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

Content creators—video editors, 3D artists, and streamers—will benefit from the CPU's 24 threads and the GPU's compute capabilities. The combination handles rendering, encoding, and AI-accelerated effects without requiring a separate workstation GPU. The ECC memory support is a bonus for professionals who need data integrity.

Software developers working on large codebases will appreciate the fast compilation times from the high multi-core scores. Data scientists and researchers can leverage the floating point math score of 224324 for numerical workloads. The PassMark data encryption score of 57745 is relevant for security-focused applications.

Students and small business users should consider this build only if they have demanding workloads. For standard office tasks, the integrated graphics alone would suffice, making this configuration over-specified. However, for engineering students running simulations or business users doing video production, the performance justifies the platform.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU+GPU combination have measured FPS data?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing. All gaming performance estimates are derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285K scores 42522 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is 0.2% behind the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, 0.9% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4584PX, and 1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9135.

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

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. It is 0.1% behind the Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile, 0.2% behind the Quadro M6000, and 1% behind the RTX 4090 Mobile.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The Core Ultra 9 285K supports ECC memory in its dual-channel DDR5 configuration, which is a useful feature for workstation reliability.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this build?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 550 W. The CPU has a 125 W TDP and the GPU has a 220 W TDP, so a 550 W unit provides adequate headroom for this configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, which provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture is a 90th percentile desktop build, with the CPU at the 96th percentile and the GPU at the 83rd percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score is 83807, while the GPU's average is 43223. This asymmetry is typical for a CPU-forward configuration where the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the graphics card.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42522 and single-core score of 2377 demonstrate top-tier performance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads. Geekbench scores of 26702 multi-core and 2870 single-core confirm this. PassMark multithread score of 67260 and single-thread score of 5087 round out a comprehensive benchmark profile.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 205624 show strong modern API performance. PassMark G3D score of 29995 and GPU compute score of 17108 indicate solid rasterization and compute capabilities. The DirectX 12 score of 110 is lower relative to other sub-tests, but this is a normalized value and should not be interpreted as poor absolute performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.5% of its average score, indicating that it sits at the top of a competitive band. The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, with the largest delta being 1% behind the RTX 4090 Mobile. This suggests that both components are well-positioned relative to their peers, with no significant performance gaps in either direction.

For gaming, the estimated performance at 1440p is strong, with the GPU providing the majority of the rendering power and the CPU ensuring consistent frame delivery. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength allows the GPU to reach its full potential. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and users should expect to adjust settings for demanding titles.

For productivity, the CPU is the clear workhorse. The 24 threads and high multi-core scores handle rendering, encoding, and compilation with ease. The GPU accelerates specific tasks like ray tracing and AI-based effects, but the CPU carries the primary workload in most professional applications. This is a balanced build that leans toward CPU-heavy workloads while maintaining solid gaming performance.