Best GPUs for Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:72Ultra|104Bal|144Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
Balanced ~4%
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
Balanced ~3%
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~FPS 1440p:64Ultra|92Bal|127Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?
The NVIDIA RTX 4080 is the best GPU for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 88/100.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?
The NVIDIA RTX 4080 is well-balanced with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Can the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 handle a high-end GPU?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a gaming score of 72/100. Pairing it with a very high-end GPU may cause a noticeable CPU bottleneck, especially at 1080p. Best paired with a mid-range GPU.
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