Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a 2012 FPS that remains extremely sensitive to both CPU and GPU performance, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B570 shows a combo that delivers high frame rates across all tested settings, with the strongest results at 1080p. The measured FPS indicates that this system is capable of exceeding 460 FPS at 1080p Low, making it well-suited for competitive play, while 4K Ultra still holds above 119 FPS. The combination ranks 2271 out of 2848 tested combos, which places it in the lower-mid tier of all configurations, but the absolute frame rates are high enough for smooth gameplay in this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 343. This is a strong result for competitive play, as it provides a significant margin above the refresh rates of most high-end monitors.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (score 49196) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (score 49228). It is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (score 48698) and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K (score 48618).

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. This places it in the upper half of graphics cards, though it is not a top-tier performer.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded at 2560x1440?

A: The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 320, achieved with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average drops to 273, and at High it is 236, with Ultra at 201.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, at 4K the average FPS ranges from 119 at Ultra to 189 at Low. The Medium preset shows an average of 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 185, indicating that even at maximum resolution the game remains fluid.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a launch MSRP of $270, and the Intel Arc B570 has a launch MSRP of 219 USD.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. Its memory configuration is 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both listed at 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, and 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the GPU's role is significant but not overwhelming, as the game is known to be CPU-bound at lower resolutions. The data shows that the Arc B570's performance scales predictably with settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra average FPS is 172 frames (465 vs 293), demonstrating that the GPU's shading units (2304), TMUs (144), and ROPs (80) are being utilized more heavily as the preset increases. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 70 frames (189 vs 119), suggesting that at 4K the CPU becomes a more limiting factor.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 14195, indicates it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20534, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20582, 0.1% lower). In this game, the Arc B570's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s and 10 GB VRAM prove sufficient for all tested presets, as no frame rate is bottlenecked by VRAM capacity. The data confirms that the GPU delivers playable results even at 4K Ultra, which is notable for a card in this percentile range.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2271 out of 2848 tested combos in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This places the system in the 20th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 80% of tested setups perform better in terms of raw FPS. However, this ranking must be interpreted with caution, as the database includes many high-end configurations that may not represent typical gaming PCs.

Despite the low combo rank, the absolute performance is far from inadequate. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is between 293 (Ultra) and 465 (Low), which are numbers that would satisfy most competitive players. The rank reflects that other combos, likely with stronger CPUs or GPUs, achieve even higher frame rates, but the measured data shows this setup is not struggling. The CPU itself is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 48995, which is a strong result. The GPU, in the 65th percentile, is the weaker link, but it still provides enough power for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (deltaPct -0.4) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (deltaPct -0.5), have nearly identical benchmark scores, indicating that swapping the CPU for one of these would not dramatically change the combo's ranking. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1), also show minimal score differences, suggesting that the combo's rank is stable within its performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS is 465, which is a very high number for any modern system. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 396, with a minimum of 337 and a maximum of 456. High settings yield an average of 343, and Ultra brings it down to 293. These numbers indicate that even at the highest preset, the system maintains a frame rate well above 240 Hz, which is ideal for esports monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings produce an average of 320 FPS, which is still very high. Medium averages 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232 and a maximum of 314. High settings average 236 FPS, and Ultra averages 201 FPS. The frame times at this resolution are consistent, with the minimums staying above 200 FPS for all presets except Ultra, which still holds above 200 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits but remains playable. Low settings average 189 FPS, Medium averages 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 185, High averages 139 FPS, and Ultra averages 119 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is above 60, which is the minimum for a smooth experience, but competitive players would likely prefer the lower resolutions for higher refresh rates. The data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, with the 4K Ultra result being 59% of the 1080p Ultra result (119 vs 293), indicating that both CPU and GPU are contributing to the performance drop.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake-S architecture and built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it features integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 EU.

In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the CPU's role is critical, as the game engine (Source) is heavily dependent on single-thread performance and low latency. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4648, and its multi-core score is 32924. These numbers place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, has a score of 49196, which is only 0.4% higher, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 245 is competitive with top-tier processors from the same generation.

The high boost clock of 5.10 GHz is likely a key factor in the game's performance, as CS:GO benefits from high IPC and clock speeds. The data shows that at 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 465, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. However, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 119, which is a more GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads are more than sufficient for this game, as it typically uses only 2-4 threads, but the high single-core performance ensures that frame times remain low.

The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4394 and multi-thread score of 38706 further confirm its strength. The data compression score of 400942 and integer math score of 91187 show that the CPU handles general workloads well, but for gaming, the single-core scores are more relevant. Overall, the Core Ultra 5 245 provides ample processing power for CS:GO, and the measured FPS indicates that it is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for competitive play is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 465 FPS. This provides the highest possible frame rate, minimizing input lag and maximizing refresh rate utilization on high-Hz monitors. The Low preset at 1080p also ensures that the CPU is the primary driver, which is ideal for this game. If a player prefers slightly better visuals, Medium settings at 1080p still deliver an average of 396 FPS, with a minimum of 337, which is well above the 240 Hz threshold.

For players using 1440p monitors, Low settings at 2560x1440 average 320 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings at this resolution average 273 FPS, with a minimum of 232, which is also suitable for high refresh rate gaming. High settings at 1440p drop to 236 FPS on average, which remains above 200 FPS and is playable, but for the most consistent frame times, Low or Medium is recommended.

At 4K, the system is less suited for competitive play, but it can still handle the game. Medium settings at 3840x2160 average 161 FPS, with a minimum of 137, which is smooth for casual play. Low settings at 4K average 189 FPS, providing a better margin. Ultra at 4K averages 119 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, Medium settings at 1440p or 1080p are the sweet spot, as they offer high frame rates while maintaining better image quality than Low. For maximum competitive advantage, 1080p Low is the recommended choice, as it delivers the highest average FPS of 465 and ensures the lowest latency possible.