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94%
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91%
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245

48,995 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A750

20,582 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and Intel Arc A750 form a desktop pairing that places in the 78th combined percentile of all systems, with the CPU ranking in the 90th percentile and the GPU in the 66th. This is a configuration where the processor is clearly the stronger component, a point that surfaces repeatedly in the benchmark data. The CPU is built on Intel's Arrow Lake architecture, a 3 nm part with 14 cores and 14 threads, while the GPU is an Alchemist-generation part based on the Xe-HPG architecture. This analysis covers the strengths and limitations of each component, what the scores indicate for real workloads, and who would benefit most from building around this specific combination.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake-S codename with a 3 nm process from TSMC. It runs at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip uses Intel Socket 1851 and supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 192 KB of L1 and 3 MB of L2 per core. The CPU also has integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, though the presence of a discrete GPU makes this largely secondary. The processor supports ECC memory and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 32924 points in multi-core and 4648 in single-core. The multi-core result is 7.1 times the single-core score, indicating strong scaling across the 14 physical cores. This is a workload profile that suits rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 13828 multi-core and 1952 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 3318 multi-core and 468 single-core. The PassMark results reinforce this picture: the multi-thread score is 38706, while single-thread is 4394. Integer math scores 91187, floating-point math hits 120548, and extended instructions reach 33304. Data compression scores 400942, which is notably high and suggests strong performance in archiving and file-heavy workflows.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5% higher. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% lower. With deltas ranging from -0.5% to +0.8%, the Core Ultra 5 245 sits squarely in a competitive band where no single rival has a decisive edge. The data suggests this CPU trades blows with higher-core-count parts and previous-generation performance leaders, making it a versatile choice for productivity.

The single-core performance is also competitive. A Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 puts it in a range that handles everyday responsiveness, gaming physics, and lightly-threaded applications well. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is high, and the architecture appears to extract good instructions-per-clock from the process node. For real workloads, this means the CPU is capable of handling both bursty tasks like opening applications and sustained loads like video encoding. The absence of hyperthreading (14 threads for 14 cores) is a design choice that keeps power low but may slightly reduce performance in heavily-threaded workloads compared to parts with more threads per core.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its average benchmark score is 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K. The deltas are minimal, indicating near-parity with this group.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically found in workstation-class systems.

Q: What is the GPU's gaming performance percentile?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has a percentile rank of 66 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 20582, which places it close to the Intel Arc B570 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.2% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.4% lower).

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A750 includes 28 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). In 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), it scores 2612 points.

Q: What is the power requirement for the GPU?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 225 W, uses a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector setup, and has a suggested PSU rating of 550 W. It is a dual-slot card.

Q: How does the CPU perform in encryption and compression tasks?

A: In PassMark tests, the CPU scores 30236 in data encryption and 400942 in data compression. The compression score is particularly high, indicating strong performance in archiving and file management tasks.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the Intel Arc A750 is marked as end-of-life in the data. It was released on 2022-10-11 and has a successor named Battlemage.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A750 is based on the DG2-512 chip with the Xe-HPG architecture, built on a 6 nm process from TSMC. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The GPU clock runs at 2050 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost, with memory at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The chip contains 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It has 28 ray tracing cores, though it does not list tensor cores in the data. The pixel rate is 268.8 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 537.6 GTexel/s. The GPU delivers 17.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 34.41 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio). It uses a 225 W TDP, requires a 550 W power supply, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0.

Benchmark results place the GPU at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 20582. In 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), it scores 2612 points. Geekbench scores show 98554 in OpenCL and 85631 in Vulkan. PassMark results indicate 12534 in G3D, 5368 in GPU compute, and 732 in G2D. The DirectX tests show 181 in DX9, 72 in DX11, 70 in DX12, and 65 in DX10. These figures suggest a GPU that is strongest in compute-heavy workloads like OpenCL and Vulkan, while DirectX performance is more moderate.

The nearest rivals show a tight grouping. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, just 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.5% lower. The A750 is essentially flanked by these parts, with deltas under one percent. For rendering, the 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and moderate 1440p textures, but the 66th percentile ranking indicates it is not a top-tier card. The ray tracing hardware exists but is not backed by performance numbers that suggest it rivals higher-end parts.

The lack of tensor cores means the GPU does not have dedicated AI acceleration hardware like some competitors. However, the FP16 performance of 34.41 TFLOPS suggests it can handle some compute tasks via shader-based approaches. For rendering, the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 rate is the more relevant figure, and it places the card in a mid-range bracket. The dual-slot design and 225 W TDP mean it requires a reasonable power supply but is not an extreme power draw.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile. This means the GPU is likely the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads, while the CPU has headroom to spare. In gaming at high settings, the GPU will typically be the bottleneck, capping frame rates before the CPU's multi-core potential is fully utilized. The CPU's single-core score of 4648 in Cinebench R23 is strong enough to feed most GPUs, but the A750's 66th percentile ranking suggests it will be the constraint in demanding titles.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's 32924 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 90th percentile rank mean it can handle heavy multi-threaded tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering without breaking a sweat. The GPU's compute scores, such as 98554 in Geekbench OpenCL, provide acceleration for some tasks, but the CPU is the dominant force. In mixed workloads like gaming while streaming, the CPU's 14 cores can handle the encoding overhead while the GPU focuses on rendering, though the GPU's moderate performance may still limit overall quality settings.

The combined percentile of 78 reflects this gap. The system is more capable than the GPU alone suggests, but less capable than the CPU alone would indicate. In real terms, the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios; rather, the GPU will be the limiting factor in graphics-bound applications. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth of the CPU is adequate for dual-channel DDR5, but the GPU's 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is the more critical figure for frame delivery. The data suggests that users should expect the GPU to be the upgrade path for improved gaming performance, while the CPU can handle future GPU upgrades without becoming the weak link.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 delivers strong benchmark results across the board. In Cinebench R23, it scores 32924 multi-core and 4648 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 38706, with single-thread at 4394. Data compression hits 400942, and floating-point math reaches 120548. The CPU's average benchmark score is 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the Core Ultra 5 245 is essentially tied with it. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 0.5% higher, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and Intel Core i5-14600K are 0.6% and 0.8% lower, respectively.

The Intel Arc A750 scores 2612 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 98554 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 85631 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its PassMark G3D score is 12534, and GPU compute is 5368. The average GPU benchmark score is 20582, putting it in the 66th percentile. The Intel Arc B570 is 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.2% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.4% lower. The combined picture is a system where the CPU is a top-10% performer and the GPU is a solid mid-range option. The combined percentile of 78 indicates that the whole is greater than the GPU alone, but the GPU prevents the system from reaching the CPU's performance tier.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits users who need strong CPU performance for productivity but do not require top-tier GPU power. The 90th percentile CPU makes it a candidate for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and PassMark data compression score of 400942 indicate that these workloads will run efficiently. The GPU's 66th percentile rank means it can handle 1080p gaming and light 1440p, but it is not aimed at enthusiasts seeking maximum frame rates. Gamers at 1080p with medium-to-high settings will find it adequate, while those targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or 4K will need a more powerful GPU.

The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with ECC memory support, also make it suitable for small business workstations running databases, virtualization, or financial modeling. The lack of hyperthreading is a minor caveat, but the raw core count and 3 nm process efficiency keep power low at 65 W TDP. Students building a desktop for coursework and light gaming would benefit from the CPU's speed in compilation and office tasks, while the GPU handles casual games and media playback. The Arc A750's end-of-life status means it is not a future-proof choice, but for a budget-conscious build focused on CPU-heavy work, this pairing delivers where it matters.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the Intel Arc A750's 66th percentile and PassMark G3D score of 12534 suggest it can deliver playable frame rates in most titles, though the data does not include specific FPS measurements. The CPU's single-core score of 4648 in Cinebench R23 ensures it will not hold the GPU back in most games. Expect smooth performance at medium settings, with potential dips in demanding scenes.

Streaming benefits from the CPU's 14 cores, which can handle encoding workloads via software while the GPU renders frames. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38706 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 indicate enough headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The GPU's moderate performance may require lower in-game settings to maintain a stable stream.

Video editing is a strong suit. The CPU's high multi-core scores and 400942 data compression score make timeline scrubbing and export times efficient. The GPU's 98554 Geekbench OpenCL score provides hardware acceleration for effects and rendering in supported applications, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit complex projects.

3D rendering relies heavily on the CPU, and the 32924 Cinebench R23 score places it in the 90th percentile, making it competitive with workstation-class parts. The GPU's 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance can assist with GPU-accelerated renderers, but the CPU will carry most of the load in CPU-based render engines.

Software development benefits from the CPU's single-thread speed and multi-core throughput. Compilation tasks will see strong performance from the 14 cores, while the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth helps with large codebases. The GPU is sufficient for running IDEs and local testing.

Student and office work is easily handled. The CPU's single-core score of 4648 and low 65 W TDP make it responsive and efficient for daily tasks. The GPU's G2D score of 732 indicates adequate 2D performance for spreadsheets, documents, and web browsing, though it is not a standout figure.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 CPU with the Intel Arc A750 GPU. The CPU is a 14-core Arrow Lake part on a 3 nm process, while the GPU is a 6 nm Alchemist part with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile is 78, indicating an above-average system overall. The CPU's 90th percentile rank is the standout feature, while the GPU's 66th percentile is more modest. This is a pairing that prioritizes CPU performance for productivity while accepting a mid-range GPU for graphics tasks. The CPU's launch MSRP is $270, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 289 USD. The system is best described as a workstation-leaning desktop with gaming capability, rather than a dedicated gaming rig.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not empirical test results. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 12534 and 66th percentile rank suggest it performs around the level of an Intel Arc B570 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, based on the nearest rival deltas. For 1080p gaming at ultra settings, this implies playable frame rates in most titles, likely in the 60-100 FPS range depending on the game. At 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit performance, with frame rates dropping to 40-70 FPS in demanding titles. The CPU's high single-core score of 4648 in Cinebench R23 ensures it will not be the limiting factor in games. For competitive titles like esports games, the high CPU clock of 5.10 GHz and strong single-thread performance should enable high frame rates at lower settings. The absence of measured data means these figures are indicative, not definitive, and actual performance will vary by game and driver optimization.