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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + Intel Arc B580

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
VS
GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245

48,995 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc B580

23,021 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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 5 245 and Intel Arc B580 form a modern desktop pairing built around Intel’s Arrow Lake architecture and Battlemage graphics. This combination targets 1080p and 1440p gaming with a strong multi-core CPU foundation, placing the build in the 79th combined percentile. The data below breaks down what these components deliver, how they interact, and where they fit in the broader hardware landscape.

FAQ

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

A: The build sits at the 79th combined percentile, with the CPU at the 90th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 68th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, while leading the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B580 features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the CPU?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a launch MSRP of $270.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory and what type of memory does it use?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory. It uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the measured average FPS across all tested games for this build?

A: The pair achieves an average of 98 FPS across games, ranking 2836 out of 3732 pairs.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, specifically the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 19,600 million transistors into a 272 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The GPU operates with a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, and its memory runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). With 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the card delivers a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS for FP32 and 27.34 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio).

The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is significant for modern titles with high-resolution textures, and the bandwidth supports 1440p gaming comfortably. The card includes 20 RT cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported titles. API support is robust, with DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and upcoming games.

Benchmark results place the B580 at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals show tight competition: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 (0.6% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (1% higher). The B580’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3068, and its Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 92821 and 109672, respectively. Passmark G3D and GPU compute scores are 15748 and 7729, respectively.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 throughput of 13.67 TFLOPS indicates capable general compute, while the FP16 performance at 27.34 TFLOPS suggests acceleration for workloads that can leverage lower precision. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is ample for feeding the 2560 shading units, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions where the card demonstrates its strengths in the measured gaming data.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) desktop processors. This means upgrades are confined to the same socket generation, limiting future CPU options to those within the Arrow Lake family. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with ECC capability, which is a boon for workstation use where data integrity is critical. Memory bandwidth is rated at 102.4 GB/s, which is standard for a dual-channel DDR5 configuration.

PCIe connectivity is provided by the CPU with Gen 5 and 20 lanes. This is a forward-looking feature, as PCIe Gen 5 offers double the bandwidth of Gen 4 for compatible devices like NVMe SSDs and future GPUs. The Arc B580, however, uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for its performance class. For storage, the Gen 5 lanes allow for the fastest available SSDs, though users can also run Gen 4 drives without bottleneck.

Power requirements are modest. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 190 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 450 W, which leaves headroom for the CPU, motherboard, and peripherals. The GPU uses a single 8-pin power connector and is a dual-slot design. Given the 65 W CPU and 190 W GPU, a high-quality 450 W power supply is adequate, but users with additional drives or overclocking ambitions (though the CPU multiplier is locked) might prefer a slightly larger unit for peace of mind.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a higher-core-count Arrow Lake CPU if more multi-threaded throughput is needed, as the socket and memory support remain compatible. For the GPU, the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface means that a future GPU upgrade would ideally be a card that also uses x8 or x16 lanes, but the Gen 5 CPU lanes ensure that any modern GPU will have sufficient bandwidth. The 12 GB VRAM on the B580 is a solid baseline, so an upgrade would target higher resolutions or more demanding ray tracing workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The measured FPS data by game and resolution reveals a balanced pairing that behaves differently depending on the workload. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking suggest that the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, but the bottleneck shifts based on the game’s engine and resolution.

At 1080p, the CPU often has more headroom, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor in demanding titles. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 44 FPS at 1080p, while Counter-Strike 2 hits 150 FPS. The former is GPU-bound, as evidenced by the drop to 33 FPS at 1440p and 22 FPS at 4K. The latter shows a classic CPU-bound pattern at 1080p (150 FPS) with a significant drop at 1440p (99 FPS), indicating the GPU starts to catch up as resolution increases.

In lighter titles, the CPU’s single-thread strength (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648) drives very high frame rates. Valorant hits 344 FPS at 1080p and still manages 235 FPS at 4K, showing that the CPU is not the limiting factor even at high resolutions. Conversely, heavily threaded games or those with poor optimization, like Ark: Survival Ascended, see only 22 FPS at 1080p, which suggests a GPU bottleneck given the title’s graphical demands.

The average FPS across all games is 98, with a pair rank of 2836 out of 3732. This indicates that while the build is above average, it is not at the top tier for frame rates. The bottleneck analysis points to the GPU being the primary limiter in most modern AAA titles at 1080p and above, as the CPU’s multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924) is strong enough to feed the GPU in most scenarios. However, in esports titles with very high frame rates, the CPU’s single-core performance becomes more relevant, and the GPU may still be the constraint at 1080p if the game is not well optimized.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (dataIsMeasured is true) provides a comprehensive look at gaming performance across 51 titles at three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The build averages 98 FPS across all games, which is a solid figure for a mid-range desktop.

At 1080p, the build excels in esports and competitive titles. Valorant leads with 344 FPS, followed by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 332 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege both hit 178 FPS. Roblox achieves 194 FPS, and Barony runs at 127 FPS. These numbers indicate that the pairing is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors in competitive gaming.

For AAA titles at 1080p, performance is playable but not maxed out. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 44 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 40 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 22 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator hits 54 FPS, and Control runs at 62 FPS. These are playable figures, though users may need to lower settings for smoother gameplay in the most demanding titles.

At 1440p, the GPU’s bandwidth and VRAM come into play. Call of Duty: Warzone still manages 159 FPS, and Valorant stays high at 293 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 drops to 99 FPS, while Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 33 FPS. Red Dead Redemption 2 is at 30 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 14 FPS. The 1440p results show that the build is capable for competitive gaming and lighter titles, but AAA games will require medium settings for 60 FPS.

At 4K, the limitations become apparent. Most titles see significant drops: Cyberpunk 2077 at 22 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 20 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 7 FPS. However, esports titles remain playable, with Valorant at 235 FPS and Call of Duty: Warzone at 134 FPS. This resolution is best reserved for less demanding games or with upscaling technologies.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who primarily play at 1080p and 1440p, with a strong focus on competitive and esports titles. The high frame rates in Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Rainbow Six Siege make it ideal for players seeking a competitive edge without needing a top-tier GPU. The 12 GB VRAM also future-proofs for 1440p gaming in less demanding AAA titles.

Content creators and developers will benefit from the CPU’s multi-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and Passmark multithread score of 38706 indicate strong rendering and compilation capabilities. Data compression (400942) and encryption (30236) scores from Passmark show proficiency in workstation tasks like file archiving and secure data handling. Students and small business workstations will find the ECC memory support and 65 W TDP appealing, as it allows for reliable, low-power operation in professional environments.

The GPU’s compute capabilities (OpenCL score of 92821) support GPU-accelerated workloads in creative applications, though the 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance is not class-leading. This build is not intended for high-end 4K gaming or professional-grade ray tracing, but it handles 1080p and 1440p gaming, light to medium content creation, and general productivity with ease.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture (codename Arrow Lake-S). It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, containing 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The base clock is 3.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, making it an efficient part for its performance class.

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 dual-channel DDR5 memory with ECC, and its memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. Integrated graphics are provided via Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, which is sufficient for basic display output but not for gaming.

Benchmark results show a strong all-around performer. Cinebench R23 scores are 32924 multi-core and 4648 single-core. The multi-core score places it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, -0.5%), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, +0.6%), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48618, +0.8%). The sub-1% deltas indicate that the Ultra 5 245 is performance-equivalent to these popular alternatives.

Passmark tests reveal strengths in specific workloads. Integer math scores 91187, floating point math scores 120548, and extended instructions score 33304. Data encryption (30236) and compression (400942) are solid. The single-thread score of 4394 is competitive, and the physics score of 2569 indicates decent gaming physics performance. The CPU’s 14 threads (one per core) mean it lacks Hyper-Threading, but the high clock speeds and modern architecture compensate in most scenarios.

For real workloads, the CPU excels in multi-threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and code compilation, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score. Its single-core performance ensures snappy responsiveness and strong gaming frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The 65 W TDP makes it easy to cool, and the locked multiplier means users cannot overclock, but the boost clock of 5.10 GHz provides ample out-of-box performance.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 CPU and Intel Arc B580 GPU. The CPU is from the Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake), and the GPU is from the Battlemage generation (Arc 5). Together, they form a mid-range system aimed at 1080p and 1440p gaming and productivity tasks.

The build’s combined percentile is 79, indicating it outperforms roughly 79% of all tested CPU-GPU pairs. The CPU is the stronger component, ranking in the 90th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 68th percentile. This imbalance suggests that the CPU has headroom for a future GPU upgrade without becoming a bottleneck.

The system’s class is desktop, with a dual-slot GPU that is 272 mm long, 115 mm tall, and 45 mm wide. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and GPU’s 190 W TDP combine for a modest total power draw, and the suggested 450 W PSU is realistic for most configurations. The build uses a single 8-pin GPU power connector, and the CPU socket (Socket 1851) requires a compatible motherboard with DDR5 memory support.

Overall, this is a balanced build for its intended use case. It provides excellent 1080p gaming performance in competitive titles, solid 1440p capability in many games, and robust CPU performance for content creation and productivity. The 12 GB VRAM on the GPU is a highlight at this tier, offering more memory than typical competitors in its price class.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 achieves an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its most notable results include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13828 multi-core and 1952 single-core, while in R15, it scores 3318 multi-core and 468 single-core. Passmark results show a multithread score of 38706, single-thread score of 4394, and floating point math at 120548.

The GPU, Intel Arc B580, has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3068, and Geekbench scores are 92821 (OpenCL) and 109672 (Vulkan). Passmark G3D score is 15748, and GPU compute is 7729.

The combined picture shows a CPU that is significantly stronger than its GPU counterpart relative to their respective markets. The CPU’s nearest rivals are all within 1% of its score, indicating a highly competitive performance tier. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080, with deltas of -0.6% and +0.7%, respectively, which places the B580 in an interesting position between generations.

In practical terms, the CPU’s high percentile ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios, and its multi-core strength supports productivity workloads. The GPU’s 68th percentile means it delivers solid 1080p and playable 1440p performance, with the 12 GB VRAM providing headroom for texture-heavy games. The pair’s average of 98 FPS across games, with a rank of 2836 out of 3732, confirms that this is an above-average build for gaming, though not at the top tier. For users prioritizing CPU-heavy tasks like rendering or compiling, this build is particularly well-suited, while gamers should expect to adjust settings for AAA titles at 1440p to maintain high frame rates.