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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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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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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

23,172 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 form a desktop pairing that targets high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming while retaining enough compute muscle for content creation. The processor, built on the Arrow Lake architecture and TSMC's 3 nm process, brings 14 cores and 14 threads, a configuration that prioritizes efficiency and single-thread responsiveness over multi-threaded throughput. The GPU, an Ampere-generation GA102 chip, contributes 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Together, they achieve a combined percentile of 79, placing this build above the majority of tracked systems while leaving clear headroom for more demanding workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-S architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm node. This is a significant departure from Intel's previous monolithic designs, as the chip integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the 65 W TDP suggests a focus on power efficiency rather than raw multi-threaded performance. The lack of Hyper-Threading means each core handles a single thread, which keeps power draw low but can limit scaling in heavily threaded applications.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 32,924 points in multi-core and 4,648 points in single-core. The multi-core result places it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong all-around performance. However, its nearest rivals tell a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 averages 49,228 points, just 0.5% ahead, while the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48,618 points, 0.8% ahead. These deltas are marginal, meaning the Ultra 5 245 trades blows with previous-generation high-end parts despite having fewer threads. The single-core score of 4,648 is particularly strong for gaming and lightly threaded applications, as it outperforms many desktop chips that rely on higher boost clocks.

For real workloads, the PassMark results are instructive. The processor scores 387,06 in multithreaded tests, 91,187 in integer math, and 120,548 in floating point math. These numbers indicate solid performance for software compilation, spreadsheet calculations, and scientific simulations. The data compression score of 400,942 and encryption score of 30,236 suggest the chip handles archiving and VPN tasks competently. The 14-core configuration with 24 MB of shared L3 cache provides adequate cache for most workloads, though the lack of additional threads means heavily parallel tasks like video rendering will not scale as well as a 16-core, 32-thread competitor.

The memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, offering 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory support is present, which appeals to workstation users who require error correction. The CPU also includes an integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, providing a basic display output for systems without a discrete GPU, though it is not intended for gaming. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes from the CPU ensures high-bandwidth connectivity for modern SSDs and GPUs, though the RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 48,995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result, but the nearest rivals show it is not a class leader. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196 (0.4% ahead), the Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228 (0.5% ahead), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698 (0.6% behind), and the Core i5-14600K scores 48,618 (0.8% behind). These deltas are within noise, meaning the Ultra 5 245 is essentially equivalent to its direct competitors in synthetic workloads. The Xeon Gold 5318H, despite being a server chip, is only 0.6% slower, which highlights the efficiency of the Arrow Lake architecture.

The GPU, the RTX 3080, has an average benchmark score of 23,172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 (23,249, 0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23,250, 0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,273, 0.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23,276, 0.4% ahead). These are unexpected comparisons, as the RTX 3080 is a high-end desktop card, while the rivals are mostly mobile or older parts. The small deltas suggest that the average benchmark score is heavily weighted by compute tests that do not favor the RTX 3080's gaming-oriented design. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 4,407, and in Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 152,423, indicating strong compute performance for its generation.

The combined percentile of 79 reflects the pairing's overall capability. The CPU's 90th percentile performance is dragged down by the GPU's 68th percentile, resulting in a system that is better suited for CPU-bound tasks than for GPU-accelerated workloads at higher resolutions. The pair rank by FPS is 1,043 out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 155.8. This places the build in the top 28% of tracked CPU-GPU combinations, which is respectable but not top-tier.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile, while the GPU is in the 68th percentile. This means the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor in most scenarios, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions where GPU load increases. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4,648 in Cinebench R23) allows it to feed the GPU effectively, but the GPU's raw throughput still caps frame rates.

In gaming, the FPS scaling across resolutions shows this bottleneck. For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate drops from 243 FPS at 1080p to 161 FPS at 1440p and 90 FPS at 4K. The 1080p result is CPU-limited, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the frame rate drops to 90 FPS, which is still playable but far from the 240 FPS achievable at 1080p. Similarly, in Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 72 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 1440p and 35 FPS at 4K, showing a clear GPU limitation at higher resolutions.

The CPU's 14 threads are sufficient for most games, which typically use 4-8 threads. However, in heavily threaded games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the CPU's multi-core score of 32,924 in Cinebench R23 helps maintain 88 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 71 FPS at 1440p and 52 FPS at 4K. The GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, but at 1080p, the CPU is doing most of the work. The PassMark multithread score of 38,706 indicates the CPU can handle background tasks like streaming while gaming, but the 14-thread limit may cause stuttering in games that use more than 8 threads.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 better than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900?

A: The data shows the Ryzen 9 7900 has an average benchmark score of 49,228, which is 0.5% higher than the Ultra 5 245's 48,995. This is a negligible difference, so the two are essentially tied in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the maximum memory bandwidth of the CPU?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6600M?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23,172, which is 0.4% lower than the RX 6600M's 23,273. The difference is minimal, but the RTX 3080 has more VRAM (10 GB vs. 8 GB) and higher bandwidth (760.3 GB/s vs. typical 256 GB/s for the RX 6600M).

Q: Can this build run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K?

A: At 4K ultra settings, the build achieves 35 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, it reaches 54 FPS, and at 1080p, it hits 72 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU cannot be overclocked via the multiplier. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is the maximum.

Q: What is the power supply requirement for this build?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 700 W, and the CPU has a 65 W TDP, so a 700 W power supply is sufficient.

Who Should Build It

This build is ideal for gamers who prioritize high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming. The CPU's 90th percentile performance and the GPU's 68th percentile performance mean that at 1080p, the system can push well over 100 FPS in most titles, as seen in Valorant (557 FPS), CS:GO (537 FPS), and Rainbow Six Siege (289 FPS). At 1440p, frame rates remain high, with CS2 at 161 FPS and Warzone at 159 FPS. For 4K gaming, the system is less suitable, with most titles falling below 60 FPS, but it can handle less demanding games like Valorant (380 FPS) and Roblox (119 FPS).

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU's multi-core performance adequate for moderate workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and PassMark multithread score of 38,706 indicate it can handle 1080p video exports and Blender renders, though it will not match a 16-core or 24-thread processor. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is enough for 1080p editing, but 4K timelines may hit memory limits.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance and 14 threads, which speed up compilation times. The data encryption score of 30,236 and integer math score of 91,187 show it handles code builds and cryptography tasks efficiently. Students and office workers will find the system overkill for basic tasks, but the ECC memory support and 65 W TDP make it a stable, power-efficient workstation for long-running simulations or data analysis.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is an Ampere-architecture GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process, featuring 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. It has 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, with 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The base clock is 1,440 MHz, boosting to 1,710 MHz, and the memory runs at 1,188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus provides 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for 1440p gaming and moderate 4K rendering.

The GPU's pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS (1:1). These numbers indicate strong rasterization and compute capabilities for its generation. The 68 RT cores enable real-time ray tracing, though the performance is not as robust as newer GPUs. The 272 tensor cores support DLSS, which can boost frame rates in supported titles.

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 4,407 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 152,423 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 33,620 in Geekbench Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score is 25,086, and the GPU compute score is 14,397. The 68th percentile ranking is lower than expected for a high-end card, but the average benchmark score is skewed by older compute tests that do not leverage the RTX 3080's modern architecture. The GPU is end-of-life, with a predecessor in the GeForce 20 series and a successor in the GeForce 40 series.

For rendering, the 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p textures, but 4K texture packs may exceed the limit. The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures fast texture streaming, and the 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance handles GPU-accelerated effects in video editing software. The card's power draw is 320 W, requiring a 700 W PSU, and its dual-slot design with a 12-pin connector is standard for its era.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data covers 50 games at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with ultra settings. The average FPS across all games is 155.8, placing the pair at rank 1,043 out of 3,732. At 1080p, the system excels in esports titles: Valorant hits 557 FPS, CS:GO 537 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege 289 FPS. More demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 72 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS, both playable but below the 100 FPS threshold for competitive gaming.

At 1440p, frame rates remain strong for most titles. Call of Duty: Warzone hits 159 FPS, CS2 161 FPS, and Fortnite 74 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 54 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 49 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor in graphically intensive games. The 4K results show the system's limitations: Valorant still hits 380 FPS, but Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 35 FPS, and most games fall below 60 FPS.

The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high refresh rates, but 4K gaming requires lowering settings or using DLSS. The 10 GB VRAM is adequate for 1440p, but some games like Ark: Survival Ascended use more, limiting 4K performance. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound games like Counter-Strike and Valorant, while the GPU's 68th percentile ranking caps performance in GPU-bound titles.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is sufficient for gaming and productivity, but upgrading to faster DDR5 modules could improve performance in memory-sensitive workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes from the CPU ensures compatibility with future GPUs and SSDs, though the RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0.

The GPU is end-of-life, and its successor, the GeForce 40 series, offers better ray tracing and DLSS performance. However, the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are still competitive for 1440p gaming. The 320 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU leave headroom for a more power-hungry GPU, but the CPU's 65 W TDP and locked multiplier limit overclocking potential.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU with more VRAM and higher bandwidth, such as a GeForce 40 series card, to improve 4K performance. The CPU's 14 threads may become a bottleneck in future games that use more than 8 threads, but its 90th percentile ranking suggests it will remain relevant for several years. The platform supports ECC memory, which is a plus for workstation use, but the lack of an unlocked multiplier means the CPU cannot be overclocked to extend its lifespan.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, creating a system that is strong for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles at 4K. The CPU's 90th percentile performance and the GPU's 68th percentile performance combine for a 79th percentile overall ranking. The average FPS across games is 155.8, placing the pair in the top 28% of tracked combinations. The build is best suited for gamers who prioritize high frame rates over resolution, and content creators who need a balance of CPU and GPU performance for moderate workloads. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with the GPU's 10 GB VRAM, make this a well-rounded system for its class.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the system hits 243 FPS in CS2, 289 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege, and 557 FPS in Valorant, making it ideal for competitive shooters. At 1440p, frame rates remain above 100 FPS in most esports titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 threads and 38,706 PassMark multithread score handle encoding and game capture simultaneously, but the lack of additional threads may cause frame drops in CPU-intensive games. The GPU's NVENC encoder, while not listed, is standard for RTX cards.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerate 1080p exports and effects. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p timelines, but 4K projects may require lower-quality previews.

3D rendering: The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking provide moderate rendering performance. Blender and similar tools will run, but render times will be longer than with a higher-end GPU.

Software development: The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,648 and integer math score of 91,187 speed up compilation and code analysis. The 14 threads allow parallel builds, and the ECC memory support ensures data integrity.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for document editing and web browsing, but the 65 W CPU TDP and ECC memory make it a stable, efficient workstation for data analysis and scientific computing. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics provide a backup display output.