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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

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Intel Core Ultra 5 245

48,995 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

2,893 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010: Database Analysis

This pairing combines a 14-core Arrow Lake desktop processor with a 4 GB Ampere-based entry-level GPU, creating a system that sits at the 54th percentile overall. The CPU is a strong performer at the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU trails significantly at the 18th percentile, making this a heavily CPU-dominated configuration. The benchmark data reveals a substantial imbalance that shapes every workload expectation, from gaming to content creation.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with a theoretical bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The memory controller also supports ECC memory, a feature that matters for workstation reliability. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor itself, offering ample bandwidth for modern storage devices and a discrete GPU, though the RTX 4010 in this configuration uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The processor carries a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 14-core desktop part. This low thermal envelope means the platform does not demand an elaborate cooling solution; a capable air cooler should suffice for most builds. The GPU has a 50 W TDP, and the suggested power supply for the graphics card is 250 W, which implies that a modest PSU can handle this entire system without difficulty. The GPU requires no external power connectors, drawing all its power from the PCIe slot, which simplifies cabling and case selection.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile, meaning it has substantial headroom to drive a much more powerful graphics card. Replacing the RTX 4010 with a higher-tier GPU would immediately improve graphics-bound workloads, while the platform itself — with DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 — remains future-proof for several generations of components. The motherboard socket supports the Core Ultra Series 2 family, so a CPU swap within the same generation is also possible, though the 245 already provides strong multi-core performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is an entry-level Ampere architecture GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process with 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. It features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, yielding 96.00 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has 768 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units, with 6 RT cores and 24 tensor cores. The base clock is 1417 MHz with a boost clock of 1762 MHz, and the memory runs at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).

The compute capabilities are modest: 2.706 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (at a 1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 28.19 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 42.29 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it can handle modern graphics APIs. The 4 GB VRAM is a significant limitation for current games, especially at higher resolutions and texture quality settings. The 64-bit memory bus and 96 GB/s bandwidth will also constrain performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2893, which places the GPU at the 18th percentile among all GPUs. This is a very low position, indicating that the RTX 4010 performs well below the median GPU. The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (score 2907, delta -0.5%), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF (score 2910, delta -0.6%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB (score 2913, delta -0.7%). These deltas are remarkably small — within 1% — which suggests that in this specific benchmark, the RTX 4010 performs nearly identically to those much more expensive cards. However, the RTX 4010's 4 GB VRAM and narrow memory bus will likely cause it to fall behind in real-world scenarios that exceed its memory capacity.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark results are strong across the board. In Cinebench R15, the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 3318 points multi-core and 468 points single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 13828 multi-core and 1952 single-core. Cinebench R23 yields 32924 multi-core and 4648 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that excels in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

PassMark results are equally impressive. The multi-thread score is 38706, single-thread is 4394, integer math reaches 91187, floating-point math hits 120548, and extended instructions score 33304. Data compression scores 400942, data encryption 30236, physics 2569, and random string sorting 49140. The find prime numbers score is 365. The average benchmark score is 48995, placing the CPU at the 90th percentile.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how tightly packed the competition is. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 (delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (delta -0.5%), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (delta +0.6%). The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618 (delta +0.8%). These deltas are all within 1%, meaning the Core Ultra 5 245 performs essentially on par with these well-known alternatives. The fact that the 245 matches the Ryzen 9 7900 — a higher-tier part — speaks to the efficiency of the Arrow Lake architecture.

The combined picture is one of extreme imbalance. The CPU is at the 90th percentile, while the GPU is at the 18th percentile. In any workload that uses both components, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The combined percentile of 54 reflects this gap, pulling the overall system rating down to the middle of the distribution.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates that the RTX 4010 is the bottleneck in this configuration. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking means it is faster than 90% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU's 18th percentile means it is slower than 82% of all GPUs. In gaming workloads, the GPU will max out long before the CPU reaches its limits, resulting in frame rates that are determined almost entirely by the graphics card.

Evidence from the benchmark scores supports this conclusion. The CPU's single-thread score of 4394 in PassMark and 4648 in Cinebench R23 are both strong, indicating excellent responsiveness in games that rely on a few fast cores. However, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2893 — at the 18th percentile — means that the graphics pipeline will saturate quickly. Even the most CPU-efficient game engine cannot compensate for a GPU that delivers only 2.706 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

In CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, software compilation, or 3D rendering that does not use the GPU, the system will perform admirably. The 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with the 24 MB of shared L3 cache, provide substantial multi-threaded throughput. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 is competitive with much more expensive processors. However, in any GPU-accelerated task — gaming, GPU rendering, or machine learning inference — the RTX 4010 will cap performance at a low level.

This is a system where the user must carefully choose their workloads. The CPU can handle demanding productivity tasks, but the GPU restricts the system to light gaming and basic graphics work. Upgrading the GPU would transform this into a balanced high-performance system, but as configured, the GPU is the clear limiting factor.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize CPU performance over graphics. The 90th percentile CPU ranking makes it suitable for software developers who compile large codebases, data analysts who process large datasets, and students running compute-heavy applications. The 14 cores and strong multi-threaded scores (32924 in Cinebench R23, 38706 in PassMark multi-thread) support these workloads efficiently.

Small business workstations that handle spreadsheets, databases, and office productivity will find the CPU more than adequate. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running server-like workloads. The low TDP of both components (65 W CPU, 50 W GPU) means this system can run in a compact, quiet enclosure without demanding high-end cooling.

For gamers, this configuration is only suitable for esports titles and older games at 1080p with reduced settings. The 4 GB VRAM and 96 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for modern AAA games at high detail. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering should note that while the CPU excels, the GPU will slow down any GPU-accelerated effects or renders.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

Based on the GPU's 18th percentile ranking and its 2.706 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, this system will handle 1080p gaming at low to medium settings in most titles. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (4394 in PassMark single-thread) ensures that the processor will not hold back the GPU in most scenarios. However, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM will cause texture pop-in and stuttering in games that require more memory, even at 1080p.

Esports titles like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and League of Legends should run at playable frame rates at 1080p with competitive settings, as these games are not demanding on GPU resources. Older AAA games from the previous console generation may also run acceptably at medium settings. The RTX 4010's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate means it can technically run modern games, but the low compute throughput and memory bandwidth will result in low frame rates at high settings.

For 1440p or 4K gaming, this system is not recommended. The 64-bit memory bus and 96 GB/s bandwidth are far below what modern games require at higher resolutions. Users seeking a gaming-focused build should consider a significantly more powerful GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom to support it.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 54, placing the system in the middle of all configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. It is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, delta -0.5%), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, delta +0.6%), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48618, delta +0.8%).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4010 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 supports ECC memory, and it uses a dual-channel DDR5 interface with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4010 is 250 W. The GPU itself has a 50 W TDP and requires no external power connectors.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and PCIe configuration?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851 and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. It is from the Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) generation.

Q: How does the GPU's 3DMark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4010 scores 2893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907 (delta -0.5%), the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910 (delta -0.6%), and the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913 (delta -0.7%).

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 — a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake processor — with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010, an entry-level Ampere GPU with 4 GB VRAM. The CPU is a strong performer at the 90th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 18th percentile. The combined system ranks at the 54th percentile overall, reflecting the significant gap between the two components.

The build class is desktop, and it belongs to a tier where the CPU is clearly the dominant component. Users who need multi-threaded CPU performance will find this system capable, but those expecting balanced graphics performance will be disappointed. The platform supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, providing a solid foundation for future upgrades — most notably a GPU replacement.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2 family, built on Arrow Lake architecture using TSMC's 3 nm process. It contains 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, which is efficient for the performance on offer.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported.

Benchmark results show the CPU at the 90th percentile with an average score of 48995. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648 demonstrate strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. PassMark integer math scores 91187, floating-point math 120548, and extended instructions 33304. Data compression reaches 400942, while data encryption scores 30236. These numbers indicate a processor that handles a wide range of computational tasks efficiently.

The nearest rival comparison shows the 245 performing within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, a higher-tier part, which highlights the efficiency of the Arrow Lake architecture. The 3 nm process from TSMC contributes to the low 65 W TDP while maintaining competitive performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This system is not suitable for high-refresh gaming. The GPU's 18th percentile ranking and 2.706 TFLOPS of compute will limit frame rates well below what high-refresh monitors require in modern titles. The CPU is capable, but the GPU cannot keep up.

Streaming: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (32924 in Cinebench R23) can handle software encoding for streaming, but the GPU's low compute throughput will limit the gaming performance that can be streamed. A more powerful GPU would be needed for a smooth streaming experience.

Video editing: The CPU excels at video encoding and processing tasks, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 38706. However, the GPU will slow down effects, transitions, and export tasks that use GPU acceleration. The 4 GB VRAM is a limitation for high-resolution video work.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will perform well, with the 14 cores providing substantial throughput. GPU-based rendering will be severely limited by the RTX 4010's 2.706 TFLOPS and 4 GB VRAM, making this a poor choice for GPU-accelerated render engines.

Software development: This is a strong scenario for this build. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking, combined with 14 cores and high single-thread performance (4394 in PassMark), makes it excellent for compiling large codebases, running virtual machines, and handling development tools. The GPU is sufficient for basic UI rendering.

Student and office work: The system handles office productivity, spreadsheets, and web browsing effortlessly. The ECC memory support adds reliability for academic research involving large datasets. The low TDP of both components means quiet, cool operation in a shared space.

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