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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Top 5% 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
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245

48,995 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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 4080 pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration that balances a modern mid-range CPU with a flagship-class GPU. The data places this combination in the 88th percentile overall, indicating a system that excels in demanding workloads, though the performance relationship between the two components reveals specific strengths and limitations depending on the task.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and per-core L1 and L2 caches of 192 KB and 3 MB respectively. Memory support is limited to DDR5, running dual-channel with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it includes support for ECC memory, a feature often associated with workstation applications. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, and it includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

Benchmark scores show a strong single-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 4648 in single-core, which is a robust result for tasks like web browsing, office applications, and gaming. The multi-core score of 32924 in the same test indicates substantial parallel processing capability. The PassMark single-thread score of 4394 and multithread score of 38706 reinforce this picture. More specialized tests reveal the chip’s character: floating-point math scores 120548, while integer math is 91187, suggesting a slight bias toward floating-point workloads, which are common in scientific computing and some rendering tasks. Data compression scores 400942, indicating strong performance in archiving and file management. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the Intel chip is essentially tied with that competitor. The Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, a delta of 0.8%, making the Ultra 5 245 slightly faster. This places the CPU in a competitive mid-to-high range, capable of handling most modern workloads without being a bottleneck for the GPU in many scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-core performance is evident. In Counter-Strike 2, the system achieves 325 FPS at 1920x1080, and Valorant reaches 575 FPS at the same resolution, showing that the processor can feed the GPU well above the threshold of high-refresh monitors. The 90th percentile CPU ranking supports this, as many esports titles are single-thread bound. At 1440p, these numbers drop to 215 and 545 FPS respectively, still excellent for competitive play.

For streaming, the combination of the CPU’s multi-core strength and the GPU’s dedicated hardware is effective. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 38706 ensures that background encoding tasks, when using the CPU, will not severely impact gaming performance. However, the GPU’s NVENC capabilities, implied by its 304 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture, offload this work, making the system well-suited for simultaneous gaming and broadcasting. The data shows that in Call of Duty: Warzone, the system maintains 178 FPS at 1080p, leaving headroom for streaming overhead.

Video editing benefits from both components. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 provides solid timeline scrubbing and export performance, while the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth handle effects and color grading. In a 4K timeline, the GPU’s 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance accelerates rendering tasks. The CPU’s data compression score of 400942 also aids in managing large video files. The system’s 88th combined percentile suggests it is more than capable for serious video work.

3D rendering is a mixed bag. The CPU’s multi-core score is good but not exceptional, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49228, a delta of -0.5%. This means the Ultra 5 245 is slightly slower than that 12-core rival in CPU-bound rendering. However, the GPU is the star here. The RTX 4080’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 indicates strong rasterization and ray tracing performance for GPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or Octane. For workloads that leverage the GPU, this system will outperform many CPU-centric builds.

Software development sees a balance of strengths. Compilation tasks, which are often multi-threaded, will benefit from the CPU’s 14 cores, though the lack of hyperthreading (14 threads for 14 cores) means the CPU is less efficient at highly parallel compiler jobs compared to chips with more threads. The PassMark extended instructions score of 33304 shows solid SIMD performance for code that uses vectorized operations. The CPU’s single-thread performance of 4394 in PassMark is crucial for interactive IDE responsiveness and build tools that are single-threaded. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data.

For student and office work, this system is overkill but efficient. The CPU’s single-core performance ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking in word processors and spreadsheets. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics, while not needed with the discrete GPU, provides a fallback. The 65 W TDP means the CPU runs cool and quiet, contributing to a comfortable work environment. The ECC memory support, while not typically used in student machines, offers a potential stability benefit for long-running computation tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant component, but the CPU is not a slouch. The combined percentile of 88 is lower than the GPU’s individual 86th percentile and the CPU’s 90th percentile, suggesting that the pairing is well-matched but the GPU is slightly more limiting in terms of overall system ranking. Looking at gaming FPS, the bottleneck shifts with resolution. At 1080p, high-FPS titles like Valorant (575 FPS) and Counter-Strike 2 (325 FPS) show the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU, but the GPU is still the primary driver of frame rate. However, in less optimized titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, the system only manages 47 FPS at 1080p, indicating that neither component can overcome the game’s heavy load, but the GPU is likely the limiting factor.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. In Cyberpunk 2077, the system drops to 47 FPS at 3840x2160, a significant reduction from 96 FPS at 1080p. This scaling pattern, where performance drops by roughly half when doubling resolution, is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU’s performance is less relevant at higher resolutions because the GPU is maxed out. The GPU’s percentile of 86, while high, is below the CPU’s 90, meaning that in CPU-heavy tasks, the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU does.

The pairRankByFps data places this combination at rank 239 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 202.1. This rank, which is in the top 6.4% of all pairs, suggests that the GPU is delivering near its potential in most games. The bottleneck analysis shows that for CPU-bound tasks like physics calculations, the PassMark physics score of 2569 is modest, indicating that the CPU could be a limiting factor in games with complex simulation. However, for most gaming workloads, the RTX 4080 is the component that determines maximum frame rates, especially at resolutions above 1080p.

Who Should Build It

This system targets gamers who demand high frame rates at 1440p and are willing to accept compromises at 4K. The data shows that at 2560x1440, most games run well above 60 FPS, with titles like Call of Duty: Warzone hitting 159 FPS and Assetto Corsa reaching 134 FPS. At 4K, the system drops below 60 FPS in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (47 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (43 FPS), so gamers who prioritize 4K will need to lower settings or rely on upscaling technologies. The 16 GB of VRAM ensures future-proofing for upcoming titles, but the GPU’s end-of-life status means buyers should be aware of its age.

Content creators, particularly those working with GPU-accelerated renderers, will find this system compelling. The RTX 4080’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567 and its 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance make it a strong choice for video editors and 3D artists. The CPU’s multi-core performance is adequate for secondary tasks, but creators who rely heavily on CPU rendering may find the lack of hyperthreading a limitation. The system’s 88th percentile overall ranking indicates it is in the upper tier of desktop systems, suitable for professional work.

Developers and software engineers will appreciate the CPU’s fast single-thread performance for compilation and code analysis, but the GPU is underutilized in most development workflows. The system’s strengths in data compression (400942) and encryption (30236) make it useful for database work and secure communications. Students and office workers will find the system excessively powerful, but the CPU’s 65 W TDP and efficient 3 nm process make it a stable and quiet choice for a workstation, though the GPU’s 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler require a substantial case and power supply.

Small business workstations that handle video conferencing, data analysis, and occasional rendering will benefit from the system’s balance of CPU and GPU performance. The ECC memory support is a plus for data integrity in financial or scientific applications. However, the system’s high power draw and physical size (the GPU is 310 mm long and triple-slot) mean it requires a full tower case, which may not be suitable for all office environments.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900?

A: The Intel CPU scores an average of 48995, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a delta of -0.5%. This means the Ultra 5 245 is nearly identical in performance to that 12-core AMD chip, despite having fewer threads.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Can this system run games at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable frame rates in some titles, such as Valorant (506 FPS) and Counter-Strike 2 (120 FPS), but drops below 60 FPS in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 (47 FPS) and Ark: Survival Ascended (16 FPS).

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically found in workstation and server platforms, providing error correction for critical data integrity.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 4648 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4394 in PassMark single-thread, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates excellent performance for single-threaded tasks like gaming and office applications.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 have?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This is sufficient for most modern games at high resolutions and for GPU-accelerated rendering workloads.

Q: What is the system’s average FPS across all tested games?

A: The pair has an average FPS of 202.1 across all games in the measured data set. This places it at rank 239 out of 3732 pairs, indicating it is in the top 6.4% of all CPU-GPU combinations tested.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is based on actual testing, shows a wide range of performance depending on the game and resolution. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports and older titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 717 FPS, while Valorant achieves 575 FPS and Roblox reaches 420 FPS. These numbers are far beyond the refresh rate of any mainstream monitor, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor. More modern titles still perform well, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 178 FPS and Fortnite at 156 FPS. The most demanding games at 1080p include Ark: Survival Ascended (47 FPS) and The Medium (68 FPS), which show that even this powerful GPU can be challenged by poorly optimized or heavily detailed titles.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Valorant drops to 545 FPS, still exceptionally high, while Counter-Strike 2 runs at 215 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone maintains 159 FPS, and Assetto Corsa hits 134 FPS. Most games remain above the 60 FPS threshold, with only Ark: Survival Ascended (30 FPS) and The Medium (57 FPS) falling below. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for the system, balancing visual fidelity with high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Valorant still manages 506 FPS, and Roblox hits 158 FPS, but these are exceptions. Most modern games drop below 60 FPS, including Cyberpunk 2077 (47 FPS), Red Dead Redemption 2 (43 FPS), and Call of Duty: Warzone (134 FPS, which is still playable). The most demanding title, Ark: Survival Ascended, falls to 16 FPS, making it unplayable at 4K without significant settings reductions. The data indicates that 4K is only viable for less demanding games or older titles, and players seeking 4K will need to consider upscaling technologies or lower graphical presets.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with a chip size of 379 mm² and 45,900 million transistors. It has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation pipelines. For ray tracing and AI workloads, it has 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores.

The compute performance is substantial, with FP32 and FP16 both rated at 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. In benchmarks, it scores 6567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a test that stresses modern rendering features. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 214739, and the Vulkan score is 263779, indicating strong compute performance for both gaming and professional applications.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 34457 places it in the 86th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%, meaning the two are virtually indistinguishable in performance. However, the GPU is end-of-life, with a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot design require a robust power supply (suggested at 700 W) and a spacious case. The 1x 16-pin power connector is a modern standard, and the display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

For rendering, the GPU’s 76 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which is essential for realistic lighting in games and 3D applications. The 304 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-based features, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games. The 16 GB of VRAM is generous, allowing for large textures and complex scenes without running out of memory. The 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores quickly, minimizing stutter in high-resolution textures.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The CPU is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture. The GPU is a flagship-tier card from the GeForce 40-series, based on Ada Lovelace. The combination is in the 88th percentile of all desktop systems, indicating a high-performance build that is suitable for gaming, content creation, and professional work. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking is slightly higher than the GPU’s 86th, but the overall system percentile of 88 shows a balanced pairing where neither component drastically limits the other. This is a system designed for users who want high frame rates at 1440p and are willing to invest in a top-tier GPU for future-proofing.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648 demonstrate a balanced processor. The PassMark multithread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394 reinforce this. The nearest rivals are closely matched, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49196 (-0.4%) and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48618 (0.8%). The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54247, in the 86th percentile. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567 and PassMark G3D score of 34457 are strong, with the RTX 4080 SUPER being a near-identical performer at 54209 (0.1%).

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU. The CPU’s 90th percentile versus the GPU’s 86th means that in CPU-bound tasks, the processor has more headroom, while in GPU-bound tasks, the graphics card is closer to its performance ceiling. The pairRankByFps data, with an average of 202.1 FPS across games, confirms that the GPU is delivering excellent performance in real-world gaming, with the CPU keeping up in most scenarios. The overall system percentile of 88 reflects a high-tier build that excels in most workloads, though it is not at the absolute top of the performance spectrum.