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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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93 Score

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93 / 100

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

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System Balance Analysis

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94%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245

48,995 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

21,035 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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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 5050 form a desktop pairing that targets the mainstream performance segment. The CPU, built on Intel's Arrow Lake architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC, offers 14 cores and 14 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The GPU, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, brings 2560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Together, this build sits at the 78th percentile among all CPU-GPU pairings in the database, with an average measured FPS of 106.5 across the tested game suite.

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 architecture. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process node by TSMC, containing 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The CPU operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. Memory support is limited to DDR5, running on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and ECC memory is supported. The chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU and includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

Benchmark results place this processor in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 32924 in multi-core and 4648 in single-core tests. The R20 results show 13828 multi-core and 1952 single-core, while R15 yields 3318 multi-core and 468 single-core. PassMark tests further illustrate the chip's strengths: multi-thread score of 38706, single-thread score of 4394, integer math at 91187, floating-point math at 120548, and data compression at 400942. The processor also handles encryption at 30236 and extended instructions at 33304, with physics scoring 2569 and prime number finding at 365.

The nearest rivals in the database show how tightly the Core Ultra 5 245 competes at its tier. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a 0.5% advantage. On the Intel side, the Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.6% lower, and the Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% lower. These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 245 sits in a highly competitive bandwidth where no single chip holds a decisive edge.

For real-world workloads, the multi-core score of 32924 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong performance for heavily threaded tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering. The single-core score of 4648 indicates responsive day-to-day operations and solid gaming performance where per-core speed matters. The PassMark floating-point and integer math scores of 120548 and 91187 respectively point to capable scientific computing and general number-crunching abilities. The high data compression score of 400942 suggests the CPU handles file archiving and database workloads efficiently.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average benchmark score of 49228, which is 0.5% higher than the Core Ultra 5 245's average of 48995. This difference is minimal and falls within the margin of normal benchmark variance.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48995.

Q: What memory type does this CPU support?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, allowing basic display output without a discrete GPU.

Q: What is the socket type for this processor?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Arrow Lake-S desktop platform.

Q: How does the RTX 5050's average score compare to the RX 5600 XT?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT has an average score of 20713, which is 1.6% lower than the RTX 5050's average of 21035.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 sits in the 78th percentile among all CPU-GPU pairings in the database.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The pair delivers strong esports performance, with Counter-Strike 2 hitting 163 FPS at 1080p and Valorant reaching 375 FPS at the same resolution. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege runs at 194 FPS on 1080p, making this build suitable for 144Hz monitors in competitive titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores handle encoding workloads well, and the multi-thread score of 38706 in PassMark indicates headroom for simultaneous gameplay and broadcast encoding. The GPU's tensor cores can also assist with hardware encoding tasks in supported software.

Video Editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 suggests the CPU can process video exports and timeline rendering efficiently. The PassMark data compression score of 400942 helps with media file management and project archiving.

3D Rendering: The CPU's floating-point math score of 120548 and multi-core performance make it a capable entry-level rendering workstation. The GPU adds 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute through its 2560 shading units, which accelerates viewport previews and GPU-accelerated render engines.

Software Development: The single-thread score of 4648 in Cinebench R23 provides quick compile times for single-threaded build steps, while the 14 cores handle parallel compilation. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency in complex codebases.

Student and Office Work: The processor's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 130 W TDP keep power requirements modest, making this a practical desktop for daily productivity. The high single-thread score of 4394 in PassMark ensures responsive application launches and smooth multitasking in office suites.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is exclusive to the Arrow Lake-S desktop architecture. This processor is part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation and was released as an active production part. The platform supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and ECC memory is available for error-checking workloads. PCIe Gen 5 connectivity is provided with 20 lanes from the CPU, allowing for high-bandwidth storage and graphics expansion.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface, which pairs well with the CPU's Gen 5 lanes. The GPU has a 130 W TDP and a suggested PSU rating of 300 W, leaving substantial headroom for most desktop power supplies. The system's total thermal load from the CPU and GPU combined is 195 W, which is manageable for standard mid-tower cooling solutions. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor.

A sensible next upgrade would involve moving to a higher-tier processor on the same Socket 1851 platform, though the current CPU's 90th percentile ranking suggests it is already well-positioned. For graphics, the RTX 5050's 66th percentile ranking among GPUs indicates room for a more powerful GPU upgrade later, provided the power supply is upgraded beyond the 300 W suggested rating. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on the GPU is the most likely limiting factor for future high-resolution texture-heavy games.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile among all processors. The GPU's average benchmark score is 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Together, this pairing achieves a combined percentile of 78, indicating a balanced mid-high tier configuration.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), the RTX 5050 scores 2502. Geekbench results show 90334 in OpenCL and 89381 in Vulkan. PassMark GPU tests yield a G3D score of 17326, G2D of 1113, and GPU compute of 9184. DirectX API tests show 103 for DX10, 150 for DX11, 66 for DX12, and 186 for DX9. The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL with an average of 21153 (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (1.6% lower), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 (1.6% higher).

The CPU's nearest rival comparison shows the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4%, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. The combined picture is a system where the CPU is a top-decile performer while the GPU is a solidly mid-pack component, resulting in a pairing that is greater than the sum of its parts for CPU-heavy workloads but clearly GPU-bound in graphics-intensive scenarios.

Gaming Performance

Measured FPS data is available for this pairing across a wide range of games at three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The data is measured, not estimated, and represents actual benchmark runs.

At 1080p, the system excels in competitive titles: Valorant hits 375 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 361 FPS, and Valorant at 1440p still maintains 320 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 178 FPS on 1080p and drops to 159 FPS at 1440p. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 194 FPS at 1080p and 127 FPS at 1440p. Counter-Strike 2 manages 163 FPS at 1080p and 108 FPS at 1440p.

For AAA single-player titles, performance is more moderate. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 48 FPS on 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. Red Dead Redemption 2 hits 44 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 22 FPS at 4K. Control achieves 68 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 59 FPS on 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K.

The most demanding title tested is Ark: Survival Ascended, which only manages 24 FPS at 1080p, 15 FPS at 1440p, and 8 FPS at 4K. The Medium also struggles, with 34 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. Lighter titles like Minecraft run at 161 FPS at 1080p and Roblox at 211 FPS at 1080p. The average FPS across all tested games is 106.5, with the pair ranking 2397 out of 3732 CPU-GPU combinations.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the GPU's 66th percentile ranking indicate that the GPU is the performance ceiling for most gaming workloads. This is evident in the FPS scaling: at 1080p, many titles show frame rates that exceed 100 FPS, but at 4K, the GPU's 8 GB memory buffer and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors.

The CPU's high single-thread score of 4648 in Cinebench R23 ensures that it is rarely the bottleneck in gaming scenarios. Even in CPU-intensive titles like Counter-Strike 2, which relies heavily on per-core performance, the system maintains 163 FPS at 1080p. The GPU's FP32 compute of 13.17 TFLOPS and 2560 shading units handle most graphics workloads adequately, but the 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM cap performance at higher resolutions.

The pair rank 2397 out of 3732 in average FPS, placing it in the 36th percentile for gaming performance specifically. This contrasts with the 78th combined percentile, showing that while the components are well-matched overall, the GPU drags down gaming performance relative to the CPU's capabilities. In productivity tasks the CPU dominates, but in gaming the GPU is the determining factor.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. The CPU is a 14-core Arrow Lake-S chip with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0-based card with a 130 W TDP and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The pairing achieves a combined percentile of 78, placing it above the majority of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors makes it a top-tier choice for compute-heavy tasks, while the GPU's 66th percentile ranking places it in the upper-mid range for graphics performance. The average FPS across the tested game suite is 106.5, which is solid for 1080p gaming but falls off at higher resolutions. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which it outperforms by 1.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which beats it by 0.6%.

The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics in the CPU provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed, but the RTX 5050 is clearly the primary graphics solution. The system is designed as a balanced desktop that can handle both productivity and gaming, with the CPU pulling more weight in compute workloads and the GPU handling graphics.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize high-refresh 1080p gaming. Titles like Valorant at 375 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 163 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 178 FPS all run well above 144Hz thresholds at 1080p. Gamers with 1440p monitors will still see competitive frame rates in esports titles, with Valorant at 320 FPS and Rainbow Six Siege at 127 FPS, though AAA games at 1440p will require settings adjustments.

Content creators working with video editing software will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and the GPU's 90334 OpenCL score for accelerated effects. 3D artists using GPU-accelerated renderers can leverage the RTX 5050's 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 compute, while the CPU's 14 cores handle scene assembly and physics simulations. The PassMark floating-point score of 120548 supports computational tasks in scientific applications.

Software developers will find the single-thread performance of 4648 in Cinebench R23 useful for rapid code compilation, and the 14 threads handle parallel build systems efficiently. Students and office workers benefit from the 65 W CPU TDP and 300 W suggested PSU, which keeps the system quiet and energy-efficient for daily tasks. Small business workstations that handle spreadsheets, databases, and moderate multitasking will find the CPU's data compression score of 400942 and encryption score of 30236 more than adequate for office workloads.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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System Balance Analysis

Intel Core Ultra 5 245

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Legacy

CPU Analysis

FAQ

Usage Scenarios

Upgrade Path and Platform

Benchmark Performance

Gaming Performance

Balance and Bottleneck

Build Overview

Who Should Build It

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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