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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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96 Score

Top 4% Ranking

96 / 100

ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 4% 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%

GPU

98%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245

48,995 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score

Top 2% 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

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

The data confirms this pairing delivers exceptional measured frame rates across a broad spectrum of titles. At 1920x1080, the system frequently exceeds 300 FPS in competitive shooters: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 812 FPS, Valorant reaches 575 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege posts 437 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 achieves 368 FPS, while Roblox runs at 475 FPS and Minecraft at 362 FPS. These figures place the build firmly in high-refresh territory for esports titles.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling curve. Valorant still delivers 545 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive drops to 559 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege manages 286 FPS. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 81 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 74 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 159 FPS. The 1440p results indicate the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution gaming without significant bottlenecks.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable across most titles, though some demanding games dip below 60 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 53 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 49 FPS, and The Medium at 51 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended struggles at 18 FPS, representing the weakest result in the dataset. Conversely, Valorant maintains 506 FPS at 4K, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive still delivers 330 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 79 FPS, while Call of Duty: Warzone holds at 134 FPS.

The pair ranks 68th out of 3,732 CPU+GPU combinations by average FPS across all tested games, with an average frame rate of 224.5 FPS. This places the build in the top 2% of all pairings in the database. The measured data shows a clear pattern: CPU-bound titles like Valorant and Counter-Strike scale less with resolution, while GPU-bound games like Cyberpunk and Red Dead show significant drops from 1080p to 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The pair achieves an average of 224.5 FPS across all games in the measured dataset, ranking 68th out of 3,732 pairs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 on average, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49,196, and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49,228. It is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842.

Q: What memory and storage interface does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU itself.

Q: What is the suggested PSU for this GPU?

A: The RTX 5090 has a suggested PSU of 950 W, with a TDP of 575 W.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this desktop build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU+GPU pairing is 91, indicating it outperforms 91% of all recorded desktop configurations.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 delivers an average benchmark score of 48,995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench tests, it scores 3,318 in R15 multi-core, 468 in R15 single-core, 13,828 in R20 multi-core, 1,952 in R20 single-core, 32,924 in R23 multi-core, and 4,648 in R23 single-core. Passmark results show 38,706 in multithread, 4,394 in single-thread, 120,548 in floating point math, and 91,187 in integer math. These numbers place the CPU within 1% of its nearest rivals: the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4% delta), Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5% delta), Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698, +0.6% delta), and Core i5-14600K (48,618, +0.8% delta).

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 scores 79,842 on average, ranking in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 18,355, while Geekbench results show 334,370 in OpenCL and 376,728 in Vulkan. Passmark G3D score is 39,650, with GPU compute at 26,756. The GPU's nearest rivals include the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, +0.3% delta), Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, +0.6% delta), Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, +1.1% delta), and Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80,959, -1.4% delta).

The combined picture shows a system where both components sit within 1-2 points of each other in percentile terms (CPU 90th, GPU 92nd), resulting in a combined percentile of 91. The CPU's multi-core throughput is strong enough to feed the GPU in most workloads, though the FPS scaling data suggests some CPU limitation at lower resolutions. The average FPS of 224.5 across 3,732 pairs confirms that this combination delivers top-tier gaming performance, ranking 68th overall.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The data reveals a nuanced bottleneck profile. At 1920x1080, many titles show frame rates that exceed what the GPU alone would typically deliver, suggesting CPU-bound behavior. Valorant at 575 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 812 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 368 FPS all indicate the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU could theoretically push higher frames in these light titles. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking supports its capability to drive high FPS in esports scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. Frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (81 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (74 FPS) are closer to GPU-bound territory. The RTX 5090's 92nd percentile ranking and 32 GB VRAM capacity suggest it handles the increased pixel count well, but the CPU still keeps pace in most titles. The average FPS drops from roughly 224 at 1080p to lower values at 1440p, indicating the GPU begins to become more relevant.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiter. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 53 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 49 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 18 FPS. These figures align with the GPU's performance ceiling at 4K, while the CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient to avoid becoming the primary constraint. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a 50-70% reduction in most titles, which is consistent with GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions.

The Passmark physics score of 2,569 and multithread score of 38,706 indicate the CPU handles compute-heavy tasks well, but the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are the dominant factors in gaming workloads. The combined percentile of 91 reflects that neither component dramatically undershoots the other, though the CPU's 90th percentile versus the GPU's 92nd suggests the CPU is the slightly weaker link in GPU-bound scenarios.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: The measured FPS data shows this build is exceptional for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh monitors. Valorant delivers 575 FPS at 1080p and 545 FPS at 1440p, while Counter-Strike 2 hits 368 FPS at 1080p and 243 FPS at 1440p. The Rainbow Six Siege result of 437 FPS at 1080p further confirms the system can drive 240Hz or 360Hz panels in competitive titles. At 4K, the system still manages 134 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone, making it viable for high-refresh 4K in less demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with a 90th percentile ranking, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The Passmark multithread score of 38,706 and data encryption score of 30,236 suggest the CPU can handle simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding. The GPU's NVENC-class performance, evidenced by its 92nd percentile ranking and 104.8 TFLOPS compute, further supports hardware-accelerated encoding without significant FPS loss.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and Passmark integer math score of 91,187 indicate strong CPU performance for video rendering and effects. The RTX 5090's 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide substantial GPU acceleration for timeline playback and export. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 334,370 confirms robust compute capability for GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3,318 and R20 score of 13,828 show solid multi-threaded rendering performance. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18,355 and Passmark G3D score of 39,650 demonstrate strong rasterization and ray tracing capabilities for 3D workloads. The combined 91st percentile ranking indicates this build can handle professional-grade rendering tasks.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark extended instructions score of 33,304 and random string sorting score of 49,140 indicate strong performance for compilation and data processing. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth support large codebases and parallel build processes. The 90th percentile CPU ranking suggests it outperforms most desktop processors in developer workloads.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread Passmark score of 4,394 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648 ensure snappy responsiveness in everyday applications. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption manageable for sustained office workloads. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 EUs provides basic display output without requiring the discrete GPU, though the RTX 5090's presence makes this scenario somewhat over-specified.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is the foundation for the Core Ultra Series 2 family. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported for added stability in professional workloads. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU provide high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion cards, while the RTX 5090 uses its own PCIe 5.0 x16 interface.

The RTX 5090 has a TDP of 575 W and a suggested PSU of 950 W, which means any system using this GPU requires a substantial power supply. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest by comparison, but the combined system draw approaches 650 W under full load. The 1x 16-pin power connector on the GPU is the only power input, so the PSU must support this connector type. The dual-slot cooler and 304 mm length require a case with sufficient clearance.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a higher-tier Core Ultra Series 2 CPU, as the Socket 1851 supports the full family. The current CPU's 90th percentile ranking leaves room for improvement, and a CPU with more cores would better match the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile in multi-threaded workloads. However, the current pairing is well-balanced, and the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock already provides strong single-thread performance.

For memory, the dual-channel DDR5 support at 102.4 GB/s is adequate for most workloads, but users seeking higher bandwidth could consider faster DDR5 modules. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes support the fastest NVMe SSDs currently available, making storage upgrades straightforward. The platform's ECC support adds a professional-grade option for data-sensitive applications, though consumer memory is more common.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Built on the Arrow Lake architecture and fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process, the CPU contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The architecture uses a hybrid design with 192 KB L1 cache per core, 3 MB L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported.

The 3 nm process node and Arrow Lake-S codename represent Intel's latest desktop architecture, with the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs reflects strong performance across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 places it in the upper echelon of desktop processors, while the single-core score of 4,648 indicates excellent responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks.

In real workloads, the Passmark multithread score of 38,706 and floating point math score of 120,548 suggest the CPU handles scientific computing and financial modeling well. The integer math score of 91,187 points to strong performance in data processing and encryption tasks, while the find prime numbers score of 365 indicates moderate performance in prime-heavy workloads. The data compression score of 400,942 and random string sorting score of 49,140 show efficient handling of data manipulation tasks.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is notably low for a 14-core desktop processor, making it efficient for sustained workloads. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 EUs provides basic display output and media acceleration, though the discrete RTX 5090 handles all demanding graphics tasks. The 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures the CPU can keep up with the GPU in gaming scenarios, as evidenced by the measured FPS data showing CPU-bound behavior at 1080p in esports titles.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The CPU occupies the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, resulting in a combined percentile of 91. This places the build in the top 10% of all recorded desktop configurations, making it a high-end system by any measure.

The pairing is notable for its balance: both components are within 2 percentile points of each other, meaning neither dramatically overshadows the other. The RTX 5090's 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth represent the current flagship GPU tier, while the Core Ultra 5 245's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide mainstream-to-high-end CPU performance. The 65 W CPU TDP alongside the 575 W GPU TDP creates a power profile that requires a 950 W PSU.

The measured FPS data confirms this build's high-end tier, with an average of 224.5 FPS across 3,732 pairs, ranking 68th. This means it outperforms 99% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations in gaming. The build is particularly strong at 1080p and 1440p, where it frequently exceeds 200 FPS in competitive titles, and remains playable at 4K in most games, though the most demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended (18 FPS) and Cyberpunk 2077 (53 FPS) require settings adjustments.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p: This build is ideal for players seeking maximum frame rates on high-refresh monitors. The measured data shows 812 FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, 575 FPS in Valorant, and 437 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege at 1080p. At 1440p, these titles still deliver 559, 545, and 286 FPS respectively, making this system perfect for 240Hz or 360Hz displays.

4K gamers: While the system handles 4K playable in most titles, the data shows some games dip below 60 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 53 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 49 FPS, and The Medium at 51 FPS. Players willing to adjust settings or use upscaling will find the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures.

Content creators: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and Passmark multithread score of 38,706 handle video editing and rendering workloads effectively. The GPU's OpenCL score of 334,370 accelerates effects and exports. The 32 GB VRAM allows for large 3D scenes and high-resolution video timelines without memory limitations.

Game developers: The combination of high single-thread (4,394 Passmark) and multi-thread (38,706 Passmark) performance supports compilation, asset processing, and iterative testing. The measured FPS across diverse titles provides a reliable testing platform for cross-engine development.

Small business workstations: The CPU's ECC memory support and 90th percentile ranking make it suitable for data-intensive business applications. The Passmark data encryption score of 30,236 and integer math score of 91,187 support secure transactions and complex spreadsheet calculations. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps operational costs manageable.

Students: While over-specified for most academic work, the single-thread performance of 4,648 in Cinebench R23 ensures smooth operation in productivity suites. The system's efficiency at 1080p gaming (158 FPS in Allods Online, 311 FPS in Barony) makes it suitable for students who also game heavily, though the power requirements may be excessive for dormitory use.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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Intel Core Ultra 5 245

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Minecraft

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

FAQ

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

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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