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CPU
94%
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GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245

48,995 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

184,664 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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# Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation — Hardware Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's Arrow Lake desktop processor with NVIDIA's top-tier workstation GPU, creating a system that sits at the 94th percentile overall among all CPU-GPU combinations in the benchmark database. The CPU, a 14-core, 14-thread part based on the 3nm TSMC process, delivers strong single-threaded performance while the GPU, built on the 5nm Ada Lovelace architecture with 32GB of GDDR6 memory, ranks in the 98th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows a workstation-class machine that can handle both compute-heavy professional workloads and high-end gaming, though the CPU's mid-range positioning relative to the GPU creates an interesting balance question.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 3nm process node with 17,800 million transistors packed into a 243 mm² die. This is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The absence of hyperthreading means each core handles one thread, which is a deliberate design choice — the chip relies on its physical cores and high clock speeds rather than thread duplication. The cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark data reveals a processor that excels in single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 4,648 points in single-core and 32,924 in multi-core. The single-core result is particularly strong, placing this CPU in the 90th percentile of all processors. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,394 confirms this strength, while the multithread score of 38,706 shows solid parallel performance. The 14 threads handle multi-threaded applications well, but the CPU's average benchmark score of 48,995 places it nearly exactly between its nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49,196 (-0.4% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49,228 (-0.5% delta). It also trades closely with the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698, +0.6% delta) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618, +0.8% delta).

The data suggests this is a CPU that punches above its weight in lightly-threaded tasks due to the 5.10 GHz boost clock, but the 14-thread limit means heavily parallel workloads won't scale as far as competing parts with more threads. The PassMark integer math score of 91,187 and floating-point math score of 120,548 indicate strong general-purpose compute, while the extended instructions score of 33,304 shows the chip handles SIMD and cryptographic workloads competently. The data compression score of 400,942 is noteworthy — this is a very high number that suggests the CPU handles file archiving and data-heavy operations efficiently.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648, provides the per-thread speed that modern game engines require. The 5.10 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. Combined with the GPU's raw power, this system can target high-refresh gaming at 1440p and 4K resolutions, though the GPU is the primary driver at those resolutions.

Streaming: The 14 threads handle encoding and broadcasting simultaneously, and the PassMark data encryption score of 30,236 shows the CPU can manage stream encryption overhead. The GPU's NVENC hardware (part of its 400 tensor cores) offloads video encoding work from the CPU, so the system can maintain gameplay performance while broadcasting. The combined 94th percentile ranking suggests ample headroom for streaming workloads.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 provides strong rendering performance for timeline previews and exports. The CPU's 24 MB of L3 cache helps with large media files, and the PassMark multithread score of 38,706 indicates solid parallel processing for effects and transitions. The GPU's 32GB VRAM handles 4K and 8K video timelines without spilling to system memory.

3D rendering: The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,828 and R15 multi-core score of 3,318 demonstrate the CPU's capability in CPU-based rendering tasks. However, the GPU is the star here — its FP32 performance of 65.28 TFLOPS and 12,800 shading units handle GPU-accelerated renders (like Octane or Redshift) at extremely high speed. The 32GB VRAM allows large scenes to fit entirely in GPU memory.

Software development: The PassMark random string sorting score of 49,140 and integer math score of 91,187 indicate fast compilation and code analysis. The single-thread score of 4,394 means IDE responsiveness and build times for smaller projects are excellent. The 14 threads handle parallel builds effectively, though the lack of hyperthreading means some compilation tasks won't scale as well as on 20-thread rivals.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core dominance makes everyday applications feel snappy. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,394 ensures instant response in productivity suites, web browsers, and coding environments. The 65W TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, suitable for shared spaces. The 90th percentile CPU ranking places this far above the requirements for typical office workloads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation is a workstation-class GPU built on the AD102 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. It features 32GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU has 12,800 shading units, 400 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output pipelines — a massive compute configuration.

The clock speeds are 1155 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, which translates to 65.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and an identical 65.28 TFLOPS of FP16 (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 448.8 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,020.0 GTexel/s. For ray tracing, the GPU includes 100 RT cores, and for AI workloads, 400 tensor cores. The 32GB VRAM is the standout specification — this allows entire 3D scenes, large language models, or massive datasets to reside in GPU memory without paging.

In Geekbench compute benchmarks, the GPU scores 175,286 in OpenCL and 194,041 in Vulkan. Its average benchmark score of 184,664 places it in the 98th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals show how close the top workstation GPUs are: the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB scores 183,725 (0.5% delta), the A100 SXM4 40 GB scores 187,147 (-1.3% delta), and the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 182,109 (1.4% delta). Even the GeForce RTX 4090 D at 178,050 is only 3.7% behind. This GPU is positioned at the absolute top of the workstation market.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals an interesting asymmetry: the GPU sits in the 98th percentile while the CPU is in the 90th percentile. This 8-percentage-point gap suggests the GPU will be the dominant component in most workloads, and the CPU may become the limiting factor in certain scenarios. The combined percentile of 94 reflects this balance — the system is stronger than the CPU alone but slightly below what the GPU alone would suggest.

For gaming at high resolutions, the GPU's massive compute resources (65.28 TFLOPS) will drive frame rates, but the CPU's single-thread performance must keep up with game logic and draw calls. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648 is strong enough to avoid severe bottlenecks at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU is typically the constraint. However, at 1080p with a high-refresh monitor, the CPU's 14 threads and 5.10 GHz boost may struggle to feed the GPU's 12,800 shading units in CPU-bound titles.

For workstation tasks, the balance depends on the workload. In GPU-accelerated rendering, the RTX 5000 Ada's 32GB VRAM and tensor cores will dominate, and the CPU mostly feeds data. In CPU-bound tasks like physics simulation (PassMark physics score of 2,569) or prime number finding (score of 365), the CPU's mid-range positioning becomes evident. The PassMark multithread score of 38,706 is respectable but not exceptional — this is a CPU that pairs well with a GPU that does most of the heavy lifting.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 48,995, which places it in the 90th percentile of all processors. Its best results come from the PassMark data compression test (400,942) and floating-point math (120,548), while the find prime numbers test (365) is relatively weak. In Cinebench, the R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and single-core score of 4,648 are both strong for a 14-thread part. The CPU's nearest rival comparison shows it within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (-0.5% delta) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (+0.8% delta), meaning real-world performance differences are minimal.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 184,664, placing it in the 98th percentile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 175,286 and Vulkan score of 194,041 are both exceptional. The GPU's nearest rival comparison shows it within 4% of the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 variants and the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, and 3.7% ahead of the RTX 4090 D. This indicates the RTX 5000 Ada is a top-tier workstation GPU that competes with enterprise data center parts.

The combined picture shows a system at the 94th percentile overall. The CPU provides strong single-threaded performance and competent multi-threaded capability, while the GPU delivers workstation-class compute that rivals data center accelerators. The pair ranks above 94% of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database, making this a high-end desktop workstation.

Who Should Build It

This system targets professionals who need GPU compute power above all else. 3D artists and animators working with scenes that exceed 16GB of VRAM will find the 32GB GDDR6 memory essential. Video editors working with 8K timelines or multiple streams of 4K footage benefit from the GPU's massive memory bandwidth (576.0 GB/s) and tensor core acceleration. AI researchers and developers can load large models entirely into GPU memory, and the 400 tensor cores accelerate training and inference.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K who want maximum detail settings will appreciate the GPU's 98th percentile ranking. The CPU's single-core strength (4,648 in Cinebench R23) ensures high frame rates in esports titles, while the GPU handles demanding AAA games at ultra settings. Content creators who game as a secondary activity will find this system serves both needs without compromise.

Small business workstations and engineering workstations benefit from the ECC memory support of the CPU (a feature listed in the fact pack) and the GPU's reliability-oriented design. Software developers working on large codebases will see fast builds thanks to the CPU's integer math score of 91,187 and 14 threads. Students in engineering or computer science programs who need to run simulation software or CUDA-based coursework will have a system that exceeds their requirements.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination — the measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty and dataIsMeasured is false. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU, not direct measurements.

Based on the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 65.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, this system should deliver extremely high frame rates at 1440p and 4K in most modern titles. The 32GB VRAM ensures texture-heavy games at maximum settings won't hit memory limits. The GPU's pixel rate of 448.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,020.0 GTexel/s suggest it can sustain high resolution rendering without fill-rate bottlenecks.

The CPU's single-core score of 4,648 in Cinebench R23 indicates it can keep up with game engines' main threads, preventing CPU-induced frame pacing issues. At 1080p, the CPU may become the limiting factor in esports titles where frame rates exceed 300 FPS, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU will dominate. The lack of measured data means these are educated estimates — actual performance will vary by game and driver optimization.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory support is built into the CPU, making this a viable platform for error-sensitive workstation workloads. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes directly, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface — this older interface doesn't bottleneck the GPU given its bandwidth requirements.

The GPU has a 250W TDP and a suggested PSU of 600W, while the CPU has a 65W TDP. This means a 600W power supply provides headroom for both components and some additional peripherals. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 267mm in length and 112mm in height — it will fit in most mid-tower and full-tower cases.

For upgrades, the CPU's 65W TDP leaves thermal headroom, but the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false), so overclocking is not possible. The platform supports future Arrow Lake-S processors on the same socket, so a CPU upgrade to a higher-core-count part would be a logical path if more multi-threaded performance is needed. The GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface means a newer workstation or gaming GPU could be installed without changing the motherboard, as long as the PSU has sufficient capacity.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has ECC memory support listed in its specifications. This makes the platform suitable for workstation workloads where data integrity is critical.

Q: What kind of power supply do I need for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is 600W. The CPU's TDP is 65W and the GPU's TDP is 250W, so a 600W PSU provides sufficient headroom for both components.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 on average benchmark scores, which is 0.8% higher than the i5-14600K's average score of 48,618. The two processors are effectively performance peers.

Q: Is the RTX 5000 Ada Generation faster than the RTX 4090 D?

A: The RTX 5000 Ada has an average benchmark score of 184,664, which is 3.7% higher than the RTX 4090 D's score of 178,050. In OpenCL, the RTX 5000 Ada scores 175,286, while its Vulkan score is 194,041.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GPU provide?

A: The RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, provided by 32GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus running at 18 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. This provides basic display output and can handle light graphics tasks without the discrete GPU.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Based on the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 65.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, this system is well-equipped for 4K gaming at high settings. However, no measured FPS data exists for this specific pairing, so these are estimates from benchmark scores.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (Arrow Lake, 14 cores, 14 threads) with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (Ada Lovelace, 32GB GDDR6). The CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 98th percentile of all GPUs. The combined system ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairs in the database, indicating a high-end desktop workstation with a workload bias toward GPU-accelerated compute.

The CPU provides strong single-threaded performance (4,648 in Cinebench R23) and competent multi-threaded performance (32,924 in the same test), while the GPU delivers workstation-class compute that rivals enterprise accelerators like the NVIDIA A100 SXM4. This pairing is ideal for professionals who need large VRAM capacity (32GB) and massive GPU compute throughput, with a CPU that won't bottleneck most workloads. The system's 94th percentile ranking confirms it as a top-tier desktop configuration for content creation, 3D rendering, AI development, and high-end gaming at 1440p and 4K resolutions.