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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

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95%

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90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

54,053 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

17,789 Benchmark Score

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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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K represents a significant architectural shift for Intel's desktop lineup, built on the Arrow Lake-S design and fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This 14-core, 14-thread processor (notably lacking Hyper-Threading, meaning each core handles a single thread) operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, drawing a 125 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 3 MB of L2 cache per core.

Benchmark data positions this chip firmly in the upper echelon of desktop processors. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25066 and single-core score of 2132 indicate strong performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The average benchmark score of 54053 places the Ultra 5 245K in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly nine out of every ten processors tracked. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 5 245K edges out the Intel Xeon 6505P by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 0.8%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D by 1.3%. These margins are tight, suggesting the Ultra 5 245K sits in a highly competitive performance band where architectural efficiency and clock speed matter more than raw core counts.

The PassMark suite reveals specific workload characteristics. The single-thread score of 4714 is particularly strong, which translates to responsive application behavior and excellent performance in lightly threaded tasks like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software. The multithread score of 43047 and integer math score of 98524 demonstrate robust parallel processing capability, while the floating-point math score of 130678 highlights strength in scientific and engineering computations. Data compression (458817) and encryption (33286) scores are substantial, indicating the CPU handles archival tasks, database operations, and secure communication workloads with ease. The physics score of 3081 and extended instructions score of 37617 round out a profile that excels at varied computational demands.

The architecture integrates an Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU integrated GPU, providing basic display output and hardware acceleration without a discrete graphics card, though the pairing in this build includes a dedicated GPU. With PCIe Gen 5 support across 20 CPU lanes and ECC memory support, this processor targets both enthusiast desktop users and professionals requiring data integrity. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking freedom, and the launch MSRP is $319.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 presents an interesting balance question. The CPU, sitting in the 91st percentile among all processors, dramatically outperforms the GPU, which sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. This 30-percentile gap suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor in most workloads, particularly in graphics-intensive scenarios. The CPU's substantial single-thread and multithread scores mean it can feed frames to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck in gaming, but the GPU's comparatively lower performance ceiling will cap frame rates in graphically demanding titles.

The combined percentile of 76 reflects this imbalance, positioning the overall system below what the CPU alone would suggest. In CPU-bound workloads—such as data compression, encryption, or physics simulations—the Ultra 5 245K will perform near its peak potential, as the GPU plays a minimal role. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering or modern gaming at high resolutions, the Quadro RTX 4000 will constrain overall system performance, leaving CPU headroom unused. The PassMark GPU compute score of 6176 and G3D score of 15117 indicate the GPU is capable but not exceptional, reinforcing the notion that CPU performance will often exceed what the GPU can utilize in tandem.

For gaming specifically, the CPU's high single-core performance (4714 in PassMark single-thread) ensures that frame pacing and minimum frame rates remain stable, but the GPU's 61st percentile standing will limit maximum achievable frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. The absence of measured FPS data for this exact combination means estimates must be derived from the benchmark scores, which consistently point to the GPU as the bottleneck in graphics-intensive scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 4714 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2132 provide ample processing power for high-refresh gaming, but the GPU's 61st percentile standing will limit frame rates. At 1080p with lower settings, the CPU can sustain high frame delivery, yet the Quadro RTX 4000's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 52 suggests modern API performance is modest, likely capping frame rates below what the CPU could otherwise support.

Streaming: The 14-core configuration with strong multithread scores (Cinebench R23 multicore: 25066) allows simultaneous game encoding and streaming without significant frame drops. The CPU's data encryption score of 33286 indicates it can handle encoding overhead, though stream quality will depend on the GPU's video encoder, which is not detailed in the data.

Video editing: The combination of high integer math (98524) and floating-point math (130678) scores makes this system well-suited for video editing timelines, effects processing, and export rendering. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory for 1080p and moderate 4K editing, though the GPU's compute score of 6176 may slow complex effects compared to higher-tier cards.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will excel with the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25066, but GPU-accelerated rendering via the Quadro RTX 4000 will be limited by its 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 61st percentile standing. The 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores offer hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI denoising, but rendering times will be longer than with more powerful GPUs.

Software development: The CPU's rapid single-thread performance (4714) accelerates compilation of single translation units, while the multithread score of 43047 speeds up parallel builds. The 24 MB L3 cache aids in reducing memory latency during iterative coding workflows, making this a responsive development platform.

Student and office work: The CPU's high single-thread performance ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking in office suites, while the integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is underutilized. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computational tasks, and the 91st percentile CPU ranking means this system will handle academic workloads without strain.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU capability while still requiring professional-grade graphics features. Gamers at 1080p resolution will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, though they should temper expectations for ultra settings due to the GPU's moderate standing. Content creators working primarily in CPU-heavy applications—like video encoding, batch photo processing, or software compilation—will find the Ultra 5 245K's multicore scores (Cinebench R23: 25066) well-suited to their workflows, with the GPU providing CUDA acceleration for compatible tasks.

Developers and data professionals will appreciate the ECC memory support and strong integer math performance (98524), which aids in database operations and cryptographic workloads. Students in engineering or computer science programs will benefit from the CPU's high percentile ranking for simulation and development tasks, while the workstation-class GPU features (36 RT cores, 288 tensor cores) support AI and graphics coursework. Small business workstations requiring reliable multi-threaded performance for financial modeling, data analysis, or CAD work will find the CPU's 91st percentile standing compelling, though the GPU's end-of-life production status warrants consideration for long-term support.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K delivers an average benchmark score of 54053, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals show marginal differences: the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (0.7% lower), the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 (0.8% lower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54762 (1.3% higher). These tight margins indicate the Ultra 5 245K competes directly with high-end desktop and entry-level server processors, offering comparable performance in a consumer socket.

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 achieves an average benchmark score of 17789, placing it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.7% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (17639, 0.9% lower), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 1.4% lower). The GPU's position in the 61st percentile is notably lower than the CPU's 91st percentile, creating a system with a combined percentile of 76 that reflects the GPU's limiting influence.

Individual GPU benchmarks show a mixed profile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 74540 and Vulkan score of 78844 indicate respectable compute and graphics API performance, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1873 suggests moderate modern gaming capability. PassMark scores reveal strengths in legacy APIs (DirectX 9: 205, DirectX 11: 128) but weakness in DirectX 12 (52), which is significant for modern games. The G2D score of 846 and G3D score of 15117 provide context for 2D and 3D graphics workloads, respectively.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K paired with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000, so all frame rate figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (4714 PassMark single-thread) and the GPU's moderate 61st percentile standing suggest the system can handle 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in most titles, with frame rates likely ranging from 60 to 100 FPS depending on the game's optimization. At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth will become more significant factors, likely reducing frame rates to 40-70 FPS in demanding titles. At 4K, the Quadro RTX 4000's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance will struggle, with frame rates potentially dropping below 30 FPS in AAA games at ultra settings.

The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 52 is concerning for modern games that rely heavily on DX12 features, potentially resulting in lower performance than the GPU's overall percentile might suggest. However, the 36 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, which could enable ray-traced effects at reduced resolutions or settings. The GPU's workstation heritage means drivers are optimized for professional applications rather than gaming, which may further impact frame rates. For esports titles with lower graphics demands, the CPU's high single-thread score should enable frame rates well above 100 FPS at 1080p, limited primarily by the GPU's fill rate and shader performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is a workstation-class GPU built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC, containing 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocked at 1625 MHz (13 Gbps effective). The GPU operates at a base clock of 1005 MHz and boost clock of 1545 MHz, with a 160 W TDP requiring a single 8-pin power connector and a 450 W suggested PSU. The card occupies a single slot, measures 241 mm in length and 111 mm in height, and interfaces via PCIe 3.0 x16.

Compute resources include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines. The 36 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while 288 tensor cores provide AI acceleration for deep learning and denoising tasks. The GPU delivers 7.119 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 14.24 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (at 2:1 ratio), with pixel rate of 98.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 222.5 GTexel/s. Display outputs include 3x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C, supporting modern monitor connectivity.

The GPU's benchmark profile shows it excels in compute workloads (Geekbench OpenCL: 74540, Vulkan: 78844) but trails in modern gaming APIs (3DMark Steel Nomad DX12: 1873, PassMark DirectX 12: 52). The PassMark G3D score of 15117 and GPU compute score of 6176 indicate professional rendering and compute capability, aligning with its Quadro branding. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current graphics APIs. Released in November 2018 with a launch MSRP of 899 USD, this GPU is now end-of-life, with its predecessor being Quadro Volta and successor Workstation Ampere.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, a 91st percentile CPU, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000, a 61st percentile GPU, resulting in a combined percentile of 76. The system is CPU-dominant, meaning the processor's capabilities significantly exceed the graphics card's, creating a configuration optimized for compute-heavy and multi-threaded workloads rather than graphics-intensive gaming. The Ultra 5 245K's 14-core Arrow Lake architecture with 5.20 GHz boost clock provides exceptional processing power, while the Quadro RTX 4000's workstation features—including 8 GB VRAM, 36 RT cores, and 288 tensor cores—offer professional-grade graphics acceleration for rendering, AI, and CAD applications.

The overall tier of this build is upper-midrange, reflecting the CPU's top-tier status tempered by the GPU's midrange position. For users seeking a system that excels at CPU-bound tasks—such as software development, data analysis, video encoding, or 3D rendering via CPU—this configuration delivers near-flagship performance. For gaming, the system will handle 1080p and some 1440p titles at playable frame rates, but it is not optimized for high-refresh or high-resolution gaming. The build is best suited for professionals and enthusiasts who require substantial CPU horsepower with adequate workstation GPU support, rather than gamers seeking maximum frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54053.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

A: The Ultra 5 245K scores 54053 on average, which is 1.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D's average score of 54762.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 416.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Quadro RTX 4000 includes 36 RT cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, in addition to 288 tensor cores for AI workloads.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: Are there measured gaming frame rates for this exact CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this specific pairing, so all frame rate figures are estimates derived from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 76, reflecting the CPU's 91st percentile and GPU's 61st percentile standings.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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Performance Tiers Explained

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CPU Analysis

Balance and Bottleneck

Usage Scenarios

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Benchmark Performance

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