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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

55,093 Benchmark Score
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68,809 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF + Intel Arc A770: A Desktop Analysis

This desktop pairing combines Intel's 14-core Arrow Lake processor with Intel's Arc A770 discrete GPU, representing a fully Intel-powered build that targets the 91st percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU alone sits at the 91st percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 90th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a well-matched pair where neither component dramatically overshadows the other in overall capability.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is built on the Arrow Lake-S architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC with 17,800 million transistors packed into a 243 mm² die. This is a 14-core, 14-thread processor with no hyperthreading, running at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosting to 5.20 GHz. The core configuration includes L1 cache of 192 KB per core, L2 cache of 3 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 24 MB. The lack of hyperthreading means 14 threads total, which is notable for a modern desktop CPU but reflects the design choice favoring efficiency cores in the Arrow Lake architecture.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 36,647 places it firmly in high-performance desktop territory, while the single-core score of 5,173 indicates strong per-thread performance. The Cinebench R20 results follow a similar pattern with 15,391 multicore and 2,172 single-core. In Passmark testing, the multithread score of 43,110 sits alongside a single-thread score of 4,715. The floating-point math score of 131,546 and integer math score of 98,854 suggest balanced arithmetic capabilities, while the extended instructions score of 37,912 indicates solid SIMD performance.

The data compression score of 460,123 in Passmark stands out as exceptionally high, suggesting this CPU handles archiving, file compression, and similar data-heavy tasks with ease. Data encryption at 33,381 and random string sorting at 55,206 round out a profile that appears optimized for both computational throughput and memory-intensive operations. The physics score of 2,998 in Passmark is comparatively modest, which may indicate that the CPU's performance in physics simulations is not its primary strength.

When compared to nearest rivals, the Ultra 5 245KF sits within 1.9% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (which scores 54,053 on average), making it nearly identical to its direct sibling. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54,762, just 0.6% higher, meaning the Intel chip is essentially performance-equivalent to that AMD flagship in aggregate benchmark terms. The Intel Core 7 253PQE trails by 1.5%, while the Core i9-14900HX is 1.6% behind. This places the Ultra 5 245KF in a competitive position against both AMD's top-end gaming processor and Intel's own previous-generation mobile flagship.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, codenamed DG2-512, and represents Intel's Alchemist generation. The GPU is fabricated on a 6 nm TSMC process with 21,700 million transistors across a 406 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The A770 features 4,096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. It has 32 dedicated ray tracing cores, though it lacks the tensor cores found in NVIDIA's competing architectures, meaning AI-accelerated workloads rely on the shader units and the DirectX 12 Ultimate feature set.

Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective transfer rate. This memory capacity and bandwidth place the A770 well above typical mid-range GPUs, potentially enabling high-resolution texture workloads and larger datasets in GPU-accelerated applications. The base clock is 2100 MHz with a boost of 2400 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS and FP16 of 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) represent solid compute throughput for a GPU in its class.

Benchmark results show the A770 achieving a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,969, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109,175, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 94,284. The Vulkan score being lower than OpenCL suggests that the driver stack may favor certain API paths, which is a known consideration for Intel GPUs in their early adoption phase. The average benchmark score of 68,809 places it at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, which is a strong showing for a card that has reached end-of-life production status.

Rival comparisons show the A770 within 0.3% of the NVIDIA CMP 90HX (69,000 average score), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (68,562), and 1.5-1.7% behind the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 and NVIDIA Quadro P6000. This indicates the Arc A770 performs at a level comparable to professional workstation cards from the previous generation, which is noteworthy given its consumer positioning.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the combination of the Ultra 5 245KF's strong single-core performance (5,173 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and the Arc A770's 16 GB memory capacity suggests the ability to handle demanding titles at high settings. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking ensures it will not be a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, while the GPU's 90th percentile position indicates it can drive high frame rates, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact expectations must be inferred from benchmark scores.

Streaming workloads benefit from the CPU's 14 cores and strong multi-threaded performance (36,647 in Cinebench R23 multicore). The Passmark multithread score of 43,110 indicates sufficient headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming software. The data compression score of 460,123 suggests that video encoding pipelines that rely on compression algorithms will perform well, though the absence of dedicated tensor cores on the GPU means AI-based encoding enhancements are not available.

Video editing applications leverage both components. The CPU's floating-point math score of 131,546 supports filter processing and color grading, while the GPU's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM allow for smooth timeline scrubbing and effect rendering. The combined 91st percentile ranking for the pair suggests a system capable of handling 4K video projects, with the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,969 indicating the GPU can accelerate GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering workloads show strong potential. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 15,391 and R15 multicore score of 3,693 indicate good CPU-based rendering performance, while the GPU's FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS supports GPU-accelerated render engines. The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced rendering, though performance will depend on software optimization for Intel's architecture.

Software development benefits from the CPU's high single-thread performance (4,715 Passmark single-thread) for compilation of single-threaded build steps, while the 14 cores accelerate parallel builds. The data encryption score of 33,381 suggests adequate performance for secure development workflows. The 24 MB of L3 cache provides a sizeable working set for compilers and linker processes.

Student and office workloads are well-served by this configuration. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4,715 ensures responsive application performance, while the 16 GB GPU memory is overkill for typical office tasks but provides headroom for future academic workloads in data science or engineering. The system's 125 W CPU TDP and 225 W GPU TDP require adequate cooling but remain manageable for a desktop environment.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported, which limits the platform's appeal for certain professional workloads. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, offering high-bandwidth connectivity for the latest GPUs and NVMe storage devices. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking for users who want to extract additional performance beyond the 5.20 GHz boost clock.

The integrated graphics are listed as N/A, meaning the 245KF requires a discrete GPU — which is already provided in this pairing with the Arc A770. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots (backward compatible) and provides sufficient bandwidth for the A770's needs.

The power supply requirement is defined by the GPU's suggested PSU of 550 W, which accounts for the combined power draw of the 125 W TDP CPU and 225 W TDP GPU. A quality 550 W PSU provides adequate headroom for this configuration, though users adding additional drives or peripherals may want more capacity. The GPU requires a 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connector configuration, which is standard for cards in this performance class.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve moving to a higher-tier Intel Core Ultra processor on the same socket if more CPU performance is needed, since the 245KF's nearest rival (the 245K) is only 1.9% apart, indicating the socket supports a range of options. For GPU upgrades, the Arc A770's successor (Battlemage) is listed as the next generation, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures compatibility with future graphics cards. The 16 GB VRAM on the current GPU is already substantial, so GPU upgrades would target higher compute performance rather than memory capacity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU percentiles are nearly identical at 91 and 90 respectively, suggesting a well-balanced pairing where neither component is a consistent bottleneck in most workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 55,093 and the GPU's average of 68,809 indicate that both components perform at similar relative levels within their respective categories.

For gaming workloads, the CPU's single-core strength (5,173 Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios. The GPU's 90th percentile position means it will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions or with more demanding graphics settings, which is the typical and desirable arrangement in a gaming system. The lack of measured FPS data prevents exact bottleneck quantification, but the percentile alignment suggests a harmonious pairing.

In CPU-intensive workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, the CPU's 14 cores and 91st percentile ranking become the primary driver of performance. The GPU's 32 ray tracing cores can accelerate specific rendering tasks, but the overall throughput will be CPU-bound in many professional applications. The Passmark physics score of 2,998 is the CPU's weakest relative result, which may create a bottleneck in physics-heavy gaming engines.

Memory bandwidth appears adequate at 102.4 GB/s for the CPU and 512.0 GB/s for the GPU, ensuring data transfer is not a primary constraint. The CPU's 24 MB L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 3 MB provide sufficient on-chip storage for most workloads. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM at 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is generous for its performance class, avoiding memory-related bottlenecks even at 4K resolutions with high texture quality.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics is listed as N/A, meaning this CPU requires a discrete GPU. The Arc A770 in this build serves that purpose.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the CPU and GPU in this build?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the GPU has 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

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

A: The Ultra 5 245KF has an average benchmark score of 55,093, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 54,762, making them effectively performance-equivalent in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the Arc A770 still in production?

A: No, the Arc A770 has reached end-of-life production status. Its successor is listed as Battlemage, and its predecessor was Xe Graphics.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 550 W, which accommodates the CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 225 W TDP, plus the rest of the system.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported on this platform, which uses dual-channel DDR5 memory only.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support?

A: The CPU provides 20 lanes of PCIe Gen 5, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slots.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 55,093, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Key results include a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 36,647 and single-core score of 5,173. The Cinebench R20 results are 15,391 multicore and 2,172 single-core, while R15 shows 3,693 multicore and 521 single-core. Passmark testing reveals a multithread score of 43,110, single-thread of 4,715, floating-point math of 131,546, integer math of 98,854, data compression of 460,123, data encryption of 33,381, extended instructions of 37,912, physics of 2,998, and random string sorting of 55,206.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 68,809, placing it at the 90th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2,969, while Geekbench shows 109,175 in OpenCL and 94,284 in Vulkan. The CPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (0.6% higher average score), Intel Core 7 253PQE (1.5% lower), Intel Core i9-14900HX (1.6% lower), and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (1.9% lower). The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA CMP 90HX (0.3% higher), AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (0.4% lower), AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 (1.5% higher), and NVIDIA Quadro P6000 (1.7% higher).

The combined picture shows a desktop system at the 91st percentile overall, with both CPU and GPU performing at essentially the same relative level. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's 91st percentile and GPU's 90th percentile align closely, suggesting a balanced system where neither component dramatically outperforms the other.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining Intel's Core Ultra 5 245KF processor with Intel's Arc A770 graphics card, creating an all-Intel system. The CPU is a 14-core Arrow Lake desktop processor released on 2024-10-23 with a launch MSRP of $294, while the GPU is an Alchemist-generation Arc 7 card released on 2022-10-11 with a launch MSRP of 329 USD. The GPU has reached end-of-life status, while the CPU remains in active production.

The combined percentile ranking of 91 places this system in the top tier of desktop configurations in the database. The CPU's 91st percentile and GPU's 90th percentile indicate a high-performance pairing, though the GPU's end-of-life status suggests this is a mature configuration rather than a advanced one. The system class is desktop, with the CPU's market segment also listed as desktop. The pair rank by FPS is null, meaning no direct FPS-based ranking is available for this combination.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolutions with high settings will find this system capable, given the GPU's 90th percentile ranking and 16 GB of VRAM. The CPU's strong single-core performance (5,173 Cinebench R23 single-core) supports high-refresh gaming at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the primary driver at higher resolutions. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 14 cores (36,647 Cinebench R23 multicore) and the GPU's 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 compute.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's multithread score of 43,110 and data compression score of 460,123, which accelerate build processes and package management. Students in engineering or data science programs benefit from the 16 GB GPU memory for compute assignments and the CPU's balanced performance for general coursework. Small business workstations handling data processing tasks will find the CPU's integer math score of 98,854 and floating-point math of 131,546 suitable for spreadsheets, databases, and financial modeling, with the GPU providing acceleration for any visualization workloads.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming frame rate figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's 91st percentile and GPU's 90th percentile positions suggest the system can handle modern games at high settings, though exact FPS will vary by title. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,969 provides a baseline for DirectX 12 gaming performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 94,284 indicates Vulkan-based games should perform adequately.

The 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures at 1440p and 4K, reducing the likelihood of memory-related stuttering. The CPU's single-core score of 5,173 in Cinebench R23 ensures that game logic and physics won't be CPU-bound in most titles, though the Passmark physics score of 2,998 may become a factor in physics-heavy games. The GPU's 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware support for ray-traced effects, but the lack of tensor cores means DLSS-style AI upscaling is not available, which may impact performance in ray tracing scenarios. Overall, the estimated gaming performance aligns with a high-end 1440p or entry-level 4K gaming system, with the exact frame rates depending on the specific game and graphics settings.