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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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93 / 100
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Apex Performer

Top 7% 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
95%
VS
GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

55,093 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

23,172 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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 245KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 pairing represents a desktop configuration that mixes a current-generation, high-core-count CPU with an older, high-bandwidth enthusiast GPU. The CPU is a strong performer, sitting in the 91st percentile for all CPUs, while the GPU, though older, remains relevant in the 68th percentile for all GPUs. This combination yields an overall build percentile of 80, indicating a system that is well above average for mixed productivity and gaming tasks, though the pairing has specific characteristics that make it better suited for some workloads than others.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This is a significant architectural shift for Intel, moving away from hyper-threading to a pure performance-core design with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The chip has a substantial transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die, and its cache hierarchy is notable: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing a theoretical bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The processor has a TDP of 125 W and fits the Intel Socket 1851.

Benchmark results paint a picture of a CPU that is exceptionally strong in multi-threaded workloads but also competitive in single-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 36,647 points in multi-core and 5,173 points in single-core. The multi-core result is the headline figure, placing it in the top tier of desktop processors. The Passmark data shows a more nuanced profile: the multithread score is 43,110, while single-thread is 4,715. The floating-point math score of 131,546 and integer math score of 98,854 indicate strong number-crunching capabilities. Data compression (460,123) and extended instructions (37,912) scores are high, suggesting excellent performance in archiving and encryption workloads. The find prime numbers score of 416 is comparatively low, which is typical for a design without SMT, but this is a minor weakness in a mostly positive profile.

The nearest rival data provides context for the CPU's standing. It is 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 1.9% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. It trails the Intel Core 7 253PQE by 1.5% and the Intel Core i9-14900HX by 1.6%. This places the 245KF in a tight group of high-end processors, where the differences between the top contenders are minimal. For real-world workloads, this means the 245KF will handle video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation with ease, while its strong single-core score ensures snappy responsiveness in daily tasks and solid performance in games that rely on a few fast threads.

Benchmark Performance

The overall benchmark picture for this build is driven by the CPU's excellent showing. The CPU's average benchmark score is 55,093, which is higher than the GPU's average score of 23,172. The CPU's percentile rank of 91st among all CPUs is the standout metric, confirming that it is a top-tier part for compute-heavy tasks. The GPU's 68th percentile is respectable but indicates it is a mid-to-high-tier part that is no longer at the high-end. The combined percentile for the build is 80, which is a strong overall rating.

In specific CPU benchmarks, the data shows consistency. The Cinebench R20 scores (15,391 multi-core, 2,172 single-core) and R15 scores (3,693 multi-core, 521 single-core) follow the expected scaling from the R23 results. The Passmark physics score of 2,998 and random string sorting score of 55,206 round out the CPU's capabilities, showing it can handle a variety of computational tasks efficiently. The data encryption score of 33,381 is notable, indicating the CPU has hardware support for accelerating AES instructions, which is useful for secure data handling.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,407 is a modern benchmark that shows the card can still handle current DirectX 12 titles. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 152,423 is a strong compute result, while the Vulkan score of 33,620 is more modest. The Passmark G3D score of 25,086 is the most reliable indicator of overall gaming rasterization performance, and it is a solid result. The GPU compute score of 14,397 is lower than the CPU's compute scores, suggesting that for certain non-graphics compute workloads, the CPU might actually be the stronger component. The combined picture is a system that is far more powerful on the CPU side, with the GPU serving as a competent but not dominant partner.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture, using the GA102 chip fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It packs 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 45.1 million per mm². The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a very high memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. The core clocks are a base of 1440 MHz and a boost of 1710 MHz. The GPU features 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. It also has 68 RT cores for ray tracing and 272 tensor cores for AI acceleration. The pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s. The FP32 and FP16 performance are both listed at 29.77 TFLOPS, which is typical for this generation.

This hardware configuration results in a GPU that is very well suited for high-resolution rasterized gaming and moderately capable in ray tracing. The high memory bandwidth is critical for 1440p and 4K gaming, where large textures require fast data transfer. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for most current titles at these resolutions, though it is a potential limitation for future games with extremely high texture requirements. The RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the performance is not as strong as the newer RTX 40-series cards. The tensor cores enable DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), which can significantly boost frame rates in supported titles by rendering at a lower internal resolution and upscaling.

The benchmark scores reflect this profile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,407 is a modern, demanding test, and the result indicates the card can run current DX12 games with high settings. The Passmark G3D score of 25,086 is a strong result for a GPU in this percentile. The Passmark DirectX 10 and 11 scores (170 and 207) are legacy results that are less relevant, but the DirectX 12 score of 100 is a normalized value that shows the card is well-balanced for modern APIs. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, which are within 0.3% and 0.4% of its score, respectively. This is a tight grouping, but the RTX 3080's feature set (RT, DLSS, and bandwidth) makes it a better choice than these rivals for gaming despite similar scores. The GPU is a dual-slot card, 285 mm long, requires a 700 W power supply, and uses a single 12-pin power connector.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates an imbalance in this build, with the CPU being significantly more powerful than the GPU. The CPU's 91st percentile versus the GPU's 68th percentile means that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more data than the GPU can process in most scenarios. This is a classic CPU-bottleneck situation reversed: here, the GPU is the limiting factor in graphics-bound workloads, while the CPU has headroom for non-graphics tasks.

In gaming at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's high single-thread score (5,173 in Cinebench R23) will be able to prepare frames quickly, but the GPU's 68th percentile will cap the maximum frame rate. The GPU's high memory bandwidth (760.3 GB/s) helps at higher resolutions, but the raw compute power (29.77 TFLOPS) is the limiting factor for complex shading and effects. In productivity workloads that are heavily multithreaded, such as video rendering or 3D modeling, the CPU will dominate the workload, and the GPU will be used for specific acceleration tasks like OpenCL compute, where its 152,423 Geekbench score is respectable but not exceptional. For tasks like data compression or encryption, the CPU's Passmark scores (460,123 and 33,381) will be the primary drivers, and the GPU will be mostly idle.

The FPS scaling evidence from the benchmark scores suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck in gaming. A user upgrading from a slower CPU to the 245KF would see minimal gains in frame rates if they kept the RTX 3080, because the GPU would still be the limiting factor. Conversely, upgrading from a slower GPU to the RTX 3080 would show significant gains, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed it. The balanced picture is a system that is excellent for CPU-intensive work and capable for gaming, but the GPU holds back the overall gaming potential. This is not a negative assessment, but it is a clear characteristic of the pairing: the CPU is future-proof, while the GPU is the current constraint.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate figures in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations. The data is not measured, but the individual component benchmarks allow for a reasonable projection.

Based on the CPU's strong single-thread score (5,173 in Cinebench R23) and the GPU's 68th percentile, this build is expected to be a very capable 1440p gaming machine. At 1080p, the CPU will rarely be a limit, but the GPU will not be able to push extremely high refresh rates in the most demanding titles. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are well-suited for 1440p ultra settings, where the high bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming. In games that support DLSS, the tensor cores can be used to boost performance. With DLSS enabled, the effective frame rate at 1440p could be close to what the GPU achieves at 1080p natively, making it a strong option for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 4K, the GPU's 68th percentile will be more of a limitation. Expect playable frame rates in most titles, but not maximum settings with ray tracing enabled. The 10 GB VRAM may also become a constraint in some heavy 4K textures. The CPU's high multi-core score (36,647 in Cinebench R23) will not help directly in gaming, but it ensures that background tasks or streaming will not cause frame drops. The overall estimate is that this build is a solid high-refresh-rate 1440p machine and a capable 4K machine for less demanding titles. For esports titles like Fortnite or CS2, the high single-core CPU performance will allow for very high frame rates, potentially exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p with competitive settings, but the GPU's DirectX 9 score of 258 suggests it still has strong legacy API performance.

Who Should Build It

This build is a strong fit for users who prioritize CPU-heavy productivity but still want a capable gaming system. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF's 91st percentile rank makes it an excellent choice for content creators, software developers, and students working with large datasets or compiling code. The high multi-core scores in Cinebench R23 and Passmark indicate that video editors using software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will see fast export times, and 3D modelers using Blender or AutoCAD will benefit from the strong floating-point math score of 131,546. The data encryption score of 33,381 is useful for developers working with secure applications or databases.

For gamers, this build is best suited for those targeting 1440p resolution with high refresh rates. The GPU's 68th percentile is adequate for this task, and the CPU's headroom means it will not be the limiting factor. It is also a reasonable choice for small business workstations that need to handle a mix of office tasks, light video editing, and occasional gaming. The CPU's DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 5 lanes make it a forward-looking platform for a workstation that may be upgraded in the future. The lack of integrated graphics is a consideration, but it is not a problem for users with a discrete GPU. This is not the ideal build for a budget-conscious gamer who wants maximum FPS for the lowest cost, as the CPU is overkill for gaming alone. It is a build for users who do serious work on their PC and game as a secondary activity.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's socket and what memory does it support?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF uses the Intel Socket 1851 and supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a theoretical bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics is listed as "N/A," so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing and AI acceleration hardware?

A: The RTX 3080 has 68 RT cores for ray tracing and 272 tensor cores for AI acceleration, which supports DLSS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

A: The 245KF is 1.9% faster than the 245K in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pairing is 80.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3080 is 700 W.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining a 14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card. The CPU is based on the Arrow Lake architecture, released in late 2024, and is a top-tier performer in its class. The GPU is based on the Ampere architecture and is an end-of-life part, but it still holds a respectable position in the performance hierarchy. The overall tier of this build, based on the 80th combined percentile, is high. It is not an absolute top-tier enthusiast system, but it is significantly above average and capable of handling most demanding applications and games. The system is characterized by a CPU that outclasses the GPU, making it a compute-first build with solid gaming capabilities. The CPU's high multi-core performance and the GPU's high memory bandwidth make this a good match for tasks that require both strong processing power and large data throughput, such as high-resolution video editing or complex 3D rendering.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is the platform for the Core Ultra Series 2 processors. This is a current platform, meaning the CPU is an active product and there is a potential upgrade path to higher-end CPUs within the same generation. The platform supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, which provides ample bandwidth for the latest NVMe SSDs and future expansion cards. The CPU's TDP is 125 W, and the GPU's TDP is 320 W, meaning a quality power supply is essential. The GPU's suggested PSU is 700 W, which should provide enough headroom for the entire system, including overclocking headroom for the unlocked CPU.

The most sensible next upgrade for this system would be a more powerful GPU. The current RTX 3080, while capable, is the limiting factor in gaming performance. Upgrading to a newer, higher-percentile GPU would better match the CPU's 91st percentile performance, creating a more balanced system. The CPU has significant headroom, so a GPU upgrade to a top-tier card would unlock the full gaming potential of the system. Another possible upgrade is to increase memory bandwidth by using faster DDR5 modules, though the current memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is adequate. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future GPUs and storage devices will be able to run at full speed, making this a future-proof foundation. The power supply should be sufficient for a GPU upgrade, as long as the new card's power draw does not exceed the 700 W specification. Overall, the platform is solid, and the primary bottleneck is the GPU, making it the primary target for a future upgrade.