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CPU
95%
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GPU
79%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

55,093 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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 245KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

This desktop pairing combines Intel's Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 5 245KF processor with NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER graphics card, landing at the 55th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations. The processor sits at the 91st percentile against all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 55,093, while the GPU's single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,075 places it at only the 19th percentile against all GPUs — a striking discrepancy that defines this build's character. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 245KF compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D?

A: The Intel chip holds a marginal 0.6% average benchmark advantage over the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with scores of 55,093 versus 54,762. This places the two processors in essentially the same performance tier, differing by less than one percentage point.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and what does that mean?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER ranks at the 19th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 3,075 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This low percentile suggests the benchmark pool contains many faster cards, but the absolute score still represents a capable 24 GB GDDR7 graphics solution.

Q: What memory type and bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245KF supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory, and the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Q: How many cores and threads does the processor have?

A: The CPU has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning there is no hyperthreading — each core handles exactly one thread. The base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the power draw of each component?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 watts, while the GPU has a TDP of 415 watts. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 304 mm in length.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF launched with an MSRP of $294. It was released on October 23, 2024, and remains in active production.

Q: Does the CPU include integrated graphics?

A: No. The integrated graphics field is listed as N/A, meaning this processor requires a discrete GPU for any display output.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p or 1440p, this build shows promise: the CPU's single-thread PassMark score of 4,715 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,173 indicate strong per-core performance that typically drives high frame rates. The GPU's 24 GB memory and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for texture-heavy scenes, though the 19th GPU percentile suggests frame rates may not reach the absolute top tier.

Streaming and content creation workloads benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,647 and PassMark multi-thread score of 43,110 demonstrate solid parallel processing for encoding and simultaneous gameplay capture. The 14 physical threads handle streaming software overhead while the GPU's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores accelerate video encoding and AI-enhanced streaming features.

Video editing workflows in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve leverage both components. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 15,391 provides responsive timeline scrubbing and export performance, while the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 879.3 GTexel/s texture rate accelerate effects, color grading, and render previews. The 24 GB VRAM accommodates large 4K or 8K projects without swapping.

3D rendering and GPU-accelerated workloads see the GPU take the lead role. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3,075, combined with 10,752 shading units and 112 ROPs, delivers meaningful ray tracing and rasterization throughput. The CPU's PassMark floating point math score of 131,546 supports physics simulations and geometry processing, while the 17,800 million transistors on the CPU's 3 nm process node ensure efficient compute.

Software development benefits from the CPU's balanced architecture. The PassMark data compression score of 460,123 and random string sorting score of 55,206 indicate strong performance for code compilation, package management, and file I/O operations. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache reduce latency for frequently accessed code paths, while the 5.20 GHz boost clock accelerates single-threaded build steps.

Student and office workloads are handled with substantial headroom. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 521 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,715 ensure snappy application launches and responsive productivity tools. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors, making this build far more capable than typical office machines require.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture using TSMC's 3 nm process node. The die contains 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² area, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz boosting to 5.20 GHz. This is a desktop-class chip on the Intel Socket 1851 platform, with an unlocked multiplier for enthusiast overclocking.

The cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,173 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,715. The 5.20 GHz boost clock is the primary driver of these results, allowing lightly-threaded workloads to reach maximum frequency.

Multi-threaded performance is equally robust. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,647 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 15,391 place this chip in the upper echelon of desktop processors. The PassMark multi-thread score of 43,110 reinforces this assessment, while the integer math score of 98,854 and floating point math score of 131,546 show balanced execution across different instruction types.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 55,093 places it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly nine out of ten processors in the database. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 245KF is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54,762), 1.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053), and 1.5% behind the Intel Core 7 253PQE (55,919). The 1.6% gap to the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56,004) rounds out a tightly clustered competitive set.

Specialized workloads show specific strengths. The PassMark data encryption score of 33,381 and extended instructions score of 37,912 indicate capable cryptographic and SIMD performance. The data compression score of 460,123 is exceptionally high, suggesting strong memory subsystem performance. The find prime numbers score of 416 and physics score of 2,998 are more moderate, but these represent niche workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance relationship between the Core Ultra 5 245KF and RTX 5080 SUPER is defined by their divergent percentile standings. The CPU at the 91st percentile vastly outranks the GPU at the 19th percentile, indicating the graphics card is the limiting factor in most gaming and GPU-accelerated scenarios. This imbalance means the processor will frequently wait on the GPU to complete rendering tasks.

In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data compression, and single-threaded productivity tasks, the processor's 91st percentile ranking ensures it leads the pairing. The GPU's involvement is minimal in these cases, and the CPU's 14 threads at up to 5.20 GHz provide ample compute. The PassMark multi-thread score of 43,110 confirms the CPU can sustain heavy parallel loads without bottlenecking.

In gaming, the GPU's 19th percentile ranking suggests it constrains frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 24 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth and 256-bit bus provide generous memory throughput, but the raw compute of 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 and pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s determine the ceiling. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong enough to feed the GPU at most settings.

The combined percentile of 55 reflects this imbalance — a mid-pack overall pairing where the CPU punches well above its class and the GPU holds the build back from top-tier status. For mixed workloads, the balance is acceptable: CPU-heavy tasks run exceptionally well, while GPU-heavy tasks perform at a level consistent with the 19th percentile. Upgrading the GPU in the future would yield the largest performance gains for this platform.

The TDP figures reinforce the balance picture. The CPU's 125 W TDP is modest for a 14-core part, while the GPU's 415 W TDP dominates the power budget. This disparity means the graphics card demands the majority of power supply headroom and cooling capacity, making chassis airflow and PSU selection critical considerations.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 55,093 places it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The Cinebench suite shows progressive scaling: R15 multi-core scores 3,693 with single-core at 521, R20 multi-core reaches 15,391 with single-core at 2,172, and R23 multi-core peaks at 36,647 with single-core at 5,173. These results indicate strong generational improvement in both multi-threaded throughput and single-thread responsiveness.

The PassMark suite provides additional granularity. Multi-thread performance scores 43,110, single-thread scores 4,715, integer math reaches 98,854, floating point math hits 131,546, and extended instructions achieve 37,912. Data compression excels at 460,123, data encryption reaches 33,381, random string sorting scores 55,206, find prime numbers manages 416, and physics scores 2,998. These varied tests paint a picture of a well-rounded processor.

The GPU's benchmark presence is limited to a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,075, placing it at the 19th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 at 3,163 (2.8% faster), the Intel Arc Pro B60 at 3,182 (3.4% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce 820A at 2,983 (3.1% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M at 2,967 (3.6% slower). These rivals are a mix of professional and older mobile parts, suggesting the RTX 5080 SUPER's benchmark position may understate its real-world capabilities in modern titles.

The combined picture is a desktop build at the 55th percentile overall. The CPU delivers top-decile processing power, while the GPU performs in the bottom fifth of the benchmark database. This creates a system that excels at processor-intensive tasks but sits mid-pack for graphics-heavy workloads. The 3DMark score, while the only GPU data point, indicates the card can handle modern DX12 titles, but the relative ranking shows significant headroom for improvement.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates will find the CPU's 91st percentile single-thread performance (PassMark 4,715, Cinebench R23 5,173) sufficient for driving high frame rates, though the GPU's 19th percentile ranking may cap maximum FPS in demanding titles. The 24 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for texture-heavy games, and the 84 RT cores support ray tracing workloads.

Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded strength (Cinebench R23 multi-core 36,647) combined with the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The 24 GB GDDR7 memory accommodates large project files, while the 336 tensor cores accelerate AI-assisted tools. The 45,600 million transistors on the GPU's 5 nm process node indicate a modern, capable compute device.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's data compression score of 460,123 and integer math score of 98,854. The 14 physical threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the 5.20 GHz boost clock accelerates single-threaded toolchains. The 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed code.

Students and small business workstations will find this build overqualified but future-proof. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking ensures longevity for office productivity, while the GPU handles occasional graphics tasks. The 125 W CPU TDP keeps cooling requirements modest, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory support at 102.4 GB/s provides sufficient bandwidth for everyday workloads.

The build's desktop form factor and active production status for both components make it a viable purchase for enthusiasts who prioritize CPU performance and want a modern GPU with substantial memory capacity. The 55th combined percentile indicates a balanced but not top-tier system, suitable for users who value processor headroom over absolute graphics performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be considered approximate rather than measured results.

Based on the CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark 4,715, Cinebench R23 single-core 5,173) and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3,075, this pairing should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p in most modern titles. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking suggests it will not bottleneck gaming performance at this resolution, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential.

At 1440p, the GPU's 24 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory bandwidth for high-resolution textures, but the 19th percentile GPU ranking implies frame rates will be moderate by enthusiast standards. The 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate support smooth gameplay, though the card trails many competitors in the benchmark database.

At 4K, the GPU's 112 ROPs and 879.3 GTexel/s texture rate become limiting factors. The 24 GB VRAM prevents memory capacity issues, but the raw rendering throughput may struggle to maintain high frame rates in demanding titles. The 84 RT cores enable ray tracing, but performance in ray-traced scenarios will likely be modest given the overall GPU percentile.

Esports and competitive titles with lighter graphics requirements should run exceptionally well, as the CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 14 threads handle high frame rate scenarios. The GPU's 3.6% advantage over the GTX 860M and 3.1% lead over the GeForce 820A in the Steel Nomad benchmark suggest it outperforms older mobile parts, but the 2.8% deficit to the Quadro P1000 and 3.4% gap to the Arc Pro B60 indicate it sits in a specific performance tier.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, supporting dual-channel DDR5 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, enabling high-speed NVMe storage and the latest graphics cards. The platform does not support ECC memory, which is typical for consumer desktop builds.

The GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and requires a single 16-pin power connector, drawing a 415 W TDP. The card measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, occupying a dual-slot form factor. Display connectivity includes one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs, supporting modern high-refresh monitors.

The CPU's 125 W TDP is modest for its 14-core configuration, making cooling straightforward with a capable air cooler or standard liquid cooler. The GPU's 415 W TDP is the dominant power draw, so a power supply must accommodate this substantial requirement alongside the rest of the system. The single 16-pin connector simplifies cabling but requires a compatible power supply.

A sensible next upgrade would focus on the GPU, given its 19th percentile ranking compared to the CPU's 91st percentile. Replacing the RTX 5080 SUPER with a higher-performing graphics card would rebalance the system and move the combined percentile upward from its current 55th position. The CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for future graphics cards.

The platform's DDR5 memory support allows for memory capacity or speed upgrades up to the dual-channel limit. The 24 MB L3 cache and per-core L2 cache configuration are fixed, but the unlocked multiplier enables CPU overclocking to extract additional performance. The 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors give the CPU headroom for sustained operation.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER. The CPU, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 and based on Arrow Lake architecture, delivers top-decile processor performance at the 91st percentile. The GPU, built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB203 chip, delivers more modest graphics performance at the 19th percentile.

The combined system percentile of 55 places it in the middle of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. This reflects the significant performance gap between the two components: the processor outperforms 91% of all CPUs, while the graphics card outperforms only 19% of all GPUs. The result is a system with exceptional processor capabilities and adequate graphics performance.

Both components are in active production, with the CPU released on October 23, 2024, and the GPU dated late 2025. The CPU's launch MSRP was $294, and the GPU's launch MSRP was 999 USD. The build represents a modern platform with DDR5 memory support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and current-generation architectures from both Intel and NVIDIA.