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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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Top 3% 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
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

55,093 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

184,664 Benchmark Score
Top 1% 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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Optimal Performance

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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

This configuration pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, a 14-core Arrow Lake desktop processor, with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation, a 32 GB workstation GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The data shows this is a high-end professional workstation pairing, placing in the 95th combined percentile of all desktop builds. It is critical to note that no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Consequently, all gaming frame rate discussions below are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as projections rather than verified results.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance of this system is heavily skewed toward GPU-centric workloads, given that the RTX 5000 Ada Generation sits in the 98th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The data indicates that in gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the gap in percentile rankings suggests the CPU can comfortably feed the GPU at 1440p and beyond. The CPU’s multi-core score of 36,647 in Cinebench R23 provides ample headroom for physics and game logic, meaning the bottleneck will manifest in GPU-bound tasks like ray tracing and high-detail rendering at 4K.

For productivity workloads, the bottleneck shifts depending on the task type. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 43,110 and floating-point math score of 131,546 indicate strong parallel processing capability, but the GPU’s FP32 performance of 65.28 TFLOPS dominates in compute-heavy tasks like 3D rendering or AI inference. The data suggests that in a mixed workload, the GPU will finish its portion of the pipeline faster than the CPU can prepare data, creating a CPU-bound scenario in tasks like data compression, where the CPU scores 460,123 in PassMark data compression. Conversely, in pure GPU compute tasks, the CPU will idle while the GPU works at full capacity.

The FPS scaling, estimated from benchmark scores, shows that at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 5,173 in Cinebench R23 will likely keep frame rates high, but the GPU’s massive 32 GB frame buffer will not be fully utilized. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with its 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 448.8 GPixel/s pixel rate determining the ceiling. The 125 W TDP of the CPU and 250 W TDP of the GPU suggest a balanced power draw, but the CPU’s 14 threads (14 cores, 14 threads) mean it will not bottleneck the GPU’s 12,800 shading units in most gaming scenarios.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this configuration, all gaming performance figures here are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores. The GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 194,041 and OpenCL score of 175,286 place it in the 98th percentile, indicating it will deliver exceptional frame rates at 1440p and 4K in ultra settings. The CPU’s single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 5,173, ensures that even CPU-intensive titles will not drag down the average frame rate at 1080p.

At 1080p ultra, the estimated FPS for esports titles will be extremely high, likely exceeding 200 FPS in games like competitive shooters, given the GPU’s texture rate of 1,020.0 GTexel/s and the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4,715. For AAA titles at 1440p ultra, the data suggests frame rates will hover in the 120-150 FPS range, driven by the GPU’s 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 100 RT cores for ray tracing effects. At 4K ultra, the GPU’s 32 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth will prevent memory bottlenecks, but the pixel rate of 448.8 GPixel/s will likely cap frame rates around 80-100 FPS in the most demanding titles.

The lack of measured FPS means these numbers are projections. However, the GPU’s 98th percentile ranking versus all GPUs, combined with the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking, strongly suggests this system is built for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and smooth 4K gaming, not for 1080p esports where the CPU would be underutilized. The data indicates that ray tracing performance will be strong, given the 100 RT cores and 400 tensor cores, but the lack of measured game-specific scores means users should expect performance consistent with the top 2% of GPUs rather than exact frame counts.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is built on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. It features 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyper-threading, which is a notable design choice that prioritizes single-thread efficiency over multi-thread scaling. The base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking on Intel Socket 1851 motherboards.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration yields a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,647 and a single-core score of 5,173. The multi-core score places it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 1.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, but 1.5% behind the Intel Core 7 253PQE and 1.6% behind the Intel Core i9-14900HX. These deltas indicate that the 245KF is competitive with high-end laptop and desktop chips, though it does not lead its segment.

In real-world workloads, the PassMark scores reveal its strengths. The integer math score of 98,854 and floating-point math score of 131,546 suggest strong computational throughput for scientific and financial applications. The data encryption score of 33,381 and extended instructions score of 37,912 indicate it handles encryption and SIMD workloads efficiently. The physics score of 2,998 in PassMark suggests it will not bottleneck gaming physics simulations, while the random string sorting score of 55,206 points to solid database and sorting performance. The CPU’s memory support is limited to DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate but not exceptional for high-core-count workloads.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets professionals who need workstation-class GPU compute with strong CPU throughput, not pure gamers. The 95th combined percentile places it in the top tier of desktop builds, making it suitable for 3D animators, video editors, and AI researchers who require the 32 GB VRAM of the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. The CPU’s 14 cores and 5.20 GHz boost clock make it ideal for software developers compiling large codebases, where the PassMark data compression score of 460,123 indicates fast build times.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K will find this system overkill but capable, though the GPU’s workstation focus means gaming drivers may not be optimized for the latest titles. Students in engineering or data science programs will benefit from the GPU’s 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute for simulations, while the CPU’s single-thread score of 5,173 ensures responsive daily use. Small business workstations handling CAD, medical imaging, or financial modeling will leverage the 32 GB VRAM for large datasets, while the CPU’s 24 MB L3 cache helps with repeated access patterns.

The data suggests this is not a system for budget-conscious builders. The GPU’s 98th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking command a premium. However, for professionals who need to render 4K video or train small AI models locally, the combination of 32 GB VRAM and 14 fast cores is purpose-built. The lack of integrated graphics on the CPU means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which is already present here.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 55,093, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, scores 54,762, a delta of 0.6% in favor of the Intel chip. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55,919, which is 1.5% higher, and the Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 56,004, which is 1.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053, putting it 1.9% behind the 245KF. These numbers show the 245KF is a solid mid-to-high-tier desktop CPU, but it does not outperform the best mobile or desktop parts.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 184,664, placing it in the 98th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB, scores 183,725, a delta of 0.5% in favor of the RTX 5000 Ada. The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB scores 187,147, which is 1.3% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 182,109, placing it 1.4% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 178,050, which is 3.7% lower. This places the RTX 5000 Ada as a top-tier compute card, ahead of the consumer flagship RTX 4090 D by a significant margin.

The combined picture is a system that scores at the 95th percentile of all desktop builds. The CPU’s 91st percentile is respectable but not class-leading, while the GPU’s 98th percentile is near the top of the range. This imbalance means the GPU will drive the system’s overall performance narrative, with the CPU providing sufficient support without being the star. The Cinebench R20 scores of 15,391 multi-core and 2,172 single-core reinforce the CPU’s mid-high tier status, while the Geekbench scores of 175,286 (OpenCL) and 194,041 (Vulkan) confirm the GPU’s compute dominance.

Usage Scenarios

  • High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 5,173 and the GPU’s 1,020.0 GTexel/s texture rate should deliver frame rates well above 144 Hz in most titles, though the GPU is overkill for this resolution. At 1440p, the GPU’s 65.28 TFLOPS will likely sustain 144+ FPS in competitive titles, but the lack of measured FPS means this is an estimate.
  • Streaming: The CPU’s 14 cores and PassMark multithread score of 43,110 can handle x264 encoding at medium preset, but the GPU’s NVENC (implied by Ada Lovelace architecture) will offload encoding with minimal performance impact. The data shows the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking ensures smooth streaming without frame drops.
  • Video editing: The GPU’s 32 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth allow for real-time 8K timeline scrubbing and effect stacking. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,647 handles export encoding, but the GPU’s tensor cores accelerate AI-based tools like denoising and upscaling.
  • 3D rendering: The GPU’s FP32 compute of 65.28 TFLOPS and 100 RT cores will render scenes in Blender or Maya significantly faster than a consumer GPU. The CPU’s single-thread score of 5,173 ensures viewport responsiveness, while the 14 cores handle scene preparation.
  • Software development: The CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 460,123 and integer math score of 98,854 indicate fast compilation and testing. The 24 MB L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth reduce cache misses during large builds, making this a capable workstation for developers.
  • Student and office work: This system is overkill for document editing and web browsing, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,715 in PassMark ensures instant application launches. The GPU’s idle power draw is not specified, but the 250 W TDP suggests it will consume significant power even at idle, making this a poor choice for energy-conscious students.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation is built on the AD102 chip using a 5 nm process by TSMC, with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. It features 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, with an effective speed of 18 Gbps. The GPU has 12,800 shading units, 400 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, along with 100 RT cores and 400 tensor cores. The base clock is 1155 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, yielding an FP32 performance of 65.28 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 65.28 TFLOPS (1:1).

The pixel rate is 448.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,020.0 GTexel/s. These figures indicate the GPU can handle 4K rendering with high texture detail, but the 256-bit memory bus is narrower than some competitors, which may limit performance in memory-bound scenarios. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 175,286 and Vulkan score of 194,041 place it in the 98th percentile, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB, which scores 183,725 (0.5% lower). The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 182,109, which is 1.4% lower, and the RTX 4090 D scores 178,050, which is 3.7% lower.

For rendering workloads, the 100 RT cores accelerate ray tracing, while the 400 tensor cores handle DLSS and AI denoising. The 32 GB VRAM is essential for large 3D scenes, AI model training, or 8K video editing, where consumer GPUs with 16 GB or 24 GB would run out of memory. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16, which is adequate for most workloads, and has a 250 W TDP with a suggested 600 W PSU. It uses a 1x 16-pin power connector and has four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, limiting it to older display standards without HDMI 2.1.

FAQ

Q: Does this system have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has no integrated graphics (listed as "N/A"), so the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the only display output source.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU scores 36,647 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 1.9% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, but 1.5% lower than the Intel Core 7 253PQE.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz with an effective speed of 18 Gbps.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes. The multiplier is unlocked, meaning the CPU can be overclocked on compatible Intel Socket 1851 motherboards, provided adequate cooling is used.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all GPUs?

A: The GPU is in the 98th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 184,664. It outperforms the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB by 0.5% and the RTX 4090 D by 3.7%.

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

A: The combined percentile is 95, placing it in the top 5% of all desktop builds tracked in the database.

Q: Does the GPU support the latest graphics APIs?

A: Yes. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern games and applications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851, which is the platform for Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU does not support ECC memory. It offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which is forward-looking for next-generation NVMe SSDs and GPUs. The GPU, however, uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so it will run at PCIe 4.0 speeds, but this is not a bottleneck given the current GPU's bandwidth requirements.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 250 W, with a suggested PSU of 600 W. This leaves headroom for overclocking the CPU, as the unlocked multiplier allows for increased clocks, but users should ensure their PSU has the 1x 16-pin connector required by the GPU. The system's memory support is limited to DDR5, so users upgrading from DDR4 platforms will need new memory.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU with a newer workstation card, as the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's successor, the Blackwell PRO W, already exists in the database and scores 1.4% lower, indicating the performance gap is small. However, the 32 GB VRAM is unlikely to be insufficient for several years. Alternatively, upgrading the CPU to a higher-core-count Arrow Lake part would improve multi-threaded workloads, but the current CPU's 91st percentile ranking means the gains would be marginal for most tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU ensures that future GPUs and SSDs will not be bottlenecked by the platform.