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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245T + Intel Arc A310

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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
VS
GPU
85%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245T

38,194 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A310

7,550 Benchmark Score
Top 15% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong 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

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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

Balance and Bottleneck

This desktop pairing presents one of the most lopsided performance balances in the current benchmark database. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, a strong mainstream-to-upper-midrange position, while the Intel Arc A310 languishes at the 40th percentile among all GPUs. The deltas are stark: the CPU's average benchmark score of 38,194 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38,103) and 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-14490F (38,149), while the GPU's average score of 7,550 puts it just 1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (7,472) and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R7 250 (7,557).

The bottleneck is unambiguous. In any gaming workload, the Arc A310's PassMark G3D score of 5,433 and DirectX 12 score of 29 will cap frame rates far below what the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 could otherwise feed. The CPU's single-thread performance — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,699 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,367 — indicates it can handle high-refresh gaming instruction streams easily, but the GPU's 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 124.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will throttle output to entry-level levels.

For productivity workloads, the balance flips. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 30,833 and data compression score of 283,812 indicate strong compute throughput, while the GPU's compute score of 2,157 is negligible for acceleration. In rendering or encoding tasks, the system will rely almost entirely on the CPU. The GPU's 4 GB GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus is a hard ceiling for texture-heavy 3D workloads, but the CPU's 24 MB shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s dual-channel memory bandwidth keep data flowing for CPU-bound tasks.

The combined percentile of 63 reflects this imbalance: the system is greater than the GPU alone but far below the CPU's potential. Users should expect CPU-bound applications to perform near the 86th percentile, while GPU-bound applications will hover near the 40th percentile. The bottleneck is the GPU, and it is not close.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, the current LGA 1851 interface for Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with ECC capability, a feature valuable for workstation reliability but absent from most competing consumer platforms. Memory bandwidth is rated at 102.4 GB/s, which matches the dual-channel DDR5 configuration. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, offering ample bandwidth for modern storage and expansion cards, though the current GPU uses only PCIe 4.0 x8.

The CPU's TDP is 65 watts, and the GPU's TDP is 30 watts, with a suggested power supply of 200 W for the GPU alone. This combination is exceptionally power-efficient — the entire platform likely draws well under 150 watts under load, making it suitable for compact builds and low-capacity power supplies. The GPU requires no power connectors and is single-slot, simplifying installation.

A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the Arc A310 with a more capable GPU. The CPU has headroom to feed far stronger graphics hardware; its 86th percentile standing means it will not bottleneck mid-range or even upper-midrange GPUs in most scenarios. The PCIe Gen 5 x20 lanes ensure future GPUs will not be bandwidth-limited. The 65 W CPU TDP also leaves thermal and power headroom for a larger GPU, though the 200 W suggested PSU would need upgrading for anything beyond entry-level cards. The platform supports DDR5 memory, so users upgrading from older DDR4 systems will need new memory modules, but the ECC support is a genuine differentiator for error-sensitive workloads. The CPU's multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option, but the boost clock of 5.10 GHz is already high for a 65 W part.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family, released January 6, 2025, with a launch MSRP of $270. The base clock is 2.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Benchmark results paint a picture of a well-rounded mid-range CPU. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 is competitive with the nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38,221 average (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38,261 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38,103 (0.2% lower). These deltas are within noise, meaning the 245T trades blows with those parts in multi-threaded work. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,699 is strong, and the PassMark single-thread score of 4,367 confirms excellent per-core performance.

The PassMark sub-scores reveal workload characteristics. Data compression at 283,812 is a standout, indicating strong integer and memory subsystem performance. Integer math at 88,676 and floating-point math at 108,499 are both solid, while extended instructions (SIMD) at 22,071 show capable vector processing. The find prime numbers score of 324 is low, suggesting the architecture does not prioritize that specific workload. Random string sorting at 34,931 is moderate. Data encryption at 23,656 is respectable for a non-server part.

The 14-thread count (no hyperthreading) is notable — the 14 cores are all physical, which can benefit latency-sensitive workloads but means thread density is lower than comparable parts with SMT. For heavily threaded workloads, the 26,208 Cinebench R23 score indicates the CPU can hold its own against 16-24 thread rivals, but the lack of SMT may show in highly parallel tasks with many small threads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU is more than capable, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4,367 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 3,699 that will drive high frame rates in CPU-bound titles. However, the Arc A310's 5,433 PassMark G3D score and 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 will limit 1080p gaming to low-to-medium settings and likely sub-60 FPS in demanding titles. At 720p or with esports titles, the GPU may suffice at modest settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 physical cores and 26,208 Cinebench R23 multi-core score can handle x264 encoding at reasonable presets while gaming, but the GPU's weak compute (2,157 PassMark GPU compute) means hardware encoding acceleration is limited. Software encoding on the CPU is the better path, but it will compete with game threads for resources.

Video editing: CPU-based editing and encoding will perform well — the 26,208 multi-core score and 108,499 floating-point math score indicate capable rendering and effects processing. GPU acceleration for effects and color grading will be minimal, with the A310's 4 GB memory and 64-bit bus being a clear limitation for 4K timelines.

3D rendering: The CPU excels here. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11,007 and R15 multi-core of 2,641 indicate strong render performance for CPU-based engines. GPU rendering is effectively off the table — the A310's 2.688 TFLOPS is far below what GPU renderers expect, and 4 GB memory will overflow on moderate scenes.

Software development: Compilation tasks benefit from the CPU's multi-core throughput (30,833 PassMark multi-thread) and single-thread speed (4,367). Data compression at 283,812 speeds up package management and build artifact handling. The ECC memory support is a plus for long compile sessions where memory errors cause crashes.

Student and office work: This pairing is more than sufficient. The CPU handles productivity suites with ease, and the GPU's 625 PassMark G2D score handles 2D desktop acceleration and video playback. Power efficiency (65 W CPU, 30 W GPU) keeps electricity costs and cooling requirements low, ideal for dorm rooms or small offices.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need strong CPU compute but only modest graphics capability. The 86th percentile CPU performance makes it suitable for students in engineering or computer science programs who run simulations, compile code, or process data — the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 and PassMark data compression of 283,812 serve those workloads directly. Small business workstations handling spreadsheets, databases, and office applications will find the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread scores ample, with the ECC memory option adding reliability for financial or research data.

Content creators working primarily with CPU-based tools — audio production, CPU rendering, batch photo processing — will appreciate the 14-core throughput. The floating-point math score of 108,499 supports scientific computing and analysis. However, gamers should look elsewhere; the GPU's 40th percentile standing means even at 1080p, settings must be dialed back substantially. Developers targeting GPU compute will find the A310's OpenCL score of 30,607 usable for basic compute tasks but limited by 4 GB memory.

The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile of 63 places it in the lower-middle tier of complete systems. This is not a gaming rig, not a workstation-class GPU system, but a competent CPU-first productivity machine with basic graphics capability.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T a good CPU for multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-13600KF and 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-14490F, both strong multi-core parts. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30,833 confirms solid parallel throughput.

Q: Can the Arc A310 handle 4K video playback?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and has 4 GB GDDR6 memory. Its PassMark G2D score of 625 indicates adequate 2D acceleration. However, the 64-bit memory bus and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit 4K video processing in some codecs.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked, and the base clock is 2.20 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz. Users must rely on the stock turbo behavior.

Q: What memory type does this platform use?

A: DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, which is uncommon for consumer desktop platforms.

Q: Is the GPU upgradeable?

A: Yes. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, and the current GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The 65 W CPU TDP leaves power and thermal headroom for a larger GPU, though the 200 W suggested PSU would need upgrading.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 250?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 38,194 for the Intel part versus 38,221 for the AMD part, a delta of -0.1%. In practical terms, they perform the same in mixed workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's production status?

A: The Arc A310 is end-of-life, with the successor being Battlemage. It was released October 11, 2022.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

The Arc A310's PassMark G3D score of 5,433 places it at the 40th percentile of all GPUs, roughly 1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (7,472). Based on this, the A310 can be expected to deliver entry-level 1080p gaming performance. In esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, which are CPU-bound, the Core Ultra 5 245T's single-thread score of 4,367 and boost clock of 5.10 GHz should drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 and 124 GB/s bandwidth will still cap output. Expect 720p to be playable at high settings, 1080p at low-to-medium settings depending on title.

The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 29 and DirectX 11 score of 33 indicate the GPU handles modern APIs poorly relative to its peers. DirectX 9 score of 69 is better, suggesting older titles run relatively well. The 4 GB memory capacity is a hard limit — modern games at 1080p with high textures will exceed this, causing stuttering. The 64-bit bus and 124 GB/s bandwidth are also well below what modern game engines expect.

The CPU will not be the limiting factor in any gaming scenario. Its 86th percentile standing means it can feed GPUs far more powerful than the A310. If gaming is the primary use case, replacing the GPU should be the first upgrade consideration.

Build Overview

This is a desktop system pairing the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T CPU with the Intel Arc A310 GPU. The CPU is a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake processor on Socket 1851, released January 6, 2025, with a launch MSRP of $270. The GPU is an Arc A310 with 4 GB GDDR6 memory, based on the Xe-HPG architecture, released October 11, 2022, and is now end-of-life.

The combined percentile of 63 places this system in the lower-middle tier of all desktop builds in the database. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 40th percentile create a significant performance gap. This is fundamentally a CPU-first system where the GPU provides basic display output and light graphics acceleration. The 65 W CPU TDP and 30 W GPU TDP make it highly power-efficient, suitable for compact or quiet builds. The GPU requires no power connectors and is single-slot, simplifying installation in small form factor cases.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T achieves an average benchmark score of 38,194, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38,261 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i5-14490F at 38,149 (+0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38,103 (+0.2%). The CPU's best scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core of 26,208, a Cinebench R20 multi-core of 11,007, and a PassMark data compression score of 283,812.

The Intel Arc A310 achieves an average benchmark score of 7,550, placing it at the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R7 250 at 7,557 (-0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 at 7,580 (-0.4%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 at 7,472 (+1%), and the AMD Radeon HD 8850M at 7,447 (+1.4%). The GPU's best scores include a Geekbench OpenCL score of 30,607 and a PassMark G3D score of 5,433.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU performs at the upper-midrange tier — competitive with the Intel Core i5-13600KF and i5-14490F — while the GPU performs at the entry level, roughly equivalent to a GTX 1650 or slightly below. The combined percentile of 63 reflects the GPU dragging the system down from what the CPU alone could achieve. For CPU-bound workloads, this system will feel like an 86th-percentile machine. For GPU-bound workloads, it will feel like a 40th-percentile machine. The disconnect between these two numbers defines the system's character.