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CPU vs GPU performance ratio
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CPU
92%
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GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245T

38,194 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A770

68,809 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

High-End

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

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and Intel Arc A770 pairing represents a study in contrasts: a power-sipping, efficiency-focused Arrow Lake processor mated to a high-bandwidth, end-of-life Alchemist graphics card. The benchmark data reveals a desktop combination that is greater than the sum of its parts, offering a distinctive blend of strong multi-threaded compute and formidable rasterization performance, yet it demands careful attention to workload selection. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile of all processors, while the GPU claims the 90th percentile, and their combined percentile reaches 88, indicating a well-matched pair for mid-to-high-end desktop tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor built on Intel’s Arrow Lake architecture and manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. This process node, shared with the GPU’s 6 nm process, means both components lean on TSMC’s fabrication capabilities. The chip operates with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a substantial boost clock of 5.10 GHz, a wide frequency range that allows it to idle efficiently and burst to high performance when needed. With a 65W TDP, it is clearly positioned for power-conscious desktop builds, a trait underscored by its lack of an unlocked multiplier. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and includes ECC memory support, a feature typically associated with workstation reliability. Its cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. For expansion, it provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, ensuring modern storage and GPU connectivity are not bottlenecked by interface limitations.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of a chip that excels in multi-threaded sustained workloads. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 26,208 points in multi-core and 3,699 in single-core, while in R20 it achieves 11,007 and 1,553, respectively. The R15 scores are 2,641 multi-core and 372 single-core. These Cinebench numbers indicate that the 245T can handle lengthy rendering tasks without severe throttling, a trait attributable to its efficient 3 nm process and 65W envelope. In PassMark testing, the chip reinforces this profile: a multithread score of 30,833, a single-thread score of 4,367, and strong results in specific workloads such as data compression (283,812), floating-point math (108,499), and integer math (88,676). The data encryption score of 23,656 and extended instructions score of 22,071 suggest robust security and SIMD processing capabilities. The physics score of 2,278 and prime number finding score of 324 are lower, typical for desktop chips in these specialized tests.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 245T is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 250, scoring 0.1% lower. It is also within a 0.2% margin of the Intel Core i5-13600KF and a 0.1% margin of the Intel Core i5-14490F, while edging out the Intel Core i5-13600HX by 0.2%. This places the 245T in a highly competitive band of mid-range processors, meaning its efficiency advantage does not come at the cost of raw throughput. For real workloads, the data suggests that the CPU will deliver consistent, high-level performance in video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering, where its 14 cores (without hyperthreading) can be fully utilized. The single-core score of 4,367 in PassMark indicates snappy responsiveness for everyday tasks and solid performance in lightly-threaded applications.

Benchmark Performance

The aggregate benchmark picture for this pairing is strong. The CPU holds an average benchmark score of 38,194, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, meanwhile, posts an average score of 68,809, placing it at the 90th percentile of all GPUs. When combined, the system reaches an 88th percentile ranking, reflecting a balanced configuration where neither component dramatically drags down the other. The CPU’s closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 250, scores 38,221, a negligible 0.1% difference, while the Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38,103, also 0.2% behind. This indicates the 245T is a performance peer to these popular alternatives.

For the GPU, the Arc A770’s average score of 68,809 is flanked by the NVIDIA CMP 90HX at 69,000 (0.3% higher) and the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 at 68,562 (0.4% lower). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 by 1.5% and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 by 1.7%. This places the A770 in the company of professional-grade workstation cards from several generations ago, suggesting its compute capabilities are substantial, even if its gaming ecosystem support is less mature. The combined picture is one of a system that delivers 88th-percentile performance overall, making it a credible choice for users who demand high frames per second in games and quick turnarounds in content creation, without reaching into the ultra-high-end enthusiast tier.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture and the DG2-512 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It packs 21,700 million transistors into a 406 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 53.4 million per square millimeter. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2100 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The memory subsystem is a highlight: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a figure that supports high-resolution textures and compute workloads. The GPU has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. While Tensor cores are not listed, the architecture includes dedicated hardware for AI acceleration and ray tracing, as evidenced by its DirectX 12 Ultimate support.

The A770’s pixel rate is 307.2 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 614.4 GTexel/s, figures that suggest strong fill-rate performance for rasterization-heavy scenes. Its FP32 throughput is 19.66 TFLOPS, and FP16 reaches 39.32 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, indicating solid compute for AI inference and scientific workloads. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 2,969, while Geekbench results show 109,175 in OpenCL and 94,284 in Vulkan. These scores, combined with its 90th percentile ranking, indicate that the A770 is a capable performer for rendering, though its driver stack and software optimization have historically been a consideration. The GPU’s TDP is 225W, requiring a 550W suggested power supply and two PCIe power connectors (1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin). It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and offers display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, supporting modern high-refresh monitors.

For rendering workloads, the benchmark scores suggest the A770 excels in compute-heavy tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering, where its 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth can be fully leveraged. The Vulkan score of 94,284 is particularly notable for cross-platform graphics APIs, while the OpenCL score of 109,175 indicates strong general-purpose GPU compute. Relative to its nearest rivals, the A770 is essentially on par with the NVIDIA CMP 90HX (0.3% lower) and AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (0.4% higher), which are non-gaming cards, suggesting its raw compute is competitive with specialized accelerators of similar vintage.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets a specific user: the enthusiast builder seeking high performance per watt without sacrificing GPU memory capacity. The CPU’s 65W TDP makes it ideal for small-form-factor or energy-efficient builds where thermal management is a priority, yet its 86th-percentile CPU performance ensures it can drive demanding applications. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 90th-percentile ranking make it suited for content creators working with large 3D scenes, high-resolution video editing, or machine learning inference where memory capacity is critical. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU’s high bandwidth, though the lack of measured FPS data for this exact pairing means they should temper expectations based on the GPU’s raw compute scores.

The system is also viable for software developers who need quick compile times, as the CPU’s multi-core score of 30,833 in PassMark multithread and 26,208 in Cinebench R23 suggest efficient parallel compilation. Students and small business workstations running office suites and web applications will find the single-thread score of 4,367 more than adequate for responsive daily use. The ECC memory support adds a layer of reliability for long-running compute tasks, which is a differentiator for professionals who cannot afford memory errors. However, this is not a build for those seeking the absolute fastest gaming frame rates; the CPU’s lack of hyperthreading and the GPU’s end-of-life status mean newer architectures will edge it out in raw speed, but the balance of price and performance in this pair is compelling.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p or 1440p, the Arc A770’s 19.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth should drive high frame rates in esports titles, though the absence of measured FPS data means these are estimates. The CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and 4,367 single-thread PassMark score will prevent bottlenecks in most scenarios, but gamers demanding 240Hz+ may find the lack of measured data a risk.

Streaming: The CPU’s multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 26,208 provides ample headroom for software encoding while gaming, and the GPU’s AV1 encoding capabilities (implied by its Xe-HPG architecture) could offload this task. The 16 GB VRAM ensures stream buffers and game textures coexist without memory pressure.

Video Editing: The CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 283,812 and the GPU’s OpenCL score of 109,175 indicate strong performance in timeline scrubbing and effect rendering. The 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth will handle 4K multi-stream timelines, while the CPU’s 65W TDP keeps power draw manageable during long exports.

3D Rendering: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 26,208 multi-core, suggesting solid CPU-based rendering, while the GPU’s 90th-percentile ranking and 39.32 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerate GPU-based renderers. The 24 MB L3 cache and 16 GB VRAM combine to handle complex scenes without swapping.

Software Development: The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 88,676 and extended instructions score of 22,071 support rapid code compilation and SIMD-heavy workloads. The 14 threads are sufficient for parallel build systems, and the ECC memory support reduces crash risk during long debugging sessions.

Student and Office Work: The single-thread PassMark score of 4,367 ensures snappy spreadsheet, browser, and document performance. The CPU’s 65W TDP and the GPU’s idle power draw make this a quiet, efficient system for dorm rooms or cubicles, with the 16 GB VRAM providing future-proofing for AI-assisted productivity tools.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all gaming performance figures below are estimates derived from the GPU’s benchmark scores and CPU’s compute capabilities. The Arc A770’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,969, while not a direct FPS measure, indicates DX12 performance in the mid-range tier. The GPU’s pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s suggest strong fill-rate capabilities for 1440p gaming. For 1080p ultra settings, the system should deliver high frame rates in most titles, given the CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and the GPU’s 90th-percentile ranking. At 1440p, the 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes critical, and the 16 GB VRAM allows ultra textures without stutter. At 4K, the GPU’s 19.66 TFLOPS will struggle with the most demanding titles at ultra settings, but games with lighter requirements or with upscaling enabled should remain playable.

These estimates should be treated with caution. The A770’s driver maturity and game-specific optimizations vary, and the lack of measured data means the actual FPS could deviate from expectations. The CPU’s 86th-percentile ranking ensures it will not be the limiting factor in most games, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. For competitive shooters at 1080p, the system is likely to excel, but for AAA titles at 4K, users should plan for settings adjustments.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data suggests a well-balanced system with workload-dependent bottlenecks. In CPU-intensive tasks like software compilation or physics simulation, the 245T will be the primary driver, with its PassMark physics score of 2,278 indicating moderate performance in these workloads. The GPU will remain underutilized, as these tasks do not leverage its 19.66 TFLOPS. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering or high-resolution gaming, the A770’s 90th-percentile performance will be the limiting factor, while the CPU’s multi-thread score of 30,833 ensures it can feed the GPU adequately.

The memory bandwidth figures highlight a potential mismatch: the CPU’s 102.4 GB/s is far lower than the GPU’s 512.0 GB/s, meaning data transfer between the two via PCIe Gen 5 (20 lanes) could become a bottleneck in workloads that stream large datasets. However, for gaming, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,367 is sufficient to keep the GPU fed at 1440p, as the GPU’s fill rates will saturate before the CPU’s processing limits are reached. The 65W CPU TDP and 225W GPU TDP also create a thermal balance, with the CPU running cooler under load, allowing the GPU to boost to 2400 MHz without excessive system heat. The combined 88th-percentile ranking indicates that neither component is drastically outclassed by the other, making this a harmonious pairing for mixed-use workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 88, indicating the system outperforms 88% of all desktop configurations in the benchmark database.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, and the fact pack lists multiplierUnlocked as false, meaning the CPU is not designed for manual overclocking.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc A770 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T?

A: The launch MSRP is $270.

Q: Is the Intel Arc A770 still in production?

A: No, the production status is listed as end-of-life, with its successor named Battlemage.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU wattage for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65W, and the GPU requires a suggested power supply of 550W.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking in its respective category?

A: The GPU ranks at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T uses Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) generation. This socket supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with an ECC option available. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, ensuring compatibility with the fastest current NVMe SSDs and future graphics cards. The GPU, meanwhile, uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU’s Gen 5 slots, though it will operate at Gen 4 speeds, which is not a bottleneck given the GPU’s 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth.

For a sensible next upgrade, users should consider the GPU first. The A770’s end-of-life status means its successor, Battlemage, is the natural replacement, promising better driver support and efficiency. The CPU’s 65W TDP leaves thermal headroom within most power supplies, and the suggested 550W PSU for the GPU has extra capacity for a future card with similar or slightly higher power draw. The 24 MB L3 cache and 14 cores will remain relevant for several years, but users needing more threads could look to higher-tier Arrow Lake parts on the same socket, provided they stay within the 65W power envelope. The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is a potential bottleneck for heavy multitasking, so a future upgrade to faster DDR5 modules could improve performance, though the CPU’s memory controller limits this. The platform’s ECC support is a differentiating feature for workstation use, and the PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure that storage upgrades will not be interface-limited. Overall, the upgrade path is straightforward, with the GPU being the primary component to replace for a significant performance jump, while the CPU and platform can sustain the system for years of productive use.