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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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92%

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97%

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Intel Core Ultra 5 245T

38,194 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

60,347 Benchmark Score

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The combination of Intel’s Core Ultra 5 245T and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4090 creates an unusual pairing: a power-efficient, mid-range desktop CPU paired with one of the most powerful consumer graphics cards ever produced. The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the clear dominant force in most workloads, while the CPU provides a solid, if not spectacular, foundation. This analysis will explore what the raw scores mean for real-world performance, where the bottlenecks lie, and who this pairing truly serves.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed performance anchor of this build. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC, the GPU houses a staggering 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. It features 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation processors. The memory subsystem is equally massive, with 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock of 2235 MHz can boost up to 2520 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective 21 Gbps.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 4090’s dedicated hardware is the key story. It includes 128 RT cores for ray tracing and 512 tensor cores for AI-accelerated tasks like DLSS. The compute capabilities are immense: the card can output 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 performance rated at the same 82.58 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s indicate a card that can feed data to the display pipeline faster than almost any other consumer product.

The benchmark scores reinforce this dominance. The GPU achieves a Passmark G3D score of 38,194 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 26,613. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 9,223. More telling are the Geekbench results: 255,416 in OpenCL and 271,631 in Vulkan. These numbers place the RTX 4090 in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards ever benchmarked.

However, the nearest rivals listed in the data present a curious picture. The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score is 60,347, which is nearly identical to the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326, a 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, a 0.3% delta). This suggests that while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier gaming and rendering card, its average score across all benchmarks—including some professional and compute tests—puts it in the same statistical neighborhood as certain workstation cards. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is actually 2.5% ahead, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9%. This data implies that the RTX 4090’s strengths are highly specialized toward gaming and certain rendering tasks, rather than being universally superior across every benchmark type.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance between the Core Ultra 5 245T and the RTX 4090 is heavily skewed toward the GPU. The CPU sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 87, which suggests that overall, the system is very capable. However, the nature of the workloads will determine which component becomes the limiting factor.

In gaming at lower resolutions, the CPU is likely to be the bottleneck. The Core Ultra 5 245T has a Passmark single-thread score of 4,367, which is respectable but not class-leading. A GPU as fast as the RTX 4090 can render frames so quickly that the CPU may struggle to feed it game state data and draw calls. In this scenario, the game’s frame rate would be limited by the CPU’s ability to process the game logic, not the GPU’s ability to render the image.

At higher resolutions, the balance shifts. The RTX 4090’s massive 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 24 GB of VRAM allow it to handle the increased pixel workload of 4K or ultrawide resolutions. The GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU has more time to prepare each frame. The benchmark data does not include measured FPS for this exact combination, so these conclusions are drawn from the relative strength of the components. The CPU’s multi-threaded Passmark score of 30,833 and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 suggest it can handle most CPU-bound scenarios, but the sheer power of the RTX 4090 means that any CPU limitation will be exposed much sooner than with a less powerful GPU.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture on an Intel Socket 1851. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC, containing 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The base clock is a modest 2.20 GHz, but it can boost up to 5.10 GHz, which demonstrates a significant dynamic range. The TDP is rated at 65 W, a low figure for a desktop CPU with this core count, indicating a focus on power efficiency.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and ECC memory is supported, a feature often associated with workstation reliability. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, offering high-speed connectivity for the GPU and NVMe drives. It also integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, providing a fallback display output.

The benchmark results paint a picture of a strong mid-range performer. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 26,208 in multi-core and 3,699 in single-core. The R20 results are 11,007 multi-core and 1,553 single-core, while R15 shows 2,641 and 372 respectively. Passmark tests show a single-thread score of 4,367 and a multi-thread score of 30,833. The average benchmark score is 38,194.

The nearest rivals show how tightly contested this segment is. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i5-14490F is 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i5-13600HX is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core i5-13600KF is 0.2% ahead. This data indicates that the Core Ultra 5 245T is essentially performance-equivalent to several other well-regarded mid-range CPUs, making the choice between them dependent on platform features and price rather than raw performance.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This pairing targets users who prioritize GPU performance above all else, but who do not need the absolute highest-end CPU. The 88th percentile GPU performance is the system’s primary selling point. Gamers aiming for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming would benefit most, as the RTX 4090’s compute power will drive frame rates in these resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU’s 86th percentile performance may hold the system back, but at higher resolutions, the GPU will shine.

Content creators who work with 3D rendering, video editing, or GPU-accelerated effects will find the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance indispensable. The CPU’s 14 cores and 24 MB L3 cache provide sufficient multi-threaded performance for encoding and asset preparation, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208. Software developers working on AI or machine learning projects would benefit from the 512 tensor cores, though the CPU’s 14 threads may limit some compilation workloads.

Students and small business users would find this system overkill for most tasks. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4,367 is more than adequate for office productivity, but the GPU’s cost and power requirements are unjustified for spreadsheet or document work. The ECC memory support on the CPU is a nod toward workstation use, but the 65 W TDP suggests the system is not designed for sustained all-core compute workloads.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4090’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9,223 and 88th percentile ranking suggest it is capable of driving very high frame rates at high resolutions. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,367 may limit 1080p performance, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM will allow for maximum settings and high refresh rates.

Streaming: The GPU’s 512 tensor cores and NVENC encoder (implied by the architecture) make it a powerful streaming tool. The CPU’s 14 threads and 65 W TDP leave headroom for encoding overhead, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact streaming performance is an estimate.

Video editing: The GPU’s 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate will accelerate effects and color grading. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding effectively, creating a balanced platform for modern editing suites.

3D rendering: The RTX 4090’s 128 RT cores and 16,384 shading units are built for ray-traced rendering. The CPU’s Passmark multi-thread score of 30,833 supports the CPU-side calculations, but the GPU will be the primary workhorse, as evidenced by its Geekbench OpenCL score of 255,416.

Software development: The CPU’s 14 cores and 24 MB L3 cache provide solid compilation performance, as shown by its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11,007. The GPU’s compute power is useful for local AI model training, but the system is not optimized for this use case due to the CPU’s moderate thread count.

Student and office work: The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4,367 and 86th percentile ranking make it more than capable for daily productivity. However, the GPU’s 450 W TDP and the system’s overall cost make this pairing impractical for standard office environments where the integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics would suffice.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of the Core Ultra 5 245T and RTX 4090 pairing?

A: The combined percentile for this build is 87, placing it in the top tier of desktop systems.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 245T compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600KF?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245T has an average benchmark score of 38,194, while the Core i5-13600KF scores 38,103, making the 245T 0.2% faster in this comparison.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4090?

A: The RTX 4090 has a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, provided by 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 245T support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically associated with workstation reliability.

Q: What is the TDP of the Core Ultra 5 245T?

A: The TDP of the Core Ultra 5 245T is rated at 65 W, which is notably low for a 14-core desktop processor.

Q: What is the RTX 4090’s Passmark G3D score?

A: The RTX 4090 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 38,194, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: How many RT cores does the RTX 4090 have?

A: The RTX 4090 features 128 RT cores dedicated to ray tracing workloads.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The Core Ultra 5 245T achieves an average benchmark score of 38,194, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its strongest results come from Cinebench R23 with a multi-core score of 26,208 and a single-core score of 3,699. In Passmark tests, the CPU scores 30,833 in multi-thread and 4,367 in single-thread. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 250, scores 38,221, a negligible 0.1% difference.

The RTX 4090 achieves an average benchmark score of 60,347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its most impressive results include a Geekbench Vulkan score of 271,631 and an OpenCL score of 255,416. The Passmark G3D score is 38,194, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 9,223. The GPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60,326, a 0% difference.

The combined picture is one of a system that sits at the 87th percentile overall. The CPU is a solid, mid-range performer that trades blows with its direct competitors. The GPU is a top-tier component that outperforms the vast majority of its peers. The bottleneck in this system is the CPU, but only in specific scenarios. For most GPU-bound workloads, the RTX 4090 will operate at full capacity, making this a powerful system for gaming and content creation.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build consisting of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. The CPU is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture. The GPU is a 24 GB GDDR6X card from the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The system’s combined percentile of 87 indicates that it performs better than 87% of all recorded systems, placing it in the upper echelon of desktop performance.

The CPU’s 86th percentile ranking means it is a strong mid-range processor, but not a flagship. The GPU’s 88th percentile ranking makes it one of the most powerful consumer graphics cards available. This combination is unusual because it pairs a power-efficient CPU with a power-hungry GPU. The 65 W TDP of the CPU contrasts sharply with the 450 W TDP of the GPU, indicating that the system’s power draw is dominated by the graphics card. The suggested power supply for this GPU is 850 W, which is the minimum recommended to handle the system’s peak power consumption.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of CPU and GPU. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this pairing, so all frame rate expectations below are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the individual components. The RTX 4090’s 88th percentile GPU ranking and its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9,223 suggest it is capable of excellent performance in modern DirectX 12 titles. The CPU’s 86th percentile ranking and Passmark single-thread score of 4,367 indicate it can keep up with the GPU in most scenarios.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU may become the limiting factor in CPU-intensive games. The Core Ultra 5 245T’s single-thread performance, while strong for a 65 W part, may not be enough to feed the RTX 4090’s frame output at this resolution, potentially capping frame rates. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the system should deliver high frame rates with maximum settings. At 4K, the RTX 4090’s 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM become the dominant factors, and the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck. These are estimated figures; actual performance will vary by game and driver optimization.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Core Ultra 5 245T is built on the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is used by the Core Ultra Series 2 processors. This socket supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, offering ample bandwidth for the current RTX 4090, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The motherboard platform will also support future processors on the same socket, though the specific compatibility of the next generation is not detailed in the data.

The RTX 4090 has a TDP of 450 W, and the suggested PSU for this card is 850 W. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, leaving significant headroom in the power supply for additional components or overclocking, though the CPU’s multiplier is locked. The GPU is currently marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. A sensible next upgrade path would be to replace the GPU with a newer model when it becomes available, as the CPU and platform are likely to remain relevant for several years. The CPU’s support for ECC memory is a notable feature that could justify upgrading to a workstation-oriented motherboard if needed. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes also allow for high-speed NVMe storage upgrades, which can improve load times and system responsiveness without changing the core components.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 245T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

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Legacy

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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