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Top 4% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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CPU
92%
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GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 5 245T

38,194 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

184,664 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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Ultimate

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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# Intel Core Ultra 5 245T + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

This desktop build pairs Intel's Core Ultra 5 245T, a 14-core Arrow Lake processor with a 65W TDP, with NVIDIA's RTX 5000 Ada Generation, a workstation-class GPU featuring 32 GB of GDDR6 memory and 400 tensor cores. The combination sits at the 92nd percentile overall among all CPU-GPU pairings, with the CPU at the 86th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussions are estimated from synthetic benchmark scores rather than direct game testing.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this pairing is strongly GPU-bound in most titles. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation's Geekbench Vulkan score of 194,041 and OpenCL score of 175,286 place it far above typical gaming GPUs, while the CPU's single-thread PassMark score of 4,367 ensures adequate frame pacing. At 1440p and 4K resolutions, the GPU will be the limiting factor, but the CPU's 86th percentile ranking means it can keep up with the GPU's frame output in most scenarios without causing stutter.

Streaming workloads benefit from the GPU's 400 tensor cores and 100 RT cores, which handle encoding and real-time effects without burdening the CPU. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 30,833 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 provide ample headroom for encoding software running alongside games. The 14 cores and 14 threads are sufficient for simultaneous game capture, encoding, and broadcast overlays, though the lack of hyperthreading means heavy multitasking may show minor dips compared to threaded rivals.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve leverages both components heavily. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth handle 4K and 8K timelines, effects, and color grading without spilling to system memory. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600KF, making it competitive for timeline rendering and export tasks. The PassMark data compression score of 283,812 indicates strong performance for codec-heavy workflows.

3D rendering in Blender or Maya is where this GPU excels. The RTX 5000 Ada's FP32 throughput of 65.28 TFLOPS and texture rate of 1,020.0 GTexel/s place it in the top 2% of all GPUs, with benchmark scores 3.7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4090 D. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11,007 supports viewport interaction and scene preparation, though final frame rendering will be dominated by the GPU's CUDA and RT cores.

Software development benefits from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, with Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,699 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,367. Compilation tasks use the multi-thread capability, where the 14 cores deliver a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2,641. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth provide responsive system behavior during code builds and test runs, while ECC memory support adds stability for long-running validation suites.

Student and office workloads are over-served by this hardware, but the efficiency is notable. The CPU's 65W TDP and 3nm process node (TSMC) keep power draw modest for a desktop part, while the GPU's 250W TDP and suggested 600W PSU leave headroom for typical academic software. The PassMark integer math score of 88,676 and floating point score of 108,499 handle spreadsheets, document processing, and data analysis tasks with massive margin, making this system responsive even under heavy multitasking.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all frame-rate figures are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores. The GPU's 98th percentile ranking and the CPU's 86th percentile ranking suggest that at 1080p, the CPU may be the limiting factor in esports titles, where frame rates can exceed 200 FPS. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,367 is competitive but not class-leading, so highly CPU-bound games may see frame rates constrained by the processor.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The RTX 5000 Ada's 65.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high refresh rates in most AAA titles, with the GPU's 98th percentile position meaning it outperforms 98% of all GPUs. Games at this resolution will typically see frame rates in the 100-160 FPS range on ultra settings, assuming the game is well-optimized for NVIDIA hardware.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the unquestioned bottleneck for gaming, which is expected given its workstation orientation. The 32 GB VRAM ensures textures and geometry load without issue, but the 176 ROPs and 448.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest compared to gaming-focused cards. Frame rates at 4K ultra will likely fall in the 60-100 FPS range depending on the title, with ray tracing enabled reducing performance further despite the 100 RT cores.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 suggests it can feed the GPU adequately in most scenarios, but the 14 threads without hyperthreading may cause occasional frame-time spikes in heavily threaded games. The PassMark physics score of 2,278 indicates moderate physics simulation performance, which could affect games with complex destructible environments or large-scale particle effects.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 38,194 places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38,221, 0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38,103, 0.2% slower). The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 and single-core score of 3,699 show a balanced design, while PassMark results reveal strengths in data compression (283,812), floating point math (108,499), and integer math (88,676). The extended instructions score of 22,071 and random string sorting score of 34,931 indicate robust AVX-512 and memory subsystem performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 184,664 places it at the 98th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183,725, 0.5% slower) and the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (182,109, 1.4% slower). The Geekbench OpenCL score of 175,286 and Vulkan score of 194,041 demonstrate strong compute and graphics API performance. The GPU outperforms the GeForce RTX 4090 D by 3.7% in average score, making it one of the fastest workstation cards available.

Combined, the CPU and GPU achieve a 92nd percentile pairing score, indicating that the CPU sits above average while the GPU carries the system's overall performance tier. The delta between CPU and GPU percentiles (86 vs 98) suggests the GPU is the dominant performance driver, which is typical for workstation-oriented builds where compute workloads are GPU-accelerated.

Who Should Build It

This system targets professionals who need workstation-grade GPU compute with a capable, power-efficient CPU. The RTX 5000 Ada's 32 GB VRAM and 400 tensor cores make it ideal for AI inference, machine learning training, and scientific computing, where the Geekbench OpenCL score of 175,286 indicates strong general-purpose compute. Content creators working with 8K video, complex 3D scenes, or large datasets will benefit from the GPU's 98th percentile performance and the CPU's 86th percentile multi-thread capability.

Gamers at 1440p or 4K who also do creative work will find this system well-suited, as the GPU's Vulkan score of 194,041 supports modern game engines while its compute capabilities handle rendering and encoding. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking ensures it won't bottleneck the GPU at higher resolutions, though esports enthusiasts seeking maximum frame rates at 1080p may prefer a higher single-thread CPU.

Software developers building and testing AI models, graphics applications, or data processing pipelines will appreciate the ECC memory support and the CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 23,656. Small business workstations handling CAD, simulation, or financial modeling can leverage the GPU's FP32 throughput and the CPU's 24 MB L3 cache for responsive multi-tasking.

Balance and Bottleneck

The GPU is the clear performance leader in this pairing, sitting 12 percentile points higher than the CPU (98 vs 86). In GPU-bound workloads like rendering, AI training, and high-resolution gaming, the RTX 5000 Ada will run at full utilization while the CPU waits, meaning the GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS of compute is the limiting factor for overall throughput. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 is sufficient to feed the GPU's data demands, but it won't accelerate GPU compute tasks.

In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, physics simulation, or single-threaded applications, the CPU becomes the bottleneck. The PassMark physics score of 2,278 and single-thread score of 4,367 are below the GPU's relative standing, so tasks that don't offload to the GPU will see performance capped by the CPU's 14 cores. The lack of hyperthreading means the 14 threads are physical cores only, which can limit performance in heavily threaded workloads compared to rivals with similar core counts and SMT.

Frame-rate scaling in games will show the GPU as the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's single-thread performance may introduce minor bottlenecks in titles that rely on high IPC. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600KF, matches its multi-thread score within 0.2%, so the 245T is not a performance outlier but rather a solid mid-range processor.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851, which is the LGA 1851 platform for Arrow Lake processors. The socket supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported for workstation reliability. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, meaning the GPU is backward compatible but doesn't take full advantage of the CPU's newer PCIe generation.

The GPU's 250W TDP with a suggested 600W PSU leaves significant headroom for upgrades. The system's power delivery can support a more powerful CPU in the future, though the 65W TDP of the 245T suggests the platform is designed for efficiency rather than extreme overclocking, and the multiplier is locked. A sensible next upgrade would be a CPU with higher single-thread performance for gaming, or a GPU with comparable compute but newer architecture, given the RTX 5000 Ada's successor is listed as Blackwell PRO W.

Memory upgrades are straightforward with DDR5 support, and the 24 MB shared L3 cache means the CPU benefits from faster memory speeds. The GPU's dual-slot design and 267mm length fit most mid-tower cases, and the 1x 16-pin power connector is standard for modern high-end cards.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on TSMC's 3nm process node with 17,800 million transistors in a 243 mm² die. The base clock of 2.20 GHz boosts to 5.10 GHz, and the 65W TDP makes it a power-efficient desktop part. The 192 KB L1 cache per core and 3 MB L2 cache per core feed a 24 MB shared L3 cache, providing responsive access to frequently used data.

Benchmark results show a capable multi-threaded processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 and R20 score of 11,007 place it near the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (0.1% slower) and Intel Core i5-13600HX (0.2% faster), making it competitive with mid-range desktop and high-end mobile processors. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30,833 and data compression score of 283,812 indicate strong throughput for productivity tasks, while the floating point math score of 108,499 supports scientific and engineering workloads.

Single-thread performance is solid but not exceptional. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,699 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,367 put it in the upper mid-range, suitable for everyday applications and gaming. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides basic display output without a discrete GPU, though this build includes the RTX 5000 Ada for all graphics duty.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining Intel's Arrow Lake mid-range CPU with NVIDIA's top-tier workstation GPU. The CPU at the 86th percentile and GPU at the 98th percentile create a system that is heavily GPU-centric, with the combined 92nd percentile ranking reflecting the GPU's dominance. The CPU's 65W TDP and the GPU's 250W TDP make this a manageable power envelope for a workstation, requiring only a 600W PSU per the suggested specification.

The pairing is best described as a workstation GPU with a competent-but-not-flagship CPU. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is designed for professional workloads, as indicated by its 32 GB VRAM and 400 tensor cores, while the Core Ultra 5 245T serves as a reliable workhorse for system-level tasks. The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with expansion capabilities, though the GPU's dual-slot width and 267mm length require adequate case clearance.

FAQ

Q: Is this build suitable for 4K gaming?

A: Yes, estimated frame rates at 4K ultra would fall in the 60-100 FPS range based on the GPU's 98th percentile performance and Vulkan score of 194,041, though the CPU's 86th percentile ranking may limit frame rates in CPU-bound titles.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 245T has an average benchmark score of 38,194, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 250's 38,221, making them effectively performance equals in synthetic tests.

Q: Does the RTX 5000 Ada Generation support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 100 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games and applications.

Q: Can this system handle AI and machine learning workloads?

A: Yes, the GPU's 400 tensor cores, 32 GB VRAM, and Geekbench OpenCL score of 175,286 make it suitable for AI inference and training, while the CPU's ECC memory support adds stability.

Q: What is the CPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, which is adequate for most workloads but not as high as the GPU's 576.0 GB/s.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the 2.20 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost clocks are fixed, though the 65W TDP allows for efficient sustained operation.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell?

A: The RTX 5000 Ada has an average benchmark score of 184,664, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 182,109, making it slightly faster in synthetic tests.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation is a workstation-class GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5nm process with 76,300 million transistors in a 609 mm² die. The 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 12,800 shading units, 400 TMUs, and 176 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 448.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,020.0 GTexel/s.

Compute performance is exceptional for a workstation card. The FP32 throughput of 65.28 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 65.28 TFLOPS (1:1) place it among the fastest GPUs available, with the Geekbench OpenCL score of 175,286 and Vulkan score of 194,041 confirming strong raw compute. The 400 tensor cores support AI acceleration, while the 100 RT cores handle ray tracing, making this card versatile for rendering, simulation, and scientific computing.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 98th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 184,664. It outperforms the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB by 0.5% and the GeForce RTX 4090 D by 3.7%, though it trails the A100 SXM4 40 GB by 1.3%. The 250W TDP with a suggested 600W PSU and dual-slot design make it manageable for workstation builds, while the 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor configurations.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM eliminates memory constraints for large scenes, and the 1,020.0 GTexel/s texture rate ensures fast texture streaming. The 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerates viewport rendering and final frame output, while the tensor cores speed up denoising and AI-accelerated features in supported applications.