Intel Core Ultra 5 245K + GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

76.1%

bottleneck at 4K

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 4K. The processor has more power than this card can use. For more FPS, upgrade the GPU.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 13%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 8 GB VRAM is tight for 4K. Lower texture quality to avoid stutter.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 4K. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
4.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz
Single-thread score
4,710
CPU Mark
42,980
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1851
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2024
Price
$185

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
1552 MHz
G3D Mark
12,455
G2D Mark
915
TDP
130 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x8
Category
Desktop
Released
Jan 2022
Price
$260

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