Results: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K + Radeon RX 9070
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and Radeon RX 9070 paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
Prices checked:
Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- Intel Core Ultra 5 245K: from £199.33 at GamingKit, 3 listings up to £202.99. Today is its lowest price in 30 days.
- Radeon RX 9070: from £559.76 at GamingKit, 21 listings up to £1,003.18. Today is its lowest price in 30 days.
The pair together: from £759.09.
What a frame costs in the UK
The pair price at UK shops divided by the frames it gives at 1440p on high settings. Lower is better value.
| Game | FPS at 1440p | Cost per frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 205 FPS | £3.70 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 345 FPS | £2.20 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 110 FPS | £6.90 |
| Valorant | 475 FPS | £1.60 |
| COD: Warzone | 180 FPS | £4.22 |
| Battlefield 6 | 135 FPS | £5.62 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 200 FPS | £3.80 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 280 FPS | £2.71 |
| Marvel Rivals | 85 FPS | £8.93 |
| GTA V | 85 FPS | £8.93 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 130 FPS | £5.84 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 100 FPS | £7.59 |
| Rust | 105 FPS | £7.23 |
| Minecraft | 410 FPS | £1.85 |
The same frame rate for less, in UK stock now
No cheaper graphics card in UK stock holds this frame rate with this processor today.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 345 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.09 an hour of play, or about £66 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 285 FPS | 205 FPS | 130 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 470 FPS | 345 FPS | 210 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 155 FPS | 110 FPS | 70 FPS |
| Valorant | 650 FPS | 475 FPS | 295 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 200 FPS | 180 FPS | 110 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 165 FPS | 135 FPS | 85 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 275 FPS | 200 FPS | 125 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 380 FPS | 280 FPS | 170 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 120 FPS | 85 FPS | 55 FPS |
| GTA V | 120 FPS | 85 FPS | 55 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 160 FPS | 130 FPS | 80 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 100 FPS | 100 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Rust | 130 FPS | 105 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Minecraft | 410 FPS | 410 FPS | 410 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 515 W · Recommended: 650 W
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Other graphics cards with Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
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Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS