The integrated GPU (iGPU) of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has been overclocked to an impressive 3 GHz, showcasing the potential of Intel's integrated graphics solutions. At this frequency, the iGPU achieves performance close to that of a desktop NVIDIA GTX 1650.
The Core Ultra 5 245K features 4 Xe Cores based on the Xe-LPG architecture and a stock iGPU clock speed of 1.9 GHz. Overclocker "Arabus" managed to push the iGPU frequency to 3 GHz using an Arctic Freezer 4U-M air cooler. This resulted in a significant performance uplift.
Benchmark Results
In 3DMark Time Spy Graphics, the overclocked iGPU scored 3336 points, a 54% increase compared to the stock score of around 2100-2200 points. The overall Time Spy score reached 3798, comparable to the GTX 1650's score of 3531. Impressively, this was achieved with a temperature of only 64°C.
| Metric | Stock | Overclocked |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU Frequency | 1.9 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| Time Spy Graphics Score | ~2100-2200 | 3336 |
| Overall Time Spy Score | N/A | 3798 |
| Temperature | N/A | 64°C |
This demonstrates that the Core Ultra 5 245K can offer satisfactory 1080p gaming performance at high settings with a sufficiently overclocked iGPU, even without requiring a high-end cooling solution.
Further overclocking potential might be possible with a more powerful cooler. Overclocking both the CPU and iGPU simultaneously could lead to even higher scores. In this test, the E-cores were disabled, and the CPU ran on 6 P-cores, which likely contributed to the lower temperatures.
Source: HWbot
