Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 compatible with Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1851 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 + Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 56.7%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe GPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~56.7%). Upgrading the GPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

56.7%

1080p Bottleneck

GPU

60%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

60%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

180W

GPU TDP

14C/14T

CPU Cores

LGA1851

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	89	61	19	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	106	73	23	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	466	321	230	Fps Shooter
Valorant	753	519	373	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	231	160	115	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	122	84	61	Open World
Fortnite	296	204	146	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	205	142	45	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	185	128	41	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	287	198	143	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	205	141	101	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	815	562	404	Moba
Dota 2	407	281	202	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	260	179	128	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	378	261	187	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	467	322	231	Fps Shooter
Rust	183	127	41	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	171	118	38	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	116	80	25	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	155	108	77	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	164	113	36	Rpg
Starfield	105	73	23	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	150	104	33	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	95	66	21	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	77	54	17	Survival Horror
Palworld	147	102	72	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	246	170	122	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	157	108	77	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	133	92	66	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	128	88	28	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

+35.9% performance gain

Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 limits the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by ~56.7%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers ~35.9% more GPU performance.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1851 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️Requires LGA1851 socket motherboard and DDR5 memory.

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 180W — CPU: 125W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 56.7% (GPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 500W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1851 socket.