AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
23.2Single-core92.4
31.6Multi-core75.7
40.5Gamingspec-based58.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 260015 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.4 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+69) and multi-core (+44). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $294
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 32
- 767% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 275% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,856 vs 5,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 12 nm | 3 nm+75% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 159 W+81% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+33% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+767% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Bottom 10% | 3,307+190%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Bottom 25% | 19,856+275%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 10% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Bottom 24% | — |
| PassMark | 13,400Bottom 22% | 43,046+221%Top 23% |
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