AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
36.2Single-core83.2
42.3Multi-core70.2
60.3Gamingspec-based58.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins this desktop processor face-off, 71.2 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+47) and multi-core (+28). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 7 3700X
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 42
- 550% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 4 MB
- 109% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,575 vs 8,400
- 107% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 25,066 vs 12,100
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| 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 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 26 MB+550% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 30% | 3,040+103%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | 17,575+109%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 30% | 2,132+68%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 46% | 25,066+107%Top 20% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 43,049+90%Top 22% |
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