AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
85.6Single-core92.4
62.4Multi-core75.7
67.2Gamingspec-based58.4
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.4 to 70.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9700X
- 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
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 86
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 62
- 225% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 8 MB
- 81% higher Max turbo power: 159 W vs 88 W
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $359
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 159 W+81% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+6% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 26 MB+225% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150Top 11% | 3,307+5%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500Top 25% | 19,856+20%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150Top 15% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 28% | — |
| PassMark | 38,500Top 28% | 43,046+12%Top 23% |
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