Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
36.4Single-core83.2
34.7Multi-core70.2
39.2Gamingspec-based58.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins this desktop processor face-off, 71.2 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+47) and multi-core (+36). Intel Core i5-10600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 14% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 159 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $309
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 35
- 1633% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 2 MB
- 197% higher PassMark: 43,049 vs 14,500
- 172% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 25,066 vs 9,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+14% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+2% |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 26 MB+1633% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | 3,040+95%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Bottom 32% | 17,575+170%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 26% | 2,132+73%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 25,066+172%Top 20% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 43,049+197%Top 22% |
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