Intel Core i9-12900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
78.9Single-core83.2
70.3Multi-core70.2
65.7Gamingspec-based58.4
7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900KS8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-12900KS scores 71.7 against 71.2 for Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-12900KS edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900KS
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 52% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 159 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- 14% higher cores: 16 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 79
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 86% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 14 MB
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $309 vs $739
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 150 W | 125 W+17% |
| Max turbo power | 241 W+52% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+71% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+6% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 14 MB | 26 MB+86% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+25% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,040Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,575Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,132Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 25,066Top 23% |
| PassMark | 43,373+1%Top 18% | 43,049Top 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,323Top 18% | 4,716+9%Top 6% |
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